Getting Back in Shape - Choosing a Gym Are you ready to take the plunge and head back to gym? If so, then you will first need to find the right facility. Larger towns and cities have several gyms to choose from, all of which offer different incentives to get you through the door and into your workout attire. So which is right for you? Consider these questions when comparing gyms in your area: What is the atmosphere like? If...
Read MoreCelebrity Mums The majority of celebrity mums seem to lose their baby weight in record time and as their weight loss is always so publicised it can end up putting stress and pressure on everyone else to look the same way too. But, at Lose Baby Weight we believe it is so important NOT to compare the celebrity mums to your own weight loss as it is really like comparing apples and oranges – we are totally different to them...
Read MoreWhen Should I Start To Lose My Baby Weight The first thing any mum should be keep in mind when adjusting to their post baby body is not to stress about the pregnancy weight gain and be thankful of the amazing job your body has done by producing little babies! The media have a wonderful habit of publishing celebrity post baby bodies on the red carpet only a few weeks after the birth of their baby and this can make...
Read MoreTop Ten Foods to Boost Metabolism Knowing what foods to eat is key to being healthy and successfully losing weight. And although everyone has a different metabolism, by eating certain foods and by understanding which foods can help to boost the metabolism, we can arm ourselves with some natural ways to help to shift the kilos. Our Top Ten Metabolism Food Tips Oats - Eating oats is a great way to boost your metabolism in the morning. Having oats for...
Read MoreOver Indulging at Christmas Guest Blog by Emma Boyce. Emma blogs about her weight loss journey and we are lucky she shares her story with us! Christmas is upon us! We're feeling happy and festive and looking forward to the big day - which, of course, naturally tends to revolve around food! Studied have shown that 51% of the weight we gain (if at all) within a year happens during the holiday period. With that in mind, it's important to...
Read MoreGuest Blog by Dayl Kelly (Fully Qualified Personal Trainer) Getting motivated to exercise is always easy when you're planning it for the future. That early morning workout at the gym on Monday is just what you need to get back on track. You may even be excited about it...right up until the alarm goes off and you actually have to follow through. It's then you realise that all those things that motivated you a few days ago are suddenly...
Read MoreHow I Lost Weight I am in a similar situation to a lot of other mums out there in that I have a very strict budget to stick by, can’t get out of the house due to kids and hubby’s working commitments and I desperately want to lose weight. On March 23rd of this year, I made the commitment to myself that I would work within those restrictions and lose this weight I’ve been carrying since my baby (who is...
Read MoreHow Can I Get Fit At Home Summer is coming - do you want to look great in bathers for the warmer weather? Going to a gym is out of the question for most Stay at Home Mums, first there is the cost (it's very expensive!), then there is the 'who is going to look after the kids' factor... and the time. So I think it's great to be dedicated enough to make your own exercise program at home (or...
Read MoreWallet-Heavy Body Light Foods Contrary to popular belief, convenience foods, ready meals, diet supplements, etc. are not more affordable than cooking from scratch, with fresh "real" ingredients. As part of my weightloss journey, I recently argued with a friend that what he had just eaten as a ready-meal (which barely seems to provide enough satiety for a solitary person) could be replicated, at home, by myself, and for the same price as his ready-meal I could produce the meal for...
Read MoreExercise Post Pregnancy At Home Last post I discussed what factors were inhibiting my weight-loss. Now that I've overcome those, I have been analysing how I can help move things along to successfully lose some more weight. Whilst I love the idea of going to a gym as a way to motivate me to lose some more baby weight, I can't justify the amount of money I would need to spend on it. Even a casual, off-peak session at my...
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