💂🏻♂️R E M E M B R A N C E 💂🏻♂️ Dedicated to my dad & all of those that have fought for our country in any capacity. Those that have lost their lives, those that survived and those that still fight or serve to protect us. Dad served in the British Army for 22 years and has been serving for the Bahrain Defence Force for 17 years and is still going strong. Mum and I spent many Christmases without him while he served in Kenya, Hong Kong, Northern Ireland and Bosnia, to name a few. He’d be away for 6 to 7 months at a time. I’d be in boarding school and my little ma would be on her own in the London or Germany, with hardly a friend to talk to, except for when she was at work, because Army wives weren’t so accepting of my little Filipina mama. Dad loves military life - I don’t know anyone that suits it more. I am so proud of you, dad. I never knew how dangerous your job was until I grew up. Funny how we couldn’t go swimming at the same time as the officers and their kids in Sandhurst. You made a joke of it and said their wee was too posh to mix with ours. 🤣 Thanks for teaching me how to march and polish my boots and thanks for everything you’ve done for your country. And let’s remember the wives & husbands that held and continue to hold the fort at home. Love you, mum! ❤️ #lestweforget #remembranceday
💚 R A T B A G 💚
This kid. On Saturday night, she had a sleepover at her Gammy's as the boo and I were back late from London. The little monkey, who usually goes from 7pm to 6.30am/7am, woke up at 5.30am for Gammy. 🤦🏻♀️ As a result, she was a total delinquent yesterday. She misbehaved all day. She was mean to Daddy and Sissy. Would only let me do anything for her and HOWLED if daddy tried to. Laughed when I told her off. Bawled when I told her off off (this is like out out - you know, the whole shebang!) and bossed us all around all day. I contemplated turning hubby's study into a padded cell - for me! 🤪 So, it was an early night last night for the ratbag and she slept through until 7am. Today, she's like a different child. Partly because she's had a good night's sleep but also because she's got me to herself. She is so easy when she's not sharing my attention - SO EASY! We don’t quarrel, she doesn't disobey me - she is literally dreamy. We've been to the supermarket, the park, for lunch and came home for ice cream and nap time. This makes me nervous about baby number 3 coming along. She doesn't even really like it when Livi cuddles me - "THAT'S MY MUMMY!!!!" So, I am making a public appeal to you all you mamas out there with kids close in age. What can I do to manage or prepare Jasmine for the new baby coming along? Any lessons learned that you'd like to share? There will be just under a 3 year age gap. Jasmine will also come out of nursery while I'm on mat leave so what activities would you recommend for a 3 year old, where I can still tend to baby at the same time? I'm hoping that I'll be pleasantly surprised when baby comes along and she'll just adore her baby sister but Jasmine's like me - territorial! 🤣🦁
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#motherofdaughters #girlgang #parentingtips #2under3
🎥 V I D E O 3 🎥
HAPPY NOVEMBER! As of today, it is perfectly acceptable to start playing Christmas songs… Helloooooo Mariah! Since becoming pregnant, I've had a few messages asking me about training during pregnancy so I've created 3 videos for you which I'll upload in one go because I am feeling THAT generous! Christmas Fever clearly going to my head already! Head over to my youtube channel (link in bio) for slower versions so that you can actually see what I'm doing. They're still sped up but not as fast as on here. :) AND AS IF THAT ISN'T ENOUGH! I have written an article for you, all about training during pregnancy and things to consider. Go to the link in my bio and click on Useful Articles to be taken straight to it. If you do one thing - read the article before watching the videos. It is so valuable and actually, it is equally valuable even if you're not pregnant or haven't had children. Feel free to share the article with anyone else that you feel will benefit from it. It's not a plug - it's not to drive sales - I have written it to help you. I have written it because I am truly passionate about keeping ladies strong and healthy during pregnancy and this is what I would teach you, if you came to me for PT. For those of you unable to PT with me, you now have it all written down for you. :) If anything is unclear, feel free to get in touch with me and I'll be happy to answer your questions - or pop them down here. *****************
Video 1: Dynamics warm up
Video 2: Workout with bands and bodyweight
Video 3: Stretch
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#cheltenhamfitmama #personaltrainer #motherofdaughters #cheltenham #cotswolds #strongmama #strongnotskinny #menopause #pregnancy #postpartum #postpartumfitness #diastasisrecti #pelvicfloor #pregnancyfitness #fitmom #fitmama #pregnant #corestrength #strongglutes #fatloss #yoga #Strengthtraining #Bodybuilding #Fitspo #Fitfam #fitforme #healthyhappylife #liveinspired #raiseyourvibrations #HomeWorkout
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HAPPY NOVEMBER! As of today, it is perfectly acceptable to start playing Christmas songs… Helloooooo Mariah! Since becoming pregnant, I've had a few messages asking me about training during pregnancy so I've created 3 videos for you which I'll upload in one go because I am feeling THAT generous! Christmas Fever clearly going to my head already! Head over to my youtube channel (link in bio) for slower versions so that you can actually see what I'm doing. They're still sped up but not as fast as on here. :) AND AS IF THAT ISN'T ENOUGH! I have written an article for you, all about training during pregnancy and things to consider. Go to the link in my bio and click on Useful Articles to be taken straight to it. If you do one thing - read the article before watching the videos. It is so valuable and actually, it is equally valuable even if you're not pregnant or haven't had children. Feel free to share the article with anyone else that you feel will benefit from it. It's not a plug - it's not to drive sales - I have written it to help you. I have written it because I am truly passionate about keeping ladies strong and healthy during pregnancy and this is what I would teach you, if you came to me for PT. For those of you unable to PT with me, you now have it all written down for you. :) If anything is unclear, feel free to get in touch with me and I'll be happy to answer your questions - or pop them down here. *****************
Video 1: Dynamics warm up
Video 2: Workout with bands and bodyweight
Video 3: Stretch
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#cheltenhamfitmama #personaltrainer #motherofdaughters #cheltenham #cotswolds #strongmama #strongnotskinny #menopause #pregnancy #postpartum #postpartumfitness #diastasisrecti #pelvicfloor #pregnancyfitness #fitmom #fitmama #pregnant #corestrength #strongglutes #fatloss #yoga #Strengthtraining #Bodybuilding #Fitspo #Fitfam #fitforme #healthyhappylife #liveinspired #raiseyourvibrations #HomeWorkout
💃🏻 F R I Y A Y 💃🏻 I’ve got so much to be happy about! Today in particular! Any minute now, the @ikeauk delivery of toy storage solutions for the conservatory will be arriving. Good riddance crap all over the room and HELLO ORDER! Of course, I’m excited about spending the final day of half term with both girls but IKEA storage solutions!! What a day to be a alive! 🤣 On a mish to get them built before the husband gets back from London tonight! (Or I may just leave them for him to do tomorrow... but can I bear the stress when he doesn’t read the instructions and starts effing and blinding in the process? 🤪🤦🏻♀️ You feel me, right ladies?🤣) In other news, I had such a fab evening last night at @keithscarrottshoes, hosted by Sophie Scarrott and @hjsouthwood. So great to see some familiar faces again @deecampling @kateevansstyle @sharpfoxsocial & amazing to finally meet @carolinewiddowsthesinger @stylingmatters @my_stylishfriend @willowberryskin & @netadresser. Fantastic bunch of ladies - can we do dinner next time? 👯👯#alwaysthinkingaboutmybelly Happy Friday, Y’all! Hope it’s a good one!
