Just wondering if anyone has done the Michelle bridges 12 week challenge? Is it worth the cost?? I need some sort of motivation to get off my butt and loose this baby weight!!
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Just wondering if anyone has done the Michelle bridges 12 week challenge? Is it worth the cost?? I need some sort of motivation to get off my butt and loose this baby weight!!
Yes I have done it before and has recently signed up to do it again this round. If you stick to it you do get quick results. It definately works. My problem was when I first joined I was close to my goal weight having already lost the bulk of my baby weight (about 20kilos) I lost another 5kilos in the preseason and only 2kilos during the 12weeks but that was because I used it as an excuse that I had reached my goal weight so majorly fell of the wagon.
Depending on your financial position I think its worth the $200 that I have paid both times. I did round 3 last year and although I have gained some weight again (only 5kilos) I have been cooking some of the meals I learnt since then which I guess has helped me not gain even more then the 5kilos which frankly is because I'm lazy and don't exercise. I did find the meals you prepare expensive so alot of the time I didn't follow the exact daily plan but take cheaper options from previous weeks and mix and match alot. I also found it hard as I was the only chubber in the family so although the meals were family friendly I still found myself cooking 2 seperate meals (mine and the one for the kids and DH)
The forums are good for motivation and I also liked the fact you can do it whilst pregnant and BF. If I were to have a 4th child I think I would join during pregancy as all my pregnancies I have gained in excess of 30kilos for each one.
I'm doing this round and have lost 8kg. Which is 11% of my body weight!!
I think it's a fantastic program but you need commitment.
I've signed up for this round as I'm training for a half marathon and she has a specific program for that.
I'm doing this round and I've lost 7kgs so far. If you stick to it, it's a fantastic program. The meals are really nice and I love that there is flexibility with the meal plans. So while Michelle does them, you can make changes as long as you are still within your calorie limit.
I did round 1 & 2 last year & loved it. I lost about 8 kgs on the program (mainly from the first time) from following it fairly loosley. I went to a personal trainer twice a week and yoga once a week and that was the extent of my exercise program. I did adjust my eating somewhat but didn't religiously stick to the kj count. I plan on doing it again next year once bubs is born. I have recommended the program to a lot of people and all have said they like the program. I think it is worth the $200
I did it twice, lost 10kgs first round and then nothing next round.
I loved the recipes though.
Would highly recommend it to anyone. I've lost 40kgs following it (most of that in 16 weeks).
I'm doing this coming round. Have some specific goals for the fitness and will be happy to just keep dropping weight each week. I've got a weight goal but this round I've been realistic with it and it is fully achievable, if I lose more I'll be a happy camper (if I stick to my initial weight loss goal I will be the weight I was in my early 20s, not bad for an almost mid-40s person).
Nai - a group of us will be getting together on Saturdays (starting next week) to do the SSS if you ever want to join us.:
What is the SSS?
Super Saturday session
What's the super Saturday session? Sorry to sound dumb bu I haven't done the program before.
the megga day when you are expected to burn 1,000 cals in your exercise session
(usual is 500 on weekdays)
Oh ok - sounds good, will see how I go as the weekend is my long running session in my training schedule so I expect to be running for over an hour every Sat or Sun doing at least 12-15km so will see how it works in with that and the kids dance lessons/birthday parties etc ;)
So worth it IMO. I lost 9kgs in my first round (round 1 this year) and so far so good in keeping it off! Recipes and her lesson videos make it well worth the money in my opinion. I have a really different outlook to life and myself from doing it. SO much happier with myself.
You have to be willing to put in the hard work though. No magic pill!
Yep definitely worth it, I lost 13kg so far.
I have put a bit back on but that is from me straying frm the program and letting my excuses get the better of me.
If you are going to do it, sign up now while you still have a bit of time to do the pre-season tasks as they are very important to your success.
And watch all the videos each week!
I've just signed up. Been eating healthier over the last couple of days and did 21kms on the bike last night.
Goals! Come on girls! Let's get it on!
My goals are set.
I have a volcano to climb & a week of twice daily yoga to be prepared for.
Anything else than that is a bonus.