Living Unrestricted With Amanda

First low-impact home workout DONE! 💪🏼✨ With a wide-awake, attention-seeking baby in tow, of course! 😂 A little pause halfway through to breastfeed Auden, then straight back to it. 🤱🏼

Honestly, I was really nervous about getting back into exercise. I’ve been putting it off for a week or so because, although I LOVE training, I’ve been struggling with really weak legs since my C-section. My scar has taken a fair while to heal, and after a haemorrhage during surgery, I’ve had to be extra careful with my recovery.

But do you know what? I absolutely LOVED it. 🥹❤️ That post-workout hormone release felt amazing, and I was reminded of just how much I’ve missed moving my body.

Did I have to stop to entertain a baby? Yes.
Did I work out in my PJ shorts? Also yes. MIND YOUR BUSINESS. 😂🙌🏼

But did I get it done? HELL YES! 🔥

Pregnancy and birth change our bodies in so many ways, and I've definitely noticed a loss of strength, particularly in my glutes. Changes in glute strength and muscle function are common during pregnancy and postpartum, and I'm looking forward to rebuilding mine gradually.

And when it comes to nutrition, I'm absolutely NOT going to be putting myself in a massive calorie deficit. I'm exclusively breastfeeding my baby, and my body needs plenty of energy and nutrients to recover from major abdominal surgery, rebuild muscle and produce the milk that feeds my little boy. 🤱🏼🩷

I'm not about to sacrifice my recovery or milk supply in the name of weight loss. I'll be focusing on fuelling my body properly, prioritising protein, eating enough and allowing my strength to return without putting unnecessary pressure on myself.

I'm not chasing a quick transformation or trying to bounce back. I'm focusing on recovery, fuelling my body, breastfeeding my baby and getting STRONG again, one workout at a time.

I'm excited to document my progress over the next few months and see what my body can do as I rebuild my strength. 🩷

Here's to starting where you are, working with the body you've got, and remembering that progress doesn't have to be perfect to count. ✨

Baby Auden is finally here and it's been the most amazing feeling inside our little baby bubble. ❤️

As a weight loss and accountability coach, watching the scales go up hasn't been the easiest mindset shift.

But pregnancy has taught me something I hope every woman remembers:

Not all weight gain is something to fear.

Sometimes your body is doing exactly what it's meant to do.

Every kilo, every stretch mark, every change has a purpose.

This season isn't about getting smaller—it's about growing a life.

And when this chapter ends, I'll still believe the same thing I teach my clients: health is about working with your body, not against it. 🤍

Maternity leave has officially begun... 🤰💕

I'm now off from my main job... but Living Unrestricted isn't going anywhere! 💙

To celebrate this new chapter, I'm opening just 5 spaces for a Mini Accountability Programme.

Think of it as a taster of my full coaching programme...perfect if you simply need that extra bit of accountability to stay on track.

✨ 4 Weeks for just £60

You'll receive:

🤍 Daily accountability
🩵 Nutrition advice
🤍 Group support from like-minded women

That's it. Simple, supportive, and designed to help you stay consistent.

If, after the 4 weeks, you'd like to continue, you can stay on for just £35 per month.

If you're looking for a more personalised experience with a full consultation, tailored nutrition targets and up to 10 weeks of coaching, my Full Coaching Programme is still available too.

👶 Baby might be on the way... 📱 But my messages are still open!

Only 5 spaces available.

DM me "ACCOUNTABILITY" to grab yours before they're gone. 💙🤍

Message now for more details!

Just a reminder during this UK heat wave ☀️🥵

Hot weather can massively affect the body especially for us women and it can make fat loss appear to “stall” even when you’ve been super consistent with calories, steps, training and nutrition.

When temperatures rise, your body naturally holds onto more water to help regulate temperature and prevent dehydration. This can lead to:

• Increased water retention
• Bloating/swelling (especially tummy, legs, hands & face)
• Puffiness
• Temporary scale increases or no scale movement

Add in hormones, stress, poor sleep from the heat, changes in digestion and sweating out electrolytes, and your body can feel completely different despite doing everything “right”.

This does NOT mean you’ve gained body fat overnight. Body fat gain takes a calorie surplus over time, not a couple of hot days.

In fact, many women are still losing body fat during heat waves… it’s just being masked by temporary fluid retention.

Focus this week on:
💧 Hydration
🧂 Electrolytes/minerals
🥗 Nutritious foods
🚶‍♀️ Movement where possible
😴 Sleep/recovery
📉 Long-term trends, not daily scale fluctuations

Be patient with your body... consistency still counts, even when the scales don’t immediately reflect it ❤️