Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky...
It's no secret that I love Jillian Michaels' workouts. I love the toughness, I love the way her workouts are structured, and I love the results I get from them. When I heard that Jillian has finally come out with a postpartum fitness DVD I could not get my hands on it fast enough!
I was a bit apprehensive at the same time though. How in the world would Jillian's badass style gel with a body after baby type DVD? I'm so used to tough Jillian stuff that I really had no idea what to expect with this. How could this work? Let's just say I was pleasantly surprised.
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| I was sent a copy of Jillian Michaels Hot Body, Healthy Mommy for review purposes. As always opinions are 100% honest and my own. |
OK, first what exactly is it...
Jillian Michaels Hot Body Healthy Mommy
is a postpartum workout DVD that was developed alongside pregnancy and post-pregnancy workout expert Andrea Orbeck. The DVD is divided into 3 separate workouts:
is a postpartum workout DVD that was developed alongside pregnancy and post-pregnancy workout expert Andrea Orbeck. The DVD is divided into 3 separate workouts:- Upper Body- Arms, Chest, and Back.
- Lower Body- Bund and Thighs.
- Core.
Each workout is approximately 20 minutes long with a warm-up and cool-down section. They are set up in circuits in typical Jillian style. Each workout contains 3 circuits that are repeated twice each. In the upper and lower body portions you will do 2 body-weight or dumbbell moves, a no-impact cardio move, and then 2 more strength moves. Repeat. For example, with workout 1 you will warm up, then do walkout push-ups on your knees, tri-cep dips, modified burpees "baby burpees", moving bridge with lat pull to chest press, static bridge with chest fly to head-banger and then repeat for circuit 1 and move on to circuit 2, etc.
For these workouts you will need:
- A set of dumbbells
to suit your ability level (they demonstrate with 3, 5, and 8 pound weights),
- Possibly a mat if you're working out on a hard surface.
to suit your ability level (they demonstrate with 3, 5, and 8 pound weights), 
Jillian recommends following the modifier and working up to the regular moves as needed. She also recommends doing these workouts once a week each and working up to twice a week each. Then, transitioning back to your pre-pregnancy favorite workouts as you are able to master these workouts.
My thoughts
is appropriately a much softer, gentler Jillian than we've seen in the past. Not just the moves, but the presentation and attitude as well. At the same time it still manages to stick to the format and general feel that we know and love from previous Jillian's workouts.I won't beat around the bush, I kind of love it. Honestly, I wish I'd had this at my 6-week mark post baby number 4!
I love that Hot Body, Healthy Mommy is structured like the Jillian workouts I love, but tailored for me and my post-baby body.
The highlights for me:
- The kinder, softer approach Jillian takes.
- It's the same style Jillian workout I'm used to, but built specifically for a postpartum body.
- Great modifiers/modifications shown for all levels of postpartum fitness.
- Throughout the DVD Jillian discusses special considerations for c-sections and diastasis recti, and she gives great from instruction specifically targeted for postpartum bodies.
"I want you to carve out this time...it's important that right now, not only do you learn how to incorporate balance with regards to your fitness, but you learn to incorporate a little bit of balance in your life. You matter. Your health matters. When you're strong you'll be the strongest, best mom possible."
Yes! That.
I highly recommend this workout. Whether your baby is 6 weeks old or 16 years old, if you are struggling to get your fitness (and your body) back post-baby, Hot Body Healthy Mommy
is a great place to start!
Other Jillian Reviews you may enjoy:
Body Revolution
Killer Buns and Thighs
BodyShred