Beach Workout YES!

Bula again everyone :)
Confession time...I am utterly homesick! And completely unhappy about my holiday body. River has had a rough 24hrs with his second toothy peg trying its hardest to race the first one, which has resulted in a weepy frustrated mumma bear just wanting a good cuddle with her dog (who never had teething nor sleeping issues!). It is getting harder to smile when strangers are kissing & cuddling my little man...is this normal mother behaviour?!
Anyway, yesterday's workout at sunrise on the shore:

4 sets of:
Wide "warrior" squats

Tricep Dips (Advanced: one leg off ground)

Squat Jumps

 (there was a photo of me jumping...it was hideous...please jump after the squat!)

Plank & Plank with twist

This workout was fun and the beach setting was perfect!
University started yesterday for me & I am hoping to get my placement sorted as soon as I get home. Neverending is it?!
Also I felt I should clarify, last blog I mentioned how someone asked if I would like a bottle of formula for River, at the time I was breastfeeding which is why I was so appalled! More on this matter, www.thebirthingsite.com posted a facebook question about formula feeding support groups and I was really moved by Deb London who responded
"Well as some of you may know I am quite the BF advocate. But honestly formula moms need more support they we do. Seriously, has anyone noticed how hard of a time they have with their babies digestion and bowel movements? Changing formulas constantly and colic. Getting up at all hours to warm bottles. Oh man. It's awful! I feel terrible for my friends who go through this. Plus the guilt of quitting breast feeding. Seriously, it's not a pretty road. Have mercy. They need support in a whole different light!"
As a breastfeeding advocate myself, this message is hopeful. Just because I dont use formula does not mean I condemn mothers who do, and I feel like I would be just as helpful to breastfeeding and formula feeding mothers. My reason for promoting breastfeeding is because formula is NOT equal to breastmilk and I think mothers are led to believe that it is. I am interested in the health and wellbeing of everyone, including future clients. This is not to say that if you formula feed your child WILL become sick or overweight, just as breastfeeding doesnt mean your child WONT ever be ill, have allergies or struggle with thier weight. I believe in empowering women to make the most informed decision and that is why I am honest (blunt?!) about these facts. It saddens me that I feel akward here breastfeeding in Fiji because everyone else has bottles & dummies ready to go. It saddens me that tiny little babies are being bottle fed or fed hot chips smothered in sauce because they do not have a choice about what goes into their precious system...we as mothers have that choice about what to feed our babies, and I am proud that my son at 9months has had nothing but the very best nutrition.

Cheers & Giggles
xx

Wednesday Workout no.5

Hey All!
Firstly I wanted to breifly mention how inspired I have been by my clients this week. It has been a pleasure to meet some of you for the first time, and to kick the rest of your asses :P
I've been really looking into veganism gradually over the past year, as currently DS is purely vegan, I LOVE that he has had nothing processed ever enter his system (apart from that sneaky sorbet incident, dad!). I'm currently reading Robert Cheeke's book "Vegan Bodybuilding" and its very interesting. In the days leading up to the wedding I am going to try a 21day vegan kickstart and will keep you all posted on how it goes.
Todays workout is abit of fun, I have really noticed the benefit of jumping lately...for the first time since being pregnant I lost almost 2cm off each thigh!! So I am super pleased, speacial thanks to my team of trainers; Eliza, Amy, Kenergy & Eric - big love for whooping my ass.
Here goes!

• Steps(up & down) 5mins
• Jumping over the line 5mins
• Walking Lunge with twist 4kg 10 per leg
• Squat Jumps with 4kg plate x20
• Overhead Press with 4kg plate x 20
• Mountain Climbers 1minute
• Boxing - 20xstraight punches 20xuppercuts

Thanks to my fabulous client & step sister Jess who trained like a demon tonight!

My current body crush: This chick is 41years old!!!!

So ladies & gentlemen, hope you all enjoyed this post I will be on it with a vengence next week <3

Cheers & Giggles

xx

Wednesday Workout #4

Hey all, I'm really exhausted today...who knew planning a wedding could be so tough?!
Here is my workout for you, please let me know how you find it, if you want something different etc. Todays workout is high intensity, performed fast, explosive and as many repetitions in one minute.

Pushup:

Advanced Pushup:

Tricep Pushup:

Lunge Jumps:

Squat/thrust with DB:

DB wood chop:

Plank:

Side Plank:

Please excuse my lack of enthusiasm at the current time...I have as per usual bitten off more than I can chew...blogging, article writting, an exam the same week as the BIG DAY, being back at work....ew gross tired mumma signing out

Cheers & (reluctant) giggles
xx

Workout of the week #3

So a quick confession; I was pulverised by my trainer, Amy, this morning. Like I hated every second of our cadio workout. It appears that my mindset needs an overhaul although thoughts of me walking down the aisle looking like a hippo apparently isnt "positive" thinking...at least it's motivation! Tomorrow we're doing yoga as a reward.
Todays workout is lengthening & toning, enjoy :)

Hip Bridge:

Hip Bridge with one leg extended:

Abductor Lift:

Scissors:

Adductor Lift:

Variation of Dancing Cat:

Downward dog to tricep pushup:

Stress levels have completely hit the roof and while I feel like 7bottles of wine and severel packets of smokes...I will settle for some green tea and feeding River...some moments I actually MISS my old life, thankgoodness it doesnt last long! I am getting healthier by the year and when all else fails at least my body wont.

Cheers & Giggles
xx

Wednesday Workout #2

Bent over Row:

Lunge with DB:

DB Press in Bridge:

Squat with Dorsi-flexion:

Tricep Kickback:

T Stabiliser:

Half-Plank Sweep Kick:

Candle-stick:

In baby news; DS is almost crawling STILL. I am a little impatient for him to begin as he is commando-ing very efficiently...he can follow me about the house which is actually alot more fun than I had realised, although his clothes are filthy and I handwash (SO much extra work!). We had our first signs of the attachment phase when I headed off to work Monday morning...good to know he likes me for more than "boo-boo"! DH back at work after three weeks of him getting underfoot; joking...his help is very much missed when he's away. We scored an extra night with him though, due to a Jetstar cancellation :D While he was home we had a pretty rough patch of Riv not sleeping very well, thus my horns came out...my best friend informed me that I was quite the bitch when we were away...haha sleep deprivation is noones friend! It is quite stressful being back at work, I'm in need of clients but am finding limited time to chase them. If only the wedding could pay for itself!
Anyway...I managed a whole tuesday of eating "clean" but have caffeined up today and am feeling rather shaky. Hopefully going to a dance class tonight to burn some kjs and excess energy, all this computer work isnt great for my eyes or my midline!


Hope you all have a devine day in the sunshine :D
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Cheers & Giggles
xx