“I found that with the workouts being just 20 minutes long, I could do it!”

Meet Anna

Hi, I’m Anna. I’m 38 and have two children, a boy aged six and a girl aged two. This year
I’ve been busy learning the ropes of having a school-aged child and caring for my
toddler. I also work in research in child language development and children’s
literacy. And I am part of an amateur musical theatre group.

I am what you could safely call a bookish person, and rather non-sporty… but I dig BBB!

“I found that with the workouts being just 20 minutes long, I could do it!”

Before BBB

A year after my daughter was born I wanted to get into more regular exercise. But I found the prospect of trying to get to a physical class every week daunting. Body Beyond Birth sounded like it could work for me.
I was doubtful whether I would actually do the workouts on my own at home.
For me, the goal was not so much weight loss. I wanted to feel stronger and have more energy so I could cope better with all my mummy duties.
I knew my pelvic floor was not in good shape!

After BBB

I found that with the workouts being just 20 minutes long, I could do it!
I found that even if I got to 8pm after finally getting the kids to bed, I could still summon the mental strength to get out my mat and “just do 20 more minutes”. When I all I really wanted to do was collapse on the couch, 20 minutes felt do-able.
I was so into it that my husband gave me weights for Christmas so I could finally stop using cans of tomatoes.
It had definitely worked. I knew I could do exercises I hadn’t been able to do at the beginning of the program. I could also do the yoga videos that I had found near to impossible at the beginning!
I like that my kids see me doing the program. I’m setting a good example for them. They like to come over on the mat or next to me and do their Pilates moves, too.
My favourite recipe tip was to try almond milk in my morning porridge. So simple, but I would never have thought of it on my own! Yum. I think I might try coconut milk too.
My favourite Body Beyond Birth exercise is the Hindu squat. I love the control over your body when you manage them. You feel so powerful and strong.

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