Like the rest of this pregnancy, week 32 has been a decent rollercoaster ride; a milestone mark for high risk pregnancies, a second gestational diabetes test, a husband with the shingles, a chickenpox scare and the flu. Seriously. Argh. I’m now out the other end into week 33 but I’ve had my patience (and immunity) …
Pregnancy Diary: Week 32 – Gestational diabetes freakout & a sick household Read More »
For several months earlier this year after watching the documentary Embrace, I was struggling a little to figure out where I fitted into the whole self-love/body confidence conversation as a personal trainer. Let’s face it, the fitness industry has a tendency to focus on looks above health. Even if it’s not said verbally or in …
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The main reason I ended up working in the health and fitness industry in the first place was because of my Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It’s thought that as many as 1 in 10 women suffer from PCOS, and symptoms can include one or more from a range of not-so-nice things to experience such as …