Fit4Mum Online personal training, workouts, and healthy eating plans 2019-01-12T16:56:03Z https://fit4mum.com/feed/atom/ Melissa <![CDATA[Questions to ask yourself to make healthy changes last]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5096 2017-07-24T21:00:12Z 2017-07-24T21:00:12Z Sunday nights are movie nights for us. I love all sorts of movies, I don’t have a specific genre I watch, although I do love a bit of a true […]

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]]> 9 Melissa <![CDATA[Tasty, Healthy Turkey Burgers the Whole Family Will Love]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5082 2019-01-12T16:56:01Z 2017-07-20T21:21:18Z I know, I promised I would add this to the blog yesterday, but I had my task master mother dictating decorating rituals all day… Which by the way has turned […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Fun Functional Fitness & No Bake Granola Bars]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5070 2019-01-12T16:56:01Z 2017-07-18T21:44:19Z That picture was actually taken to accompany a video I made about whether or not carbohydrates are bad for you for my online training clients but I thought it fitted […]

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]]> 11 Melissa <![CDATA[Do what you do best and link to the rest]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5060 2019-01-12T16:56:01Z 2017-07-17T20:54:32Z Well hello Monday and hello again gorgeous sunshine. Another weekend successfully celebrated…we had a cracker did you?  Lots of activity and fun parties with friends for us… It was as […]

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]]> 1 Melissa <![CDATA[5 of the Best Things to Try this Weekend]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5046 2019-01-12T16:56:01Z 2017-07-13T20:13:38Z It’s F..F..F..FRIDAY! Yippeeee! This week has been a really weird one, I’ve felt a little out of step all week, getting my days all muddled up…on Tuesday I thought it […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[The Secret to a Great Training Plan]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5037 2017-07-12T21:52:57Z 2017-07-12T21:52:57Z Morning! Are you ready to get up and go? Good, because I have an active message for you this morning, yes, that’s right we’ve got to start the day as […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Dinner Party Recipe – Steak with Chimichurri & Sweet Potato Chips]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5029 2017-07-12T08:51:17Z 2017-07-11T22:27:41Z Oh Man…I have one thing to say to you today and that is… Steak with Chimichurri Sauce. I made it last night and boy was it a delight. So quite […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[The Beginning of a Great Day Starts the Night Before]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5023 2017-07-10T22:16:27Z 2017-07-10T22:16:27Z The sun is up…so let’s get going and get stuck into the day shall we?  I’m up for chasing those dreams of mine…are you? Up for chasing your dreams I […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[5 Top tips to Stay Feeling Energised]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=5011 2019-01-12T16:56:01Z 2017-07-09T22:02:49Z Happy Monday Everyone. How was your weekend? Beautiful weather wasn’t it? What did you get up to? We didn’t manage a trip to the beach this weekend sadly but, randomly, […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[My Top Five Friday Favourites]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4998 2017-07-06T22:18:00Z 2017-07-06T22:18:00Z Phew, how much of a scorcher was that yesterday…I hope you drank lots of lovely fruit infused water to keep yourselves well hydrated and cool? I know it means more […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[The Secrets to Drinking More Water]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4989 2017-07-05T22:14:03Z 2017-07-05T22:14:03Z You can NOT be serious man…did you see what happened yesterday? Not the tennis at Wimbledon, although that was great, but I’m talking about the… ANTS? Man, there were millions […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Three Top Tips for Hump Day Happiness]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4974 2017-07-04T21:20:59Z 2017-07-04T21:20:59Z Happy Wednesday Everyone! So what does today have in store for you? How about… A positive mind, fierce determination & a few good food & fitness intentions to make your […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[How to Deal with a Major Pain in the Neck]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4963 2017-07-03T21:39:42Z 2017-07-03T21:39:42Z “Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?” OK, name that movie and you’re new my new best friend… In fact name the little kid in it and we […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Fitness Success, Consistency and a No Equipment Workout]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4930 2017-07-02T21:28:58Z 2017-07-02T21:23:19Z Morning! How was your weekend? We had a really fun, busy weekend…more on that tomorrow first some fitness inspiration… Did I mention that I’ve been working with a group of […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Happy Friday & Here’s to Making the Most of it!]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4921 2019-01-12T16:56:01Z 2017-06-29T21:42:09Z Hooray it’s Friday! Everyone loves Friday don’t they? Getting ready for a night out, dancing, singing, drinking, laughing… Oh wait what am I talking about, I have children now… Just […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Fitness Fun for Kids]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4899 2017-06-28T22:15:59Z 2017-06-28T22:03:52Z Morning all! Seems I jinxed the weather by writing about rosé in the sunshine didn’t I? …it poured down all afternoon where I live, although I had to chuckle when […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[The Cutest Never Give Up Story]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4865 2019-01-12T16:56:01Z 2017-06-27T13:04:18Z Morning Folks! Long time no speak – how are your fitness and food plans working out? As gorgeous as it is, this weather doesn’t help in the motivation stakes does […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[7 Tips for Exercising in Hot Weather]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4666 2016-07-19T12:51:15Z 2016-07-19T12:50:38Z Wowzas!!! 😎😎😎😎☀️☀️☀️☀️ no I’m not complaining… I ❤️ it but we need to know what to be mindful of when exercising in this heat so here are a few tips…. […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[7 Top Workout & Healthy Eating Tips to Start the Week]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4652 2019-01-12T16:56:02Z 2016-07-18T11:51:57Z Workout? Eat healthy? Every Morning  you have two choices… Continue to sleep with your dreams or get up and chase them. Let’s kick start the week by creating a plan […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Why it’s Important to Never Skip Breakfast]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4637 2019-01-12T16:56:02Z 2016-07-07T08:50:03Z photo credit: Katesea Flickr Someone asked me this week whether breakfast is important. Simple answer is yes. Don’t skip it. Why? Because it increases your chances no scrap that it […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Inspiring Healthy Food & Exercise Choices to Avoid the Midweek Slump]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4630 2019-01-12T16:56:02Z 2016-07-06T11:06:45Z Midweek Slump, Wednesday Wall, Hump Day Whatever you want to call it…. How is your Wednesday going? Not only are we halfway through the week… We are more than halfway […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[What would you try if you had no fear?]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4614 2019-01-12T16:56:02Z 2016-07-05T21:22:41Z What would you try if you had no fear? Many moons ago when I was about 25 I met someone who made me realise that the only way to experience […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Top Tips for Sticking to your Workouts]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4605 2019-01-12T16:56:02Z 2016-07-04T20:47:54Z Right Let’s start this week as we mean to go on. Get your trainers at the ready and let’s have some fitness fun! To help motivate you to move & […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Weekend Diet & Workout Ideas – Five Friday Favourites]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4513 2016-05-06T20:29:37Z 2016-05-06T20:23:23Z It's nearly the weekend whoaoaoah...

You need to sing that bit!

What do you folks have on the agenda?
We have a birthday party
(but when don't you have a weekend birthday party when your kids are at school, does this last for the next 15 years???)

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Getting Rid of your Muffin Top – The Truth about Spot Reduction]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4498 2016-05-04T21:06:30Z 2016-05-05T05:00:43Z It’s probably the most common question I get asked in fact I reckon most days someone will ask me “how do I get rid of this bit” – they’re grabbing […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Workout Music Playlist]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4480 2019-01-12T16:56:03Z 2016-05-04T05:00:54Z There’s no doubt about it, Music has the insane ability to make or break a workout don’t you think? An upbeat tune or better still a playlist full of cool […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Happy Hump Day]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4460 2019-01-12T16:56:03Z 2016-04-27T00:00:41Z My husband always laughs at me when I start this one you see I love a game of “what’s your favourite…” It’s not really a game, in fact I didn’t […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Beginners Guide to Running 5k]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4453 2019-01-12T16:56:03Z 2016-04-25T21:41:42Z “Every Pro was Once an Amateur Every Expert was once a Beginner SO dream Big and start Now…” Like that one? Pretty apt after the London Marathon yesterday when the […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[8 Healthy Habits To Help You Live a Little Longer]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4412 2016-04-21T20:52:13Z 2016-04-21T20:32:37Z There is so much to talk about today.

First up though, I can't believe Victoria Wood has passed away...She was a real comedy heroine of mine, I absolutely loved her work. When I was young I used to watch her sketches endlessly, you must have all heard the 'let's do it' song?

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[How to beat the mid week blues]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4401 2016-04-20T16:48:50Z 2016-04-20T16:42:32Z Have you heard the new Walk the Moon track yet? I just love it, it’s a proper windows down, stereo up, boogie in the car kinda song, perfect on a […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[The Art of Healthy Food Shopping]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4391 2016-04-19T20:17:32Z 2016-04-19T20:17:32Z So yesterday I added a new recipe to the recipe section on the site.  It was a delicious Jamie Oliver recipe of Monkfish, Spinach and Feta Cheese. Hubby and I […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[The Power of Planning]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4381 2016-04-18T21:23:19Z 2016-04-18T21:23:19Z I’m a dreadful planner. No, no, not dreadful at it…I LOVE it… I may well be classed as a little obsessive when it comes to planning actually, most things in […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[How to get the confidence to achieve your fitness goals]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4371 2016-04-14T21:15:04Z 2016-04-14T21:15:04Z It’s not easy is it? Sticking to a health & fitness plan I mean… You’ll find a million health and fitness sites, bloggers, heck personal trainers like me out there […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Why it’s important to plan your weekly health eating & fitness]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4350 2016-04-12T21:53:59Z 2016-04-12T21:53:59Z Well that’s it, another Easter holidays over and the children are back to school. (for most of us…only one of mine went today, the other is still poorly ) What […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Steamed Salmon with Curried Lentils, Kale & Pickled Red Onions]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4345 2016-04-11T21:54:51Z 2016-04-11T21:40:42Z Well I honestly never thought I’d watch the Grand National on a cinema screen!  There’s a first time for everything I guess. How was your weekend? We took a little […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Overnight Oats]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4324 2016-04-08T18:25:16Z 2016-04-08T18:25:16Z I knew today was going to be a great day, despite crawling into my slumber last night at 12.20am and then hearing a little voice at 1am whispering, “mummy, will […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[How Much Water Should I Drink?]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4308 2016-04-07T21:20:03Z 2016-04-07T21:20:03Z See, the trouble with documenting your life on things like Snapchat is you get a good look at yourself and right now I’m really noticing the wrinkles… It’s not helped […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Super Cardio, Total Body HIIT Workout]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4298 2016-04-06T22:05:32Z 2016-04-06T22:05:32Z So we had a little cinema date today, took the little L’s to see the new Disney pic Zootropolis… I loved it, found it very funny and in a cute […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[The Secrets of a Fit Mum]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4269 2016-04-05T20:00:59Z 2016-04-05T19:59:21Z Talk about squeezing everything into 24 hours...

It's school Easter holidays still, so my fitness regime at the moment is that well known workout called the 'mummy juggle'

Not familiar with that one?

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Who Inspires Me?]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4258 2016-04-04T21:58:17Z 2016-04-04T21:58:17Z I just love being by a beach and this weekend I managed three days at my Mum’s coastal retreat… bliss. We walked, climbed & hiked, ate delicious food and enjoyed […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Playground Workout]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4237 2016-04-01T22:29:31Z 2016-04-01T22:25:45Z   So how did April Fools day go…did you get caught out? Luckily there were no pranks in our household, and knowing my hubby I can only assume he totally […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[How much is staying in your comfort zone costing your health & fitness?]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4128 2016-03-31T22:18:37Z 2016-03-23T21:16:46Z Do you ever get that feeling that you have bitten off more than you can chew?
Decided to try something new and it's left you in a little turmoil?

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4083 2016-03-26T11:32:29Z 2015-05-27T15:24:27Z My little ones love a run around, as most little people do…but today we got seriously ‘sporty’.

I mean, after running through sprinklers for a bit of a giggle we moved on to gymnastics, handstands to be precise and hula hooping!

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Food Glorious Food – Ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner]]> https://fit4mum.com/?p=4067 2016-03-26T11:33:37Z 2015-05-26T12:48:31Z It’s been all about food & gardening for us this weekend.

What did you get up to?

With a little sunshine poking it’s way through we were inspired to make some really yummy summer roast dinners.

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Five Friday Favourites]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=3934 2016-03-26T11:36:50Z 2015-05-22T23:19:35Z Busy day today...

But yay, it’s Friday :)

I’m so late with my message today that the weekend is here already...

yippeee!

Mine has started in the shade of pink!

Enjoy your weekends folks, but before I go here are a few favourites for the week...

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Just do it…]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2560 2016-02-28T13:17:05Z 2015-05-21T19:40:44Z I did something today I’ve been wanting to do for ages. I haven’t done it before now because of a little fear. You know, that little voice you get that […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[A long walk…]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2600 2015-05-20T21:03:40Z 2015-05-20T21:03:40Z So it probably wasn’t the best idea to go for a long walk the first day I took my boot off. I do have a new foot brace, but this […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Everday is a new start]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2588 2015-05-19T21:01:11Z 2015-05-19T21:01:11Z What was that weather about today? Did you get the hail storm? They were the size of golf balls where I live! My children thought it was hilarious… We had […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Monday Motivation]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2544 2015-05-18T18:04:15Z 2015-05-18T18:04:15Z There’s nothing like getting totally soaked to shake loose the Monday Blues! It was a little bit wet this morning wasn’t it? I got slightly damp to say the least. […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Five Friday Favourites]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2516 2015-05-15T14:56:22Z 2015-05-15T14:56:22Z I can’t believe it’s Friday already! Time is flying by… What are your weekend plans? We’re back in Somerset for another gorgeous weekend at Walters Farm. This trip the hens […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[More Numbers…]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2508 2015-05-14T20:19:40Z 2015-05-14T20:19:40Z Calories… So how many calories do we actually need? It’s a question I’m asked quite often and the answer is slightly different for us all. One thing that is universally […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Hump Day…]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2388 2015-05-13T05:30:54Z 2015-05-13T05:30:54Z Has it come around quicker this week or is it just me? Well, whatever let’s have a great day eh? Stay focused. Smile at everyone. Don’t let the day go […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Know Your Numbers…]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2408 2015-05-12T18:16:53Z 2015-05-12T18:16:53Z Because I’m 40 this year does that mean I’m middle aged? Oh gosh… Does that also mean I need to be thinking about my “middle-age spread”?! Don’t laugh, I can […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Inspiralized…]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2416 2015-05-11T20:42:16Z 2015-05-11T20:42:16Z I knew I would get my husband to like the Spiralizer! OK, so it’s not quite the courgetti that I’d hope for, but give me time… Instead we made curly […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Five Friday Favourites]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2446 2015-05-08T14:34:39Z 2015-05-08T14:34:39Z The weekend is just around the corner… and what better way to kick it off than to chill out and catch up with friends?! Then tomorrow pack a picnic & […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Cardio or Strength?]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2474 2015-05-07T20:00:52Z 2015-05-07T20:00:52Z Do you often wonder which is best? I love a bit of cardio as I love to feel that ‘sweat’ but I also really love my strength training, good job […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[It's Friday Yay!]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2354 2015-01-30T07:48:41Z 2015-01-30T07:48:41Z Oh YAY it’s Friday! Everyone loves Friday don’t they? Getting ready for the weekend, hooray! Some of you may be lucky enough to get to still go out on a […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Making it Count]]> http://melissa1.co.uk/?p=2341 2015-01-29T07:26:46Z 2015-01-29T07:26:46Z Hello again….How was Hump day for ya? It’s getting cold isn’t it? Brrrrr.. Don’t make it an excuse not to go outside though will you? You’ve got a hat and […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Wednesday Words of Warmth…]]> http://melissa1.co.uk/?p=2311 2015-01-28T07:00:51Z 2015-01-28T07:00:51Z Morning All We’ve made it to “mid week” Apparently also known as “Hump Day” :/ I learned this from a segment on the Vanessa Feltz Radio 2 show Every Wednesday […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Tuesday Turbo Booster…]]> http://melissa1.co.uk/?p=2295 2015-01-27T07:00:05Z 2015-01-27T07:00:05Z Morning all! How did yesterdays food and fitness go? Remember a year from now you’ll wished you had started today! I’ve gone seriously loopy and am addicted to my new […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Monday Inspiration…]]> http://melissa1.co.uk/?p=2267 2015-01-26T17:52:12Z 2015-01-26T17:52:12Z Morning Folks! Long time no speak – how are the New Years fitness and food plans working out for ya? Weather doesn’t help in the motivation stakes does it, that […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[RUN FIT TRAINING CLUB]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2112 2014-11-03T13:09:04Z 2014-11-03T13:09:04Z I love running. Every day someone will ask me what I do as part of my workout routine and what I eat to stay healthy and I love that.  That’s […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Spooktacular Circuit Workout]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2102 2014-10-28T10:33:44Z 2014-10-28T10:33:44Z Halloween is just around the corner & my children set the bar high this year by asking me to carve “Elsa” & ‘Spiderman’ on their pumpkins.  I thought I did […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[New Shoes…]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2090 2014-10-23T15:44:29Z 2014-10-23T15:44:29Z How long do our trainers really last? To my detriment, and despite knowing, I forgot to check my shoes before my recent half marathon training endeavours and as a consequence […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU….FRIENDS]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2076 2014-10-07T20:24:05Z 2014-10-07T20:24:05Z Yep…one of the best opening theme songs of all time I reckon!  I loved watching ‘Friends’, to me it had everything, it was trendsetting, (remember ‘The Rachel?), dramatic, romantic (how […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[LIFE IS SWEET]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2071 2014-10-05T21:00:07Z 2014-10-05T21:00:07Z If you are on form with your nutrition and eat well 80 percent of the time, you exercise regularly too, why not have the occasional sweet treat?  Don’t feel guilty…take […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[SWEET DREAMS]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2062 2014-10-05T20:33:41Z 2014-10-05T20:33:41Z Sleep…ahh yes that very important building block of our health and fitness that often eludes some of us.  Our bodies need sleep just as much as we need to eat, […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[TABATA TIME!]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2057 2014-09-19T15:34:54Z 2014-09-19T15:34:54Z   It’s Tabata Time! Tabata training burns lots of calories, during & after you work out, studies show an estimated average of 15 Calories burned per minute!! Not only that […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[POST WORKOUT SNACKS]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2046 2014-09-19T06:06:24Z 2014-09-19T06:06:24Z  Nutrition plays a vital role in our health.  Think about what you are consuming every time you eat or drink and ask yourself whether it is going to have a […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[PRE & POST WORKOUT NUTRITION]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2040 2014-08-19T10:06:15Z 2014-08-19T10:06:15Z Get health and fitness tips at Greatist.com

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[HALF MARATHON TRAINING]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=2020 2014-07-25T22:22:35Z 2014-07-25T22:22:35Z Happy Friday!  How has your week been? HALF MARATHON TRAINING Started off with great intentions and then I hurt my foot 🙁 so not been able to train all week […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1994 2014-07-22T16:42:35Z 2014-07-22T16:42:35Z I’m doing it…eeek! But it’s not just me, a team of Mums and Dads I know locally are joining me in this years Royal Parks Half Marathon in October and […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[SPEED RUNNING WORKOUT]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1980 2014-07-02T14:10:56Z 2014-07-02T14:10:56Z Morning Everyone! How was your Monday? I wonder how my group of run Club Girls feel today….we did a super duper running workout last night, if you’re into your running […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[HOW OLD IS YOUR PELVIC FLOOR?]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1948 2014-06-30T07:08:41Z 2014-06-30T07:08:41Z I had to take the pelvic floor age test!  It was the first thing I did when I discovered the Pelviva website after having been asked to write about their […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[LAUGH MORE, LOVE MORE, LIVE MORE]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1918 2014-06-23T16:27:44Z 2014-06-23T16:27:44Z Happy Monday everyone 🙂 How was your weekend?  We had stunning weather in the UK this weekend, perfect for getting outdoors and getting active. What did you get up to? […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[HAPPY TO BE HOME]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1875 2014-06-18T22:27:28Z 2014-06-18T22:27:28Z Phew….only back from holiday a couple of hours and we were straight back into it! Bags unpacked, clothes in the wash and children’s beds being changed from cots to little […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[SUMMER BRAZILLIAN BUTT & ABS]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1859 2014-06-03T18:02:26Z 2014-06-03T18:02:26Z Evening everyone.  Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted, sorry, life has been hectic. Having said that, I’ve spent the last three days […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Triathlon Fever]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1822 2014-05-22T15:51:11Z 2014-05-22T15:51:11Z The sky was clear & blue when I crept out of the house this morning at 7am for work.  Just perfect for a run which I completed with my client […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[SUMMER SENSATIONS!]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1783 2014-05-20T19:44:16Z 2014-05-20T19:44:16Z Isn’t it beautiful? No better place to be than good ‘ol blighty especially when the sun is shining!  I’m sure you’ve all been making the most of it with your […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[LAST WEEKS ROUND UP]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1769 2014-05-12T15:00:44Z 2014-05-12T15:00:44Z Apologies for the silence last week, not only did I have internet issues preventing me getting online, I also had childcare issues which certainly prevents me getting anywhere near my […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[HOLIDAY WEEKEND]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1752 2014-05-05T15:20:46Z 2014-05-05T15:20:46Z Bank holiday weekend is going by so fast, so far we’ve made the most of it spending lots of time outside in the beautiful sunshine eating delicious food with friends […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[FROZEN FIXES US UP]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1743 2014-05-02T13:21:59Z 2014-05-02T13:21:59Z After a restless night with one of the little L’s who was hot & poorly, I missed my early alarm call and ended up dashing out of the house with […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[SHARING THE FITNESS, FRIENDSHIPS, FUN, FOOD & FAMILY!]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1737 2014-04-30T16:06:09Z 2014-04-30T16:06:09Z Over the next few weeks on the blog I will be sharing some fun, creative and healthy recipes with you all as well as my daily fitness workouts.  I’ll warn […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[LONDON MARATHON]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1731 2014-04-13T19:55:01Z 2014-04-13T19:55:01Z Every year I sit and watch the London Marathon, either at home or with friends in Canary Wharf and think, one day I’ll do it.  I’m yet to take on […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[RUN FIT FINALE, SPANISH PANZANELLA & AWESOME ABS]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1719 2014-04-07T08:48:27Z 2014-04-07T08:48:27Z Last week was the finale week of the current Run Club & Run Fit Season & so while some girls were completing their final work out in Cobham, Saturday morning […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[SPRING GREEN FRITTERS & FULL BODY CIRCUIT]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1710 2014-04-04T20:38:25Z 2014-04-04T20:38:25Z This mornings workout consisted of a Full Body Circuit Workout which was effective and great fun!  Give it a try.  We did each circuit section through three times before moving […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Breakfast Run Playlist]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1705 2014-03-22T15:15:50Z 2014-03-22T15:15:50Z Tomorrow I am entering the Human Race events, Whole Foods Market Kingston Breakfast Run with a group of the Fit 4 Mum Run Club girls and I can’t wait.  So […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Sweaty Cardio & Ab Workout]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1700 2014-03-19T14:17:45Z 2014-03-19T14:17:45Z My planned workout for tomorrow and one I have completed before with my advanced clients.  For a quicker workout just repeat each circuit once or twice through.  If you are […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Kale & Basil Pesto]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1691 2014-03-19T14:06:33Z 2014-03-19T14:06:33Z Another delicious recipe from Nicky at The Little Cooking Company.  She told me she was inspired to create this little gem by a wonderful Kale & Taleggio bruschette she had […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Super Spring Six]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1680 2014-03-11T16:05:00Z 2014-03-11T16:05:00Z The sun was in the sky for us yesterday and everything looked bright and wonderful.  To make the most of the weather, I did this Super Spring Six functional workout […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[Orange, Fennel & Rocket Salad]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1672 2014-03-10T14:07:25Z 2014-03-10T14:07:25Z This week we have been gifted this wonderful recipe from our friend and fellow Fit 4 Mum Nicky at The Little Cooking Company We’ve tried it and it’s Yummy! The […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[RUN FIT CIRCUIT WORKOUT]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1665 2014-03-03T14:04:08Z 2014-03-03T14:04:08Z A little taster of a Run Fit Session to try yourself at home or in the gym   Enjoy! Let us know how you get on and what your favourite […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[WEEK OFF WORKOUT]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1660 2014-02-10T15:10:05Z 2014-02-10T15:10:05Z With the first school half term of 2014 already upon us next week, time is going to be short and life once again a little more hectic!  All but Buggyfit […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[MINERALS – What, Why and Where to get them]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1657 2014-02-10T12:47:44Z 2014-02-10T12:47:44Z Serving roles as varied as regulating enzyme activity and maintaining acid-base balance to assisting with strength and growth, minerals are critical for human life.  Unlike vitamins, many minerals are found […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[RPE – How to monitor your own Intensity & Consistency]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1643 2014-01-27T13:42:41Z 2014-01-27T13:42:41Z Exercise Intensity is arguably one of the most important elements of an exercise programme to monitor, BUT at the same time it is one of the most difficult elements to […]

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]]> Melissa <![CDATA[VITAMIN FACTS]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1646 2014-01-27T13:40:43Z 2014-01-27T13:40:43Z Vitamins are organic, non caloric micronutrients that are essential for normal physiologic function.  Vitamins must be consumed through food with only THREE exceptions; Vitamin K & biotin can also be […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[TOP TIPS FOR HEALTHY PROTEIN CHOICES]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1632 2014-01-20T13:32:01Z 2014-01-20T13:32:01Z Tips to help you make wise choices from the Protein Food Group Go lean with protein: Start with a lean choice: The leanest beef cuts include filet steaks and roasts, […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[NUTRITION – PORTION SIZES BY FOOD GROUP]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1626 2014-01-13T12:38:46Z 2014-01-13T12:38:46Z Food 1 Serving Equals… Breads, pasta, cereal, cooked grain, etc. 1 slice of bread (looks like a CD case)1/2 a bagel (the size of a hockey puck) 1 cup cereal […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[5 NUTRITION TIPS FOR RUNNERS]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1622 2014-01-13T12:34:55Z 2014-01-13T12:34:55Z Never run on an empty stomach  Many novice runners skip breakfast and eat a salad for lunch in an attempt to lose weight. This is a mistake – your body […]

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]]> 0 Melissa <![CDATA[Run 4 Mum – Run Club & Run Fit Circuits January 2014]]> http://fit4mum.com/?p=1599 2014-01-04T19:49:31Z 2014-01-04T19:49:31Z ..NEW YEAR, NEW CLASSES.. JOG INTO JANUARY WITH RUN 4 MUM RUN CLUB & RUN FIT CIRCUITS SESSIONS STARTING MONDAY 6TH JANUARY 2014 UNTIL 15TH FEBRUARY 2014 (6 WEEKS) **NEW […]

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