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Evidence-based guidance on pregnancy, postpartum, fat loss, nutrition and training. Written in plain language you can actually use. No fads, no fear.

Mother holding her babyMotherhood
8 May 20264 min read

Why Most Diets Fail Busy Mothers (And What Actually Works Instead)

If you’re a busy mother trying to lose weight, chances are you’ve tried dieting before. Maybe you’ve followed meal plans. Cut carbs. Tracked every calorie.

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Amanda Moroney, founder of Recalibrated BodiesMotherhood
7 May 20265 min read

Why Mothers Stay Stuck (And How We Help Them Finally See Results)

You know what healthy eating looks like.You know exercise matters.You’ve probably downloaded the meal plans, joined the gym, tracked the calories, and…

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Mother holding her babyNutrition
26 Feb 20255 min read

11 Ways to Beat the Bloat

Bloating can be extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing, and can make us feel anxious about social settings.

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Woman standing in a gardenNutrition
26 Feb 20256 min read

9 Key Nutrients for a Stronger Immune System

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The foods you eat play a crucial role in maintaining and increasing the strength of your immune system.

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26 Feb 20254 min read

Can You Trust Your Watch’s Calorie Burn?

Weight loss boils down to calories in vs calories out, so it makes sense to try and measure how many calories you’re consuming AND burning.

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26 Feb 20255 min read

Does Muscle Memory Exist?

If you’ve spoken to enough bro’s at the gym, I’m gonna bet you’ve heard one of them mention something about muscle memory at some point.

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Smiling woman with curly hairNutrition
26 Feb 20257 min read

Gut Health: Believe the Hype

What is Gut Health and Why is it Important? There are 7 billion people on this planet. There are also 5 NONILLION microbes on this planet (1).

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Mother relaxing on the sofa with her babyNutrition
26 Feb 20253 min read

Intermittent Fasting

Many promote intermittent fasting (IF) as a magic bullet to weight/fat loss; that you can eat as much as you like in the feeding window and still drop…

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Mother with her familyMindset
26 Feb 20254 min read

Struggling to find time to exercise? Let us help!

If you’re a busy parent or work professional, adding exercise to your schedule might feel like just another thing to add to the never-ending list of…

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Pregnant woman exercising safely, Thrive & Nurture pregnancy programmePregnancy
26 Feb 20257 min read

The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy

Exercising in pregnancy is generally very safe and is actually recommended by both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) and the…

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Women exercising together on the beach at sunsetNutrition
26 Feb 20255 min read

What are Prebiotics & Why Do You Need Them?

They say you are what you eat! But what about your resident gut bacteria, what do they eat?

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Family sitting together on the beachTraining
26 Feb 20253 min read

Why, When & How to Deload

In the pursuit of fitness goals, training intensity and volume often take center stage.

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Smiling woman in a black T-shirtMindset
10 Feb 20257 min read

5 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Productivity

Name a person whose life isn’t busy… I’ll wait. However, being busy and being productive are not the same thing; just because you have a lot to do, it…

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Mother holding her baby outdoorsMindset
10 Feb 20258 min read

A Smarter Way to Set Health & Fitness Goals Than Using SMART

SMART goals sound smart, but did you know the acronym was developed for corporate businesses, not health and fitness?

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Woman exercising with dumbbells at homeTraining
10 Feb 20257 min read

How Much Muscle Will You Lose If You Stop Training?

Teaser Everyone assumes you will lose muscle if you stop training, but some can actually gain it! How much you lose or gain depends on 3 main factors.

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Smiling woman with long dark hairWomen's Health
10 Feb 202512 min read

Managing PMS

Following on from the previous article, “How to Take Advantage of Your Menstrual Cycle,” we learned that up to 80% of women report symptoms such as acne,…

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New mother holding her baby closePostpartum
10 Feb 20257 min read

Diastasis Recti Exercises: How to Safely Return to Training After Pregnancy

Welcoming a new baby into your life is undoubtedly one of life's most magical moments, however, amid the whirlwind of sleepless nights and physical and…

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Woman posing confidently in the studioTraining
10 Feb 20255 min read

Training With a Cold or Flu

Introduction It’s that time of the year when viruses are rife and the common cold and flu are, well… common!

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