Q&A with Gayle Cutajar: Postpartum Exercise
Jan 23, 2021
Getting back in shape after having a baby, whether to lose the baby weight or to rebuild our strength and increase energy levels, is not a task we should approach blindly.
Once we get the green light from our doctor at the six-week checkup, how can a fitness coach help?
Donna had a chat with the lovely Gayle Cutajar about postnatal fitness, how specific exercises can help resolve certain issues caused by pregnancy and birth, and how good nutrition should be at the basis of an effective exercise program.
(Should you like more info on how you can kick-start your exercise plan, Gayle can be contacted on Facebook page...
Pro-tip Series: How to cook ONE MONTH's worth of homemade dinners before baby's arrival
Dec 03, 2020
When we plan for the birth of our little one, we often put a lot of energy and focus into making sure we have all the baby clothes freshly washed, the crib set up, we stock up the nursery and start counting down the days to when we'll have baby in our arms. The postpartum period is nothing short of tough - your body is in recovery-mode, your little one is dependent on you 24/7 and the lack of sleep is doing you no favours.
But you still need to think about DINNER!
The last thing you'll feel like is worrying about what to feed yourself and your family - and unless you're blessed with an in-house chef, you need to get your act together...