Winter Warmers

Winter Warmers

Keep yourself warm and active in winter.  Here are some my favourite things to keep me warm, motivated and on track during the cooler months:

·         Invest in a jumper that you’ll love to pull on ready for exercise.  Mine is a super soft hoodie, it feels luxurious to wear I never want to take it.  Thanks Lorna Jane!

·         In the morning enjoy a warm and filling breakfast a favourite of mine is warm oats, add LSA (ground Linseed, Soy and Almond), sultanas, chia seeds & flaxseed oil for extra body nutrients.  Try using yoghurt instead of milk for a more creamier taste. 

·         Do a few lounges, squats and stretches to get your blood pumping, while your waiting  for the kettle to boil

·         Place your pilates matt out in the sun and lap up the Vitamin D whilst exercising your body. 

·         Put on your favourite music & dance like no ones watching, sure to amuse your family, they may even join in.

·         Winter is a great time to exercise outside, as there is usually minimal rain, so find a time of day that works for you and get moving to your local park.

·         Layer, layer, layer as you start your day you probably feel more chilled climbing out of bed, but during pilates I always find I start to warm up, so ensure to layer your clothing so you can remove it as your body becomes warmer.

·         Stretching is even more important then usual as cold muscles tend to be tight muscles, give them a chance to perform at there best with some quad, calf and hamstring stretches, spinal twists, side bends & full body lengtheners – trying to stretch from one side of room to the other. 

·         Enjoy a pilates class with a friend, great to ensure you make it to class & even more fun for you.

·         A cuddle is always sure to warm you up from the inside & get those good endorphins pumping.

·         Devour some hot tasty dishes pumpkin soup, curry, shephards pie, vegetarian lasagne or for a few little naughties a fondue chocolate & cheese or warm creamy cobb loaf dip so many yummy things to warm the tummy

·         At the end of day there’s nothing better than putting on your favourite knit boots  & flanny pjs, cuddling up on the couch with a soft & cosy blanket, watching your favourite DVD with a cup of hot chocolate

Chai Latte is calling, heading off to our indoor playdate this afternoon.

Stay warm!

Enjoy the benefits of a toned body, improved strength & flexibility find a Pilates class today! 

Bliss Pilates – Baby Pilates, Childcare, Mum classes run simultaneous to kids gymnastic / dance classes.

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Enjoy a week of planned Bliss – in just 15 minutes!

On Sunday find 15 minutes to jot down your week and be amazed how things will go much more smoothly.  Key things to consider for your health & wellbeing:

·         Meals for the week – start with planning your dinners & if your super keen include lunches, snacks and breakfasts!  This is one chore I enjoy sharing with my partner, so everyone can have some imput.  Be creative and try adding a new dish making use of your recipe books .  The beauty of this is that it doesn’t just mean you save yourself the dreaded question “What are we going to have for dinner?” also saves you money as you already have a set list of what you need for each meal.  Best of all you are likely to end up with left overs so no need to have to cook every night .

·         Groceries List -  after having your meals sorted check through your pantry & fridge to see what extras you need to pick up. 

·         Exercise Time  - setting this up as a regular part of your routine will ultimately have you feeling better mentally & physically.  Find 2-3 times per week to dedicate to exercise – classes you love and enjoy like pilates or even something as simple as a walk in the park, or factoring in stretching as you wakeup, a set of pushups & set of ab work are great to kickstart your day.  Finding a trained instructor that can help ensure your performing exercises correctly and that can continue to progress the exercises to suit your level as your fitness improves is key to ensuring you get the results you want and motivate you to achieve the best you can.

·         To Dos / Activities for week  - errands & tasks you need to get done this week.  Sometimes I think I can fit more in than I really can, so prioritise the must do’s and the nice to do’s.  Don’t forget to factor in a little “me” time into this planning whether this be a coffee with friends, seeing a movie night or a relaxing massage its always great to have something to look forward to.

Here’s a snapshot of the week I just planned:

·         Meals

Sun:  Bake zuchinni & feta muffins for snack during week.  Dinner BBQ rolls

Mon:  Vegetarian Lasagne

Tues: Crispy Chicken Tacos

Wed: Busiest day during week, leftovers

Thurs: Shephards Pie

Fri:  Chickpea curry

Sat:  Homemade Pizza with pumpkin & feta

·         Groceries

Fruit (banana, watermelon, grapes), Veges (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum), Bread (multigrain – 11mth old refuses white bread),  Beetroot, Sauce, Mince, Cheese, Milk

·         Exercise Time

Monday: Pilates class for me, little ones in childcare

Thursday: Afternoon park playtime with kids

Saturday: Pilates class for me

·         To Dos / Activities

Sun - Vet checkup for dog, clean car & wash dog, grocery shopping, chemist – formula & inhaler, arvo family park playtime

Mon – Library session for kids (return books), collect dry cleaning, prep class, proposal for summer classes, book dr appoint, place new orders & pay bill, pilates class

Tues – New Bubby Pilates class starts, health food shop sale day (LSA, Olive leaf extract, Immunofactors)

Wed - Webinar

Thurs – Dance class & playdate, book holidays

Fri – Gymnastics, fri arvo drinks with girls

Sat – Pilates class, family dinner

Looking forward to welcoming all the new mums and babies to Baby Pilates, playtime with kids at library & park, enjoying a family dinner & drinks with girls – fun week ahead J

Enjoy the benefits of a toned body, improved strength & flexibility find a Pilates class today! 

Bliss Pilates – Baby Pilates, Childcare, Mum classes run simultaneous to kids gymnastic / dance classes.

 www.facebook.com/BlissPilates  E: BlissPilatesClass@gmail.com

http://www.blisspilates.com.au/