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10000 steps a day - maybe more?

Posted by yummymummyfitness on November 30, 2011 at 5:30 AM Comments comments (0)

Hi Yummy Mummies,

Get a perdometer if you finding it hard to keep track of your daily incidental exercise. You should aim to be doing 10000 steps a day and a  bit extra if you are exercising- lets all aim for 15000 a day from now on - taking the stairs, walking to the shops, taking the dog for a quick walk or just playing wtih the kids can add this very quickly - give it a go you will be surprised how quickly they add up!

WALKING!!

Posted by yummymummyfitness on November 24, 2011 at 9:25 PM Comments comments (0)

Walking really is the best exercise for weight loss- try to fit in a 30-40 min walk daily preferably first thing in the morning. Take along a bottle of water and just go - time seems to pass a lot more quickly outdoors. Mix it up by increasing your speed for 1-2 minutes every so often and trying some hills or stairs-parks are a great place for this. If you are sick of your daily routine wether it be weights, bike riding or something else it is always very good to give that a break for a week ...

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HEALTHY SNACKS!

Posted by yummymummyfitness on November 23, 2011 at 4:00 AM Comments comments (0)

Some healthy snack ideas girls-

STRAWBERRIES

BLUEBERRIES

ANY BERRIES

AIR POPPED POPCORN

HANDFUL OF ALMONDS-YUMMY TIP -PLACE RAW ALMONDS ON A BAKING TRAY ON LINED WITH BAKING PAPER AND ROAST FOR 15 MINS AT APP 175c TILL NUTS BEGIN TO BROWN- YOU WILL START TO SMELL THE YUMMY ROATING FALVOUR(YOU CAN DO THIS ALSO WITH HAZELNUTS BUT ALMONDS ARE THE BEST OPTION) REMOVE FROM OVEN AND ENJOY!

1-2 FRESH DATES - IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT SWEET CRAVING

DARK CHOCOLATE...

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GREAT DAY-HERE'S A CHALLENGE!

Posted by yummymummyfitness on November 19, 2011 at 9:25 PM Comments comments (0)

Hi Girls,

What a fantastic day after yesterdays miserable day of rain!

Here's a challenge for you all-

Repeat the following up to 4-5 times if you have the energy and then go for a 30 min walk outside-try to do it before your next meal or break it up by completeing the exercises now and then fitting in the walk in the afternoon before dinner!


20 star jumps

1 minute body plank

1 min fast body squats

20 star jumps

30 seconds tricep dip...

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KEEP HYDRATED

Posted by yummymummyfitness on October 29, 2011 at 10:15 PM Comments comments (0)

Remember to keep hydrated especially as the weather starts to heat up. Often we mistake feelings of thirst for hunger! I keep a water bottle with me all the time and sip at it all throughout the day. It's no use drinking one large glass of water randomly during the day, the body needs continuous hdration especially if you are exercising. It's all a matter of making it a part of your daily routine once you have done this you will find it will become a habit.

What to have for dinner?

Posted by yummymummyfitness on October 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM Comments comments (0)

Struggeling with dinner ideas that are quick and healthy?

I came across a great recipee the other day and everyone loved it but most of all it took me a very short time to prepare and the leftovers were great the next day too!

EASY RAVIOLI

Just prepare Latina Beef Ravioli packet as directed. Drain and set aside. In a non-stick saucepan sprayed with a little oil cooking spray brown 100 g diced lean bacon, then just add the ravioli and stir through one jar of Leggo's pasta sti...

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Another Great Day!

Posted by yummymummyfitness on August 21, 2011 at 12:10 AM Comments comments (0)
Another great day and it's sunday too! Just had a wonderful walk WITHOUT my umbrella! Get out and enjoy it girls! We are walking to the beach now to have a chardonnay couldn't think of better way to enjoy this day!

GET OUT AND GET MOVING

Posted by yummymummyfitness on August 19, 2011 at 11:30 PM Comments comments (0)

Hi Yummy Mummies,

What a beautiful sunny day - make the most of it and enjoy the sunshine - after the long cold wet winter I think we all deserve some warm rays!

Here's a MINI WORKOUT TO GET YOU STARTED-

Get outdoors - aim for a good 40 minutes

start walking at a brisk pace for 10 minutes - this should warm you up nicely

then jog for 2 minutes and walk for 2 minute intervals for 15 mins

complete the the work out  with a walk at the fastest pace you can...

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EAT MORE FISH FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Posted by yummymummyfitness on May 17, 2010 at 10:03 PM Comments comments (0)

I read a great little article in the paper yesterday and wanted toshare it with those of you who are trying to loose some weight. Apart from exercise and lots of variety, nutrition is crucial for successful long lasting weight loss. Research has shown over and over again that fish provides us with rich sources of omega 3 oils, lean protein, zinc, copper and iodine- especially the protein is of great importance since it helps with a prolonged feeling of satiety (fullness).

So eat u...

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MINI WORKOUT!

Posted by yummymummyfitness on May 13, 2010 at 11:02 PM Comments comments (0)

HERE'S A QUICK LITTLE WORKOUT - TRY AS WELL AS OR INSTEAD OF YOUR NORMAL ROUTINE FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT AND TO GIVE YOUR BODY A BIT OF AN EXTRA CHALLENGE- All you need is a skipping rope.

 

 

Skip at low speed for 2 minutes

 

20x LOW BODY SQUATS

 

Skip 2 minutes at a faster pace

 

1 minute HOVER on the ground (on your knees if you have a sore back)

 

Skip for 3 minutes (20 skips at l...

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