30 daily tips for busy parents who want to stay strong & sane. Day 4: Use the ‘half plate rule’… The half plate rule – what is it? How can it help YOU as a bust parent? Filling half your plate with your veggies of choice naturally reduces calories while increasing nutrients and fiber (which […]
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Put Protein first: 30 daily tips for busy parents who want to stay strong & sane. Day 2: It doesn’t matter what time you eat breakfast, whether it’s 5am or 11am, my advice is that you always Put Protein first… Why? 1)Natural appetite control: Protein will keep you feeling fuller for longer. This helps to […]
30 daily tips for busy parents who want to stay strong & sane. Day 2: Hydrate then caffeinate. You wake up dehydrated as you can’t drink and sleep at the same time. Therefore starting your day with a glass of water makes sense. Dehydration leads to fatigue, which is the last thing you need as […]
Day 1: Start small. As a parent I know that life with kids can be hectic, but your fitness doesn’t have to take a backseat. Try these 6 quick tips to stay strong (without sacrificing your sanity): 1️⃣ Schedule your workout like a meeting: 20 mins a few times a week adds up, focus on […]
Parent Guilt… As a parent,I understand what it’s like to feel tired… You want to feel confident in your body again, have more energy, and set a healthy example for your kids…. But, between work, school runs, and endless to-do lists, you probably feel you don’t have time for yourself? The thought of spending an […]
Most workouts for busy parents are rubbish… Most workouts I see on here that are aimed at ‘busy parents’ are not effective at all…. In fact, most are a bit rubbish, especially if your goal is to build muscle & change your body shape. If you are a busy parent, you have far less time to waste […]
45 min workout for busy parents: 2–3 days/week. Get strong. No wasted time. 3–4 sets each exercise, 6–12 reps. First set is a warm up, performing 12 reps. Increase weight on your following sets. 1️⃣ Squat/leg press variation. 2️⃣ Bench Press or press up variation 3️⃣ Rowing variation 4️⃣ Overhead Press variation. 5️⃣ Pull down […]
I tried paddle boarding for the first time ever this weekend…. We went to Cayton Bay, near Scarborough for Amy’s cousins birthday & booked in for a group lesson with Scarborough Surf School We all had a really good laugh, but, just like in the gym, technique is everything! It’s not just about showing up […]
I’m still buzzing from the weekend… I’m 47 years old & just saw Oasis again (lifelong fan) at Heaton Park — this time with my two best mates & his son. It was his first Oasis gig, and watching his face light up when they took the stage will stay with us all for a […]
Gut Health: it’s much more than just what you eat! Your gut is home to trillions of microbes, and they’re impacted by so much more than just your daily/weekly meals. Here are 7 surprising factors that shape your gut health: Birth Method: Vaginal births expose babies to beneficial bacteria from mom—C-sections can lead to different […]