Post Pregnancy
Mother 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;…
Read MoreFats and Omega 3’s are essential pregnancy postpartum
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 However this advice is now outdated and does not match current nutritional research.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…
Read More4 Tips to balance your hormones during pregnancy postpartum
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…
Read MoreTips for fitting in exercise if you are a busy Mum.
How and when do you train ? Is a question I am often asked by pregnant, post natal, and #BFabSquad members who like me have very full lives ! Here I am below squeezing in 20 minutes of Cardio HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) at the park just after I have trained a client. To…
Read MoreRecipes and Tips for Post Pregnancy Nutrition
Yay, your beautiful bundle of joy has finally arrived, congratulations and well done to you! There’s so much to do and learn with a newborn that often feeding and yourself effectively postpartum is often the last thing on your mind. It’s so important though, to nourish and nurture yourself as well as your baby. To help…
Read MoreFrequently asked Pregnancy & Post Natal Exercise questions.
It is so important to ask an experienced Certified Trainer or a Medical Professional questions about Pregnancy and Post Natal exercise. Please don’t just jump online and ask “Dr Google” there is too much information out there that is not correct. Here are a few of the questions I am regularly asked … Can your…
Read MoreGreen Smoothie – gluten free, dairy free, sugar free.
Pregnancy nutrition can be challenging, especially in the first trimester. One way to help keep morning sickness at bay (or help manage it) is to eat food rich in vitamin B6 and potassium. Avocados happen to be rich in both, with a 1 cup portion meeting 20% of the daily value for each. You’ll also…
Read MoreSocial Media – the power of the unrealistic celebrity.
Today instagram released VIDEO posts. Justin Bieber this weekend became the first Video Instagram user to earn 1 million Likes on a very simple shirtless video post. I admit I am a “Bieliber” – the boy is kinda cute and hard to resist especially as my eldest son is a big fan of hip hop…
Read More10 Tips for POSTPARTUM fat loss – post natal
As a Mum to 3 kids I understand that post-pregnancy there is a tonne of confusing advice about fat loss, how to eat and where and how to exercise. As a postnatal trainer I constantly hear things such as…. “Have you tried the Dukan diet….I only eat Paleo style, Do I need to quit sugar…What…
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