Healthy Iced Coffee – protein boosted.

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I am not a huge coffee drinker however during pregnancy I craved iced coffee ! Especially when the heat hit Brisbane in January/February. During pregnancy your daily protein requirements increase by 15% . So I have created a healthy version of iced coffee that is protein boosted …plus can be made caffeine free if required. This…

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Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Family friendly, safe Protein Powder – Australian Made

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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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A Beginners Guide to Pregnancy Exercise

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It can be confusing to know what exercises you can and can’t do during pregnancy. Here is my beginners guide to Pregnancy Exercise so you can get moving and motivated during this precious time plus ensure you are exercising safely and effectively. 1) You are in maintenance mode Pregnancy is NOT the time to try…

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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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Paleo pregnancy – Natelle Primal Mamma

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Natelle & her boys Can you eat Paleo Style during pregnancy ? You might have seen Natalle pop up in your Instagram feed as @PrimalMamma. Natalle recently became a Mum to her 3rd gorgeous boy. She caught my eye on Instagram as throughout her 3rd pregnancy she nourished herself and her family with delicious healthy…

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Pregnancy Wellness Workshop.

Our 2015 June Pregnancy Wellness workshop  was last weekend. I had just as much fun as all the ladies who attended and I can’t wait for our next one ! You can see all the highlights below and read what was included here. If you would like to attend our next workshop please register your interest…

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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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