Michelle Bridges 12WBT

[Mother Goose]

thanks eluned!

[hj1981]

this sounds pretty awesome!
How much does it cost?
and is it doable with kids, uni, work,prac and shift working husband?

[Salad]

I am into week 2 of a body transformation program through a different company but based on the same guidelines roughly as michelles one. I lost 3.2kg in my first week, you are never hungry etc and it is a safe and common sense program. I dont have alot to lose but I am looking to tone and define ,my problem is that I didnt eat enough, for anyone thinking about it I say go for it. I can notice a change in my body already and I have so much energy.

[Megan]

I am into week 2 of a body transformation program through a different company but based on the same guidelines roughly as michelles one. I lost 3.2kg in my first week, you are never hungry etc and it is a safe and common sense program. I dont have alot to lose but I am looking to tone and define ,my problem is that I didnt eat enough, for anyone thinking about it I say go for it. I can notice a change in my body already and I have so much energy.

Well done Salad 3.2kg is an awesome loss when you don't have much to lose! I'm hanging out to start. Still just under 3 weeks to go.

[Sopdet]

I'm off to the naturapath tomorrow and to join the local gym, I'm also doing a training session with some of the Melb girls at St Kilda on Friday morning

The pre-season tasks are an eye-opener and making me really think about things and helping me focus on what I really want out of this.

[Salad]

Thanks Megan you will have to keep us up to date on your progress, I think the key is preparation and support.

[LMS]

Yep, I am doing this too... but also at the same time TTC! aaaahhhh! Can I not do things by halves?
Good Luck everybody!
xoxoxo

[Megan]

this sounds pretty awesome!
How much does it cost?
and is it doable with kids, uni, work,prac and shift working husband?

It's $199. You can either pay in full up front or pay $19.95 per week.
I was wondering if I would be able to fit it in too. Then I started doing the Pre-season tasks that have been set so far. She really makes you think about what you want to achieve, why you might have failed in the past, excuses etc.
I think it's definitely doable with careful planning and commitment.

My DH works night shift and that's going to be a PITA limiting the times and type of exercise I can do, but I just have to work around it. I'll be a wreck the first few weeks, but it will be worth it!

[kimmi]

I joined round two! A little excited! I'm looking forward to getting healthy and losing some more weight!

[Laranna]

Pandora, my sister gave me Crunchtime for my birthday. It's really good! I've also got a signed copy of Losing the Last 5kg which is really good as well.

I'm undecided whether I'm signing up for round 2. Mainly a $ thing, but I only have 4kg to lose now. I had just over 5 at the start of the round, but blew out at Easter and now sick so no exercise for the past week and a bit. I'm thinking I could just go it alone and follow the programs in the books but then I like the whole online experience with everyone

[Kazbah]

So can I do it while BFing?

[Laranna]

Yes you can Kaz, you may just need to add in a few extra calories through an extra snack during the day. There is some specific fact sheets in the program about doing while breastfeeding.

[Kazbah]

Wow, I emailed them and they replied like within 20 mins!

The good news is YES you can do the program. You will just need to up your calories by abour 500 per day and you can excercise. I have some information below which I hope will help you. We hope you join us on our amazing journey. As a mum, I think it is very important to do something which focusses on yourself.

"While breastfeeding, your energy needs are also increased due to the extra calories required for milk production. If you are on the 12WBT program after the birth of your child you will still need to add at least 500 calories extra per day to the 12WBT diet plan. This is based on full breastfeeding in the first 6 months and partial breastfeeding from 6-12months.

Physical activity through pregnancy and breastfeeding It is a good idea to continue to include some physical activity in your day as this helps maintain and develop fitness and strength. However, consult your doctor beforehand, especially if you haven’t been physically active before becoming pregnant.

Most breastfeeding women can participate in some exercise without affecting their lactation. However if feeding straight after exercise your baby may appear unsettled during feeding due to lactic acid in the breast milk. This doesn’t hurt the baby and usually the lactic acid levels drop within two hours.

It is best to combine exercise with balanced eating and adequate nutrition. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids when breastfeeding and exercising. On a rare occasion, a breastfeeding mother may find she needs to limit her exercise so that her milk supply does not drop."

[Kazbah]

And I've joined up! Kazbah is me!