This is the Official Blog of BuffMother! A fitness revolution founded in January of 2005 by Michelle Berger.
You are here for a reason! My mission is to help you harness the power of your mind and body to reveal the beautiful woman God created you to be!
About Michelle:
Michelle Berger is the author of After Baby Abs and Hormonal Timing. She is the only woman to have 4 children in less than 4 years and then go on to win 5 NPC figure titles the following year. She credits Hormonal Timing for creating such a dramatic transformation so quickly.
Michelle Says:
Hear my Rally cry: “You can be BUFF after having children, I am living proof!”
Michelle is the proud mother of 4 young children which she had from 99-03′ and in 04′ she won 5 NPC Figure Titles.
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If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight and get in shape in the past, it’s probably because you didn’t factor in your hormones. Did you know, Your hormones are making you FAT? Female Fitness Fitness expert Michelle Berger will show you how hormones can burn fat and make you THIN! Her revolutionary diet, fitness and supplementation plan will transform your body and life!
I can’t wait to be the “Buffmother” in my town! I have already changed my eating habits and have stated working out daily! I AM going to be a BUFFMOTHER!!!!
Sweeet!! you are on your way Shannon!!
I read Just Do it! I am ready but my body is no,t you see my problem is that I no longer have the hormones to fight with so I’m not sure what the problem is. Have not been able to lose weight
You do still have hormones~ EVERYONE has hormones no matter the age or physical status.
And you do need to do everything you can in regards to your nutrition and workout routine so that you can maximize your hormonal power!
Day 1 – Yikes, “turn off your brain and just get moving” is just what I needed to get through this workout.
I need to do that all too often!
Used to be a buff mama! On my way back to that…totally focused!
You are on your way!!
It’s Day one
I put the words on the fridge and I am ready to:
“Just do it”
That’s what I’m talking about!! SWEET!!!
Day 1 and I am ready to JUST DO IT! I have a very specific goal in mind(Getting married this year!!) and am glad I ran across this challenge to give me that extra boost. You are truly an inspiration, thank you so much for the motivation!
SWEET!! Congrats, when’s the big day??
Thx! 10/10/10
I have to admit im on day 2 commenting on day 1; honesty is the only way to succeed!!
Just singing up for the 40 day challenge got my mind in the right mindset as i did it!! im ready and up for it, let’s go!!
Thanks for being this inspiring and amazing!
you are so right, being honest with yourself when it comes to diet and exercise effort is so key~ I know when I am giving 100% and I know when I am slacking!
Thanks Michelle for being a great role model and motivator for us all. You look perfect! I had my second son 3 months ago and am focused on getting in better shape. I know diet plays a huge role, and am concerned about cutting out too many carbs and maintaining my milk supply. Do you think I should do anything different?
You are right you don’t want to cut calories too much, but it really depends on so many factors- especially how much you have to lose. I think you are smart to focus on your fitness level at the moment and be sure to get in plenty of water and protein.
Hi – I came across your Facebook page through a friend and became a fan, looked through pics and other posts, etc. Never really read your story until now. I am small framed and never had to work out, just good genes I guess. However, when I was approaching my 40′s started noticing that I wasn’t able to stay as “tight,” so to say, as I once was. So I started working out and at first afraid to lift heavy (fear of bulking up-like you mentioned too that some of these magazines say) because I was already muscular, esp my legs. I picked up exercise magazines and started reading them and realized how beneficial weight training is. I love it now!! I always say “Knowledge is Power.” What gets me is how people criticize you for exercising. Exercising and eating healthy is more than just looking good, it’s about being heart healthy, having energy and much more. My problem is is that I get real motivated then “stuff” gets in the way and then get off track again.
People always make comments to me about looking good, but, when the clothes come off I have that “skinny fat” now that you talked about. It’s all in my diet. I love that fact that you did it all yourself by learning on your own and you motivated yourself. Also, like that fact that you are maintaining it on a daily basis. So many people go on these yo-yo diets or do competitions and then go back to their original weight. It’s about learning to eat healthy and exercising and maintaining. Thank you for sharing your story and touching so many people in so many ways on so many levels. I am going to try to follow this 40 days to give me the extra motivation I need!
Great thoughts Maria~! It’s so cool that you are loving lifting now!!
Rock on!!
This is so awesome! I a monther of 2 and I can’t wait to lose a few lbs and get toned up!
Thanx so much for being you, you are a leader and an inspirational motivator. I have always made excuses to not do it, but I wanted it soooo bad. Now I am so ready to be it and Just Do It!!! I know I have the power to be who I want to be and that is confident and not such a scaredy cat on my dreams, I am doing it for me and my determination to become a buff hot mamma!!! Thanx so much
you are fired up!! thanks for your excitement and kind compliments!!!
This is day one for me. I have done great so far. I hope to have more inspiring stories from you, and hope to have great success.
Thanks for hosting this 40 days to fit! After the holidays I’ve realized I’ve not been good to my body! Eating everything in site is not good! I weighed in after New Year’s and shocked myself with the 13 lb weight gain in one month! I’m determined to get that 13 lbs back off and an additional 5 on top of that to get to my goal weight! I’ve been limiting myself to 1300 calories a day and working out at least 3o minutes, I have a 2 & 4 year old and it’s hard to get that amount of time in, but I’m doing it! AND they’re doing it with me! They like to do crunches and the counting! I need to feel better about my body and I’m hoping this 40 days to fit will be just the start!
Nicki
You will be back to your PRE-Holiday weight in no time if you keep focused like you are now!! Stay Determined!!!
thanks Michell Today is day #1 for me. i have a heathy eating ,i go to the gym 5 times a week but seen like iam in a plateau iam 55kg i will like to get more muscle to enter a body sculting competition .what do you recomend for me thanks : )
Are you lifting? Are you taking your hormones into consideration? Are you eating to FUEL your workouts? Are you getting in enough protein? etc… I talk about all of these topics and more in my book- “Hormonal Timing” and here in these 40 days…stay tuned!!!
I am getting healthy for Me this year!! I have let myself be on the back burner for to long!! Today my eating has been good. There is always those little slip ups, but I am able to catch myself and stop ie: a chip here, dried fruit there. I am proud that I am even aware of it!!!
Taking care of YOU is so important~ great choice for 2010!!
Today is day #1 for me. Invited to join fitness challenge by a friend. I have to say, I am very impressed/inspired after reading your website. I’ve always been athletic, but the cold weather and demands of job and family has contributed to my slacking off. I am a physician and mother of 2 little girls, so plenty to distract me
I have a trip to Mexico coming up, and I need to get bikini ready in 7 weeks! Hoping to use your inspiration and motivation to jump start my program. I have always done just cardio and pushups/lunges, going to see where following your plan takes me. Here we go!
OH MEXICO sound so nice!!! and 7 weeks is plenty of time to see some nice weight loss and fitness gains!!! STAY FOCUSED with your bikini in mind!
just joined the 40 day challenge I’m hoping it’s a jump start to a better me wish me luck
Hi Michelle -
I joined your 40 days to fit to keep me motivated at my goal of doing my first figure show in May. I was wondering if you could update your meal plan link. The eating is where I struggle so any recommendations you have of what you have done in the past would be great. You could also just email them direct as well.
Look forward to tomorrows post
NEATO!! You can do it! More diet tips are on their way over the next 40 days!
Just got started on your 40 days. I have no difficulty hitting the weights and hitting them hard- I thrive on them. What I struggle with is the cardio, I just HATE it and have a terrible time pushing myself.
How do you find the drive to keep the cardio going?
Well how much cardio are you trying to do? I do intervals…mostly running these days. But 20 mins 3x’s a week is totally do-able!
hi
iv clicked on my first day page and there is nothin comin up for meal plans when i click on it??????
I fixed the link~thanks!
hi
iv jus joined up for 40 day challenge,im so excited to get started!! i hate this feelin of bein feelin so low and not believin i can do it,i no i can,its so hard to get passed that disbelief!!iv lost 33lbs last year and iv still no make or shape to me!! im not a member of a gym or anything(cant afford it yet) but i want to know can i burn fat at home (with out treadmill) iv got weight s and kettlebell (which i love)????please help!!!!! u look fantastic!!!! i think ur a great woman!!im signin d rest of my friends up,were all in ireland!!
Weights are great for sculpting your body and tons of women get buff without every stepping in to a gym!! You can do it!
Thanks Michelle, you are just the motivation I need!
Hi Michelle,
Sooo glad that I happened upon this site as it clarifies and confirms so many things for me.. I find that out in gym world, there are so many mixed messages and often trainers will tell you that you want to “tone” and insist on focusing on cardio. I want to look like you and lift!! So I will now be taking advise from YOU! Also, the hormone stuff (in terms of fitness) is new to me and I look forward to learning more about that.. Thanks so much for providing this site.. just wish I had found it sooner.. but everything happens for a good reason
I am so glad you found me too!!!
Hey Michelle, its Megan (Josh’s wife–NRG-X)!! I saw your post on facebook and I’m ready to go!! 40 days of fit baby…here I come! Ready to get in shape for swimsuit season! happy Tuesday!
Sweet to have you on board for the 40 days~ I love the chance to interact with women who are doing the challenge so keep posting.
I sure hope we get to meet up this month!!
BTW~ I’ve been really enjoying the NRG liver supps, greens and overdose
Michelle, you ARE the inspiration for moms everywhere!! :]
After having baby number two 5 months ago I hope to keep motivated this time for the long haul- I know it won’t be easy, but if you can do it, I know that I can too!!! (or so I hope this time) ;]
Thanks Chasitity…keep up that belief!!
Do you have any sample meal plans? I clicked on one link but the page can’t be found. Thanks!
I do…as we go through the 40 days you’ll see more. I also fixed the link
My friend and sorority sister sent me an email yesterday about your website and challenge. I immediately signed up for it! It’s great to have someone help you stay accountable and help keep you motivated and encouraged.
I need to know where a good place to start would be. I am about 60 lbs overweight. Do I need to concentrate more on the toning or just weight loss at this point?
That’s awesome of your Sorority sister Diane, tell her thanks!
As for a place to start…some of the fit tips you’ll find here in the “40 days to Fit” will get you going along with the diet and workout info in the posts.
Other than that the best advice I can give you is to realize that your HORMONES have a ton to do with it and have to be taken into account when designing your workout routine. My book “hormonal timing” teaches you how to workout with your hormones to get maximum results!! I’d really recommend it for a great place to start.
to answer your specific question, you need to lift!! Muscles BURN FAT!!
Yesterday was an awesome day because I discovered buffmother.com. I went to the gym and did 40 minutes of cardio, 20 on the treadmill, 10 on the eliptical and 10 on the bike. I’m horribly ADD so this cuts out the mundaness of just the treadmill. I ordered your books and decided to take your 40 day challenge. I’ve invited all of my friends on Facebook and all of my sorority sisters to join me on this adventure. A few have already signed up and I look forward to seeing their comments. Is it ok to start on strength training when I am so overweight? I have 70 pounds to loose and I am not sure if I just need to concentrate on cardio for a while. Thank you for your incredible encouragement through your testimony’s. I’m very excited that I have someone, many someones to help me reach my goal. I’m 43 with 3 children and it’s about time! Today…I’m just doin’ it!
Oh Stacy!! You totally ROCK!!! Thanks for all the promotion and excitement!! Yes you should start weight training immediately!! It’s a great way to burn calories and get amazing results~ Muscles burn FAT!!
I once weighed 304lbs, I went down to 169lbs now I at at 175lbs I want to stop going up and down and I want muscle tone. So I a following you.
You have quite a great success story already!! I know you can attain your goals…just stay focused!
I am so inspired by you and the success stories of other women. I really hope I can get back to where I was before my 3 kids, only BETTER!
you can!!