12WBT and Me.
I’ve mentioned before that I am going to take part in Michelle Bridge’s 12 Week Body Transformation at the encouragement of Sarah and after reading Mummy Smiles’ blog post about her experience. She encouraged me in that post to do it even if I didn’t think I would manage such a huge exercise regime because the food side alone can make a huge difference. I was excited! I signed up a couple of weeks ago and to be honest, did nothing about it. I was starting to wonder if I would every actually get into it when I got this email… 
I am paying by the week and seeing that email drop into my inbox was a good motivator to get online, sign up in the forum and check it out and WOW, some of the stories about this program are really inspired. In addition to Mummy Smiles, I found the photos and story that Donna from Creative Controller shared really inspiring. I am going to blog the journey as a form of accountability. I am going to keep the focus of the post real but upbeat – I want to keep a positive focus and also make this a positive place for any other 12WBTers who stumble across it. Week 1 starts on Monday and at the moment The Architect and Bliss are at the market doing the grocery shop. The food looks really yum so I am feeling inspired on that front. As for the exercise, it’s going to be a big jump going from nothing to 6 days a week but I’m going to give it a go and I’m going to just take it one day at a time. This is my goal…this photo was taken in Vientam in September 2009. Bliss was 18months old and I had lost 16kgs in the 9 months prior to this photo being taken…I felt great! When I look at this photo I know I’ve done it before and I can do it again. This photo needs to stay at the front of my mind… 
Here I am in a similar dress, one I had made while in Vietnam….it’s not looking so great right now… 
If I’m feeling brave I will post a weekly updated photo…. I know I can do this, but I know it’s going to be hard work – the biggest challenge being ME and my mindset. The mindset that says “tomorrow is a new day”. Today is new day too! I’ve got a big mental adjustment to do and the only way it’s going to happen is if I am intentional about and make time for it. Wish me luck? Oh and you might enjoy a little bit of eye candy….these Sacha Drake dresses are on my wish list…. for after. 
Ciao Bella’s. I’m off to finish the pre-season reading and tasks…
Since writing this post I’ve been trying to read through some other blog posts about the 12WBT and thought that an easier way to keep in touch with other journeys could be through linking up so…if you’re blogging your journey please feel free to share your latest post with me below.
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Best of luck Louisa! I’ve seen first hand the transformations this program can produce. My best friend Kate did it last round and lost 22.4kg and ended up winning 2nd place! She is in again this round and is looking to lose 10-15kg more. She started a blog to chart her journey at returnofthemackie.blogspot.com.au. Her story is really inspiring! I look forward to following your 12WBT journey. x
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Thanks Belinda, will check it out!
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you’ll be great Lou…I can totally see it working for you…will be reading with interest (and hope for myself after I’ve had small girl)…
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Thanks Julia & so exciting for you!
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Good luck!
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All the best, Lousa! I’ll be cheering you on from the sidelines…
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My mind set is in a Similiar place.
But I didn’t even sign up knowing that I am my own worst enemy and just have every excuse you can imagine.
The food bit is not too hard for me once I decide to make the change, but the exercise, I really struggle with. I look forward to trying to steal some of your inspiration and seeing how you go with a bit of effort.
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Hope I have something useful to share & that we both move in the direction we want to head :) btw I think you look great!
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Good luck Louisa. I am about to start week 3 having lost 2.8kgs in the first 10 days without much exercise. I am loving the food but really finding it tough to get the workouts in. Looking forward to following you.
That’s so inspiring! I’m a bit worried about the exercise part but I’ll give it a go. I’m encouraged to hear that the food side plays such a big role. Good luck to us both!
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I’ll be cheering from the sidelines, good luck reaching your goal!
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Hi Louisa, I too am starting this 12WBT tomorrow!!! I’m doing it with the huggies team. all mums or mums to be I think. I’m excited! I am my biggest challenge, trying to keep myself motivated and in control. I’ve been watching my food this weekend and already have headaches but I’m not yielding!
I too am going to blog my journey for accountability! I can’t wait to be 10 kilos lights and less wobbly.
I will be cheering you along. Can’t wait to see your progress.
Good Luck x
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I’m so excited for you! Blogging your journey is a great way to stay motivated and hold yourself accountable.
I’ll get my pom-poms ready :)
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A great idea to update with a new pic each week. Should give you motivation, for sure!
I was in a change room this afternoon, and even though they have those tricky mirrors that make you look taller and slimmer and slightly tanned, at one point I caught myself and thought, “Yowzas…I really am unfit.” I eat too much naughty stuff and don’t exercise. I really have to! I’ve seen a few photos of myself lately and I can see that poddy that doesn’t need to be there. I can’t just blame having 3 kids anymore…it’s because I’m not eating and exercising. Pure and simple. Which means I’m also not at my healthiest – the most important thing of all.
Good luck, hon! Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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Hi Louisa,
Congrats on signing up – I LOVE your blog! I am also blogging this round – last round I did a youtube vlog – but I’m back at work fulltime, newly pregnant, juggling a toddler and life – so its much much easier to type and not fuss about with editing and what I am wearing :P!
Good luck with the program – looking forward to following your blog!
Lizzy x
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Hey Lizzy, thanks for your lovely comment! Hope you’ve had a great first week – going to put up the weekly post soon and open the linky if you want to check it out :)
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