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This mum opens up about varicose and spider veins during pregnancy
During both of this mum’s pregnancies, she had extremely noticeable varicose veins and incredibly painful legs that continued to get darker and darker. Her leg pain became so painful, even walking became too much. Marley Reynolds, who is a Healthy Mummy…
78 HEALTHY and yummy meals for $120 – that works out at $1.53 PER SERVE!
Making a bunch of healthy and yummy meals doesn’t have to break the bank! In fact, you can make a variety of recipes from our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge for extremely cheap. Just ask this mum! Sascha Farley made…
Mum with depression learns how to stop emotional eating
Rewind 11 months ago and Jessie would have been singing a different tune to the one she is now. Struggling with her weight since the age of 16, she was diagnosed with depression and started emotional eating. After starting the 28…
68 Calorie Choc Hazelnut Cups
If you love the Nutella-style combination of chocolate and hazelnut, why not try your hand at this healthy version? Chopped hazelnuts add a great crunch and protein kick to your meals and snacks. They’re available at most major supermarkets and health food shops. Join the…
Mum on antidepressants lost weight, found peace and has gained confidence
This mum suffered with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) -which causes severe irritability, binge eating, sadness, anxiety, bloating and fatigue- and doctor put her on antidepressants. Jacqueline says she hated feeling so numb on the meds, so searched for a natural therapy…
This mum lost 20kg and is now takes part in marathons!
It all started with a double pram. After having her second baby this mum took her kids for a walk to the park in their double pram and she found the first 100m, going up a hill was a real struggle.…
85 calorie black forest bliss balls
Make the most of the in-season and affordable cherries to make these decadent bliss balls. Perfect for sharing or keep them on hand for a quick snack from the fridge when you feel peckish. The oats and coconut add bulk…
After two pregnancies, this mum has lost 15kg and found her confidence
Seven months after the birth of her first baby, this mum was weighing in at 93kg and she desperately wanted to shed the baby weight. In January 2017, Dominique Whiley joined the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge and lost 15kg within 2.5 months but a…
Mum makes 29 HEALTHY homemade takeaway style meals for $100 – that’s $3.44 per serve*!
If you LOVE takeaway food like pizza, piri piri chicken and Thai food, it doesn’t mean you have to ditch them for good! In fact, you can still enjoy these meals but just have HEALTHIER homemade versions. Not only will it help you with your…
‘Doctors gave her 0-1 per cent chance of survival’: Baby born at 23 weeks proved doctors wrong
The odds were against little Meabh McArdle when she came into this world at only 23 weeks. In fact, doctors gave her between 0 to 1 per cent chance of survival. However, baby Meabh proved all the doctors wrong. Read her incredible story…
Protein Packed Macadamia and Cashew Bliss Balls
You’ll go nuts for this macadamia and cashew filled bliss ball recipe, made with just FIVE ingredients. Keep a batch of these in the fridge for a fast snack option or to put in your bag as you head out…
Mum dealing with grief loses 15kg and is now a personal trainer
Sadly, this mum has suffered a great deal of trauma, losing her daughter while she was 22 weeks pregnant and her brother not long afterwards. But Zena Mason made a momentous turn-a-round after signing up to the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge,…
How to care for your newborn’s umbilical cord and when it should fall off
Belly buttons are like opinions – everyone has one! Belly buttons are the scar we are all left with after birth from the umbilical cord (the nutrient and oxygen lifeline inside the womb). As the umbilical cord is no longer needed after…
12kg lost over 6 months saw this mum teach herself to love exercise
This mama has lost an incredible 12kg through the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge since joining in July this year, four months after her third baby. Josette Campbell’s start weight was 64kg and she’s now down to 52kg. After overcoming an injury and snacking on The…
11 decadent cookies and cream smoothies to get you through three-thirtyitis
A HUGE thank you to 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Clare Poole who has brought us these ELEVEN fantastic smoothie recipes. All eleven are made with the delicious Cookies and Cream flavour Healthy Mummy Smoothie mix – if you’d like…
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