When you first set your personal weight loss and fitness goals, you are excited, motivated and full of energy. However, when you don’t see the results you are longing for as quickly as you might have hoped, doubt begins to creep in. What’s more important than reaching your goals is the feeling you get when you reach them, and the body confidence that comes with it.  The good news is, you can start cultivating this feeling long before you’ve reached your dream goals, and in doing so it’s funny how you can actually move closer to them. 6 simple steps to feeling bo ..read more

Most of us tend to consume things to help boost our energy when we are feeling tired – and let’s face it, when you have kids you are often perpetually tired! Coffee is the normal go-to for a quick boost, but one cuppa can often contain a HEAP of calories and you’re more likely to have a crash. We also tend to eat more when we’re feeling exhausted. So how do you boost your energy without blowing your calorie intake for the day? 7 ways to boost energy levels without blowing calories 1. Have a good breakfast Experts suggest the best way to refuel and keep your energy levels high is by eating a ..read more

Summer is just around the corner and beach season is nearly here. Here at Healthy Mommy H.Q, we certainly cannot wait to laze around on the sand and soak up the sun (with our 30+ SPF on of course). In the meantime, we are sticking to our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge Meal Plan, refining our weight loss goals and moving our booties…after all, we are determined to rock our swimsuits with MAJOR confidence this year. And it seems we are not the only ones. Below are 10 other healthy mommies working hard to HIT their weight loss goals by summer. Thankfully, between the 10 of them, they are shar ..read more

This delicious recipe comes from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, a combination of chocolate and raspberries will make this gluten-free, vegan-friendly cake a family favorite for all occasions.   Chocolate Raspberry Ripple Cake This delicious recipe comes from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, a combination of chocolate and raspberries will make this gluten-free, vegan-friendly cake a family favorite for all occasions. Servings16 Prep Time15 mins Cook Time60 mins Ingredients 1cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1tbs chia seeds 1tbs stevia 1tsp lemon juice 2tsp lemon zest 1/4cup wat ..read more

There is often talk about belly fat and how mums always want to get rid of that, but something that can be forgotten is trying to target your back fat. With the right exercise and diet you can have get your back looking fit and toned. How to fight the fat on your back Before looking at what you can do to get rid of back fat, consider where it’s located as this will shape how you target this area for weight loss. Upper back fat – this is the area just below the neck and you would notice that there is some excess fat spilling over your bra strap (first make sure you are wearing the right size ..read more

When you are following a weight loss plan, and trying to trim down, it can be easy to let the scales dictate a ‘good’ or a ‘bad’ week. You might see just a small loss or even a slight gain. And that can lead to negative thoughts, which could even see you giving up. But by incorporating other measuring tools, such as your body measurements, you may just notice the change you were hoping for. We look at some great ways to start losing cm’s off your tummy, without jumping on the scales! 10 ways to shed inches from your tummy When you begin exercising, there is a chance that despite the scales n ..read more

Do you have a little book worm in your household? Your child may not be able to even talk properly yet, let alone read, but we bet they have a big obsession with books, and make you read the SAME one over and over again! Experts have now explained exactly why kids LOVE books so much.   The reason your toddler loves books so much Maureen Healy, author of The Emotionally Healthy Child, tells Romper it’s important for kids to have books even if they can’t read. “Young children, especially toddlers, are developing a habit of learning through books,” she tells the publication. “They can beco ..read more

So you are doing really well on your healthy eating plan and eating well – but are you struggling to ditch the extra weight around your tummy? A lot of people have stubborn tummy fat, so you’re not alone. See results from Hannah on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenges  The good news is – you can help banish it by doing this ONE SIMPLE thing… Make this ONE change to lose belly fat Here’s the answer: Cut back dramatically on your alcohol intake. Here we look at the effects of alcohol and weight loss – especially alcohol and stomach fat. When you take in mo ..read more

Even the healthiest person will find themselves eating things they shouldn’t at times. It is virtually impossible to be perfect all the time. There will always be slip-ups. Days when you order pizza or eat too much cake at a birthday party. The IMPORTANT thing to remember is: Don’t let one set back ruin your whole healthy living regime. The quicker you pick yourself up and get back on the wagon, the quicker you can rectify it. The longer you leave it, the harder it will be to start again. It is important that you NEVER give up. We fully embrace that wavering off track is part of everyone’s we ..read more