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Mental illness is constantly increasing, did you know that right now, over 1 million Australian adults have depression and 2 million are experiencing anxiety. On average, almost 8 people take their lives every day in Australia. That's 2,920 lives taken on average per year.

It's such a wonderful and exciting time having a baby! The joys of being a mum is incomparable, it fills your heart with so much love and joy having the new addition. But for some, it can be quite overwhelming - with the change of routine, change of priorities and even not being able to do things you were used to. For someone like me who exercises a lot, it put me in a bad position when I had a baby. I had to wait a gruelling 3 months before I can do any form of exercise. This can vary depending on the type of labour you had. For a Caesarean, it can take up to 8-12 weeks before you can start exercising again. So how did I get back into shape after pregnancy? Here are just a few tips:

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Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation.

 

Sustaining a long term serious injury is horrible for anyone to endure. No matter what sport you play from soccer, rugby, bodybuilding or golf; whatever the sport it's a traumatic experience for anyone to go through. There are so many emotions that you go through when dealing with injuries and it can limit you from doing so many day to day tasks, work, training and (depending on the injury) anything that requires you to stand for long periods of time.

"Fat" despite being the one of the main macronutrients, it is always considered as a bad rap. Fats or lipids play a very crucial role in a healthy, balanced diet. Without fats we would not be able to utilize fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K and would be deprived of a major source of energy. Due to its slower absorption rate (5-8 hours) fat helps to balance blood sugar levels, maintains body temperature. Good fats help to reduce LDL levels which decrease the risk of stroke and heart disease. Including good quality fats in your meal, helps you feel full for a longer time and also assist in weight loss.

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