Lose 30 Pounds In 20 Weeks!

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That’s what a lady I know of did recently.  For so many people, losing weight seems to be a losing battle.  The problem is that they’re doing it the wrong way, or they just don’t stick to it. Many weight loss programs are also lacking in good information and once your “diet” is finished, you [...]

3 Common Reasons Why Women Fail To Lose Weight

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How often do you hear of a story of a person who has tried to lose weight but has failed? Why is this so, when losing weight isn’t really all that hard and really only takes a change to your eating and exercise habits?  I have had clients who have suffered with the same problem, and [...]

Why Not Eating Enough Can Cause You to Gain Weight

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Did you know that not eating enough can cause you to gain weight, not lose weight? If you want to lose weight, then this can come as quite a surprise.  If you’re like many people, you’ve probably been skipping meals in hope you will shed a few pounds right? So how can not eating enough [...]

If You Want to Lose Weight, STOP Starving Yourself!

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I’ve been doing a LOT of research on the subject of weight loss and fitness and in my travels I have come across so many people (usually women and young girls) who are literally starving themselves in the hope that they will lose weight. Unfortunately there is one important thing they don’t realise.  That is, [...]

I have made progress!

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I must be getting fitter because I was doing intervals as follows: 30 seconds high intensity/2 minutes low intensity Now I’m doing: 30 seconds high intensity/1.5 minutes low intensity Soon I will start doing 30 seconds high intensity/1 minute low intensity, then will work up to 1 minute of each.  I am feeling so energetic [...]

Protein Pancakes

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Hmmm… I’m going to try this one tomorrow.  I’ll let you know what I think! 1 Cup of Rolled oats 4 to 6 egg whites 1 Cup of low fat cottage cheese Vanilla extract and cinnamon to taste Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until it forms a batter. Cook in the frypan [...]

The Fit Yummy Mummy 12 Week Transformation Challenge

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What is the Fit Yummy Mummy 12 Week Transformation Challenge?  It is a challenge that is set up for Fit Yummy Mummy members.  They have 12 weeks in which to transform their bodies, following the FYM weight loss program. Now, before you get all excited, this challenge has ended and they are now voting to [...]

The end of week 3 of the Fit Yummy Mummy program

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Well I’ve survived week 3 and thought I’d post about my progress. I have been really good with the exercise, doing 15 minutes of intervals and 15 minutes of resistance exercise, 3 times a week.  I’ve not been so good with food the last 3 days, but I can still see results! My arms and [...]

My “winging it” smothie

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This is just something I put together the other day and it was delicious! 1 banana 1/2 cup skim milk 1 tsp cocoa powder 1 tablespoon dextrose powder (or other sweetner) 1 scoop protein powder Blend it all together and enjoy!  Yummo!

Recipes and Meal Plans to Help You Lose Weight

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To lose weight you need to get your nutrition right, so I will post any recipes and meal plans I come across that are supportive to your weight loss program. Of course, your quantities etc will differ from mine, so make sure you make changes to suit your dietry needs.