Ok sorry for dissapearing. I'm back, well for now I leave for Las Vegas Monday night! Can't wait. Well I restarted the 30 DS yesterday. I was surprised at how much easier it is this time then when I did the video 5 months ago. Did level one and worked up quite a sweat! I did do xome other strength traing exercises after the video. I wish I could do morning and evening workouts like jenniferleah! Thats awesome! I mostly just have time for evening workouts.

Do any of you follow the making the cut program? Maybe just the workout or the food part? I was thinking of trying the whole progarm when I get back from vegas. Any thoughts on it?!

I am subscribed to her site, and I think the circuit training and the diet plan (that is for at least 5 weeks), it is very similar to what might be in the book. It has all those things of identifying what body type you have and what metabolism, how much you work out, what kind of working out, level, so and so. You have access to all the site, and thoughts, what she writes, send you info about all your problems (psychological part too) blah blah.
I am planning to do those minimum 5 weeks (it is 4$/week). I am not following the diet plan 100% because I am making more then JM, so I need more food intake. I have been on the program for a week, and I can see pretty good changes. I am pleased, and I think it is worth it. I am not the book type though for working out, I prefer dvds and online stuff.

OKi doki, time for a new weeeeeeeeekI am 2lbs down!!! My waist is smaller, my butt is the same though, but looks more toned.

Measurements:
Bust: 35
Waist: 29
Hips/butt: 40
Thighs: 22

S/C/G: 158/142/132 (or any to get me under my size 8 butt)



So my workout for this week, March 23-29:


Monday:

Gym:
4 sets of 12/10/8/6 (increase weights/rep)
- CHEST
- BACK (upper, lower)
-ABS

+JM circuit training level 1



Tuesday

Gym:
-cardio 50 min swimming, breaststroke
+JM circuit training
+beach walking, 40min



Wednesday

Gym:
4x12/10/8/6
- ALL LEGS - BICEPS (forearms too)
- ABS

Home: rest day from Jilian Michaels Circuit Training
+ 1h of balance ball training


Thursday

Gym:
-Cardio stair climber 50 min
Home:
Jilian Michaels Circuit Training

Friday

Gym:
4x12/10/8/6
- SHOULDERS(trapezius too)-TRICEPS
-ABS
Home:
Jilian Michaels Circuit Training
Out
ultra concert, walking+dancing for a few hours
Saturday
-concert
Sunday
-rest day, AMEN!

Well thats good that the book is similar to what your doing. I always wondered what the website was like. I did have to lower my calories today. I haven't been very good with tracking and staying at or under my calories for the day. I haven't been journaling the past 2 days. I only went over by about 100-200 calories per day. Still it can add up. I exercise almost everyday so at least I have that to save me from gaining. It's going to be a challenge going to Vegas for a week and staying on track. I did make a circuit schedule for the gym in our hotel and brought my calorie book. I'm hoping I don't gain. It would be nice to lose, but I think thats pushing it!

I totally hear you about the DVD's for workouts! I love them! I actually am one of those people who hates the gym! I feel I'm more organized and push myself more at home. Plus I have no excuse not to work out. Everything is right there. I would like to get her new DVD's. I heard they are pretty good. I have to finish 30 DS first. Its a goal. I have never done level 3 so I want to say I finished that whole program and did it for 30 days. I'm already on level 1 so by the time I get back from vacation I will be on level 2.

Sounds like your doing well with the circuits! Keep it up!

I am trying my best, today I was a little weak, I found out why (you know, the monthly "happiness")

I am training at the gym, but the thing that was killing me was the rest of the time. So I decided I need something more. So I added JM. I am actually doing the circuit training on the site to be prepared, because I am going to buy the 30 Day Shred and Touble Zones and Banish Fat.

I told you I am not following the diet 100%. We don't eat out too often, but I don't always have time to cook. So we go out or buy something to eat at home straight away. For example, this Sunday we ate out at Cheescake Factory, but we went for grilled salmon with herbs and steamed broccoli+asparagus (it ain't in the menu, but we asked the side to be replaced). JM actually says that we shouldn't be scared of her diet, just take it as an example if we don't wan to follow it, and find something that is as healthy and provides similar nutrients. At the end of the day you just need to keep the balanced calories for protein/carbs/fat. After I read this, I was so relieved, because I'm always trying to go for healthy choices, not keep a strict track in my menu. So even if you are in Vegas, I think you can do it . Go for healthy choices, grilled fish, grilled/steamed chicken, veggies, cheese, beans and you'll be fine.

hey, just poking my nose in to tell you I didn't get to prepreg weight until he was 2.5 who cares?? we are!!

whoo hoo!

How are you today girls? I had a blast this morning swimming instead of doing the stair climber, but now I am facing a headache. I think it is the weather, I am too sensitive
I really want to feel better so I can do JM

Hi girls...just keeping an update. Today I woke up cranky...maybe I ate too much yesterday for dinner . Felt better after the gym though.

Does any of you know how much calories you consume doing balance ball exercises? I did them today for an hour, from a dvd. I am curious because I can not find it on fit day.

Wanted to share...I am 140,6 today ...hope I will keep up. The fact that I am doing more exercise at home and controlling my diet with fitday helps me a lot, and I can see results. I am eating like a queen ..or king lol, but I am working for it. And JM really kicks my A$$ and I am going to get to level 2 so I could be in more pain

I increased my level of JM to level 2 and see how it goes. I have a knee injury though from the gym since last Thursday (probably pushing too hard for cardio last week ).

Here is my update.


I am 1 lbs down since last week, half of inch down my butt and waist

Measurements:
Bust: 34 1/2
Waist: 28 1/2
Hips/butt: 39 1/2
Thighs: 21 2/3

S/C/G: 158/141/132 (or any to get me under my size 8 butt)



So my workout for this week, March 30- April 5


Monday:

Gym:
4 sets of 12/10/8/6 (increase weights/rep)
- CHEST
- BACK (upper, lower)
-ABS

Home:
+JM circuit training level 2



Tuesday

Gym:
-cardio 30min stair climber, 20 min eliptical
+JM circuit training




Wednesday

Gym:
4x12/10/8/6
- ALL LEGS - BICEPS (forearms too)
- ABS
-ping-pong

Home:
Jilian Michaels Circuit Training from Tuesday + a little Zumba


Thursday

Gym:
-Cardio -swimming 50min
Home
Jilian Michaels Circuit Training


Friday

Gym:
4x12/10/8/6
- SHOULDERS(trapezius too)
-TRICEPS
-ABS
Home:
Jilian Michaels Circuit Training.


Saturday
-running errands

Sunday
-swimming

Hi everyone I'm back from Vegas! Well it went ok. I was able to use the gym at the hotel which helped on the days where I wasn't so active walking around. I did do a lot of walking and did some light hikes when I went to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon.

As for the food... I started off pretty good. Even did really well at the first buffet! Then after the first 2-3 days it progressively got worse. By the end of the week I was hardly getting enough veggies in. I am dissapointed that I didn't stay on track. I could have done better. Today I got home and unpacked and as soon as I finished I put my 30 day shred dvd in and went to town! I will be back on track tomorrow. I have a friend visiting at the end of the month so I need to kick it into high gear! And when she comes I won't stray off course.

Glad to hear everyone is doing good. Keep it up!!

Welcome back Kritter! We all have ups and downs, but better go back on track NEVER give up! I have the tendency to fall on a weekly basis but I try to stay on track. Be happy you have a head on your shoulders to do that. You'll be kicking A$$ in no time.

Thanks for the encouragement Bubu! I really got back in the saddle today. I journaled, ate better, and exercised as I did before I left. I'm back to the old routine. Which is great. I feel so much better not eating all that crap I did on vacation.

Well I'll be starting level 2 on the 30 DS tomorrow. Level one is getting too easy. I'm ready for the challenge! I'll let you know how beat I get from it. Every time I've done level 2 Its a rough first couple of days!

I have taken a break yesterday on JM circuit training. My leg is killing me. I will log on to the site and try it out today.

You almost make me afraid of going into vacation for a week in May...but I am most afraid for two weeks back at home in Europe for the winter holidays. Probably we will be stuffed with food hearing left and right we are too skinny, though we are not! Or that we've been gone for so long and we "need" that food for home comfort. And the only food available will be...holiday food, so all you heart wishes for, but not your body needs doh. I have already learned the part with "I am loosing weight and I am eating healthy so be supportive and don't tempt me". It doesn't work, actually it makes it worse, plus they add sayings like "oh c'mon, it won't hurt you". Oh really? A little today, tomorrow, and it becomes a daily habit. It si gonna be very hard resisting all those smells, at least 5 types of food just for one meal, and at least 8 types of cookies and cakes home-made . Meat will be my hubbys problem, and cookies will be mine I told him I will be watching his hands and he will be watching mine

I asked my hubby if he ordered me the links I gave him (with JM 30 shred, the boost metabolism, and trouble zones), and he looked at me like I will bug him today to have them shipped.

Oh Kritter I am ready for the challenge too, but if I wasn't so dummy with my leg... I will get back on track, till then, I am doing the exercises as I can, or changing them. An injured knee will not keep me away, I still have my hands and the rest

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