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Feature Articles
Find the latest feature articles here! We regularly post new articles, and most of them can be found right here. Click on any headline below to find the full article. And be sure to click the 'view more articles' link at the bottom of the page to read articles you may have missed.
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Milk - To Drink or Not to Drink
Cyndi O'Meara
There is a fairly long history of humans drinking milk. Many argue that there is no other species on earth that drinks milk from another animal after the weaning process. But I also need to point out that there is no other species on earth that uses fire for preparing food. This is what sets humans apart from animals in their eating habits . . .
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Overall 2011 Power Plate® Body Transformation Winner
We are proud to announce that Liz Bear has been named 2011 Powerplate Overall Transformation Champion. Liz has reclaimed her pre-baby body and can boast a healthy weight of 55kg (121lb). She achieved your goals through consistency, hard work, discipline & well balanced choices. Her results are outstanding & inspirational. She have showed once again that a busy 'real mum' can achieve 'real results'. Congratulations Liz! . . .
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Introducing Solids to an Infant
Jackie Arbuckle
It is important to introduce solids at the right time for an infant, as too early can lead to the development of allergies. This is because the baby's digestive system is not fully developed until they are about 5 or 6 months old, and may absorb things that are not fully broken down by the stomach and small intestine. . . .
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Aging Gracefully
Chris Roberts
To age "gracefully" requires a good attitude, inner strength and wisdom. Graceful aging requires the "serenity to accept the things we cannot change; courage to change the things we can; and wisdom to know the difference." . . .
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Creative Goal Setting
Mireille Ryan
Goals are a great way to give you focus when starting a fitness program. Instead of wanting to lose 10 kgs, why not make your goals fun. Try some of these creative ways to work towards your goals. . . .
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Kicking
Ephraim explains how to use a kick board correctly and the do's and don't's when kicking. . . .
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12 Week "Get Fit For Summer" Transformation Challenge Winner
Julie followed the BMFC 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge Program. During that time, she has noticed huge improvements to her health and fitness. Especially her cardio fitness, core, upper body and leg strength. Julie's weight loss around her waist has now lowered her risk for cardio vascular disease, type 2 Diabetes and a variety of cancers. . . .
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Defrazzle for Christmas
Marina J
This is for all you gorgeous women out there who are shopping, planning, creating, cooking, organising, helping and loving everyone - every day and...Who run faster in the run up before Christmas! Busy Mum Expert, Marina J gives you some great tips to defrazzle for Christmas . . .
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Staying Healthy During The Festive Season
Caitlin Reid
Tis the season to be jolly, but you don't want to start the New Year too out of shape. Here Caitlin Reid, dietitian and author of Health & the City, provides helpful hints to get you through the festive season somewhat healthily. . . .
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Constipation in Babies
Jackie Arbuckle
It is very common for babies to become constipated when they change from breast milk to formula and also when they go onto solids. It is even more likely if there is a family history of digestive issues. If your baby is suffering from constipation, the following tips may help. . . .
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Are You Taking Cooking Short-Cuts?
Louise D’Allura
If you're feeling like dinner time is turning into a Master Chef style pressure test, maybe its time to revisit some tried and true cooking short cuts! There are lots of easy, fast, and healthy foods you can make at home, that show cooking does not have to take up a lot of time! . . .
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Outrage at the Stupidity of our Health System
Cyndi O'Meara
I've just spent the last 3 weeks on tour... The biggest thing I noticed was the absolute blind faith we have in science, medicine and food companies. This blind faith has resulted for those I spoke to into a space of depression, misinformation and severe health problems. . . .
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Are you in a FUNK?
Marina J
Are you doing everything right - right now? Are you putting your kids first? Are you doing more exercise? Are you eating right? Are you doing everything you should be doing but you somehow feel a little flat? A little boring? . . .
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Here's what people are saying about BMFC...
"Mireille Ryan… was named 2010 Australian Exercise Professional for the Year, mainly for her work on this wonderful resource.”
“The Busy Mums Fitness Club has opened their resources to all mums regardless of their financial situation or geographic location. This means that mums everywhere can access the latest health and fitness information to not only improve their health and fitness but also improve the health and fitness of their family and community.”
Robert Barnes – General Manager, Fitness Australia
“With the current obesity crisis throughout Australia, this website would provide the key to educating mums and inspiring them to share their goals with partners, children, friends and the community in general.”
Ros Bates MP – State Member for Mudgeeraba
"The Busy Mums Fitness Club really helped and supported me in my efforts to lose weight and improve my health and fitness."
Kristal - 2010 BMFC Overall Champion
"Just to let you know that using the exercises and tips you have posted so far (and not yet at the high end level) combined with healthy eating and some walking I have dropped a dress size. I have made some lifestyle adjustments and found my metabolism has increased. I have had more energy, better sleep and a clearer mind.
Busy Mums Fitness Club rocks."
Jane F
Gold Coast QLD
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Kent UK
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