[KCMomma]

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Here are my before and after pictures!!! For those that are unfamiliar, about 8 weeks PP I hired a trainer and he whipped me into shape! It's even hard for me to believe this is actually me!!!!! And for those on Facebook please don't say anything about the pics just yet. He is posting them on Monday so I don't want him to know that I already showed you guys!!

[Jodi0804]

Oh my gosh Gwen, you look fantastic!!!! You are so defined and toned.. I hope I look half as good as you after having the baby!

[Lauren S]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! You look absolutely amazing, Gwen! Seriously... you look sooooooooo good. I can't imagine all the hard work you've done to get there. I bet you feel wonderful. You should be so proud of yourself, girl! Maybe you will motivate me to get off the couch.

[..Christine..]

WOW- you look amazing!!! I wish I could hire a personal trainer after I have my baby!

[jensma]

WOW!!

[Oreobaby]

Wow..you look amazing...congrats!!!

[MommaLee]

Wow....you look awesome!

[KCMomma]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Yes, it was VERY hard work but sooo worth it!!! I learned so much! I really am very proud of myself for sticking with it. I forgot to post my testimonial about all of this...here it is:

My name is Gwen and I'm 31 years old. After trying for a year, we finally got pregnant!!! Before pregnancy I considered myself to be a pretty active person. In the beginning of my pregnancy I tried to stay active, but as time went on, I got more uncomfortable and stopped going to they gym all together. I pretty much ate what I wanted and therefore gained 46lbs!!! On my small 5'2” frame that was A LOT of weight! I had the baby in June 2009 and by August I was up and more motivated than ever to lose this baby weight and FAST!!! Micah actually came recommended to me by several of my friends. I had two good friends (Craig and Carol) go through Micah's program and saw with my very own eyes their amazing transformations and I was totally inspired!!!

I was very nervous to start this program because I was still recovering from my emergency c-section and caring for a newborn, but knew that if there was ever a time for this it was now! So off I went!!! At the beginning, the diet was by far the hardest thing. I think it was more of a mental block than anything. I was always the one that said “I'll never measure my food or count calories...I just don't have that kind of time” But lo and behold that's exactly what I did and I saw amazing results because of it! You have to change you mindset completely about food. You have to view this as a lifestyle change NOT A DIET!! I can’t stress that enough. Once you are finished with the 12 weeks with Micah, you aren’t finished. It’s actually the beginning of a new life for you! If you constantly view food as “I can’t have this or that” then you will fail. You are CHOOSING not to eat this or that. As for the workouts, you will work harder than ever before in the gym! Micah will push you harder than you could ever think you could go, but trust me you CAN do it and it will feel awesome!

For those out there (especially those new mothers) I'm here to say YOU CAN TOTALLY DO IT!!! But you truly have to WANT it! This is not an easy transformation, but it's soooo worth it! You definitely have to have the support from family and friends. Without the support of my wonderful husband, this probably wouldn't have been possible. He helped me in more ways than I could ever explain. He stayed with the baby so I could hit the gym, he ate chicken, rice and veggies with me for 12 weeks, and always, always motivated me to do more!!! I am truly blessed to have such a supportive, loving husband! Thank you babe!

This experience has totally changed my life and not just physically. I have learned so much about myself, nutrition and true happiness. Micah does not come live with you, but gives you the information you will need to succeed. Micah does not to do this FOR you – YOU have to do it! You have to want to do it! But I’m here to tell you that you CAN do it. This isn’t a gimic weight loss program. It’s good old fashion work your butt off in the gym and eat right – plain and simple.

WOW!!! You look amazing!! You should be very proud of yourself (which I know you are and rightfully so!!!) If/when I have my baby, I hope I'm half as motivated as you to lose the weight and get in shape!!!

[Banned-Jaylas_Mommy]

you look absolutely fantastic!!!
i wish i could afford a personal trainer! i would love to gt in shape..and i really other peoples motivation because i dont have much.

[stlgirl]

H O L Y C O W !!!!!!!! Gwen, I can't even tell you how amazing you look. And you did it in such a short time!!! I am so proud of you, girl. I know you worked so very very hard, and to do it while also being a mommy to a young child is just...well...lets just say I don't think I could do the same thing. Congrats.

[MommyPoky]

Wow you look awesome. I hope I can follow in your footsteps!

[adam*s_mami]

You look so amazing I hope I can get that motivated after I give birth!!

[LindsLuvsSi]

you loook AWESOME!!!!! i am jealous. I wish I was motivated or had the time and money to get a trainer. I'd love to have that body!! Nice work Gwen!!!

[KCMomma]

Thank you all so very much!!!!

[Micksbabe]

wow you look fantastic I hope that I can look like that once I am done being pregnant!!!

OMWow! You look sooo goooood Gwen!! To think I only had Jack a week after you had Paige and I don't look no way no how as good as that! You have inspired me to actually get my workouts going again. You just look fabulous! Great job girl!

[Mrs.Paradise]

WOW!!! YOU ARE ONE HOT MAMA!!! Gwen you look AMAZING!!!

[KCMomma]

Thanks soooooo much!!! I love to think that I could inspire anyone or motivate anyone to get in shape. That's what kept me going the whole time!!! Now I just gotta work on keeping it up!

[ChristinaR]

HOLY CRAP!!!! You look amazing. I'm going to use your story as my inspiration and hope I can look half as good. You go girl!!!