Community Posts, Tips & Support on Nutrition & Fitness

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Folic acid

Hi guys I’m a bit confused as to when I should stop taking folic acid (if I should at all?) I’m currently taking the pregnacare multi vits. I’ve read some things that say you should stop at 12 weeks

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Postpartum Coach/ PT

Can anyone recommend a good postpartum coach/ PT? Or point me in the direction of a website that would help. Baby is due to come any day now and prior to getting pregnant I'd started going to the gym for around 6 months, used a PT and got into the best shape I've ever been in. That completely dropped off when I fe...

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Advice

Hey girls, so since giving birth I’m going for my first drink out for my friends birthday but I’m not too confident with my mum tum, can anyone suggest anything ? Like shapewear or exercises or something, it’s in 2 weeks

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Workout Friend!

Who’s up for a workout buddy?

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The ice cream farm 🍦

We had a lovely afternoon at the ice cream farm, Lily conned me out of this £7.50 character cup ice cream and then cried because the ice cream was cold! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ If your close to Cheshire I 100% going to the ice cream farm for a fun day out!

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Dinner suggestion

I need an idea for dinner tonight, I’ve got chicken thawed but no idea what to make Please nothing that involves dairy

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18 month old routines

Im lost we are all out of sorts at the moment, need somewhere to start😂

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Is it harder to get back in shape after a csec vs vaginal delivery?

Ive been slowing getting back to gym. My body did slowly her back to normal ( im a csec momma ) i was a gym rat & was very athletic.. Ive been doing exercises and going back to weights but i noticed that, my body shapes slower... my friend who gave birth vaginally, he body seemed to just go back FAST- and all she di...

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Suncream help!

Asked midwife what suncream to use that's safe in pregnancy (I'm worried about ingredients/chemicals etc). She said use a sensitive one without added vitamins. But there are vitamins in boots sultan (a and e as well as alcohol denat) for example and really don't know which ones are safe.

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Want to make hummus soon I'm nervous lol

Any tips!

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Wedge salad

My husband is too good to me. He brought me a wedge salad. Made the dressing with some homemade crème fraiche, sour cream and Stilton

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How do you fix your fav pasta salad? 👀

I'm obsessed with the Suddenly Salad Italian pasta salad kit because I love the dressing so much! Anyone know of a copycat recipe for it?! I make the kits as directed and then I like to add chopped cucumber, cubes of colby jack cheese, and thick cut pepperoni halves. Sometimes I'll add in green olives! How do you ...

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Coeliac disease

Hi so I’ve just found out I have coeliac disease and I’m REALLY struggling!! pasta which is my fave food I tried the GF version and I honestly think it’s disgusting it’s made me feel sick!! I really tried to like it too, I’m really struggling and have no idea what to eat 😣 does anybody have any suggestions that…

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Cows milk and Vitamin D?

So I’m not sure how much cows milk my daughter can have now she’s 1, I feel like this sounds quite daft but is there a limit? I don’t want to give her too much or too little? Is there also a specific brand of Vitamin D we’re supposed to use?? I’m at a loss any help would be great🤣🤣xx

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Evening meal.

Please tell me I’m not the only one. I had my little girl 4 weeks ago today, been fine up until now with eating but the past 3 nights I’ve had some toast during the day and been absolutely fine but when it comes to eating my evening meal I could literally not even bother to eat the thought of it makes me feel sick,...

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I have gained quite a weight during and post my IVF pregnancy. I don’t feel healthy and energetic. Looking for a gym trainer who can motivate me and support me through this journey.

The trainer who is experience in handling a 40 plus age group. I live close to Mimico/lakeshore/Alderwood area in South Etobicoke. Thanks! 🙏

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Supplements? Not for baby.

Any moms using good supplements that you feel they really work. For yourself.

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Skinny legs big belly - what exercises??

Hi mamas! Have any of you started any exercise since having a baby? At 9m postpartum I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight but my body is feeling unhealthy. Weight has shifted from my legs and bum where I wanted it to stay all onto my belly. I'm feeling unfit, poor posture, and I wake up sore and in pain every day. H...

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Bamboo or silicone

Trying to get our weaning sets ready, but I’m torn between being the bamboo plates and cutlery or the Silicone ones, please which one do you recommend??

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Chicken Alfredo pizza puffs🫶

Hubby found the recipe on instagram😂

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