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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.
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Today is day 1 of 40! My name is Christine, I’m a proud mother of 4 (13, 12, 12, & 2). 2 of which I gave birth to but I love them all the same! As of January 2010 I was 127lbs at 5’4 ½”. I too was one of those skinny fat people. I didn’t have a problem with my weight but I knew the way I was living was not healthy. I’ve been an off again on again athlete since high school. I would go through spurts of working out. I’ve participated in 1-2 5K runs a year since 1999. So, I decided to form a team for the American Brain Tumor Path to Progress which will be held May 22 (1 day after my 30th birthday!). This will be the 3rd time running this run. I’ve always ran it in about 27min. This year my goal is to come in first out of all women running. Last year there were 411 women with the best time of 20:45min. I began training this January. I didn’t have any special routine. I’d just jump on my treadmill and run the 5K 4-5 days a week. My beginning time in Jan. for the 5K was 27:45min. I got married March 1st so I took a month off. Before I left for my destination wedding my time was 24:50min. I was happy with my progress but didn’t plan on taking a month off. Once I got settled into married life it was back to running. As of March 29 my 5K time was 23:45. I knew at this pace there was a good chance I wouldn’t come in 1st. I decided to go online and do some research on training for a 5K. I found a great 8 week training schedule which includes long easy runs, long hard runs, interval training, tempo running and of course rest days. The 8 week advanced schedule I’m on has me working out 6 days a week. On top of this I’ve been doing Yoga on my Wii Fit. Since starting this 8 week training schedule I’ve noticed that my weight has increased. As of this morning I’m 132! After reading all about you yesterday I knew that I shouldn’t be concerned with the number. Honestly, I’m not. I know that muscle weighs more than fat and I know from looking in the mirror that the scale is weighing all of me (muscle and all). I look forward to the challenges ahead in these 40 days. As much as I’ve been running I can see some muscle in my stomach but after seeing your picture I want the knowledge of how to achieve seeing all the muscles in my stomach. I know the running alone won’t get me that. Today is my 5 mile fast run and I’m also going to do 45 min of strength training on the Wii fit. I have the iron gym so I’ll do some reps of chin ups on that too. I’d appreciate any words of advice. Thanks for all you’re going!
…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
HI! your story is AWESOME! I love your goal setting and determination.
You are right running in itself will NOT make you have a 6 pack or muscular- especially long distance running.
I’d highly suggest that if you want to be “buff” that you cut back on your running and hit the weights.
My book Hormonal Timing lays out a great program with full details on how to get started. And right now if you buy it I’ll give you my ABS book for free.
Check them out in my store on http://www.buffmother.com
Thanks so much for your nice comments and EXCITEMENT about being a buffmother!
Okay today is day 1 for me but I walked my 1st mile yesterday. We have been in the process of moveing and things just now got settled down I have a bootcamp workout dvd plus a 5 mile walking dvd but nothing beats the outdoors. I have been eating semi clean but its hard.. I will get this right!! Here I (we) GO!
you are right, you will get this right as long as you keep striving to improve!!
You are motivating Michelle. I want to be fit at 50 like I was at 36. Your site has all the resources & motivational tools needed to succeed!
AWESOME!! I love your attitude Rose!
Today is Day 1 for me and really looking forward to getting a Buff Body in 40 days. Come on ladies we can all do this together and succeed in the war against fat! Here’s to having a “hot body” in 40 days.
So… it is day 1 for me and since I have never really worked out before this could be the beginning of a whole new me… Good Luck to all my fellow Day 1 gals… Just remember in Christ we can do all things!!!
Day one for me too. Good Luck!
YES!! a whole new you!!
Here we go … day 1! Since Sept I have lost 48 lbs and now I’m excited to get in shape and firm everything up!
That is so awesome Heather!! I bet you feel like a new woman!
Thanks for the inspiration michelle. I can do the workouts, I’ve got the superstar journal and ready to go today. Hormonal pills, got those too. Clean eating is what I need to work on. I know if I could just loose the last 10 pounds of fat I’d have the muscle underneath. How can I train my brain to eat clean and get it done. I’m hoping you can help with that.
Start with cutting down the size of your portions on your food…then start choosing wiser
Day #1!! I’m ready for some changes! I haven’t bought a bathing suit in over 20 years and I’m ready to break that streak!!
SWEET!! BIKINI Body here you come!!
Well I have a question I want to lose at least 20lbs how can I do that I have been working out for the past 3wks going to the gym and everything and so far I havent really lost anything. I feel as if i am still wieghting the same.
What are you eating? Try cutting down on your food intake…one strategy I like to use when I’ve plateaued is “extending my fast”- stop eating at 7 or 8 pm in the evening or don’t eat immediately upon getting up in the morning. extending your fast can help you cut down on calories.
Well, here I go! Tried everything else. As I read the book, it feels as if I wrote it. Day 1. Let’s see how I do.
Awesome that you are connecting with the book!!
After seeing myself on our episode of Toddlers & Tiara’s (Feb 10) and seeing horrible commets about me lately I have decided looking and feeling great is the best revenge!!! I’ve struggled with weight most of my adult life, this time I’m going to take control and get fit and buff!!!!! I can’t wait to get the books!!!
Hi everyone,
Day 1 for me and WOW, can’t believe how many others have also started today… Thats great!
I have been so inspired by you Michelle. I saw a friend had added you on FB and I took a look to see and was encouraged.
I have been up and down the same 10 – 15 lbs for a LONG time and want to move past that and really transform my body. I have been fairly fit and a runner for many years now but can NOT get rid of my tummy pooch or lose 1 or 2 inches off my thighs and tighten them.
I have also been lifting weights BUT just very recently added protein to my diet. I increased to about 90 grams for past 2 months but have increased to 135 in past few days AND gone from 8 cups water to 18 as well….
Thank you Michelle for being such an excellent role model and helping to transform so many lives.
This time I KNOW I can get the results I have dreamed about for so long. Just reading all the blogs ahead of me excites me as well!!
Off to the gym now…..
Day #1 was on monday.. I am excited to see what i can accomplish in this 40 days….
Yep! Just the simple action of doing it is all it takes! =)
Day 1 today, don’t have the book yet…but i have been doing P90X for several months now…just cannot get disciplined with the eating part so i am feeling like my workout’s are a waste of time since i am blowing the eating. I do good all day and then BOOM…night hits and i ruin it!
well here is day one…well on this site anyways. I have been doing p90x im on week 4, recovery week. Doing ok working hard on the workouts,but need some help on the eating part. I just came home from buying womens active vitamin packs and protein powder. On monday i will start my vitamins and eat more protein.
good Job Pam!! you are on your way~ Keep posting for accountability
Pam, i just joined too…and have been doing P90X as well. I am on my second round but have really struggled w/ the food part. I have about 20 pds to lose yet and am frustrated. Keep trying!
my day 1,
i will be useing a workout program i have. till i get in the book. and get the coaching video.
cool!! I think your plan is great!
Day 1 can’t wait to get started! So excited and energized! Thanks Michelle for inspiring me, would love to do a fitness competition this summer!
Oh that would be awesome…I am taking on contest clients until March 15th. You should consider joining our BuffMother! Contest TEAM
http://buffmothertraining.com/videocoaching/contest-training/
Day 1 for me and I’m a little nervous…trying to tell myself over and over again I CAN DO IT. It’s so easy to get tired and lazy though… eh poppycock! I’m gonna do it… LETS DO THIS!!
You CAN!!!
Day 1 for me! I made myself go to the gym this morning – so worth it!
This past month I’ve been pretty consistent on working out in general but slipped a bit this past week. It felt good to make myself get going again today.
it is a great feeling to get it DONE!
Ok, I am brand new and today is day 1. My diet seems ok. I have been told maybe more protein??!!! Now I just have to start lifting. Ordered the book can’t wait for it to come I’m sure I’m gonna “inhale” it. lol
Peace and Love
Christina from SoCal
awsome~ you are on your way!
Day 1 – super excited!!
Day one! I’m inspired! Worked out today and increased my water and protein.
Hey Michelle, you are such an inspiration! I want to compete NPC and on a national level. Ib currently doing p90x to get back in shape after having my daughter last July. I am on my 6th week and I haven’t lost an ounce. I eating very clean and I exercise 6 days a week for at least an hour and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I dk an extra cardio session at night. Any idea of what I can do to get the scale to move? I eat about 1800 calories a day. I have lost inches but the scale won’t go down. It’s even gone up a little. Is this normal or do I need to change something. I do literally watch everything to I put in my mouth. Thank you so much for these emails and for sharing your knowledge.
Jen
Thanks Jen, I’m excited for you~ and I am honored that you’ve joined our contest training team!!
You will rock the stage this year for sure.
Your body composition is most likely changing. the scale doesn’t reflect that unfortunately.
Be confident in knowing that your effort is working you are changing every cell in your body!!
Ok so I am not going to lie, I haven’t worked out in couple of days. Work has been crazy and I forgot my shoes yesterday. Bummer.So today as in Sunday I am going to get my butt in gear and go work out.
get that mojo ON!!
Hi Michelle!
Day 1 today: on my way, now, to the gym! I started to go to the gym a few weeks ago, and I already started to lose weight… I’m feeling energized, toned and it gives me joy to realize that I may become truly fit, with (hopefully) a beautiful body for the beach this summer…
Sri Lalita , In Québec
YAY! I love that you are finding joy in your workouts!
I have always thought that hormones had a great deal to do with women weight loss looking forward to learning more about it.
I am excited to use these tips as a tool to focus. I have lost of weight to lose, but I really want to end up with strength, stamina, and sexy muscle… Ready to listen, learn, & get busy!
sweet attitude Angela!
Thanks for the inspiration! I am a 45 year-old mother of 7. I’ve always been skinny, but after my last baby (at age 41) I have not liked my body. Skinny-fat describes me perfectly. I’m working out and trying to eat right and already seeing some results. My husband is my inspiration. He started working out, has lost about 30 pounds and looks better than he did when we were married!
Oh wow!! you are going to rock it!! congrats to your hubby~ you two are going to have a blast on this journey together!
Just Do It is great for me this week. I’m in the Boosting weeks and am feeling tired!! But I still did my interval and feel so much better because of it. Thanks for the inspiration!
yep…Just Do IT is epic!