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Getting your period back after having a baby

November 25, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

A few months ago I got my period back after having Aria (baby #2). I can’t say I had missed it! I was lucky that Aria was 14 months before this happened. It was my second period in around 5 years (winning run!) because I fell pregnant with Finn, but only had one period after he was born before I fell pregnant with Aria. Just like pregnancy, everyone’s period return is different but I thought I would give a run down of the general timeframes, accompanying hormonal changes and what you can do to manage these changes.

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Strategies to stop Emotional Eating

August 20, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

Have you ever entered ‘unsupervised child at a party’ mode when you’ve been sad, annoyed or stressed? What I mean by that is, have you ever over eaten as a way to deal with your feelings? Is emotional eating something you still tend to do? Emotional eating is something that I’ve struggled (and sometime still struggle!) with, and I know most of us, at one time or another have reached for the Tim Tams to chocolate coat those unhappy feelings. Let’s be honest, it works a treat – who doesn’t love a bit of comfort food! But it isn’t really a sustainable way to manage yourself and doesn’t comfort for long.

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Moroccan roasted cauliflower with grilled fish

August 7, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

Spices! They can transform a simple bland dish into an aroma and flavour filled meal that you’ll be wanting to add to your regular repertoire. This Moroccan roasted cauliflower with grilled fish dish by Bridget Davis is one that is on repeat at our house. It’s quick and easy and utilises some of the best favourite combinations. You can do this dish with either Ras el hanout (mix of cinnamon, coriander seeds, black pepper, ground ginger), or a Moroccan spice blend (cumin, Himalayan salt, pepper, cinnamon, all spice, coriander, chilli, cloves, nutmeg and turmeric), which lend such a wonderfully uplifting hand to the cauliflower. Don’t be overwhelmed by the spice blends, you can buy these premixed at the supermarket if you prefer. If you enjoy making from scratch or have the ingredients to make from scratch, Bridget has some excellent spice blend recipes in her book too.

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Good mood food – Peanut Butter Oat Bars (GF option!)

July 27, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

This peanut butter oat bar recipe is a great ‘good mood food’ – nutritious but still give the comfort when you want a sweet hit and filling snack.

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10 Minute Body Weight Workout (full body)

July 20, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

Time poor? Working too much? Holidays? Kids? No excuses! Prioritise or it is not going to happen. You don’t need a big chunk of time. If you only have short amounts of time – make the most of it! I’ve made a ten minute body weight workout that you can definitely squeeze into your day at least once (but preferably three times to hit the recommended 30 minutes of exercise per day). This workout is equipment free, and doesn’t take up much space at all so you can do it anywhere.

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My gut health healing story!

July 13, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

I’ve struggled with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for over 8 years now with symptoms ebbing and flowing throughout that time. Passing foul smelling gas, pregnant looking painful bloating and alternating between diahorrea and constipation have all been ‘normal’ for me. In an ongoing effort to heal my gut health, I’ve worked with GP’s, dietitians, gastroenterologists and most recently, nutritionist Jessica Cox from The JCN Clinic. I understand most people don’t talk about these embarrassing conditions but the reality is that many people struggle with IBS, (1 in 4 actually). So, I just want to share what I have learnt and tried to help other’s who might also be battling an unhappy gut….

Kale, Sweet Potato and Feta Muffins (kid friendly!)

June 29, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

I.Love.Snacks.

And it turns out it’s not just me – Tiffy Hall loves them too. So much so that she wrote an entire cook book dedicated to snacks! And not just any snacks, these ones are filling and jam packed with ingredients that are good for you!

Kale, Sweet Potato and Feta Muffins. Any recipe with kale in the title gives it health points! I make these muffins at the start of my week and use them throughout the week. I have them for a quick grab and go snack, or as a nutritious breakfast option if I’m running short on time. They work for Finn and Aria too! If there are any left over on the third day after baking (which is unlikely) I just pop them in a sandwich bag in the freezer to use later. They are brilliant!

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6 Questions to ask your spouse every week to improve your relationship

June 21, 2020 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

Today we welcome Diana Indries, co-inventor of Better Topics, The World’s First Replayable Card Game For Couples. I saw this card game for couples and fell in love with the concept of building strong marriages by using a game to encourage meaningful communication. Marriage should be so much more than co-existing or managing life admin together. To avoid joining the upsetting amount of marriages that end in divorce it is important to invest time and effort in your loved partner. I asked Diana to share 6 questions you can ask your spouse every week to improve your relationship! So grab a cuppa and share with your spouse (or on social media so you can easily find the link later) and make a time to chat!

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‘How to build self-confidence’ was a topic that came up regularly when I asked you all what sort of things you wanted blog posts written about. As self-confidence is essential in helping us live an enjoyable life, I thought I would bring in an expert to educate us on how to make true change, along with…

Today I interview Tim, a Life Coach from Voome about overcoming some of the things that hold us back from achieving our health and wellbeing goals. These include things like critical thoughts about our body, exercising after a ‘bad eating’ day, healthy dessert options, having too much on our plate to find time to exercise; and…