321 Baby Bulge Be Gone

 

Hollywood fitness trainer Ramona Braganza is the brains behind the 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone program, and she’s no small success given that her clients include gorgeous celebrity moms Halle Berry and Jessica Alba, both of whom whipped back into whippet shape on Braganza’s program after giving birth.

Though specifically targeted towards new mothers looking to drop pregnancy weight, the 321 program is an effective weight loss and fitness plan for anyone, as its two components are a healthy diet and intensive exercise routines. (If you’re not pregnant or a new mother, just ignore the pregnancy-related/post-partum tips and advice.)

The complete program is twelve weeks long, divided into three phases, each of which have different calorie maximums and exercise requirements. The nutritional element of the diet is summed up by the title “321”, which is Braganza’s shorthand for 3 meals, 2 snacks and 1 liter of water per day. Her low calorie diet is designed similarly to the South Beach Diet, emphasizing low glycemic carbs, lean proteins and fresh vegetables. Braganza’s plan only allows fruits in moderation, however, because she is trying to keep your sugar intake as low as possible. (Note: her diet does account for the caloric needs of breastfeeding new moms.)

The exercise element of her plan involves a combination of fat-burning cardio, muscle-building strength training, and shaping and toning circuit training. Braganza emphasizes what are called compound exercises - movements that work several muscles at once. These types of exercises are highly efficient – they save time, and burn fat and build more muscle by requiring more muscles groups to be working in unison in one exercise. (You’ll find a similar concept employed in Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.) The first phase introduces you to a 25-minute circuit training workout. The second phase, a 40 minute workout, demands more challenging cardio and strength-training exercise. And the third phase requires an hour-long workout combining 3 cardio segments, 2 circuit strength segments, and 1 core segment. Like most at-home workout DVDs, there is minimal equipment required.

Braganza’s 321 program is available in a set of 3 DVDs for $86.75. (They can also be purchased individually for $36.50 each. She also offer a 321 Nutrition plan eBook for $24 ($12 with purchase of DVD.) You will find fitness and nutrition tips, as well as sample menu plans, offered free on her website.

Will you lose weight with Baby Bulge Be Gone? If you are disciplined, and can stay motivated, then absolutely. The combination of low calorie, balanced nutrition and solid, regular exercise will make the pounds disappear. It’s a demanding program, but – as Jessica and Halle have attested - a highly effective one.