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This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. 

Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. 

Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. 

I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. 

What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. 

#momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
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This has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve read so many posts and comments from women who are burned out. Who’ve lost themselves in the responsibility of raising their kids and nurturing a family. Maybe because society doesn’t reward mothers who prioritise themselves. Labelled as selfish for not breastfeeding. Looked at sideways for staying out late with friends or even simply putting effort into appearance. We ascribe virtue to sacrifice, even if it’s to our own detriment. Because a good mom puts her own needs aside for her kids. Maybe it’s the leftover remnants of a time when most women were at home while men remained breadwinners. A woman’s place was at home, and children and family were her job. Like my family. My mom took care of the home and us. And I think it gave her a lot of fulfilment to pour into us. I’m not against stay at home parents in any way. I just know that finding the balance between giving to your kids while not neglecting yourself can be a tricky one to find. And I don’t think it’s a struggle limited to just me. What’s the point of this? Maybe just to say you’re not alone. And to remind you that thinking about yourself and what you need in life is okay too. #momlife #parentlife #momoftwo #womenthings #lifewithkids
2 days ago
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I usually try to include options for all levels in my classes, but this was purely advanced. And oh man, did I know about it! 

The full 45min routine is sitting in our Pilates playlist on the Belly Strong App, and you can give it a go during your 7-day free trial 👀 Link is in my bio. If you can’t go to a class, bring the class to you ✨

#pilates #onlinepilates #womensfitness #coreworkout #fitmom
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I usually try to include options for all levels in my classes, but this was purely advanced. And oh man, did I know about it! The full 45min routine is sitting in our Pilates playlist on the Belly Strong App, and you can give it a go during your 7-day free trial 👀 Link is in my bio. If you can’t go to a class, bring the class to you ✨ #pilates #onlinepilates #womensfitness #coreworkout #fitmom
4 days ago
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This is what I got up to today. Went into clinic to have a workout, wasn’t feeling super motivated, so opened the app and went for this lower body super set. I’d forgotten I’d designed this routine to HIT the legs, but I soon remembered!

I often surprise myself when I go back and do my routines because, being on the other side, I’m like ‘Hey, this is an amazing workout. This person (this person being me) must really know their stuff’. Which I know is weird, but I often doubt myself, because trying to get this app off the ground has been SO hard. And so I psyche myself up thinking, ‘Well maybe my content is just not that good’. 

But it is. I’ve designed it to be well thought out, comprehensive and professional. It’s the culmination of a lot of time, knowledge and tons of passion, and even if it’s just me doing my own workouts 😂, today I’m quite proud of it all.

#bellystrongapp #womensfitness #fitmama #fitmom #fitmomsofinstagram
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This is what I got up to today. Went into clinic to have a workout, wasn’t feeling super motivated, so opened the app and went for this lower body super set. I’d forgotten I’d designed this routine to HIT the legs, but I soon remembered! I often surprise myself when I go back and do my routines because, being on the other side, I’m like ‘Hey, this is an amazing workout. This person (this person being me) must really know their stuff’. Which I know is weird, but I often doubt myself, because trying to get this app off the ground has been SO hard. And so I psyche myself up thinking, ‘Well maybe my content is just not that good’. But it is. I’ve designed it to be well thought out, comprehensive and professional. It’s the culmination of a lot of time, knowledge and tons of passion, and even if it’s just me doing my own workouts 😂, today I’m quite proud of it all. #bellystrongapp #womensfitness #fitmama #fitmom #fitmomsofinstagram
6 days ago
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So recently I had someone come in with some prolapse issues. When we got around to looking at her pelvic floor contraction, what we discovered was, although she’d been diligently doing her Kegels, instead of creating a lift through the pelvic floor, she’d actually been bearing down. Something that is probably not the most helpful thing to do when we’re talking about prolapse. 

We had to spend a lot of time troubleshooting together and it took a few different tries and multiple cues in order for her to feel the difference between a pelvic floor lift, and bearing down. One is going to help create strength around the pelvic floor, and the other is just going to cause WAY too much pressure if done repetitively.

We ended up settling on this trick which I think worked really well. It’s also a great way to get some feedback if you’re not keen on having an internal assessment, or sticking a thumb into your own vagina.

One mantra I will always stick to is: it’s not about the exercise you’re doing it, it’s about HOW you’re doing it. And that’s why I often spend a lot of time really breaking movements down, because if you’re not doing something correctly, you may as well not do it at all. To a certain extent.

#pelvicphysio #pelvicfloor #pelvicpt #womensfitness #womenshealth
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So recently I had someone come in with some prolapse issues. When we got around to looking at her pelvic floor contraction, what we discovered was, although she’d been diligently doing her Kegels, instead of creating a lift through the pelvic floor, she’d actually been bearing down. Something that is probably not the most helpful thing to do when we’re talking about prolapse. We had to spend a lot of time troubleshooting together and it took a few different tries and multiple cues in order for her to feel the difference between a pelvic floor lift, and bearing down. One is going to help create strength around the pelvic floor, and the other is just going to cause WAY too much pressure if done repetitively. We ended up settling on this trick which I think worked really well. It’s also a great way to get some feedback if you’re not keen on having an internal assessment, or sticking a thumb into your own vagina. One mantra I will always stick to is: it’s not about the exercise you’re doing it, it’s about HOW you’re doing it. And that’s why I often spend a lot of time really breaking movements down, because if you’re not doing something correctly, you may as well not do it at all. To a certain extent. #pelvicphysio #pelvicfloor #pelvicpt #womensfitness #womenshealth
1 week ago
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I reached a milestone last week. 40K subscribers on YouTube 🙌🏽 I’m consciously trying to be proud of this achievement, because honestly, it’s been 6 years and a long slog, and sometimes I feel like I should be doing better than I am. 

But as my husband likes to remind me, not a lot of creators get to this point. So I’m grateful that Belly Strong is still growing, and really happy to see how it’s changing things for your pregnancy and postpartum recovery journeys. 

I’ve been enjoying some rare tjme off for the past week, but I’ll be back with my usual Live workouts next Tuesday in the app ✨ 

#prenatalfitness #pregnancyworkout #postpartumfitness #womensfitness #fitmom
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I reached a milestone last week. 40K subscribers on YouTube 🙌🏽 I’m consciously trying to be proud of this achievement, because honestly, it’s been 6 years and a long slog, and sometimes I feel like I should be doing better than I am. But as my husband likes to remind me, not a lot of creators get to this point. So I’m grateful that Belly Strong is still growing, and really happy to see how it’s changing things for your pregnancy and postpartum recovery journeys. I’ve been enjoying some rare tjme off for the past week, but I’ll be back with my usual Live workouts next Tuesday in the app ✨ #prenatalfitness #pregnancyworkout #postpartumfitness #womensfitness #fitmom
2 weeks ago
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If you’ve ever done one of my classes, in person or online, this will look very familiar to you!

We have two halves to our pelvis, and these two parts need to be able to move independently and relative to one another. There’s not a ton of movement, but the movement we do have is really important. 

Problems come in when the pelvis can only move as a single unit - tipping forwards or backwards or side to side. That’s when other structures need to take over, and suddenly we’re getting back pain or hip snapping or urinary incontinence. So many things can be improved with fixing how the pelvis works.

I love adding shifts to exercises. The thing you want to make sure of though, is that you’re not achieving the movement by compensating from somewhere else. For example, by letting the lower back arch or the abdominals spill forwards or rotating the hips.

I think shifts are also an amazing thing to incorporate into any prep work for labour and delivery, postpartum recovery and pelvic floor rehab. Hands down one of my favourite moves as a pelvic physio.

#pelvicphysio #pelvicfloor #pregnancy #postpartum #womensfitness
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If you’ve ever done one of my classes, in person or online, this will look very familiar to you! We have two halves to our pelvis, and these two parts need to be able to move independently and relative to one another. There’s not a ton of movement, but the movement we do have is really important. Problems come in when the pelvis can only move as a single unit - tipping forwards or backwards or side to side. That’s when other structures need to take over, and suddenly we’re getting back pain or hip snapping or urinary incontinence. So many things can be improved with fixing how the pelvis works. I love adding shifts to exercises. The thing you want to make sure of though, is that you’re not achieving the movement by compensating from somewhere else. For example, by letting the lower back arch or the abdominals spill forwards or rotating the hips. I think shifts are also an amazing thing to incorporate into any prep work for labour and delivery, postpartum recovery and pelvic floor rehab. Hands down one of my favourite moves as a pelvic physio. #pelvicphysio #pelvicfloor #pregnancy #postpartum #womensfitness
3 weeks ago
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I posted this a while ago on my story, but I had to immortalise it on my timeline. My 5 year-old can now very adeptly navigate to the camera and take purposeful photos, but I still don’t understand why we need to have 300 of the same photo. Insights appreciated 😂

#parentlife #parentproblems #momlife #kidsarefunny #momoftwo
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I posted this a while ago on my story, but I had to immortalise it on my timeline. My 5 year-old can now very adeptly navigate to the camera and take purposeful photos, but I still don’t understand why we need to have 300 of the same photo. Insights appreciated 😂 #parentlife #parentproblems #momlife #kidsarefunny #momoftwo
3 weeks ago
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I pulled some of these exercises from our 45-minute live Pilates session that we had this morning on the app. Just 1 minute per exercise will leave you FEELING it.

I’be been struggling with back pain recently. Ever since that softly incident I told you guys about a while ago. It just keeps coming back. Definitely feeling better after this morning though. Maybe it’s an age thing, because I swear it never used to take this long for things to recover 😂

#backpain #pilates #womensfitness #fitmom #coreworkout
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I pulled some of these exercises from our 45-minute live Pilates session that we had this morning on the app. Just 1 minute per exercise will leave you FEELING it. I’be been struggling with back pain recently. Ever since that softly incident I told you guys about a while ago. It just keeps coming back. Definitely feeling better after this morning though. Maybe it’s an age thing, because I swear it never used to take this long for things to recover 😂 #backpain #pilates #womensfitness #fitmom #coreworkout
4 weeks ago
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I had someone ask me in the app what I thought were the best exercises to strengthen really weak arms, and this is what I came up with!

I think shoulder girdle stability is so important to create a stable base, before even thinking about toning biceps, triceps etc. That’s why I really like elbow plank and full plank positions. Even just holding a plank can be a great strengthening exercise for the upper body (as well as the core). 

That takes care of the ‘push’, and then we’ve got the ‘pull’ with the TRX. You could even work on pulling movements using a resistance band anchored to a door. Doing things like rows, flies, and tricep extensions.

What are your favourites? I’d love to know! 👀 

#womensfitness #fitnessapp #upperbody #muscletone #fitmom
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I had someone ask me in the app what I thought were the best exercises to strengthen really weak arms, and this is what I came up with! I think shoulder girdle stability is so important to create a stable base, before even thinking about toning biceps, triceps etc. That’s why I really like elbow plank and full plank positions. Even just holding a plank can be a great strengthening exercise for the upper body (as well as the core). That takes care of the ‘push’, and then we’ve got the ‘pull’ with the TRX. You could even work on pulling movements using a resistance band anchored to a door. Doing things like rows, flies, and tricep extensions. What are your favourites? I’d love to know! 👀 #womensfitness #fitnessapp #upperbody #muscletone #fitmom
4 weeks ago
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I left last week’s Live class trying to avoid laughing for the next few days. That’s when you know you’ve had a good ab workout 🫠

I love it when I see progress. And I’m talking about in others. In the past week or so, I don’t know what it is, but some people in my group classes have just seemed to improve in leaps and bounds overnight. It probably hasn’t been that fast, and more of a culmination of what we’ve been working on for several weeks, but recently I’ve really SEEN it and it’s made me feel like a proud mama bear. 

So my only message today is: Stick with it. Keep going to the class or following that video. Keep pouring into yourself, if only for an hour a week. Because it does change things. 

#pilates #onlinepilates #fitnessapp #womensfitness #fitmom
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I left last week’s Live class trying to avoid laughing for the next few days. That’s when you know you’ve had a good ab workout 🫠 I love it when I see progress. And I’m talking about in others. In the past week or so, I don’t know what it is, but some people in my group classes have just seemed to improve in leaps and bounds overnight. It probably hasn’t been that fast, and more of a culmination of what we’ve been working on for several weeks, but recently I’ve really SEEN it and it’s made me feel like a proud mama bear. So my only message today is: Stick with it. Keep going to the class or following that video. Keep pouring into yourself, if only for an hour a week. Because it does change things. #pilates #onlinepilates #fitnessapp #womensfitness #fitmom
1 month ago
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