As mums we all know how easily we forget about ourselves and put all our attention and effort into our family members. Self care literally goes out the window as soon as our normal schedule / routine is disrupted so I've shared some free self care ideas for mums. Free self care ideas for mums … Continue reading Free self care ideas for mums
I have suffered from anxiety from around age 19. I was on and off meds for many years for it, but eventually attended cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and it literally was the best thing I ever did. Thanks to the CBT I have literally remained anxiety free for many years, but life has been a … Continue reading Quick tips for calming anxiety
"You can have it all. Just not all at once." Oprah Winfrey I want to be lean, lose a few kgs and cms, but I also want to eat all the delicious food all the time. Not just once a weekend and not the low calorie alternatives. I want to eat out, I want to … Continue reading You can have it all, just not all at once
Postpartum body acceptance is a hot topic. How does one accept, love and embrace our new bodies after having children? I have had 2 cesarean sections (2015 & 2019), I put on 10kgs with both pregnancies, however, I didn't lose the first 10kgs... The surgery mark has left me with a tummy that hangs over … Continue reading Postpartum body acceptance
It seems that, thanks to Covid19 and lockdown we all managed to avoid colds, but alas they've finally caught up with us. Although it was blissful having everyone healthy for so long, I strongly believe we, especially the kids, benefit from getting colds. It helps build their immune system and essential oils are my go-to … Continue reading Colds & essential oils
JEFF is the new GYM. Have you seen that being plastered all over Instagram & Facebook recently? Wondering what the hype is all about? Over 100 days ago most of the world went into some sort of lockdown due to the Covid19 pandemic. That meant that gyms closed their doors, you weren't allowed to exercise … Continue reading JEFF is the new GYM
As a mom we generally put ourselves last, but recently I've been trying to make a concerted effort to dedicate time each day to 'me time'. So in the interests of sharing is caring, here are my current favourite me time indulgences. This list includes things I am currently doing (in lockdown) as well as … Continue reading My favourite me time indulgences
I had quite a few DM's asking me to share my eating plan. It's too much for an Instagram grid post so here's the details. Please note the following: This is based on the macros advised by my coach I am not a dietician I am aiming for progress not perfection This is not a … Continue reading My eating plan
My body is taking strain. My back and abs are probably the weakest parts of my body. I've had 2 pregnancies & 2 caesarean sections in 3,5 years. I'm 40 in just 6 months time. I'm a geriatric mom. I need to get stronger, fitter. Not only for myself but to be able to keep … Continue reading My body is taking strain
When I started writing this post I had no idea what the title was going to be. There are so many options to express, in just a few words, what this post is about. Some of the titles I thought of were 'pre-pregnancy vs pregnancy weight', 'why are we so hard on ourselves' and 'scale … Continue reading Our bodies should be honoured