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10 A new start Wendy Jenner saw the 2012 MAX’S Challenge as the perfect way to shift her post-baby weight. She achieved that goal and much more. photography charlie suriano
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gave birth to my son about three months prior to MAX’S Challenge and put on around 25 kilograms during the pregnancy. So when my husband received an email about it, we saw the Challenge as an opportunity to get healthier and do something together. My main objectives were to lose weight, to be a good role model for my children, and to be the fittest I had ever been in my life. We live 30 kilometres from town and my husband was working long hours on a
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roster, so I had to modify the training program as scheduling was hard. I had to do a lot of training at home with limited equipment and vary the times I weight trained. The last four weeks were definitely the hardest. Looking back, I probably deprived my body too much, but I learnt so much and it was all worth it. I was extremely happy with the results, not just the transformation to my body, but particularly the transformation on my motivation, stress levels and overall confidence.
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“My main objectives were to lose weight, to be a good role model for my children, and to be the fittest I had ever been in my life.”
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“I have a huge interest in and a much better understanding of nutrition and fitness. I love that my kids see this and also enjoy healthy foods and exercise.”
It’s really changed the way our whole family eats and how I see food. I have a huge interest in and a much better understanding of nutrition and fitness. I love that my kids see this and also enjoy healthy foods and exercise. It has given my husband and I another thing to be involved in together and we have also become closer and the relationship stronger. I have inspired so many of my mummy friends who are constantly asking me for advice and pointers. Whilst doing the Challenge I had other mums come with me on jogs with their prams and we still do this! Many of the mums who have seen my transformation are 62 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au
amazed. They know how big I was with my last pregnancy and seeing me lose the weight afterwards, they now realise it’s not just celebrities who can lose the weight. The bonus is there is a healthy way to do it as well! I used Maxine’s Burn powder in the beginning and I preferred the Vanilla flavour, but then used SuperShred because I really liked the Chocolate! I also used the Maxine bars throughout with Chocolate Fudge my absolute favourite! There is no doubt the best thing about the Challenge is the guidance that you get. It’s just awesome. You can only learn more from doing it, so go for it, ask questions and get involved!
WENDY’S FAVOURITE RECIPES Protein ice cream Mix SuperShred, milk and water to a thick consistency and freeze for about 20 minutes. Take out, stir, and refreeze if necessary or just enjoy! A delicious after-dinner sweet treat that’s great for you, too! Oat and protein pancakes Mix your favourite MAX’S protein powder with oats that are soaked overnight in water. Add cinnamon, one whole egg and one egg white. Mix well, and fry in non-stick frypan in small amounts for yummy pancakes.