Self sabotage is a real thing - it's something we all experience even if you may not even realise it. 

That's exactly why today's episode is on this, because how are we meant to improve something that we aren't even aware of right? 😅

It's such a relevant topic when it comes to being a mum, but its just as relevant when it comes to reaching your goals as well, whatever they may be. 

So grab a cup of coffee or turn the speakers up in your car as you listen in, and I hope you enjoy today's show. 

Marissa x

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Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
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So whether you're trying to lose weight, have recently lost weight or have previously lost weight but regained some (or all) of it back - this episode is for you.

Getting healthy, strong and happy takes a lot of time, dedication and commitment. When you muster up the courage and motivation necessary to finally start, the journey can truly be life changing. 

But what happens when you start to slow down? 

When you go from 5 workouts a week to just 1 or 2?

What happens when you go crazy on a diet, lose a tonne of fat, then slowly start snacking again, more and more each week? 

Well, as you can guess or maybe even as you have experienced, the weight is going to come back on. 

Why is that? And what can you do to make sure that all the sweat, tears and sacrifice you put into your weight loss journey  doesn't go to waste?

Today I answer these questions and more, I hope you enjoy. 

Marissa x

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Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

"I've been exercising lately but my body isn't changing"
"Why is it taking so long to lose weight?"
"How do I get motivated enough to start working out?"
"Eating healthy is so hard to stick to"

Are these struggles you can relate to?

I get it, because I've been there before as well.

With such a saturated market in the health, weight loss and fitness industry, its no wonder so many of us have misconceptions regarding the topic. 
We have a false idea of what it takes to get healthy and lose weight so we can feel more comfortable in our body again, and in today's episode I'll be busting 3 of these misconceptions and shedding light on actual truth.

My intention is that you understand why nothing has worked for you in the past and know what it does take to lose weight instead. 

Marissa x

• Want to collab? Email [email protected] 
• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

So here's the bad news: In my opinion, stress in today's busy culture is close to impossible to completely eliminate. 

But with the bad comes the good, and the good news is while I don't believe you can eliminate stress altogether, you can help control and decrease the amount of you experience by intentionally implementing simple tips and tricks. 

Facts are we can't control our environment or situations that arise, but what we can control is how we respond to things and choose to feel. 

I myself am due with my 5th (if I haven't already given birth by now) so being busy and struggling with stress is no stranger to me. 

But overall, I'm sure if you asked someone who knew me personally how stressed I seem on a typical day, I'm pretty confident most would share that I'm pretty content and chill considering my situation. 

So today you get a little snippet into how I myself have learnt to control my stress levels and do my best to keep my cup full, because raising 4 kids under 3 and a half sure isn't easy! But its definitely a mission I'm hoping to accomplish as carefree and happy as I can be. 

Marissa 

• Want to collab? Email [email protected] 
• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

Are you victim to overwhelming yourself and expecting perfection that as soon as you eat one bad meal or skip one workout you just completely give up? 

I know I've given up on goals in the past, so chances are so have you. 

If you feel overwhelmed or confused as to why you just can't stick to your workout routine or eating a healthy diet, I hope today's episode helps give you the confidence to losing weight in 3 simple steps. 

Now a quick disclaimer - note I said 'simple' steps, just because something is simple doesn't mean it's easy.

But you already know that right? If not you'd probably already be living life in your dream body feeling comfortable and confident in your skin. 

So if you are reading this and wanting a simple, fool proof way of how to lose weight then this is it. 

I hope you enjoy! And remember, things don't change unless you do - so implement these 3 tips and watch the fruits of your efforts come to be.

Marissa x

• Want to collab? Email [email protected] 
• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

Not being able to spend enough time with the kids and not being able to afford more for your children are the 2 most common reasons for mum guilt. 

Statistics show that most mothers experience 'mum guilt' at some point in their life, which is what inspired today's episode. 

Truth be told you most likely don't need to feel guilty for anything, because the reasoning for this guilt is usually comparison.

You see when you stop comparing yourself to what others have and instead start comparing yourself to what others don't have, its so much easier to truly appreciate and acknowledge the amazing gifts, time and qualities you do give your children. 

This is just a little insight into what today's episode is about, so I hope you enjoy and feel a little more confident in your abilities as a mother after listening in to today's show.

Marissa x

• Want to collab? Email [email protected] 
• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

So many of us women love the idea of starting an exercise routine - we start feeling more motivated, healthy and productive each day that we successfully complete one! 

Which is awesome - starting something new is hard. 

We can get so caught up in the fact that we're exercising, that over time we start losing motivation especially when the results we're hoping to achieve aren't happening fast enough (at least to our unrealistic standard 😅)

In today's episode I share 5 exercise mistakes I've witnessed first hand, and they're probably mistakes that you aren't even aware you're making. 

My intention is that you'll be able to learn from my past clients, and achieve even better, more exciting results than you currently have been experiencing. 

Marissa 

• Want to collab? Email [email protected] 
• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

I've fallen victim to weight loss pills, diet shakes and all the latest 'trends' that go on in the weight loss and fitness industry.

And what I've learnt is, they don't work.

It's a money focused world, and these companies don't have your genuine health and wellness at the top of their mind. It's all about making more $.

That is why as your genuine fitness coach friend and fellow mother I wanted to share 6 areas I believe you should invest your money into this financial year, that will actually improve your health and quality of life and are totally worth the investment.

Your skin will be healthier, your energy levels will improve, you'll feel better in your body and feeling amazing every day will become the norm if you invest into one or more of these tips. 

I hope you enjoy!

Marissa x 

Want to collab? Email [email protected] 

• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

Did you know 99% of children in Australia don't eat their 5 servings of veggies a day?

While the statistic is shocking, it's probably not a surprise because chances are if you're a mum, you already know what a struggle it is getting your kids to eat them. 

95% of adults don't get their daily serving of 5 veggies a day either, so an easy fix may just be to try and more into your family's diet overall. 

BUT, if you've already increased your vegetable intake, and are going nuts arguing with your kids to eat them, then hopefully this episode helps you. 

Today I share 3 simple ways you can encourage your kids to eat vegetables. 

Of course this will work best and easiest if you start as soon as your baby starts on their first foods. But if your kids are a little older, that's totally okay too. It'll just take a little more patience, perseverance and time but it isn't a lost case.

Marissa x 

• Want to collab? Email [email protected] 
• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template

Sleeping through your alarm and rushing around like a crazy person isn't exactly uncommon in our busy day and age. But as busy women and especially mums, it doesn't help our desire to produce feelings of motivation or productivity - in fact it can often do the opposite.

Today I share 5 easy ways to spike your motivation each and every morning, so you can start being more intentional with your time, have more energy for your day and improve your overall wellness.

I hope you enjoy!

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Marissa x

• Want to collab? Email [email protected] 
• Need motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? Join my Fit in 5 days challenge  at themotivatedmum.com/5daychallenge
• Are we Instagram buddies yet? Follow me over at @ninefourhealthandfitness for more fit tips, health inspiration and #mumlife posts. 

Welcome to the Motivated Mum Podcast where I share my top tips on how to train so you can workout with confidence knowing exactly what to do to reach your goals.
I'm your host Marissa + I'm a coffee lover, online fitness coach + mum to 5 beautiful kids.
Don't forget to subscribe if you find these bite-sized episodes valuable + leave a 5 star rating and review!

• Click here to get your FREE workout plan template