It's Not Easy Being A 'Yummy Mummy'

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You’ve probably heard that phrase, yummy mummy somewhere before. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it at least once or twice on this site. It simply means to look sexy and fabulous even when you’re pushing forty. But, contrary to what the media suggests, this isn’t easy. In fact, it can be incredibly difficult to be a yummy mummy, keeping your figure and looking attractive. Here are some of the roadblocks that are stopping you from achieving your body image goals.

No ‘Me’ Time

You might have read somewhere that it’s possible to get in shape and look absolutely fabulous without exercising. This is absolute nonsense. If you want a toned tum or to beat the effects of gravity, you definitely need to make sure that you are working out. Of course, this means that you need to find time to fit in that exercise routine. And again, that’s not easy. In fact, getting your exercise squeezed into a busy mum schedule can be downright impossible. That’s why you need to make sure that you are taking some ‘me’ time each day. Me time will allow you to get the exercise you need. One hour a day should do the trick.

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Of course, if you’re still struggling to work off those pounds, you do want to think about adding exercise to your daily routine. One of the ways you can do this is by walking or cycling to work. You’ll soon burn off the calories if you do that.

Wrong Dieting Technique

There are various ways even the best diet could go wrong. For instance, you might find yourself facing an issue like yo-yo dieting. This is where you are essentially treating yourself too often for eating healthy. Ultimately, that leads to a situation where you put on the weight that you work to take off. So basically, you never improve, no matter how hard you think you’re working. This is why many diets like the HCG diet have certain foods that you can and can’t eat. You can explore various options for great meals here such as phase 1 HCG recipes from HCG Triumph. These brilliant recipes give dieters the tricks they need to succeed without punishing their taste buds.

Too Darn Stressed

It is possible that the reason you’re struggling to stay in shape is that you are just too darned stressed. You might not realise this, but stress can have numerous physical impacts on your body. It can leave you bloated and cause you to put on weight. We’re not just talking about reaching for the extra tub of ice-cream to deal with stress either. Even if you don’t to eat junk food, you’ll probably find yourself piling on the pounds if you are overly stressed. It’s hard to say why but it definitely happens. Stress can also cause your hair to thin, and that could definitely be a problem if you are trying to stay sexy. Although, a good shampoo will quickly rectify this issue and you should pay particular attention to brands that use bamboo oils.

Take this advice, and you should be able to look fantastic even with a kid in each arm.

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