Healthy Living Made Easy

Lululemon 12 Week Challenge A Success!!

2009-11-07T23:57:00.001-05:00

A Vision… A Goal… Motivation… Drive… Success.

Goal Setting.

Have you ever set a goal for yourself?

Were you able to achieve that goal?

What about rewarding yourself for it in the end to acknowledge all of your hard work and dedication?

What better way to reward yourself for reaching that goal then to treat yourself!

Whether it be a pedicure or a massage, whether it be a night out or an extra something special from your favorite sweet shop.

It is always nice to recognize all of your efforts!

Well, our local group of Fit Yummy Mummy's has done just that and I am so darn proud of each of them!!

Twelve weeks ago an idea started to run a Fitness Challenge amongst ourselves.

For most of us we work out together once, twice even three times a week. We keep ourselves motivated by working out as a group and at the same time we share our nutrition tips and strategies.

We wanted something to keep ourselves that much more accountable to our healthy lifestyle and to each other.

Jessica and I came up with the details of the challenge and we titled it the Lululemon Challenge. Meaning a Lululemon shopping trip was our reward in the end! How cool is that! Our challenge ran from August 10 to November 2.

Having never been to a Lululemon Athletica location yet, I was SUPER pumped and excited to check out what was in store for us!

Well, low and behold was there ever something in store for all of us!!

Lululemon Athletica Masonville set us up the best night of shopping ever! They were FanTasTic!!!

First thing we noticed when we entered the store was a HUGE sign welcoming us Yummy Mummy’s!!

We were flattered and immediately our shopping trip was off to a great start!

We all picked up a little of this and some of that and started trying stuff on. Well word got out that the “Fit Yummy Mummy's” were in the store and soon Christa, Laryssa and Marie were at our side cheering us on!

They helped with sizes and ideas for different styles of clothes we needed. They even provided an assortment of yummy veggies, fruit, cheeses and dips just for us!

It was just too cool and they were so SUPER nice! You girls ROCK and totally made our night!

Lululemon Athletica Masonville went above and beyond to make our shopping trip the MOST enjoyable! We never expected that our little idea of challenging and motivating one another would lead to such a recognition! We were completely flattered by their amazing hospitality and keen interest in our inspiring stories!

Thank you for EVERTHING Lululemon Athletica Masonville, especially Christa, Laryssa and Marie!

Vote For Your Favourite Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation!

2009-11-04T22:16:00.001-05:00

The Fit Yummy Mummy 12 Week Fall Transformation
Challenge has come to an end.

Out of the 200+ women who took on this challenge and after
a very difficult decision process, 9 finalists have been
chosen.

Now the voting of who will take home the grand prize begins.

YOU get to have a say as you take place in voting for who will
take home the Grand Prize for the Yummy-est Results!

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You Can

VOTE HERE

Vote => ~~~ <<<<<Fit Yummy Mummy Voting Page>>>>>>>

Voting takes place now, Tuesday November 3rd, through
Thursday, November 5th.

The Top 3 Winners announced on Friday, November 6th.

YES - Voting is open to anyone and everyone - so please feel free
to send your friends and family to the Challenge Voting Website.

VOTE HERE for the Yummy-est Fit Yummy Mummy!

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See who is most inspiring to you!

Let's Rock the Vote for Fit Yummy Mummy's!

Top 10 Transformation Fat Loss Tips

2009-11-03T15:07:00.001-05:00

A group of women, myself included, dedicated to achieving
their fitness and fat loss goals this fall just crossed the finish line
completing the 12 Week "Get Back To Fit" Fall Transformation Challenge.

To help celebrate as well as motivate
others to take action on their goals,
these women made a list of their most
helpful fat loss tips and strategies....

...actions taken to help lose 10-15 pounds,
3-5 inches off their mommy belly, skyrocket
their energy levels and even wear a bikini
for the first time with confidence.

These ladies have shared their Must Have Tips
creating a "Top 10" list so you can give your
fat loss plan a jump start and look your very
best this holiday season!

Top 10 Transformation Fat Loss Tips

1. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.
Don't wing it.

2. GET RID OF THE SCALE
I would have given up if I was weighing myself
every day! That is what sabotaged me in the past.

3. Social support is crucial.
If you don't have someone to cheer you on,
it's going to be one hundred times harder
than it needs to be. If I didn't have this
support there is no way I would have finished.

4. Keep a DETAILED journal
And Be Honest - no sense fooling yourself.

5. Think positive.
Some days are harder than others; when you
have a bad day, forgive yourself for the
mistakes you made and move on.

6. Consistency.
In workouts, in eating, in all of it. Get
back on the nutrition/workout wagon, even
if you fell off one day.

7. Keep only supportive food in the house
all the time, and make sure you eat enough
of it.

8. Be teachable.
Don't ever think you know it all or know
better.

9. Look for inspiration wherever possible.
Be an inspiration magnet! Reach out to your
support system, get encouragement when needed,
give it every chance you get, look for quotes,
create vision boards, make a goals list of things
that really get you excited and read it often.

10. Take it day by day.
12 weeks seems like a long time but in the end it
totally flies! Take it one day at a time and you
will be victorious in making it to the end!

We are after all in a fun journey.If there is
ever a slip up, calm down , own up and get back up!

Congratulations to ALL the women who completed
the 12 Week "Get Back To Fit" Fall Transformation Challenge!

VOTE HERE for the Yummy-est Fit Yummy Mummy!

Vote => ~~~ <<<Click Here To Vote!>>>>>>>

Have You Decided Yet? What Are You Waiting For?

2009-10-09T12:44:00.001-04:00

Today is your day to choose.

Keep doing what you’ve always done, and get the results you’ve been getting.

Or…

…Follow a proven formula that guarantees your success.

What am I talking about?

Today is your absolute LAST chance to get Holly Rigsby’s Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set that is literally a done-for-you, follow along fat loss solution.

You can see exactly what I mean here:

==> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

You want to know why most people fail? It’s not because they don’t have a plan.

It’s because they can’t follow the plan.

That’s why Holly’s DVDs are the perfect fat loss solution.

She teaches you exactly how to do everything in the Learn IT section on each DVD and then coaches you through the entire workout in the Do It section of each DVD.

It’s paint-by-numbers simple fat loss.

This program, this 15 minute a day BLUEPRINT, is your answer to that age old question:

“How can I get the body I want in the time I have?”

But only if you order before 3pm today.

==>Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Take care,

Marloes

P.S. – Holly has included over $250 worth of tools and resources guaranteed to get you back into your skinny jeans, but only if you order today!

==>Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

All Your Questions Answered Right Here By Holly!!!

2009-10-08T11:28:00.001-04:00

You have asked and Holly has answered!!

With the Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVD Packages only available until tomorrow, myself and of course Holly have received SO many wonderful questions and feedback about them!!

To help answer the most common of these questions and give you the best advice possible I have posted for you exactly what you need to know below from Holly herself!

You can find the DVD packages if you Click Here ->Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs or read further for more information on them!

(The information below comes directly from www.getfitandyummy.com and has been permitted to be reposted here by Holly Rigsby)

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Are These Workouts New?

Yes, new as in the Get Your Body Back DVDs are different than the workouts you will find in the Fit Yummy Mummy 16 Week Fat Loss System – www.FitYummyMummy.com

The 15 minute Fit Yummy Mummy workouts on each of the DVDs are workouts that have been previously only available to ClubFYM members as a downloadable workout of the month and to Fit Club Members as their monthly DVD. This is why after each DVD title and description you will see in parentheses (This was Fit Club’s August DVD)

What’s the difference between your Fit Yummy Mummy program and the DVDs?

The Fit yummy Mummy Fat Loss system is a downloadable ebook. This is a complete lifestyle system…meaning I cover motivation, nutrition and exercise. I keep it simple - sticking to whole natural foods, providing a create a meal menu planner and step by step guidelines for making positive changes eating and lifestyle habits, mapping out 15 minute workouts with workout logs that have links for the full color and exact description of how to do each exercise. There are 16 weeks plus 12 weeks of advanced bonus workouts.–basically breaking it down so getting started is not overwhelming.

Do you need BOTH the DVD Package and the Fit Yummy Mummy ebook?

This is a personal decision. Just depends on you – where you are in your fat loss efforts and what your goals entail.

For example, if you have already set your goals, adjusted your mindset, established a support system and are making an honest effort to make healthy changes to your nutrition plan – and really the only thing missing in the formula for success is an effective workout plan? Then No, there is no reason to get the Fit Yummy Mummy ebook. The DVD Package will be all you need to kick start your results.

Now on the other end of the spectrum, if you are JUST getting started and have no clear direction or step by step path to follow, then I highly suggest you consider investing in the full Fit Yummy Mummy ebook.

Shipping

~ Where to?
World Wide – I have been shipping Fit Yummy Mummy DVDs around the world (give ex) since November of 2008

~ How Much?
There is one flat rate of $9.95 for both DVD Packages no matter where they will be shipped.

~ How?
DVD Package are shipped out of Illinois using USPS 1st class shipping. Estimated times range 7 to 10 business days or sooner. If you live outside of the United States it may take 2 to 3 weeks.

~ When?
All DVD orders are being processed this week and will be ready to be shipped on October 12th. Depending on where you live and considering the information listed above is when you can expect to receive your DVDs, you can estimate from there - - please note, there is no reason to wait for you have the downloadable workout log for each and every DVD in your Package. So you can get started as soon as you purchase your package!

Package Options

The DVD event is offering 2 package options for you! Basic and Deluxe. Each DVD has workouts – Workout A and Workout B to rotate between for 4 weeks, complete with downloadable workout logs that explain How To Use your workouts, how to track your progress and even suggest ways to increase the challenge of your workouts so you never hit a plateau.

Only exception to the A/B Workout Format is the Fit Fast Body Weight Circuit DVD which has 3 workouts to rotate between for 4 weeks.

Many DVDs have added bonuses – like MP3 sound tracks, bonus workout examples, warm ups/cool downs, Tabatas and more! To see all the bonuses the DVDs contain be sure to see http://FYMworkouts.com

The Basic DVD Package contains 3 DVDs (with workouts logs and 6 super cool bonuses)
Core Power Moves
Lower Body Power Moves -
Fit Fast Body Weight Circuits

The Deluxe Package contains 9 DVDs (with workouts logs and 6 super cool bonuses)

Core Power Moves
Lower Body Power Moves
Fit Fast Body Weight Circuits
3:2:1 Abs
Upper Body Power Moves
Five Factor Circuits
Tri-Sets and Tabatas
Bikini Fat Burn
Fit Yummy Kettlebell Mummy

What can I expect with these workouts?

I hope you had a chance to experience one of my 15 minute workout sessions when I offered the Bonus Fit Yummy Mummy Videos last week. If not, posting one sample below. The Fit Yummy Mummy workouts are traditionally performed in Super Set Style. I design workouts that contain 6 exercises and I pair them up into super sets.

Super sets are performed like this: a1, a2, a1, a2, a1, a2 rest… b1, b2, b1, b2, b1, b2 rest….c1, c2, c1, c2, c1, c2 Finished! This takes a mere 10 to 15 minutes, the moves I have chosen for you target all the major muscles in your body for a challenging full body, fat burning, metabolism boosting workout in just 15 minutes!

If you missed it - here’s a sample workout again…Give it a try and see what I mean!
(This was the spring break video I had posted last week)

Yes, these are workouts you can do right at home and in just 10 -15 minutes!

Equipment

You will need a couple dumbbells, a mat (or a soft place to do floor exercises), a stability ball, a medicine ball (no worries if you do not have one, you can use a DB as a sub) and something to step up on…whether it be a chair, a stairway or a workout bench if you have one handy - I do not - I just use the bench on my patio and it works great!

This is the type of workout equipment many of us already have – it’s just that we did not learn how to effectively use it, so instead these items have been stored away and are collecting dust – Not once you get your DVDs! If you are like me, they will be sitting out in the corner ready to be used at any time of your busy day!

What about Cardio?

I teach a more effective form of cardio called Intervals!
Results are a matter of intensity and your cardio workout is no different

Yes some DVD - along with their corresponding workout logs - have Intervals as an extra bonus – but if you would like more information on Intervals, please take a moment to see “All About Intervals – and here is an Intervals Video Sampler”

What about a Nutrition Plan?

You will find many references on how to eat for fat loss in the various bonuses you are receiving in your DVD Package. I am working on a way to provide an UNANNOUNCED Nutrition Plan Bonus for everyone who takes action and grabs their DVD Package by Friday at Noon EST – since I am traveling, I will do my best to put something together for you – so be on the lookout with your FYM Newsletters!!!

Can I just buy single DVDs?

Single purchase DVDs are not available at this time – and sure at some point they will be, but I am unable to predict when or how soon – just have so many other projects on my list of to do’s – especially with the holidays coming up.

So, If a package option loaded with limited time bonuses is not for you and you really just want one DVD at a time, then you may want to consider joining ClubFYM as a Fit Club Member. Membership options are explained in full detail HERE>>> Fit Club Membership

Discount?

“Come on …you must be able to offer a discount!”

Absolutely – and if you look closely…..These DVD Packages ARE discounted!
Keep in mind, that these are DVDs that Fit Club Members have been investing in for $39.95 a month! So with the Basic Package you are saving over $20 …and with the Deluxe you are saving over $160!

This discount does not even include all the bonuses worth WELL over $150…and you get these for FREE.

If Price is an Issue….

No worries, I have you covered on that as well….under each package option you will see the “2 Pay”
You absolutely may break the cost of your DVD up into 2 payments!

1. Basic 2 Pay says…”Click here to pay in only 2 easy installments of only $57, spread 30 days apart.”

2. Deluxe 2 Pay says…. “Click here to pay in only 2 easy installments of only $107, spread 30 days apart.”

Still scoffing at the cost?
When was the last time you totaled up the number of DVDs , workout books, magazine, workout gadgets, diet plans and even diet pills? Sure adds up doesn’t it! Yet, somehow you found the money to be able to afford these items, items that only left you frustrated with a lack of energy, confidence or results.

AND….. I will just point out one final time that if you were to hire a personal trainer to design 6 to even 18 fat burning workouts for you – you are looking at investing anywhere from not to mention the additional cost of the gym membership where you must go to meet your trainer.

BTW: Even when I ran a special on my one on one training sessions back in the day – 6 sessions was $180 and 9 was no less than $270.

NOPE!
I am offering myself to you – to be your personal coach, to guide, motivate and hold you accountable from the comfort of your own living room …for less than 2-3 visits with a trainer.

So jump on over – grab your DVD Package – and be on the lookout for even more bonuses and specials once you take action to burn the baby fat and get your body back!

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Hope this has been helpful to you!

Reminder, the Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs are only available until 3pm tomorrow, Friday Oct. 9th!

Head on over and make sure you do not miss out!

Click here-> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Always Here to Help,

Marloes

Are You Being Lied To?

2009-10-07T22:46:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I (along with my friend, Holly Rigsby) told you about the difference between trying to follow a workout and actually doing a workout as it’s designed – and how much impact that will have on your results.

Let’s talk for a minute about those workouts.

A lot of people make the mistake of thinking they need to workout for an hour or two a day, doing miles of long, slow cardio to reach their fat loss goals.

It’s a lie.

You’ve been lied to by health clubs, infomercials and expensive personal trainers – all telling you that you need to work out for hours on end to get the body you want.

You’ve been told too that you can spot reduce your trouble spots and you can use the ‘fat burning zone’ to lose your love handles.

Lies.

It’s no wonder so many moms just give up. They don’t have time to sift through all the B.S. along with all of the other responsibilities on their plate.

The truth is…you only need about 90 minutes a *week* to get the body you want.

If you’re doing the right exercises in the right combinations, you can get great results in less than 15 minutes a day.

That’s why I want you to get Holly Rigsby’s Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set available at
–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

If you want to burn your baby fat and get your pre-baby body back in only 15 minutes a workout, it’s critical that you know how to do every exercise with the right technique, in the right combinations, with the right intensity.

Otherwise you’ll miss out on most of the results.

I love these DVDs because Holly teaches you exactly how to do each move and then guides you through each workout to ensure maximum fat burning effectiveness.

Basically, everything is already DONE-FOR-YOU!

You just follow along and watch those unwanted pounds melt away.

You can check out Holly’s Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set here:

–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Hurry! Holly has included 6 Incredible Success Bonuses to jumpstart your success, but only if you order before Friday, October 9^th at 3pm EST.

Click here to join the thousands of other moms who have already PROVEN Holly’s system works –> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

What Are You Doing With Your Workouts?

2009-10-06T16:38:00.001-04:00

Did you know that having a professionally designed workout and following a fat loss nutrition system *still* doesn’t guarantee you’ll lose those unwanted pounds?

Frustrating but true.

I was just chatting with my friend and Moms Fat Loss Expert, Holly Rigsby and she’s discovered some interesting realities with her huge community of moms following her Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss System.

Here’s what Holly had to share:

“While thousands of moms have followed my Fit Yummy Mummy program and gotten great results, I’ve found that a LOT of women don’t receive the results their looking for because they fall short in three areas during their workouts:

They don’t work out at the intensity necessary to make their body improve.
They don’t follow the proper workout design and maintain the pace of the workouts that I or other fitness experts prescribe in their programs.
They simply don’t understand how to do the exercises by simply looking at a picture in an e-book.

My revelation was this: many women *need* to have a follow along workout they can watch to achieve the results they want from their workouts.

Only by actually seeing how to do the exercises and follow the workout exactly as it was designed do these women get the results that they’re looking for.”

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A plan is only good if it’s followed.
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As you probably already know, the best diet, the most powerful workout…they’re only good if the person trying to follow them knows what they’re doing.

In other words, you can have the best workout in the world, but if you don’t know how to do the exercises properly, you’re not only going to miss out on results, but you might even get injured by using improper technique.

And it’s not your fault.

You’re trying to follow the plan…but you don’t know what you don’t know.

But if you’re willing to follow a plan and would like to know *exactly* how to do your workouts to get maximum results, you’re in luck!

Today I want to tell you about the best FAT LOSS DVDs I’ve ever seen. Holly Rigsby has just released her Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set with her patented ‘Learn It’ and ‘Do It’ sections so you never have to wonder if your workouts are giving you the results you’re looking for ever again.

Each DVD has two of her best Fit Yummy Mummy Workouts, each complete with it’s own Learn It and Do It Section…plus if you take advantage of her special offer she’s also throwing in ready to use workout logs to guarantee you get the results you’re looking for.

Click here for more information:
–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Today is the first day of a 72-hour special where Holly is offering a huge discount because these plans just went LIVE today. I highly recommend you pick up your Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs if you’re ready to start losing those unwanted pounds and fit back into your skinny jeans!

Hurry! If you order Holly’s DVD’s before Friday, October 9^th at 3pm EST, you’ll also get her entire Yummy Mummy Makeover Series and 5 other bonuses worth over $250.

Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs

Moms: A Gift Just For You!

2009-10-03T00:00:00.001-04:00

If you’ve always wanted to regain your pre-baby body,

but you’ve been too busy or were confused about exactly

how to lose those unwanted pounds, I have some great news…

My friend and America’s #1 Mom’s Fitness Expert Holly Rigsby

is giving away a follow along workout video showing you exactly

what you need to know to lose your belly fat and get your

pre-baby body back.

In this video Holly shares a fat blasting 10 minutes workout with

her favorite metabolism boosting moves.

So why is Holly giving this incredible workout video away?

She’s a mom just like you and now that school is back

in session she wants to make sure that you have the tools

you need to get your fat loss efforts back on track.

So, head on over to:

Click Here –> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout For Busy Moms

To grab this awesome workout video.

By the way the video will only be available for a couple of days so

don’t wait.

Click Here –> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout For Busy Moms

If you want to know more about the Fit Yummy Mummy DVD’s just listen to what these women have to say about using Holly’s workout videos as part of their fitness plan.

Click Here –> Fit Yummy Mummy Success Stories

As always, please let me know what you think and if you have ANY questions at all!

What Have I Been Up To? Find Out With These Workout Videos!!

2009-09-28T23:25:00.001-04:00

Hey!

I have had a lot of questions lately about just what in the world I am doing as part of my fitness and exercise program.

Where are all my results coming from?

YUP! People are noticing the changes and I have never felt better!

So, of course I want to share with YOU exactly what I have been up to!!

I want you to feel as great as I do and better yet reap the benefits of this lifestyle just as I have!!

What better way than to give you access to a sample of just what these workouts look like!

Now who else would be better at demonstrating them for you than the creator of them herself, Holly Rigsby!!

Holly Rigsby, if you haven’t already heard me RAVE about her (hope your ears are ringing Holly!) is the author of Fit Yummy Mummy, my coach and one amazing friend!

Holly has designed a 16 week program but really this is a lifestyle all geared toward busy women and in particular us Busy Moms!

Get this, it takes no more than 90 minutes a week! Yup, you read that right!

I’ll let Holly explain it to you HERE and I want you to see just how fast, effective, and efficient a Fit Yummy Mummy workout really is!

Our local group of Fit Yummy Mummy’s do not just get together to sit around and chat, we’re putting our all in these short burst yet super intense workouts!

Let me know what you think!

Check It Out Here–> Fit Yummy Mummy Workout Videos

I really want to hear what you have to think!

If you think this is peanuts then you really haven’t given it a try yet!

Let me or Holly put you through a workout and you’ll be amazed!

Access the Fit Yummy Mummy Workouts HERE!

What To Do With Leftovers?

2009-08-31T12:59:00.001-04:00

I know for some of you leftovers can either seem like the easiest thing when it comes to dinner time and then for others who do not prefer leftovers it can be a yucky situation.

In our house, leftovers are a Godsend!

With a busy family, a busy farm life, and so much going on with our three boys, leftovers are just what this family loves!

There are so many ways to switch up your leftovers as opposed to just reheating them and serving them the way they were the night before, which is absolutely fine as well!

Leftovers can be:

Added to casseroles to create a new meal.
Made into stews by combing the meat and vegetable portions and adding seasonings.
Compliment or finish off a soup as the flavours of your leftovers have melded and enhanced over night. (Some meal ideas taste better when left to simmer or marinate over night!)
Made into very tasty salads as many vegetable and meat options can be eaten cold and sliced over a bed of fresh lettuce or spinach.

In this video I wanted to share with you how I used leftovers from a BBQ we had to create a super yummy salad all within 300 calories!

In case you were wondering what was in my salad here it is:

1 cup leafy greens (Oh So fresh straight from the garden)
3 1/4 oz chicken breast (BBQ)
30g cucumber (left from the salad the day before)
64g zucchini (roasted on the BBQ)
30g carrots (steamed out of the garden)
68g beets (sautéed)
46g avocado
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Calories: 278 (without the dressing) 308cal with dressing

Carbohydrates: 24 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Fat: 11 grams

All in all this was quite easy to make, taking little bits of each portion of our leftovers.

The vegetables and the chicken tasted just as good cold on this salad as they would have had I warmed them up and eaten them that way.

I look forward to your thoughts on leftovers.

How does your family get creative with leftovers?

Leave your thoughts and your comments below!

A Successful Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow!

2009-08-09T14:56:00.001-04:00

As the Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge has wrapped up on Club FYM and the Get Back to Fit Fall Transformation Challenge is now under way what better time then to get our Stratford & Area Fit Yummy Mummy’s together for another POW WOW!!

With the success that Caroline and I both had in the Summer Challenge, both placing in the Top 3, the momentum and enthusiasm amongst our group of FYM’s has been phenomenal!

As each Challenge on Club FYM ends, more and more girls are taking action and joining in!

Eight girls have joined the Fall Transformation Challenge and we are ready to “Step Out Of Our Comfort Zone" with this one!

For those girls who have not joined or are not members of Club FYM, Jessica and I thought what better way to keep us ALL accountable than to put together a mini challenge amongst ourselves!

Yes, most of us have no problem getting our Fit Yummy Mummy workouts in each week whether on our own or as a group but it is our nutrition that continues to be a work in progress.

Hence, we came up with the Lululemon Challenge!

Lululemon, being yoga inspired athletic clothing, that just fits beautifully, looks great and stands up so well, has been a reward option for many of us as we partake in our Transformation Challenges and work on our Fat Loss goals!

This Challenge in nut shell is a 12 week challenge based on a weekly point system. Jessica and I (with inspiration from Nadina’s past Summer Challenges) have come up with a list of categories in which points may be gained AND/OR points may be taken away! The entire challenge is based around the Fit Yummy Mummy principles as Holly has outlined in her book.

All the girls received their packages today complete with a Personal Goal Setting sheet for their stats, before pictures and a signed commitment to this challenge. This package also contains a Workout Log for each week as well as a Nutrition Journal for each day of the week.

Each participant is expected to submit their points at the end of each week and “the winner” in the end (even though we are ALL winners) will be rewarded!

The BIG BONUS to us ALL is a Lululemon shopping trip at the end of the challenge! We are all saving our pennies each week in hopes to be able to buy ourselves something nice as a reward for all of our hard work!

Girls, I am SO proud of each of you! Yes, we sweated our booty’s off this morning in our humidity filled sauna like “gym” but how awesome do each of you feel now? A half an hour of hard work to gain so much energy is HUGE!

Wondering what all this talk about Club FYM and Fit Yummy Mummy is about?

Ready to get your body back?

Check it out for yourself!

CLICK HERE NOW!

Active Children Need Energy Filling Food

2009-08-08T14:07:00.001-04:00

What are your children eating for lunch?

Is it nutritious and delicious or delicious and loaded with High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Each and every time I ask my children what they would like for lunch, nine times out of ten they ask for eggs.

It doesn’t matter how they are made, they love them!

Egg Sandwiches

Omelets

Scrambled Eggs

Poached Eggs

Quiche

There are so many ways to cook them and each one is a healthy option.

The favorite egg recipe of choice in our household are Loaded Scrambled Eggs.

We literally stand in front of the fridge and assembly line the ingredients over to the counter.

The kids pull out peppers, mushrooms, green onion, spinach and meat. We sometimes add cheese but not always.

Other great ideas to toss in that are healthy and your children won’t even know they are there are oatmeal (to thicken it up) and chia seeds or flax for a healthy fat option!

We use whole eggs and add egg whites as well.

You cannot go wrong with Scrambled eggs and by chopping up all these great veggies and meat and tossing them in, your kids are less likely to complain as it’s all cooked together!

Reid was enjoying his omelet yesterday along with spinach and blueberries. He helped me make his lunch which in turn makes it that much more appealing to him as well!

Any way you put it it is healthy, it is nutritious and it provides your active children with the nutrients they need to carry on with their day.

I know my children need it! They are very busy boys always full of energy and on the go!

Marloes Aitcheson, Fit Yummy Mummy and mom to three very active boys, Nathan (4yrs), Reid (2yrs), & Declan (7 months)

Transformation Challenge Winners Announced!

2009-08-01T22:30:00.001-04:00

The Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge on Club FYM is over and the Top 8 Finalists were announced!

Congratulations to Angie, Karen, Nora, Rachel, Sally, Denise, Caroline and……ME!

What a HUGE surprise this was just coming from being chosen a Finalist in the New Years Challenge right before this one! Very Exciting!!

Well the voting has taken place and the winners have been announced! Some pretty awesome prizes were up for grabs as well! One on One Coaching with Holly Rigsby, author of Fit Yummy Mummy, Fit Club memberships and DVD’s, Prograde products and the 1st place winner even received a Flip Cam….very cool!

So here are your Top 3 Winners!

3rd Place ~ Marloes! YEAH! HOW COOL IS THIS! My First placement in a Challenge since beginning Fit Yummy Mummy in 2007. I am 100% committed to this lifestyle and I will never go back!

2nd Place ~ Denise! Denise has been one committed hard working lady since joining Fit Yummy Mummy this year! She has not waivered or faltered from her goals and has motivated and provided support to all the women on Club FYM on a daily basis! Congrats Denise!

1st Place ~ Caroline! I SO super proud of Caroline in coming this far and winning this Challenge! From just having a baby to now she has accomplished so much and I know she will continue to shine!

As a side note, I would just like to boast by saying that two girls from Stratford, Ontario (coming from the same high school) have ROCKED this Challenge and I think that is PRETTY DARN COOL!

A Stratford Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow date will be set ASAP in order to recognize this HUGE success!

So have I enticed anyone?

Have I sparked an interested in anyone to give this a whirl!

If you have been following my Blog or wish to look back through my older posts, you will see that without a doubt this is the LIFESTYLE worth living and it is 100% achievable!

I am here to support you!

Just let me know when you wish to get started!

Ready to get started NOW?

Then click the link below and hop right into the next Challenge starting Monday August 3rd! There is still time to join and the support and accountability you WILL receive by being a part of a group challenge is AMAZING!

Click here ->Get Back to Fit Fall Transformation Challenge

Can’t wait to see you there!

Delicious & Nutritious Breakfast Idea

2009-07-19T12:17:00.000-04:00

As I am gearing up to head out for my group workout with my local Fit Yummy Mummy's, I wanted to share a very simple yet super tasty breakfast idea!

This is a variation to some of the recipes already shared on Club FYM and any way you put this together it is absolutely delicious!

Power Packed Ingredients:

2 whole eggs
1/4 cup (2) egg whites
Red pepper
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
2 tbsp flax meal
Fresh blueberries

How To Make This:

Beat eggs and egg whites together along with 1 tbsp of the flax meal. Heat up skillet with sunflower oil. Add red peppers to skillet once hot, allow to sauté for 1-2 minutes on their own. Add the eggs and then sprinkle the other tbsp of flax meal over top.

Once eggs are almost set, add spinach to the skillet and allow to sauté another 1-2 minutes or until wilted and tender.

Transfer to a plate and add fresh blueberries on top.

Enjoy along with your favorite cup of green tea! I personally love Honey Lemon Ginseng by Tetley or Licorice Spice by Stash!!

Variations:

You may chose to use frozen spinach which is just fine!

Also, frozen blueberries are great but should added to the plate first and then topped off with the eggs to allow them to thaw.

Other FYM's have used Greek yogurt to finish off this meal as well!

Let me know what you think and how you can make this dish even yummier with your own additions!

Wishing for a Pot of Gold!

Here are just a few great shots of the kids admiring a beautiful rainbow overlooking our vegetable garden last week.

With this wet summer we’ve had so far it has made for easy weed pulling but also much less watering on our part of the garden. Everything is well on it’s way now and we’ve already enjoyed some meals with fresh spinach, peas, green onion, and peppers!

Clean Eating....Welcome to my kitchen!

2009-07-02T12:23:00.005-04:00

With summer in full swing now and the holidays, vacations and festivities all planned out, how are you going to keep up with and stay on track to YOUR nutrition and fat loss goals?

As we head out doors to play with our kids, take a road trip to the zoo or relax by the pool or even beach....are you prepared for the busy times ahead?

Well I am here to bring you another video showing you how I stay focused to my fat loss and nutrition goals.

This time in MY KITCHEN!!

As you can see being prepared is essential!

Here is a summary of what to remember:

~ Keep everything close by and in sight!
~ Use canisters on your counters for easy to grab healthy snacks.
~ Invest in a few useful measuring tools that are easy to handle and use.
~ A kitchen scale is your friend! It is a huge eye opener when it comes to portion sizes!
~ Wash, cut up and store ready to eat veggies and fruit in your fridge. Save on plastic baggies and use plastic/tupperware containers instead.
~ Keep your food journal close at hand, preferably beside your prep area to jot down meals and snacks as well as to make notes on future meal ideas!
~ A dry erase board is a useful tool to not only write down your grocery list on but to also plan out your weekly meals with.
~ A desktop organizer or folder is handy to keep new or current recipes in that you can switch up at any time! It's also great for coupon storage!

I hope you have come away with some new ideas from the strategies that I use!

I am more than happy and willing to share what works for me so please let me know how I can help you out!!

Feel free to leave your comments below! I look forward to your reply!

Canada Day Workout

2009-07-01T11:44:00.011-04:00

Happy Canada Day!!

July 1st is always such a special day for me!

Fifteen years ago my family and I became Canadian Citizens.

I was in high school at the time and remember it very well!
That day meant a lot to us and the reason we moved to this great country!

I am truly proud to be a Canadian!!

This morning six of us met for a Canada Day Fit Yummy Mummy Workout!!

Thank you to Jessica for hosting us in her shed....really it's her husband's soon to be woodworking shop but so far we've managed to delay that process! He may start charging rent soon though!

It worked out perfectly that we were able to partner up in terms of which workout we were doing!

Janis and Ammie worked on Introductory B

Tennile and Jess completed Intermediate B and Jessica and I pushed through Circuit B of the June Workout.

If that didn't get us sweating enough we completed a super intense 12 minute Interval session!

Jumping the Line (or imitation Jump Rope)
Belly Blasters
Kicking Butt (or Running on the Spot kicking our heels to our butt)
Mountain Climbers (Advanced)
Medicine Ball Twist (with weights)
Burpees

Each exercise was performed for 30 seconds with a 30 second march in between.
We completed two rounds and ended off with a great stretch!

We were absolutely exhausted but completely energized to take on the day!

Thank you ladies for a wonderful session! You are the best!

Staying Focused on Your Goals

2009-06-22T12:46:00.005-04:00

No matter what life throws at us, no matter how busy we may be, no matter how many excuses we can make up for ourselves....there is one thing we ALL must keep in mind!!

OUR DREAMS AND GOALS!

I want to share with you today just some of the ways I stay organized and focused on my goals!

My goal in particular for this blog......MY HEALTH and FAT LOSS PLAN!!

These are just a few of the many resources I use daily to stay on track to keep my vision for a healthy life in the forefront of my mind!!

There are an endless list of tools and resources you can use as well to keep yourself motivated!

Please leave me your comments below on how these ideas can help you!!

I want to hear what you use in your daily life to stay on track, organized and focused on your goals!!

I look forward to your replies!

Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow

2009-06-01T16:02:00.008-04:00

"No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change."

Our Fat Loss goals are not achievable or even attainable without certain key factors in place:

~ A specific goal

~ A positive mindset

~ A well thought out plan

~ A proper workout routine and strategy

And these are just to name a few!

I believe one of THE biggest factors to our fat loss success is the ACCOUNTABILITY and SUPPORT from others.

I am not just talking about your significant other, or your mom, or your best friend.

Yes, the support and encouragement from those close to us is essential and makes our efforts all the more worth it....BUT...support from like minded individuals who are after the SAME goals as yourself is crucial!!

This is not just anyone willing to workout with you once a week to just go through the motions and call it a day just to think you've had a "great killer" workout.

NO!

This is an individual or even a group of people that will push you that much harder, encourage you that much more and not give up on you no matter what!

If your workout "buddy" or exercise partner consistently bails on you, complains and nags during their workout that it's too hard or they're too tired, or even decides one round of weights is enough for that day, then I suggest you find yourself a new support system!!

As the saying goes, "You are only as strong as your weakest link."

I am extremely fortunate to have two WONDERFUL support systems in place in order for me to reach my potential and achieve my goals!

The first is a group of amazing women who I know I can turn to whenever I need them for support, accountability, troubleshooting and guidance! This wonderful group of women are my online family at Club FYM!

The women on Club FYM! are like no other and we TRULY have created a very unique, warm, kind, and super special community that no one feels afraid to turn to for help!

No one is judged, no one is ridiculed, and no one is intimidated to say what is on their mind.

Thank you ladies for your being there for me!!

My other support system is much closer to home and meets with me if not three times a week then for sure twice and that is only because we are MOMS and yes our families do need us and their needs must also be met!

Jessica and Tennile have been amazing women to work out with and I have never sweat so much in my Fit Yummy Mummy journey than with them! We continue to set personal bests and burpees are becoming more and more a part of our routine now!

This past weekend I hosted a Fit Yummy Mummy Pow Wow (as Sherry coined it!) to bring all those available who have Fit Yummy Mummy together.

We've had get togethers in the past to discuss strategies, troubleshoot nutrition and/or workouts, and just share our Fit Yummy Mummy experiences.

This time I wanted it to be different and with the beautiful weather upon us, we incorporated a complete workout first, outside on my lawn!

Was that ever a challenge in itself...the grass and sun played a factor in our efforts for sure!

I had a picture of each exercise enlarged and pasted on poster board in front of us so that everyone could stay on track. We also reviewed form and technique prior to beginning so that everyone was on the same page in terms of what they were doing.

As an added incentive, I posted vision boards for motivation and to keep our goals insight!

We performed each Fit Yummy Mummy exercise for 30sec and repeated each super set 3 times. This way everyone could stay together but yet work at their own pace and not feel like they had to sacrifice technique just to keep up.

For the intervals we performed 4 body weight exercises for 30 seconds each with a 30 second march in between. We completed this circuit 3 times. We did Jumping Jacks, Squat Thrusts, Walking Lunges, and all out Running.

There were 10 of us together for the Pow Wow including my mom!! A couple of the girls even drove an hour to join us....now that is determination and dedication!!

We finished our workout feeling exhausted yet exhilarated!

The motivation that one receives from working along side others in the same position as yourself and following the same goals as yourself is HUGE!

Thank you ladies for an awesome day and stay tuned for more to come!!

In the mean time, check out Fit Yummy Mummy for yourself and find the support you need to achieve your fat loss goals!

Feel free to leave me a comment below and let me know how you are gaining from support in your journey!

Easy Meal Ideas

2009-05-16T16:37:00.008-04:00

Think Eating Clean is too hard or time consuming?

Can't think of any great meal ideas?

Need something new to try?

What I am sharing with you today are two very quick, very easy, and very tasty meals that I enjoy!

For those who are counting calories or wanting to know the breakdown of their meals, I've included that as well.

First, a lunch idea:

Ingredients:
Egg
Green pepper
Baby spinach
Bean sprouts
Tomato
Avocado

Simply cut the green pepper into rings.
Heat a non-stick skillet, you may wipe it with olive oil or even coconut oil if needed.
Once the skillet is hot, place the green pepper down and then crack an egg into it.
Allow the egg to set for a moment.
Add your spinach leaves and bean sprouts around the outside.
Cover to allow the egg to poach.

A few minutes later your egg is poached and your veggies are tender!
Transfer to a plate, add a few slices of tomato and avocado and you're done!
A complete meal with protein, healthy fats and carbs and only one pan to wipe clean!

Here's the breakdown:
1 Egg ~ 74 cal
80gr Green Pepper ~ 22cal
50gr Baby Spinach ~ 11cal
80gr Bean Sprouts ~ 74cal
60gr Roma Tomato ~ 13cal
40gr Avocado ~ 64cal
Total Calories: 257 Carbs: 30gr Protein: 12gr Fat 12gr
If you require more protein you can always add an extra egg.

Here is a simple, fast, loaded with energy, sweet treat perfect for the hot summer months ahead!

Ingredients:
Cottage Cheese
Strawberries
Pineapple
Walnut Pieces

Wash and cut your fruit, I don't even use a cutting board I just cut my fruit right over my bowl!
Measure out your portion of cottage cheese.
Add your fruit and measure out and complete this dish with your walnut pieces.

The breakdown:
1/2 cup Cottage Cheese ~ 100cal
86gr Strawberries ~ 26cal
56gr Pineapple ~ 27cal
25gr Walnut Pieces ~ 175cal
Total Calories: 328 Carbs: 25gr Protein: 18gr Fat: 18gr

This is just a glimpse of how easy Clean Eating can be....and delicious at that!

Yes, I use a digital scale, on occasion, to accurately measure out my ingredients. This is not essential, however, to truly achieve a caloric deficit for fat loss you must be aware of what is going in.

Over flowing measuring cups and eye balling your amounts will only ADD to your calories!

Try to measure your meals for a few days to get a better idea of how much you REALLY are consuming, you'll be thankful you did!

Online menu planners are also a beneficial tool to guide you along as you track your daily calories.

FitDay, SparkPeople and Nutrition for Results are just a few examples.

There is much more where this came from, I look forward to sharing more of my meal ideas with you!

Interested to know where I am tracking my fat loss progress?
Join me at Club FYM where we are undergoing our next 12 week Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge!

Check out Fit Yummy Mummy today!

Mother's Day Special For You!!

2009-05-06T23:19:00.003-04:00

If you've always wanted to be on one of those makeover shows,
but they've never come and swept you away in their limousine ,

I have some exciting news for you...

My friend Holly Rigsby is celebrating Mother's Day all week by
offering a collection of exclusive interviews with 13 of the
world's top fitness, goal achievement, style, beauty and
relationship experts to share, with you, their secrets, strategies
and tips...all in celebration of Mother's Day.

As a bonus for anyone who orders Fit Yummy Mummy before
Friday, May 8th at noon EST, Holly is going to GIVE
you the complete Yummy Mummy Makeover Teleseminar Package
(normally $97) as a Gift!

Indulge on your own personal makeover, except that unlike on
those TV shows, the changes that you'll enjoy won't disappear
once the makeup is washed off.

But the Yummy Mummy Makeover Package will only be available
as a special Mother's Day Bonus until Friday, May 8th at
noon EST.

After that, this Yummy Mummy Makeover Package
goes back to it's normal price of $97.

The Yummy Mummy Makeover Package includes some of the top
fitness, beauty, style, relationship and goal achievement experts
in the entire world... experts featured on Oprah, Good Morning
America, Entertainment Weekly, Access Hollywood, and in
publications like Women's Health Prevention and countless other
shows, books and magazines.

Along with 11 super bonuses including workout plans, recipe
books, beauty tips and organizational blueprints - all in
addition to your 13 makeover calls!

So, if you want your own personal 'Yummy Mummy Makeover,
click here now:

Fit Yummy Mummy

to get all the calls, bonuses and inspiration to make this
the best Mother's Day yet!

Happy Mother's Day!

Marloes

P.S. - If you're not familiar with Holly's Fit Yummy Mummy
Lifestyle System, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
She's helped over 5,000 moms just like you get their pre-baby
bodies back all in just 90 minutes a week.

You can see some of her success stories and learn more about
her system - as well as check out the Yummy Mummy Makeover here:
Fit Yummy Mummy

Fit Yummy Mummy Live Event

2009-05-01T23:08:00.026-04:00

The Spring Fit Yummy Mummy Meet Up was held last weekend, April 25.09 in Louisville, Kentucky!

What a successful Bootcamp and Shopping Trip it was!

We started off our day meeting at Holly's house and then heading out to meet up at the park.

Our Bootcamp started at 9:30am right on time and was lead by Holly of course!

Resistance training consisted of three super sets of two exercises each performed for one minute each three times through before switching to the next super set!!!

OUCH!!

Everyone was feeling it and hurting before we were even done! To finish off the Bootcamp we performed Tabatas. Completing four exercises two times each for 20sec on and 10 sec off for a total of eight rounds. INTENSE!!

The Bootcamp was invigorating and even though she put us through our paces AND it hurt....WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!

After Bootcamp we all headed back to Holly's to get ready for the rest of our fun filled day!

We had reservations for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory....how divine!

It was So good, not a complaint from the whole group...well how could you go wrong with cheesecake, especially White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cheesecake...my recommendation!!!

Then the shopping began!

As I soon found out, no Fit Yummy Mummy shopping trip is complete without a trip to Sephora! I had never been to a Sephora and was I ever in for a surprise! Cosmetic heaven Oh My!!

After spending what felt like almost half of our afternoon in Sephora we did manage to venture out to the rest of the mall and snag up some more purchases. I think we were more interested in getting to know one another better than we were shopping!

To complete our shopping trip we ended our day at BD's Mongolian Grill for dinner. A great stir fry dinner was enjoyed by all!

For those that were able to stay longer, karaoke was in order back at Holly's house! We ended one of the most amazing fun filled days ever by singing karaoke into the night!

An unforgettable Fit Yummy Mummy weekend was had by all!! We cannot wait to hear what is in store for the next one!

However, before we can celebrate with another shopping trip we will be working hard at our Summer Slim Down Transformation Challenge for the next 12 weeks.

Join us on CLUB FYM today to see what you're missing out on!!

Transformation Challenge Winners Announced!

2009-04-20T15:32:00.013-04:00

The results are in and here are your Fit Yummy Mummy
2009 News Years Transformation Challenge Winners!!

Third Prize ~ Alison Liddic

Alison Removed 5 Pounds, Over 2 Inches Off Her Hips and Over 2 Inches Off Her Mommy Belly!

Second Prize ~ Annik Wagnes

Annik Removed 15 Pounds Of Baby Weight And Over 4 Inches Off Her Mommy Belly!

Grand Prize ~ Jane Hale

Jane Removed Over 21 lbs of fat and 21 inches in 12 weeks!

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!! I am so proud of you all!!

What an outstanding 12 week challenge this has been!

Everyone really committed to putting everything into this challenge and although not all could be chosen as winners or finalists
WE ALL CAME OUT ON TOP!!!

All the ladies have gained so much including....

Brand new bodies!

Brand new attitudes!

Brand new outlook on life!

I am very proud of each and everyone of you!
I am so grateful for being able to share in this experience together!
I look forward to the next Challenge!!

The Spring/Summer Challenge is just around the corner starting May 1st!
Get your Toned Summer Ready body in just 12 weeks!
Check out Fit Yummy Mummy today!!

Interested to know more about Club FYM and where you can get the support and accountability you need to start your fat loss journey?
Jane, Annik, Alison, myself and ALL the rest of the Fit Yummy Mummy's are on CLUB FYM and are there to help you every step of the way!

I hope we've inspired you to take action and go after your fat loss goals!!

Get Your Votes In!

2009-04-17T10:34:00.005-04:00

So the finalists have been announced and the voting is well under way for this years New Years Transformation Challenge!!!

In case you missed it here is the Voting Page for you to see all of the fabulous Fit Yummy Mummy Finalists!!

Get in there and cast your vote today!!

I am Contestant # 3!!!

This is me 3 weeks post pregnancy to almost 16 weeks post pregnancy!!
12 weeks can make a difference when you put your mind to it!!!

All of the women, over 350, who took part in this Challenge have done SO well!!

We have all come away with a better body, inches and weight removed that will never come back and more and more positive healthy habits that will stay with us forever!

As only ten finalists could be chosen and the top three will be announced on Monday April 20, I wanted to share with you the amazing prizes that are up for grabs for those lucky winners!!

Prizes!!!

Grand Prize

6 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Coaching Program
~ Free DVD package mailed to your door ~ Free Newsletter ~ Free Access to Private Forum with exclusive access to bonus workout videos, audios and coaching calls. ~ Free access to the Nutrition for Results Online menu planner

6 Months of One on One Phone Coaching One 60-minute call each month Up to four 15-minute calls used as needed

Flip Ultra Video Camera

Video camera will be used to enhance coaching experience. Film clips of exercises, workouts, trips to the grocery, etc.

PLUS over $500 worth of FREE Prograde Supplements!

Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

Second Place

3 Months Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Coaching program

3 Months One on One Phone Coaching One 60-minute call each month Up to two 15-minute calls used as needed Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

Third Place

1 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month program

1 Month One on One Phone Coaching One 60-minute call One 15-minute call

Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

EVERYONE WINS Not only have these amazing women ended this 12 week challenge Shining Brightly with a New Body and a totally New Life - there's a special Video prize awarded to every single FYM who started and finished the entire 12-week challenge.

So what are you waiting for? Get in there and vote today!!
Click here for the voting page!

Want to know more about Fit Yummy Mummy?
Click here to access the Fit Yummy Mummy website!

VOTE TODAY ~ The Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation Challenge Finalists Are Announced! ~ OPEN TO ANYONE!

2009-04-13T09:16:00.015-04:00

This is Our Year To Shine!!!

The New Years 12 Week Transformation Challenge Finalists have been announced this morning on Club FYM!!

Head on over and VOTE Today!! Voting is open to anyone!

Read the amazing essays these ladies have written to reflect on their last 12 weeks of the Challenge.

Over 350 women participated in this Challenge working to lose the baby fat and regain their bodies back!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

The Challenge involves following the Fit Yummy Mummy System, a program designed by Holly Rigsby, personal trainer.

Fit Yummy Mummy is a system which involves exercising for no more than 90 minutes a week and eating supportively every 3-4 hours.

Interested to learn more about what Fit Yummy Mummy is all about?

Head on over to the Fit Yummy Mummy page now and read for yourself just how amazing this lifestyle really is!

I am SO super excited to have been chosen as one of the top 10 finalists! This Challenge was by far my best challenge yet since starting Fit Yummy Mummy in 2007! Head on over to the voting page to read my entire personal reflection of the past 12 weeks!! I am now 4 months post pregnancy with my third child and I am smaller now then when I was married 6 years ago! Check it Out!

Barbie Weight vs Body Sculpting Weight

2009-04-10T08:40:00.009-04:00

Holly Rigsby does it again!

Meet Holly Rigsby personal trainer, my coach and author of Fit Yummy Mummy.

Holly has outlined in her latest newsletter the myths and misleading information that is out in the media about women and strength training.

As a society, we as women have been lead to believe that we can bulk up if we lift heavy weights and I mean weight over 15, 20, or even 25lbs!

SO NOT TRUE!

With proper nutrition and a properly planned strength training program there is NO WAY that women will bulk up.

Looking lean and defined YES....

Bulking up....NO!

I'll let Holly explain it more to you.

Check out her newsletter, Get Fit and Yummy today!

Convinced???

Then come and join myself and all the the other Fit Yummy Mummy's on CLUB FYM !

Push Ups Revisted

2009-04-07T22:15:00.003-04:00

I received some great feedback on my push up video I posted a couple of weeks ago!

I've been working on technique and focusing on my form ever since!

If push ups are not part of my workout on any particular day, I will do a set of them at the end of my day right before I go to bed.

Check out my progression so far in this video.

Send me an email at marloesnyenhuis@hotmail.com or leave your comments below, I appreciate all the support!

If you're wondering what workouts I'm talking about or where my passion for push up perfection is coming from then check out Fit Yummy Mummy right now, you will not be sorry!

My Motivational & Inspirational Video

2009-04-02T20:53:00.002-04:00

The power of a vision board!

Just watching that video again brings back all the emotions that I felt when I created it last year!

I wanted to share this with you as there is so much power and motivation that comes from creating a vision board or in this case a video clip of what you are striving to achieve!

If you surround yourself with the things that you want to achieve and the goals you wish to obtain you will be successful in reaching them!!

Review your goals daily, remind yourself WHY you are doing this and WHY you truly want what it is you want!!

Take action, the present is now, do what is it is that you truly wish to do!!

Check out Club FYM today!!

Regaining Core Strength Through Push Ups

2009-03-26T23:41:00.004-04:00

It is SO important to understand that QUALITY not quantity is better when it comes to your exercise program.

It doesn't matter that you can squat 50 times in a row, that is likely 50 times too many if you are not focusing on proper technique.

Activating the correct muscles during each move is crucial. Pushing yourself to lift the heavier weight that you think you just can not do is essential for not only muscle regeneration but also fat loss.

Slow and precise movements are what you want to consider when performing your Resistance Training workouts!!

So with that said....I am in need of a little help from my friends!

Here is a video of me doing push ups and I would LOVE your feedback.

How is my form and technique?

What am I doing wrong or right for that matter!

When I first started Fit Yummy Mummy in November of 2007 I remember saying to Holly that the exercises were just not challenging enough, that I wasn't "feeling" them and I was moving up in levels faster than I likely should have.

Well that has all changed!!

My workouts now and especially since my third pregnancy have become SO much more intense, SO much more powerful and SO much more mindful of WHAT I am to be doing and HOW I am to be doing them!

I am open to any and all comments and suggestions, please leave them below and I will get back to you for sure! I appreciate the support!!

I hope others will benefit from this also! We can not always watch ourselves performing an exercise, so some feedback would be nice!

21 Days to Fat Loss

2009-03-21T21:27:00.004-04:00

HEY LADIES!!!

Have you felt the warmer weather approaching?

Has the sun been shining more and more in your neck of the woods?

Are all those mounds of snow around your house finally disappearing?

As this weekend marks the first day of Spring, why not take action as you head outside into the beautiful sunshine to take better care of yourself.

With warmer weather comes less clothes to pile on and more skin to bare!

Are you ready for that?

Let Holly Rigsby help you achieve your fat loss goals and welcome spring with open arms!!

Click on the above video to take you to You Tube where you can leave your comments for Holly!

Bonus Video!
I wanted to continue on with one more ab exercise such as those that I shared in my previous post by Craig Ballantyne creator of Turbulence Training.

Here is another great exercise that you can do at home to really tighten those abs and achieve a flat stomach!

Check this out!

I hope I've inspired you to take action this spring and get ready to Unleash Your Yummyness!

Killer Ab Exercises!

2009-03-20T22:17:00.007-04:00

I wanted to share with everyone some amazing Stabilizing Ab Exercises that a great friend of mine Craig Ballantyne will demonstrate for you!!

Where are the crunches?

There are none needed, spot reduction does not work, it is a matter of using your ENTIRE body and your WHOLE core to burn the fat and achieve those sixpack abs! Believe me, I do these and I feel my entire core working plus your abs will thank you!

Interested to know more?! Check out Craig's Abs Workout at Turbulence Training.com.

Also for all those March Madness Fans out there Craig has put together a March Madness Kettlebell Bodyweight Circuit just for you!

Check it out!

Head on over and check out what Turbulence Training is all about! Craig will put you through your paces!

Spring Is In The Air

2009-03-09T12:33:00.004-04:00

Now that we are into the second week of March and there are hints of spring all around us I wanted to share a post from Holly Rigsby. This one sums up all we really need to remind ourselves of WHY we made those New Years Resolutions in the first place.

Spring into Fitness: Get Your Body Back

How to Get Back and Lose 10 Pounds by May

Spring! It's officially here.

This is your opportunity to start anew. What better excuse to change up your workout plan, take a second look at what you have been eating and even buy some new workout wear!

Many of us start the new year with a renewed commitment to out fitness plan. However, a few weeks in, we find that life gets in the way and it is just too easy to fall back into old habits.

With warmer temperatures on the way and the desire to do some spring cleaning - why not give your fitness plan a once over as well and get back into a routine that can deliver you results by summer!

Here are 5 simple Steps to help you Spring Back into Your Fitness Plan:

1. Renew Your Commitment
Before you even begin to schedule that first workout or write out your meals for the week, you must take a moment to revisit why you want to do this in the first place. When you have a strong reason WHY you want to make a change, you are more likely to stick with it.

If you have not yet done so, write your goals down and state your reasons why this is so important to you.

Be sure to also list your starting measurements so you have a way to gage your progress - be sure to include a before picture!

2. Pull out Your Calendar
Your workouts are just as important as the daily tasks that wind up in a slot on your schedule. When you write down your intentions, you are more likely to follow through. All you need is 3 days a week when you follow the Fit Yummy Mummy workout plan.

3. Raid Your Kitchen
Your workouts are only half the fat loss battle. What you are eating is the other. It will be extremely difficult to stay on track and see fast results if your kitchen is filled with junk. Because Spring is known for "Spring Cleaning", start in the kitchen and remove the foods that will only take you further away from your goals.

It is a universal fat loss rule....if you own it, you will eat it. So no, the best hiding place does not count. Toss the chips, cookies, candy, ready to eat boxed meals, sugar laden cereals, etc.

4. Reverse the Order
The typical spring fitness plan begins with a nice long session of cardio which might be followed up with a few walking lunges and some "ab work".

Save yourself the time, trouble and frustration. When it comes to fat loss, this approach will do very little in your quest to see fast results.

Instead move your cardio to the end of the line. You will achieve faster results by first performing your resistance training workout - be sure it is a full body workout that includes upper body, lower body and core - and THEN follow up with cardio. When you begin your resistance training routine with fresh muscles, you can work out more intensely which will lead to faster results.

5. Try Something New
The change of seasons is a great time to take a close look at what you have been eating. Just as we switch up our wardrobe to account for warming temperatures, switch up the flavors of the foods you eat with a new selection of what is in season.

The variety will prevent boredom while a new host of nutrients will keep your body healthy.
For example - my staple winter breakfast consisted of rolled oats, bananas and walnuts. I made the switch to fruit omelets - 3 scrambled egg whites, topped with fresh berries and vanilla yogurt. Not only delicious, but something I look forward to in the mornings!

So take some time to write out a few meal options that incorporate new flavors and textures to kick start a spring menu plan.

Use these 5 tips as you kick start your spring fitness plan and begin losing 1-2 pounds of fat per week.

Keep in mind the #1 key to seeing results....if you want to see a minimum of 10 pounds lost by May the best thing you can do is to stay consistent.

If you are in need of support and love to share ideas in the process, then ClubFYM is where you need to be!

Your Children Will Join In Too!

2009-02-24T22:09:00.000-05:00

As I was reflecting on the past year and packing up my belongings (blogs) on CLUB FYM as we get ready to launch our new site, I came across these pictures of my son.

Nathan loves to work out with me and is always trying new exercises along side me!! He'll even count for me when I am too tired to count!

Here is a video of him doing his version of intervals, he repeated this over and over again!

It just goes to show and it must be said over again....WE as parents have a profound effect on our children and actions do speak louder than words!

Three Weeks Post Pregnancy and Already Onboard for the Next Transformation Challenge!

2009-01-07T12:55:00.001-05:00

As of today I have officially joined the next Transformation Challenge on CLUB FYM!!

I am SUPER excited for this New Years Transformation Challenge!!

I can't wait to regain my pre-pregnancy body back and more!

I KNOW I can do this as I've already seen results with Fit Yummy Mummy!
These were my results after the first Transformation Challenge in the spring of 2008.

If you want to see my current before pictures, stats and my GOALS for this TC log on to CLUB FYM and see for yourself just how Fit Yummy Mummy can work for you!

Baby Declan Has Arrived!

2008-12-29T12:48:00.000-05:00

Well what's been a whirl wind of a month is now finally slowly calming down and things are coming around here at home, the boys are adjusting to our newest addition just nicely (or as best as can be expected), daddy is picking up a lot of 'new' daddy duties for the time being while mommy and babe get to know each other!!

Yes, Baby Boy # 3 has arrived!! Declan Allen Aitcheson arrived on Fri. Dec. 12th at 3:55pm, 8lbs 10ozs, after I Christmas shopped ALL morning through contractions I didn't even realize were contractions at all! I was induced for my first two so going naturally was a whole new ball game for me. Finally at around noon hour I felt a really strong "cramp" come on which made me push back into my seat in the van and I thought...ok this is not just mild cramps or anything now. I made one more stop, last stop on my list of final Christmas preparations....paused a few times in the store to let the contractions pass and drove home rather calmly considering what I was just then starting to realize was labour.

My contractions were every 5 minutes at this point. I called the hospital...explained how my morning went and that I may be in labour and they calmly told me to pack up the rest of my things and come on up....this baby would be coming today!

Well, on our arrival in triage at 2:30pm I was already 4 cm dilated. The contractions were every 3 minutes by now and it wasn't more than 15 minutes and they had me admitted and in a delivery room...this baby was coming fast (I didn't realize at the time just how fast things were progressing).

Oh I must add in here that before we were actually able to leave our house I had to interrupt my husband in a meeting he was having with our insurance agent and when he heard what was going on, he flew out of there pretty fast! He came back this week and said everyone at the office laughed at him when he told the story. THEN...we are heading down our ice covered skating rink of a lane way (yes we are in full blown winter here by now) and another vehicle is coming down it as well. Instead of waiting at the house to let the other truck in my husband thinks he can pass it on the skating rink (lane way)....HA! We end up in the ditch. I am laughing at this point because I can't believe it actually happened on this day of ALL days (and it's better than crying) and my husband is just livid at himself! Long story short we swap vehicles and we're off again to the hospital...the van got pulled out somehow.

My 4 cm went to 8 cm in less than an hour and I knew I was SO not getting that epidural I pleaded for. The nurses didn't discourage me by saying no but they knew and I knew this baby was coming at any time! It was 3:30pm (one hour at the hospital) and my nurse says, this baby will be here before 4:00pm and I just laughed at her (the gas may have added to that) but I knew she was right.

My water broke at about 3:40pm and then the rest is history, I only pushed for 10 minutes and low and behold Declan arrived safely at 3:55pm!! I was SO relieved to not have received the epidural after all of that! What a speedy delivery I must say...I wouldn't have had it any other way! The nurses were like what were you doing all day that you didn't call us sooner...and I just said shopping.

So yes I have been absent for quite awhile from keeping up with my Blog. I have meant to get on here time and time again but I seem to get interrupted for some reason...hmmm....three little boys can keep one mommy quite busy!!

Life is little more hectic here now I must say but it is SO worth it!! I am so in love with our newest little man and Nathan and Reid just can't get enough of their new little brother...the kisses keep coming and coming (Nathan actually cries when Declan cries because he hates to hear him upset...it's pretty sweet).

I will post my post-baby stats ASAP....wow it is amazing what our bodies actually go through for nine months and then how quickly things can return to 'somewhat' normal.

I look forward to returning to my workouts and firming up this little bowl of jelly I have right now... HO, HO, HO!

Follow my progress here or join me on Club FYM! I plan to regain my pre-baby body back and more!

A Fit Yummy PREGNANT Mommy!

2008-12-29T12:15:00.000-05:00

Here is a recap of the remainder of my pregnancy. I posted this on my Blog on Club FYM earlier in December. Let's just say it's been a bit of a hectic month and I apologize for the late entry, having a baby at Christmas makes for a blur of a month!

Posted on December 10, 2008

"Well I am officially due this week or over due at this point according to my OB.

If I go by my original due date of Dec.15.08 then I am 40 weeks this weekend but according to my OB I was due Dec.6.08 and thus I am now past my due date. Either way, it is a waiting game from here on in as to when my little one will decide to come....or not! I was induced twice before and if nothing happens in the next 7 days I will be induced next week Wednesday Dec. 17.08.....hope this is a good day!

I cannot believe how far I've come and how fast this pregnancy has gone by! I guess chasing after two boys already will do that to you!

Here I am at the half way mark and only 7 weeks ago.

As far as stats go and whose really wanting to count those right now but what the heck here they are:

April 27, 2008 (End of the 1st TC and already 7 weeks pregnant and didn't know it yet!)
Weight: 145lbs (20lbs less thanks to Holly and FYM!)
Size: 6-8 (I think grade 9 was the last time I saw these numbers!)
Chest: 36"
Waist at Belly Button: 33.75"
Hips: 37.5"

December 10, 2008 (40 weeks pregnant give or take and ready to pop!)
Weight: 170lbs (+25lbs, exact same as with my first two pregnancies, so I'm happy with that!)
Size: Medium Maternity
Chest: 37.5" (+1 inch, woah watch out this will increase yet as I gain some cleavage breastfeeding, the only time I actually have boobs!)
Waist at Belly Button: 43" (+9.25", Hello Baby!)
Hips: 38.5" (+1 inch)

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That was me before our little precious bundle arrived on Friday December 12, 2008!!!
More to follow....stay tuned for the Birth Announcement!

Fit and Yummy During Pregnancy!

2008-09-16T22:21:00.000-04:00

YEAH!!! Since joining the Summer Transformation Challenge for Fit Yummy Mummy in the start of July I have now FINALLY and OFFICIALLY posted my pictures, my stats and my main goals here on my Blog!!

Below for ALL of you to see are my official stats and goals so those of you who have doubts can see that even I an Expecting FYM joined and am committing myself once again to achieving a healthy lifestyle not only for me but for my children as well!!

Current Weight: 155lbs (July'08)
Pre-Pregnancy Weight: 145lbs (April'08)
Size: ?? I am in between maternity clothes and a size 10 right now.
Chest: 38"
Waist: 37.5" (I measured around my belly button)
Hips: 39"
R. Bicep: 11.5"
R. Upper Thigh: 22.5"

The Summer Transformation Challenge will surely be an interesting one this time around for me! I achieved wonderful results during the first TC and am so thankful of the progress I have made since starting FYM in November 2007!!

All of this will only help me in my GOAL to maintain and achieve a HEALTHY and FIT pregnancy!!!

I am 28.5 weeks along (Sept'08) and the most important thing to me right now is:
- My health
- The health of my baby AND
- Staying consistent with my workouts and nutrition plan to the end and beyond!!!

If I can do this, so can YOU!!
I encourage all FYM's and Expecting FYM's to work hard and keep yourself accountable to your health!

I wish everyone the best of luck! PLEASE enjoy yourself as you transition to a new and healthier reshaped YOU!!!

Marloes

Want to find out how keep yourself accountable to your health? CLICK HERE!!

REMEMBER ~ You are where you are and what you are because of yourself. Everything you are today -or ever will be in the future-is UP TO YOU!

Top 3 Reasons WHY More Moms are NOT "into" Resistance Training

2008-04-18T22:32:00.000-04:00

By Holly Rigsby, CPT www.FitYummyMummy.com

Moms have mistakenly believed that resistance training shouldn’t be the foundation of their fat loss program. Here are the three most common myths about resistance training and the “truth” about each.

1. Moms believe the answer to Fat Loss lies in CARDIO. Can't blame you, Mom! The fact that we are being bombarded with misleading ads and articles on a daily basis boasting that the best way to burn fat is to simply DO more cardio.

From a Popular Beauty Magazine:“The formula for great abs is crunches + cardio = results. Cardio burns fat, uncovering the incredible abs you’ll have thanks to those crunches. So hop on that exercise bike, elliptical or treadmill for 30 to 45 minutes at least three times a week…”The “cardio burns fat” myth is so rampant, that the very support groups and forums women turn to for answers are littered with faulty advice.From a Forum:“We do 15 mins on the bike, 15 on the elliptical, 15 on the treadmill, 1000 metres on the rowing machine (we're building that up slowly because we hate it).”

Who has time for this? We are Moms, we are busy, we do not have the time, energy or patience to attempt a fat loss program that is solely based on cardio. And if you “hate” something – how much longer are you going to keep up with it – especially if you are no longer seeing results?!

Cardio is only ONE piece of the Fat Loss puzzle. When it comes to Fat Loss cardio’s role is much less important than resistance training. More is simply not better. Cardio does very little to boost your metabolism and extended sessions not only eat up your precious time with little to show for it, but also eat up your lean muscle, slowing your metabolism to a crawl.

2. Moms are scared of "Bulking Up". Just the mention of the word muscle makes a lot of women cringe. Images of huge bodybuilder-type bodies make them run in the opposite direction. Yet amidst this protest, Moms want to look lean and toned. Well without muscle, it is impossible to attain this desirable physique.

Women simply do not have the ability to bulk up. Men, however, are able to add lots of muscle because:
One - they have the hormones to do so (we do not, well not naturally)
Two - they lift weights in an entirely different fashion
Three - they must eat a tremendous amount of food - muscle need a LOT of calories to grow and get bigger.

So Moms, unless you are taking Testosterone boosting supplements, lifting VERY heavy weights and eating an upwards of 5,000 calories a day - you will NOT bulk up.

3. Moms think Resistance Training is just TOO Complicated! “It's so much easier.” “It is less intimidating.” “It’s less complicated.” These are the very attitudes that lead busy moms to jump on a treadmill and walk or run for 45-60 minutes. The thought of picking up some weights seems complicated and undesirable especially when there are more “mindless” options from which to choose.

Sure, if you are new to the concept of Resistance Training, an introduction to this type of workout can make you throw your hands up in frustration.....what exercise, what weight, set, super sets, repetitions, rests....Oh My!

The best way to begin a resistance training program is to use your own body as weight. No gym membership, no fancy equipment....just a small space and a few minutes of your time.

Movements such as squats, lunges and assisted push ups are great examples of effective bodyweight exercises that any Busy Mom can do. Establishing a place to begin builds confidence, boosts energy levels and in turn increases metabolism. Moms naturally want to do more!

From there it is quite simple to keep your workouts challenging by using equipment many moms already have at home; a stability ball, dumbbells and a medicine ball.

When you have an effective resistance training workout plan, that not only fits your fitness goals, but your lifestyle, your plan becomes a priority and you achieve a lean, fit body before you know it!

Now you understand not only the importance resistance training plays in your fat loss efforts, but also how easily it can be integrated into your routine. It is time to adjust your mindset and your priorities. When you put your time, energy and effort into a resistance training regimen you guarantee yourself a faster metabolism and a toned, tight, energetic body.

Holly Rigsby, CPT, MAT America’s #1 Fat Loss Expert for Busy Moms and the author of www.FitYummyMummy.com. Holly has worked with over 300 Mom's to help them lose the stubborn baby fat, get their pre-baby body back and reclaim their yummy-ness. Don't miss her Free Report: Top 5 Busy Mom Metabolism Boosters.

Join us on Club FYM to talk to over 1,000 women who are living the Fit Yummy Mummy Lifestyle!

A Fit Yummy Mummy Dinner!!

2008-04-10T22:03:00.001-04:00

This past Tuesday, April 8th, was a WONDERFUL day!

One I will never forget for a long time!

Not only was the weather here gorgeous, yipee Spring has Sprung!!

I was also heading out with a couple of friends, Jess & Patti fellow FYM's, to have a little shopping spree for the day in Mississauga! After all, with all this success and now heading back to work next week, I deserved something new to celebrate!

But.....the BIG highlight of the day was our First Ever Fit Yummy Mummy Meet Up in Toronto with Holly Rigsby!

Who would ever have thought that the day would come so soon that I would meet the woman who has helped me change my life!

After a fun day shopping, and yes I did get a few fun pieces and some much needed new jeans, we headed into Toronto to the Hilton. What mahem driving at rush hour in the city, oh my! Would not want to do that everyday, but I guess you get used to it!

We quickly got changed as we were to be meeting everyone in the lobby at 6:00pm, our dinner reservations were for 7:00pm. Jess, Patti and I were first to be ready and waiting for the BIG meet up! Jennifer soon joined us at 6:00pm and then we waited.......and waited.....and waited. Hmmm, where was Julie and Carolyn? They said 6:00pm. Were they some where else? Hopefully Holly had arrived already and was up stairs getting ready.

6:30pm rolls around and after a quick phone call we discover Julie is stuck in traffic and in walks Holly and her husband from the airport!

Holly graciously walks over after checking in, gives us all BIG HUGS and is off to get ready. I call the restaurant to tell them we'll be a little late.

At 7:15pm we head over to the Monsoon Restaurant. Renee met us there and was waiting for us. It was a very nice atmosphere!

But what was all of this on the menu? Forbidden Rice, Firecracker Chicken, Lamb Lollipops? It was quite fun deciding what to have. Of course being that this was the 1st Fit Yummy Mummy Meet Up, we quickly decided this was a celebration and a cheat meal for sure, with some wine to boot!

Renee, Jess & Holly

Dinner was wonderful. Very delicious and everyone enjoyed it! As we ate we could only chat about what else?! FIT YUMMY MUMMY!! We all shared our stories, our experiences, our ups and downs. We talked about strategy and how to stay motivated. We had so much to share, I wish we could have stayed longer!

Patti & Julie

Carolyn & Jennifer

By the time, dinner wrapped up we took a quick group picture and we headed back to the Hilton. It was late and everyone was tired, Holly had a big day the next day too! We said our goodbyes and thanked Holly for taking the time to meet us!

Myself, Patti, Jess, Holly, Carolyn, Renee, Jennifer & Julie

Really, how great was that! I would never have thought, I'd be meeting Holly so soon! It was a wonderful experience and to be so honest, the Holly we know and love on CLUB FYM is the exact same Holly I met in person this week! So energetic, so positive, so happy and of course so extremely beautiful!

Holly & I
I cannot wait for future Fit Yummy Mummy reunions! Yeah Spring 2009!!!

It was such a great motivation and an excellent experience meeting Holly and I thank her SO much for taking the time to do that for us!

If you would like to share in this experience please CLICK HERE for your chance to become a Fit Yummy Mummy and make a positive change in your life!!!

The Fat Loss Begins

2008-04-05T20:57:00.000-04:00

So what has Fit Yummy Mummy done for me?

How can you benefit from such an amazing lifestyle?

I am going to show what it has done for me so far!

I never even mentioned this program to my friends for the first 2 months that I was on it as I didn't want to hype up something that wasn't going to work. You know Fit Yummy Mummy could've been just some other diet & exercise hoax, how would I know?

However, here is My Success Story as featured on Club FYM on March 12, 2008, it is a testament as to why I joined!

This Mummy is Losing her Tummy!

Marloes: Featured Fit Yummy Mummy

...For the first time in 15 years I am in the 140's!!! This is HUGE for me and to see these results has only reaffirmed to me that Fit Yummy Mummy is THE way to regain your body back and lose the unwanted FAT for good!

A bit about me:

Like any other fitness professional out there, we should know what is good for our bodies and what it takes to get out bodies into tip top shape right?

Well like the old saying goes I should “practice what I preach”!! I have been working as a Kinesiologist for 8 years now guiding clients through a series of exercise programs to help them recover from injury and lead them back to better health.

BUT….what have I done for myself? The answer quite simply is NOTHING.

Yes, I have had my slew of gym memberships during my high school and university years and as I was involved with many sports teams, my life always seemed busy and active.

Why wasn’t I in shape then?

I guess I just accepted my body for the way it was because for all the cardio and weight training I did my body shape and weight for that matter never changed much. Yes it went down and I felt leaner but then it would go right back to where it was before if not worse.

Last winter a friend of my husband’s, Craig Ballantyne (Turbulence Training), recommended a program that was designed just for busy moms.

Yes! Here is where I found Holly and the Fit Yummy Mummy System!!!

Since joining in November ‘07, Holly has been there for me 100%!!

I injured my knee and during the month of December I took some time off from the workouts which actually allowed me to focus on my supportive nutrition that much more.

When January came around and I was back to feeling 100%, adding the workouts back into the system was just that much easier!! As soon I was back on track my body INSIDE and OUT began to change!!

I was feeling so much more energy, so much more enthusiasm and an overall sense of wellbeing! Plus why wouldn’t I? I was eating healthy and getting the proper exercise for once in my life!

My results over the past 7 weeks!

Jan 13'08~ 157lbs
Chest 38"
Bicep 12"
Waist (low) 37"
Hips 40"
Thigh 22"

Mar. 5'08 ~ 148lbs
Chest 36.25" ~ down 1.75"
Bicep 12" ~ no change
Waist (low) 34" ~ down 3"
Hips 38.75" ~ down 1.25"
Thigh 20.75" ~ down 1.25"

Therefore I ‘REMOVED’ 9lbs & 7.25 inches in 7 Weeks!!!

I love the feeling of getting dressed each and every day now as I am trying on clothes I haven't worn in ages!! I even bought my first size 10 pants in a long long time!

The biggest, most amazing thing (and I know numbers on the scale do not matter, I have preached it myself), however....

I have not seen my weight in the 140's since I started high school!!!

I have been a constant 160-165lbs since I was 15 and now for the first time in 15 years I am in the 140's!!!

I was beaming from ear to ear when I saw that number!! This is HUGE for me and to see these results has only reaffirmed to me that Fit Yummy Mummy is THE way to regain your body back and lose the unwanted FAT for good! I always wished I could be 145lbs and a size 10, and now I know this goal is attainable plus so much more!

What you Must Know about Fit Yummy Mummy:

About 4 weeks ago I added the Prograde Workout and VGF +25 into my routine and WOW!

By adding those two additions to my life, I have not only SEEN some amazing results that much faster, I FEEL so much better too! I think adding these elements into my life as been the most helpful strategy to my nutrition plan.

A fellow FYM also gave some great advice and the way she explained it, it just made sense…..look for LIVE food not dead food! So simple!

Fit Yummy Mummy Workouts
What I LOVE the most about the workouts is that they are very straight forward and to the point. They are SO easy to fit into ANYONE’s schedule and you can do them in the comfort of your own home! Even the most difficult are attainable…yeah Side Plank!

Most surprising
I look forward to each and every workout now!
I have never actually REALLY looked forward to working out before because I knew it was long and time consuming. Now with the Fit Yummy System it’s quick, intense and I feel exhilarating when I’m done, all in just 90 minutes a week!

The Most Difficult
Staying consistent with my nutrition.
I do cook healthy and always have but with Holly’s guidance I have made a few changes to the way I cook. I no longer have processed junk food in my house, because let’s face it, if it’s here it will be eaten! Portion size is a HUGE factor to control, but by eating every 3 hours and making sure I have enough protein at each meal I am no longer craving food as much and can keep myself satisfied until my next meal.

If you are still skeptical about Fit Yummy Mummy

Why?
It JUST MAKES SENSE!! This is a lifestyle ANYONE can follow no matter what obstacles or barriers you face. Everyone should know about Fit Yummy Mummy and allow Holly Rigsby to coach you for even just one week and you will FEEL the difference already! There are no quick magical fixes to weight loss just consistent supportive nutrition and regular exercise!

I am returning to work in one month’s time from my maternity leave and thanks to Holly and Fit Yummy Mummy I will be in need of ALL new pants!! My butt is just swimming in everything I put on and I LOVE it!
Woo Hoo shopping spree!

The other very rewarding feeling that comes along with this success is that people are noticing and commenting and it's just great!!

What a boost in my motivation!

My family has been SO supportive and they are benefiting from my success as well because not only do I have SO much more energy to spend with them, I am instilling life long healthy choices that they will carry forward with them through their life!

These past 7 weeks have shown wonderful results inside and out......I look forward to so much more!

I have 7 more weeks left in the Transformation Challenge.....let's see where I can go from here!

Thank you Holly for your Fit Yummy Mummy System and coming into my life!!

This is a lifestyle that ANYONE can lead and they WILL see results because IT JUST MAKES SENSE!

~ Marloes Aitcheson

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE FIT YUMMY MUMMY SYSTEM!!! and begin your FAT LOSS plan today!

This Lifestyle Just Makes Sense!

2008-03-26T21:16:00.000-04:00

Curious as to what I've been doing these past 5 months?

Wondering why I am bragging and boasting so much about the new me?!

I mean I have talked a few of my friend's ears off with just how excited I am about my new LIFESTYLE!

It is something I am very passionate about and I want to share it with all of you!

It's Fit Yummy Mummy and I am loving it!

What is Fit Yummy Mummy?

Well let me ask you this first:

Do you want to lose your baby fat and get your body back?

Do have lingering unwanted fat to lose and you just can't seem to get rid of it no matter what diet or exercise program you've tried?

Fit Yummy Mummy is YOUR answer!

Fit Yummy Mummy is (and I quote Holly on this) a
"Complete 16 Week Busy Mom's Lifestyle System."

Fit Yummy Mummy consists of Short Burst Resistance exercises coupled with Intervals for and get this, 15 minutes a day or 30 minutes every other day! No more no less and I promise!!

That's 90 minutes a week!

Along with supportive nutrition every 3-4 hours any woman will rev their metabolism and burn the unwanted fat ALL day long, even while you are asleep!

Gone are the days of long boring steady state cardio followed by hours of targeted weight training.

Performing compound body weight exercises back to back for 15 minutes followed by intense intervals for 15 minutes, you will start to feel and see results before you ever thought possible!

Who is the mastermind behind all of this?

Meet Holly Rigsby, certified personal trainer, busy mom and author of Fit Yummy Mummy.

Yes, Holly is my coach and although she is miles away she is also considered my friend!

I feel very fortunate to have 'met' her and without her constant support and guidance to get me on the right track, I wouldn't be here bragging to you about Fit Yummy Mummy!

This is a LIFESTYLE that JUST MAKES SENSE!

Eating whole natural supportive food (yes get rid of the junk!) and exercising using your own bodyweight for Resistance and Intervals WORKS!

I believe every woman deserves to feel BEAUTIFUL, inside and out! To be beautiful is to be YUMMY too!

Let's go girls, let's feel BEAUTIFUL & YUMMY together!

Click here for Fit Yummy Mummy.com to read more about this amazing program!

Happy Easter!!

2008-03-22T17:13:00.000-04:00

As I sit here on this beautiful Easter weekend I can't help but be thankful for so many things in my life!

I am grateful for my very supportive and wonderful husband!
I am grateful for my two very adventurous amazing boys!
I am grateful for all my family and friends and that we are all happy and healthy!

I am most grateful at this time for the steps I have taken to become a HAPPY, HEALTHY and ENERGETIC mom!

For some of you reading this you may be asking yourself, is this really Marloes writing this?

Yes! My view on life and the way I value myself has changed so much over the past 5 months!

I have met a VERY wonderful and giving person and through her, my outlook on life has changed tremendously!! She not only has taught me so much about my own attitude, my determination, my motivation, and my drive to succeed, she has been there for me 100% since day one!

I want to share with all of you who this wonderful person is and what she has to offer to help you regain your confidence, health, and body back!

Please check back with me as I will be posting more about her, my progress as well as my success stories by following the Lifestyle she has taught me! A Lifestyle that Just Makes Sense!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend and I hope the Easter Bunny is good to you all!

First Official Blog Post

2008-03-19T23:16:00.000-04:00

Hello!

This being my first official post on my very own Blog, I have a million and one ideas running through my head as to what I want to share!!

Where to begin?

I am a Kinesiologist, working in a private physiotherapy clinic for 8 years now.

I am a wife and mom to two amazing boys!

I was born in Holland and raised and still live in Canada.

But.....REALLY! What I really want to share is how my life has changed so much in the last 5 months and ALL for the better!

I plan to share with you some amazing information on how YOU too can change your life and live HEALTHY so simply and so easily!