Community Posts, Tips & Support on Nutrition & Fitness

Now most of us who are working have returned, what tips do you have that’s made your working life easier? Mine is to cook a roast chicken on a Sunday and use it for lunches and quick dinners in the rest of the week!

Hi girls x I’ve been EBF my 2 month old little girl but no one has told me that I should be giving her vitamin d and I’ve not given her any yet but I will start from tomorrow. Is it too late? Have I done something bad? I’m so terrified

Arms behind their backs ?

Anyone started running again 8week PP? Want to head out on a run - but not sure if it’s too soon? Haven’t been signed off by my GP yet (appt Tuesday) but not sure why I wouldn’t be.

If you have done one, can you comment below what it was like: pros and cons . Would love to try it!

How many attempts did it take you all to get colostrum?! Just had a go and no luck… but I understand you’ve got to persevere 🤭

I miss being able to go to the gym - when does anyone find the time to do any exercise or have some actual self care time?

Does anyone have a good recipe for using up carrots? Anything nice and easy that does not require too many ingredients. Savoury or sweet recipes :)

I started a low fat high protein diet, exercise 5x week, I have lean genetics so I was skinny fat. I lost some fat but not much muscle growth should I up my macros or train harder? Advice?

I have just done my first gym session since having my LG 16 weeks ago, I was dreading it all morning and can’t say I feel much better after doing it. I felt like I should have a sign saying “16 weeks postpartum” on me so no one would judge how pathetic I looked on the treadmill 😂 I know it will get better in time…

so I've been told I need to give vitamin d to my lo, I'm so confused it says I need to give 0.05mls but on the measurement I can't see it, unless it's 0.050mls can someone help me. I don't want to overdose my child

Do i need vitamin d drops for my baby if I'm combo feeding? I'm due in May and was never able to remember the drops with my first 2 babies and the pediatricians/lactation consultants always made me feel bad about it. This time I plan on nursing during the day and bottle/formula feeding at night so I can get a bit mo...

Hey mamas, I’ve been struggling with PPD for the past six months. I am involved in talk therapy and I am on my last stretch before trying antidepressants. I wanted to share a supplement that has been helping me in hopes that it helps someone else too! PPD is such a dark and lonely feeling, and this supplement doesn...

Any polish mamas here who have any must try recipes? Or home favourites? Im craving polish food and would love how to learn to make sure that are yummy. Not sure were to start? (I am not polish)

Hi ladies! Any advice on important vitamin supplements post-baby? I read that both iron and Vit D are important if you plan to breastfeed but just wondering if there was anything else you found helpful or that made a big difference? I struggle to swallow large capsules so ideally looking for something I can take in ...

Hey friends, I’m three months post partum and am ready to exercise again. Does anyone recommend any gyms or personal trainers? I’m new to the area so I’d love a recommendation. I’d love to find a trainer that has experience rehabbing bodies as opposed to weight loss.

Hello! Has anyone come across any gyms or fitness classes in the Milton Keynes area that you can bring your baby along with you? Thanks!

Is this at the throw out stage or is it good to throw in a smoothie or something? I don’t like to waste food I unfortunately forgot about them because they were so tiny 😭😭 Any lmk (vid in comments)

Looking for recommendations for best vitamins for my toddler please?

Anyone felt like they’ve done about 400 situps 5dp5dt?! Getting negatives on strips at the moment. But this evening my abs have started aching so bad when I’ve done nothing at all?!