Hundreds of women across Ireland have trusted Barbells & Babies with their most important health journey. Here are some of their stories.
After struggling with postpartum weight loss for what felt like forever, I truly believed it was impossible. Between sleepless nights, returning to work, and feeling completely drained, I was stuck. I had even been back at the gym for a year — but still, the scale wouldn't budge.
Then I started the 8-week programme with B&B, and everything changed. I lost 10lbs – and that was with three bank holidays, a wedding, and Easter in the mix! What's more amazing is that I never felt hungry or restricted during the process.
Julianne was a constant source of support and motivation. She helped guide me with her realistic tools and manageable home workouts that actually fit into my chaotic schedule. Thanks to her, I now have more energy, feel like myself again, and — most exciting of all — I feel ready to try for baby #2.
This time, I won't wait two years postpartum to get support. Can't recommend B&B and Julianne enough. If you're on the fence — do it. Your future self will thank you."
My experience so far with Julianne has been amazing. I used to view 'bad food' as something I should totally avoid and in the past I would completely restrict myself in order to lose weight and still didn't feel confident. She taught me how I can enjoy my meals out at the weekend and treats during the week and still see results.
However the programme has not only been about the results on the scale – I have become a better version of myself and this has reflected in my relationships and in my career as I am now learning to take on projects and life learning experiences. There is something about weight training in the morning that makes you feel you can conquer anything that day.
Julianne is such a lovely person and so approachable if you have any issues with the programme. Julianne is there to keep you on track and will tailor the programme to suit your life at any given time.
I have the healthiest relationship with food and lifestyle I have had in all my life. I still go and do all the things I like to do, eat with friends, go for nights out — but with help from Julianne it's not an all-or-nothing mindset. I don't feel like I have to 'earn' food or get back at it the next day.
I have been 'dieting' and exercising for years and I thought I could write the book — but postpartum and breastfeeding I really struggled to lose the 4 stone I put on. I tried every programme available and just couldn't get started. I joined the 12-week programme and to say I lost 4 stone is an understatement of how life-changing it's been.
The app is so easy to use — daily things to check off, plus the option to go for nutrition, exercise education, or be able to chat to Julianne. Absolutely brilliant.
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