Weight watchers, Dukan, atkins, biggest loser club... Your experiences

[Lily Dust]

Hi lilmisspositive

I joined weight watchers after DD was born, spent 6 months on it and exercised religiously. Lost 2kgs Probably my own fault, I found that tended to save points to have a treat whether that meant missing meals or not. I did find it hard to constantly add up points online with a small bub too.

8 weeks ago joined Michelle Bridges 12wbt and have lost 3.5 kgs, Im pretty happy with that, especially as I have been doing the diet and only walking about 30 minutes a day and not her intense exercise. In the early days it did affect my milk supply though (not sure of thats an issue for you) so I had to up my calorie intake. The thing I love is that it comes with a meal plan for the 12 weeks and I can continue using them after its finished

My mother has been on bodytrim for years and she swears by it, it did work really well for her. Not sure whether its a good idea as a long term solution but perhaps someone else can comment.

Good luck with it HTH

[Astrid]

Have done Atkins in the past and it is good when followed properly (ie no just eating bacon). Have since followed the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet and it is quite good. Especially if you find increasing your protein and lowering carbs helps. I found it to be a nice middle ground, I try to follow some of it principles now and intend to be better with it. It is based on portions, so 3 dairy, 3 fat, 3 protein, high fibre, fruit etc. There is some room for treats, like a wine or two once a week, or chocolate instead. Certainly a way of eating that it doable for the longhaul.

[Laranna]

I can highly recommend Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation. You get the menus, recipes (which are easy peasy), shopping lists and exercise plans for the 12 weeks, including weekly live videos from Michelle and an awesome support network. You learn how to live a healthy lifestyle and it is sustainable for life.