Writing this blog is supposed to be an opportunity for me to share my efforts of getting into shape post baby number 2. We know there will be ups and downs but ultimately we all expect a happy ending (that is, a body like Cameron Diaz). Reader, I am shamefaced. And that’s the least of my problems: I’m round stomached and thunder thighed as well. (more…)
- Emilie
- Walking Fit
- I am a 37 year old mum of two children: a hugely energetic six year old boy and a baby girl, born in June 2010. I am feeling old, out of shape and sleep deprived. But I am determined to not allow myself continue on this downward slide into my forties - the decade when working out apparently gets even harder and metabolism slows............arghhh! I want to be in good shape, fit, and be a healthy example to my kids. However, being a mum leaves me little free time and I am a gym and running refusenik. I prefer to keep in shape doing Bikram Yoga, swimming, long walks and the occasional fitness DVD.
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Best foot forward
Saturday, February 26th, 2011Exercising the right frame of mind
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010Us women can be so critical and mean about weight: to ourselves, and to each other. Weekly magazines are full of pictures of celebs, showing us know who has gained, who has lost and it seems we just don’t tire of those dramatic weight loss / gain stories. In our real lives our judging eyes fall most unsisterly onto the other women we meet, literally sizing each other up. (more…)
Can FitFlops help take me from Crummy to Yummy Mummy?
Friday, October 15th, 2010My baby girl, Baby H, is 14 weeks old today and while she is getting more adorable every day, unfortunately the same cannot be said about me. I am getting more than a little fed up of only being able to fit into my “fat day jeans” and camouflaging my mummy tummy in huge baggy tops. (more…)
