For Katie, it was more her fitness levels rather than her weight which was the issue.
“I was lucky, I think I lost my baby weight in about six days,” she admits.
“Since year 9, I haven’t really changed weight.”
Federal police officer Alex, 32, on the other hand, says he started his House Rules journey in peak physical condition.
“My general rule is I can’t eat anything with preservatives or MSG or anything like that or I get migraines,” he says.
“So, I had to be really careful and it doesn’t leave a lot opportunity for food. I’ve lost about seven kilos during the process.”
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