Intro....

Ok, I started my weight loss journey May 4th 2013. Well actually I have been on a weight loss journey for many years, as I have been overweight, actually obese, for many many years, but this was the start of my first Michelle Bridges 12wbt journey.

I had hit my all time high of 115kgs when I was pregnant with my second child. After giving birth I went down to 110kgs, but this was 20kgs heavier then what I was before falling pregnant for the first time back in 2009.

I was overweight, unhealthy and unhappy with my body.

Even though this photo shows the happiness I share with my gorgeous family, it was the photo that made me have my "OMG, I need to do something" moment.

I had a few friends who had already taken part and strongly suggested that I did too. So I took the plunge and signed up for Michelle Bridges 12week Body Transformation.

I have now completed 3 rounds and lost a total of 25kgs (I lost a few kgs before signing up)! I am over the moon and just love the new lease of life I have and can share with my gorgeous husband and adorable children, Madisyn Lee, 41/2, and Xavier John, 2.

21.3kgs gone!

We are now expecting our 3rd child. Due August 24th! We are very excited and can't wait to meet our new little addition. But all within the same breathe I am TERRIFIED I will lose control and my weight will balloon again! I am doing my 4th round of 12wbt, but I am doing the pregnancy program and allow myself to eat if I feel that my body is really asking for it (not that little fat person in my head).

Bubba Sarkis #3 Total love <3

I am so proud of myself for the weight that I have lost already and want to continue to lose, but within reason as I am pregnant and I need to make sure that I am looking after bubba.

I have continued exercising which is a bonus on my last 2 pregnancies. I didn't exercise at all with Madisyn and with Xave I just gave up after 8 weeks or so. I am now 21.5weeks and try to get to the gym at least twice a week but aim for 3-4 times a week. I have slowed down, but I am going to keep at it. I no longer do pump, boxing or spin, but Zumba has become my new found love, while I'm pregnant anyway :D

I was doing great with my food, but this is why I have started this blog. My food has gone out the window! I am overeating and eating crap! Don't get me wrong, I listen to my body and if I need to eat I'll eat, but it's the crap that I am eating that is a worry. I see so many old habits slipping back into my life and I am worried that these habits will continue once bubba arrives and that all my hard work will have been for nothing. As I mentioned, I am doing the 12wbt pregnancy program, but I think I am having more of a mental struggle with food.

So anyway, I am going to start "Mel's 100 days"! I got his idea off some lovely ladies from the facebook group, "12wbt 30+crew". 100 days to make myself really accountable and 100 days to make changes in my life to stay fit and healthy, not only for me but for my amazing family. 100 days to continue the healthy eating habits that I have already learnt from MB12wbt, and to learn many, many more.

Tomorrow will be day 1 of 100, and I will have 130 days till my expected due date. I am doing this for me, but will mean so much more to the little people that mean even more to me xxx

Cheers Mel x