Michelle Bridges 12WBT

[Megan]

Today I signed up for the Michelle Bridges 12 week challenge. The more I read about it, the more scared I become. But, if I follow it and put in 100% effort for the full 12 weeks I should get great results. That's what people are telling me anyway!
Has anyone else signed up, or done it in the past?

[Lily Dust]

Hi Megan

I havent but did have a bit of a look at and couldnt really find a great deal of info on it. Whats it like? Can you do it while BFing?

Well done on signing up, good on you!!

[Megan]

I still don't know what it's like!! lol It doesn't start until Feb 21st, but she gets you to do some tasks over the next 4 weeks to get you in the right mind set for the challenge. There's not a whole lot of info around about the program so I just took the leap and signed up anyway. I've been browsing the forum and there are a lot of people who are back doing it again and have had great success, so hopefully that's a good sign!
As far as breastfeeding goes, they say it is safe to do the program. You just need to add an extra 500 calories daily to your diet.

[westy]

Sounds awesome....where do u go to sign up and what's involved ?? Is it like a boot camp type thing?

[Megan]

westy, if you google 12WBT it's the first site that comes up. She has a video on there that explains it a little. You're given a program for diet and exercise. It sounds pretty full on (6 days training, 1 rest day) around 1200cal per day. She seems fairly easy to contact too. She tweeted me two responses today to some questions I had.

[kimmi]

I'm currently doing liteneasy, do you this this challenge is worth it just for the exercise challenges?

[Sopdet]

I've already started connecting with some of the people in my local area, so I have training buddies for some of it.

I'm looking forward to it, I need this kick to get the last of my weight shifted.

[Laranna]

As far as breastfeeding goes, they say it is safe to do the program. You just need to add an extra 500 calories daily to your diet.

Yep that's right. I just added in one or two extra snacks during the day rather than adjust the meals. Found it easier that way.

[Megan]

Eluned, it's great to hear you did so well on the program.
I really can't wait to get started. I'm putting a fair bit of time into the tasks. I think this is definitely going to be key for me to succeed. Doing the goals task at the moment and finding it really hard. She says to aim high, but I'm scared of aiming too high. It has been interesting though, because I've never put that much thought into trying to lose weight. I usually decide on Sunday and start on Monday. I'm going to be so organised and in the right head space by the time the 21st comes around! No excuses this time.

Kimmi, I think it would be fine while doing lite n easy. There is a 12wbt facebook page. Michelle posts on their regularly and I'm sure someone would be able to help you out with that

[Laranna]

Oh yeah the pre-season tasks are essential and a real eye opener. I really recommend doing them as they will help you suceed. I only aimed low as well. I had that I wanted to lose 5kg and made all my other goals fitness based, like running non stop for 5km. Ive still got 5 more to lose but now want to tone and do more fitness challenges so can't wait to get started with it all.

[Sopdet]

I'm doing it, was going to sign up last time but couldn't due to a few personal issues. Looking forward to it.

[Mother Goose]

Does she cater for injuries? I have an awesome injury but I'm skeptical of trying new trainers because I usually have to educate them about backs. Very frustrating!

[Laranna]

Does she cater for injuries? I have an awesome injury but I'm skeptical of trying new trainers because I usually have to educate them about backs. Very frustrating!

MG, I'd send her an email or FB or Tweet her, she's usually quite good with replying. Based on last round, she had options for various fitness levels and alternative exercises for those with injuries of all sorts. She is very open to feedback as well.

[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]

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!