Post Pregnancy
Is soy healthy during pregnancy ?
Despite what you may have heard, soy is not the “health food” you think it is if you are trying to conceive or nourish yourself effectively during pregnancy. So put down your soy latte and read on… Unfortunately there is outdated nutrition advice promoting soy as a fertility food is one example. Read through the…
Read MorePregnancy and Post Natal Massage with Jodie Isles.
During my 3 pregnancies I struggled to find a massage therapist that was fully certified in Pre and Post Natal Massage. I always seemed to walk out of a treatment feeling a little disappointed, as I could never quite relax or feel I was in safe hands. Good news ! I have found a massage…
Read MoreLooking and Feeling Fabulous with Post Natal Mum – Cath.
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…
Read MorePregnancy, Breastfeeding Family friendly, safe Protein Powder – Australian Made
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…
Read MoreBecome a Certified Pregnancy & Post Natal Trainer + Fitness Business Mentoring
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…
Read MorePhilosophy
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…
Read MoreAs featured in Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine.
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…
Read MoreKeep your relationship strong when you have a baby.
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…
Read MoreMother Guilt
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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