Halloween mayhem!

Halloween Mayhem!

I hope you're all having good half term and looking for to Halloween!

The first half of this term has gone super quick,

Carnival!

In true British style the rain is coming diwn on bank holiday Monday, but I'm sure it won't put off the hundreds of people flocking yo jotting hill carnival today.

Are You Beach Body Ready?

I'm glad the title of this blog grabbed your attention! Don't worry, I'm not about to start promoting some crazy diet or exercise plan or even worse a pyramid scheme 'miracle product' that promises to make you look ten years younger and 20 lbs lighter!

At the beginning of the summer protein world had a huge backlash against their beach body advert from feminist groups. It seems their promotion of the perfect female body offended lots of people. I think the idea that protein shakes together with a healthy diet and lots of exercise will make you look stronger and leaner was the idea behind this which we all know is true, and the model in the ad certainly looked fantastic. Protein world reported a massive increase in sales and certainly generated massive publicity from this controversial advert.

I'm certainly not ready for a bikini this summer! During my pregnancy I indulged in things I don't usually eat and put my workouts on the back burner but stayed active teaching my classes and walking. I felt pretty huge by the end and my 8 lb 4 little bundle was delivered by emergency C section one week overdue. I felt battered for weeks afterwards but thankfully I have recovered and healed well. I started training once I had the all clear from my doctor with Rachel Law at 121 fitness&health who specialises in post natal training. With her help I am definitely on the way back to fitness and I started my diet pretty much once baby was here. After months of feeling heavy I couldn't wait to feel fit again and to get into my summer wardrobe. I did feel a certain amount of pressure; when I was ready to pop lots of people told me I'd be back to normal in no time (!) but mainly at that pressure I admit was from myself.

I love being a mummy; Christian is the light of our lives and I'm so grateful to have a beautiful healthy baby. At times I am exhausted like all new mums and the last thing you feel like doing is heading to the gym, but it's always been a part of who I am plus I have the motivation that I'm back to work in September. A friend sarcastically asked me if I wanted a medal for getting back in shape and no of course I don't. Its definitely all a juggling act now and I have new respect for mothers everywhere who manage a family along with work and everything else!

For those of you who are lucky enough to be hitting the beach summer definitely flaunt your bikini body with pride! The female body comes in lots of shapes and sizes and the most attractive thing is confidence and loving yourself.

Enjoy your the rest of your summer!

Emily x

For information on post natal training with Rachel visit www.121-fitnessandhealth.co.uk
For info on the new term at Dynamic Dance contact emily@dynamicdance.co.uk

Are You Beach Body Ready?

I'm glad the title of this blog grabbed your attention! I'm not about to promote some die

Are You Beach Body Ready?

I'm glad the title of this blog has grabbed your attention!

At the beginning of summer Protein world came under fire when they released this ad promoting the perfect beach body to women. Feminists and various womens groups were offended by it. It certainly caused a stir and proton world had a 1 million boost in sales following this despite the backlash. I personally wasn't offended by the ad. there are images all over London, allover social media, in tons of magazines of woman with amazing slim, toned bodies. It's just one version of the female body and i take that for what it is.

I was heavily pregnant when the Protein world ad was released, i was heavy and round and dreaming of being fit again and able to sleep comfortably! four months later i have a beautiful baby boy and i'm trying to get fit again.

if I'm being completely honest i sometimes wish i was someone who could shove my hair in a top knot and not care for at least six months about how i look and just completely embrace motherhood. Christian is the light of our lives and I love being a mummy. These early weeks are so precious, he is growing so quickly and I love our days together.

Once christia wa sout and I was home recovering /i hated the sight of myself. I started mtg diet pretty much straight away

Summer!

I haven't blogged in forever! I have a fairly good excuse as our beautiful son Christian Samuel  arrived on 22nd May at Chelsea and Westminster hospital. The last nine weeks have been a whirlwind but I can honestly say I love being a mummy and we are enjoying this new chapter of our lives as a little family.

Being pregnant for nine months is a long time and the recovery from birth takes a little while. I'm already feeling back to myself and looking forward to getting back to work! I'm in a very lucky situation where I can choose how much work I will do whilst Christian is so young. I will be running our summer school next week (3rd August) from Kingston college and I can't wait. We have a great week planned with a different theme each day- Street dance, musical theatre, break dance/hip/hop, ballet and contemporary! Places are filling up fast with fees from just £15 per day. To book contact me emily@dynamcidance@hotmail.co.uk

September is just a round the corner and all of our classes will resume as well as our School and nursery sessions. I will be back teaching some classes and will be working towards our next big show as well as another exciting new project...!

Christian is doing great, he already has such a little personality and is becoming more
independent each day. He has already had a few trips to the studio and loved the music and watching the children dance; I can't wait to see if he is going to be a little dancer when he is bigger!

Wishing you all a Fabulous summer,

Emily X