Looking and Feeling Fabulous with Post Natal Mum – Cath.

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If you are looking for inspiration then you have to meet my amazing client Cath. I have been training Cath for 2 years and she has not only been committed to her physical health, but also her mental health. To see Cath tackle Anxiety and Post Natal Depression as a Mum to 3 children, plus…

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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Safe Protein Powder

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A pregnancy safe protein powder is hard to find. However after a long search I have finally found a a chemical free “no nasties” protein  supplements suitable for both pregnancy and postpartum breastfeeding by the amazing  SWITCH NUTRITION. Essential Protein Requirements during Pregnancy and throughout Motherhood During pregnancy and while breastfeeding it is recommend you…

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Become a Certified Pregnancy & Post Natal Trainer + Fitness Business Mentoring

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If you are a fitness professional and you train women, it is highly likely you will need to expand your knowledge. Why you need to expand your knowledge if you train women? At least 85% of women will have a baby in their lives Post baby – all women are postpartum FOREVER so specialised knowledge…

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Philosophy

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Bodyfabulous pregnancy and postpartum fitness is based on the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang. Or to put is simply – achieving balance. Yin is the “oil” that fuels the fire. In order to stay motivated you need plenty of oil and the more you have, the more Yang you can output.  Yang  is the…

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As featured in Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine.

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I am very excited to be featured in this month’s Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine. The May 2016 issue celebrates Mums of Instagram who just like you found it a challenge to bounce back to their pre-baby bodies. I am honoured to be featured alongside Rachel Finch, Lauren Patterson @_laurenkate, Dana Landgren @activewithd, Chontel Duncan…

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Keep your relationship strong when you have a baby.

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Having a baby can be a considerate upheaval for your relationship. The dynamics change from being lovers to being parents; from being a couple with relative freedom to being a family restricted by baby’s demands. It’s a scary and exciting time of change and the transition is more manageable if you and your partner can…

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Mother Guilt

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This is something that has probably taken me 8 years to come to terms with. I have 3 beautiful children and my eldest son is 8 …so yes I have grappled with feeling somewhat “guilty” if I indulge in anything that does not involve my family. “Mother guilt” is definitely something that many women feel;…

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Fats and Omega 3’s are essential pregnancy postpartum

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You may have heard that fat should be limited in your diet. However this advice is now outdated and does not match current nutritional research. Your body and your baby’s growing body needs fat soluble vitamins and other nutrients BOTH during and after pregnancy. Breast milk is made up of 55% fat and your body…

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4 Tips to balance your hormones during pregnancy postpartum

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I am sure during and after pregnancy you (and your partner) have been fully introduced to your hormones. I know during my pregnancy and post-birth some days I would feel like a cranky 13 year old brat and other days completely euphoric, with crazy massive mood swings. Hello hormotional roller-coaster ! If you have had…

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