Why progress not perfection is the key to results

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Perfection really is the enemy of progress. So often we feel we need to be perfect to get results. But really often striving for “perfection” with things is what holds us back. Why let go of perfection ? It stops us from ever really getting started. It stops us from taking that leap to jump head first…

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Exercise & nutrition is a way to connect to your body. Not a tool to change it !

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Pre-kids I used to kill myself in the gym doing crazy hours of cardio and intense exeruse because I thought I HAD to in order to see results. I have experienced not only my leanest, but my happiest, most fulfilling self through slowing down and learning to connect to my body better both physically and…

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Keen to get to Boot Camp or CrossFit as a new Mum ?

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Are you and new Mum and keen to return to running, the local boot camp, CrossFit or gym class ? The pressure to return to “pre-baby size” is very prevalent in the media and fitness industry. Plus I am often as this question by many Mama’s – when can I return to “what I did before…

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5 mindset strategies for pregnancy and postpartum

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Use these 5 mindset strategies to sideline any mental and emotional obstacles that often arise during pregnancy and postpartum. Self doubt, overwhelm, perfectionism and procrastination are all too familiar, especially when trying to embark on a fitness and wellness journey ! Simply shifting your mindset and mental habits can make exercise and nutrition so much…

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To plank or not to plank – during and after pregnancy ?

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I am regularly asked …”can I plank during pregnancy and postpartum to train my core or lose the “mummy tummy”.” Some other questions include… Is a plank safe to do when pregnant ? Will planking help strengthen my core post birth ? Can I plank if I am healing diastasis recti ? What about post…

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