Australian, 36 years old (and starting to feel it), ex- fitness trainer married to "My Guy" and mum to three year old "Mouse" and eight month old "Bear". This blog is about fitting exercise and healthy living into a schedule full of school runs and baby care whilst still looking stylish.... Can it be done? Stay tuned.
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Our resident country mum Katherine Elphick swapped her heels for Hunters when she was pregnant with baby number two. Despite being London born and bred she has embraced the rural life with gusto and (apart from the odd pang for the Peter Jones café where she was practically raised) she wouldn’t have it any other way… Read on for her top tips for city émigrés or those just thinking of taking the plunge! 
Want to look good at the gym?
If you want to look good at the gym there is just one thing to remember. WORK…
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Sleep!
I was up at 5:30am this morning with a coughing crying Bear, getting a run in today…
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Exercise Schedule Derailed by In-Laws
There’s nothing like houseguests to derail a fitness (or blog posting!) schedule. I’ve had my parents in…
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Neon and the power of suggestion
Oh the power of suggestion! When I first saw the neon trend I swore I would never…
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Gym v Park why exercise outdoors?
Hello Spring! I’m so pleased that we seem to have hit a patch of good weather, how long…
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Sleek Technique – Ballet Barre Home Delivered
Last week I did a 30 minute Sprint Ballet Barre class… in my hallway.
My Sleek…
What to wear to baby swimming class
So every Monday I take Mouse and Bear for swimming lessons. Mouse has advanced to the point…
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What you love, what works and something new
When you have children time to yourself is precious. What I choose to do on the days…
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Can she do it?
New fitness goals for five year wedding anniversary
Gosh, bear turns one year old in just three…
Which diet should I go on to lose 5 pounds?
None of them.
You know more than you think you do about what constitutes a good meal…
Marks and Spencer for sports underwear, really?
I’m a bit of a brand loyalist. I have to admit that for the first few years after…
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How parenthood is like exercise
The more you put in the more you get out
It’s really good to have some time…