Your safe and stylish guide to exercise during pregnancy !

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The secret to finding perfect pregnancy activewear is easier than you think… you can grab a pair and get and exclusive discount when you download my complimentary fabulous PREGNANCY EXERCISE GUIDE !  BornFit Pregnancy Activewear BornFit essential pregnancy leggings were founded by parents Kara Douglas and Niall Seewang. Having always lived a fit and healthy…

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The secret to avoiding a mummy tummy or postpartum pooch !

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A question I am often asked…how do I lose or avoid a “mummy tummy” or postpartum “pooch” ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many women have only 1 goal post-pregnancy to lose baby-weight ! However realigning the joints, spine & pelvis plus reconnecting fascia or connective tissue should be made a priority to prevent muscle imbalances especially in the core. Posture…

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Exercises you can do while breastfeeding or nursing your baby !

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Trying to work out when you can return to exercise post birth can be challenging. It can be even more tricky if you are breastfeeding. With the additional challenges of inconsistent feeding times, potential leaking breasts and trying to find comfortable and functional activewear ! Here are a few tips to take care of your…

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Amazing gifts for a New Mum or Baby Shower

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Are you looking for the perfect baby shower gift ? Or perhaps something special for a new mum on Mother’s Day? It’s no secret that motherhood brings many life changes, both wonderful and overwhelming. You blink, and suddenly life as you know it has shifted… again. If you are a friend or family member of…

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Should I exercise to exhaustion to get results ?

I want to bust a myth. You can’t base the effectiveness of an exercise or workout on the feeling of your muscles “burning”.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Exercising to exhaustion or “burn” does not guarantee results!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ This whole “feel the burn” notion that you have to be sore after each workout is flawed, as some people are genetically…

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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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Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Soup – gluten free, grain free, dairy free.

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You might have seen on my instagram page that I made a massive batch of Creamy Cauliflower & Chicken soup with my homemade chicken bone broth or stock. This soup is a wonderful meal for during and after pregnancy as it is packed with essential nutrients for both you and your growing baby. Make up a…

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Healthy High Protein – Choc Mint Smoothie.

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It was such a warm autumn day in Brisbane today so I made this delicious high protein smoothie for Miss 3 and I. Her favourite thing at the moment is Choc Mint ! So we just had to have a Choc Mint Smoothie. Chia Seeds in a smoothie This choc mint smoothie is really thick…

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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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