Stacey Hufnagel Younger is a 34-year-old mum to a few fabulous daughters who lives within the Logan space of Brisbane and he or she says becoming a member of The Healthy Mummy is the very best resolution of her life!
“Self-love, self-appreciation, self-care.”
This mum has not solely misplaced 19kgs, 73cms, 2-3 gown sizes however she will now plank for a 1 min, has extra vitality and simply feels general higher! She’s additionally loving that when her youngsters go trying to find snacks they’ve acquired wholesome choices as a result of magic of meal prepping.
Learn extra about Stacey’s success beneath…
Mum of three makes the very best resolution of her life and has now misplaced 19kg in 6 months
After making a call that modified her life the mum of three daughters from Brisbane, Stacey Hufnagel Younger, has seen success not solely on the scales however in her well being and her physique.
“I joined Healthy Mummy in January 2022 simply after my birthday and by July 2022 I’ve misplaced 19.3kgs and 72cms. I’ve gone down 2-3 gown sizes too and not too long ago purchased my first dimension 10 prime in all probability since I used to be in my late teenagers and early 20s.”
Not solely has she seen adjustments within the scales and in her measurements, however she’s additionally feeling bodily more healthy and not affected by a few of her earlier illnesses.
“I’m feeling the very best I’ve in a few years and really feel like a brand new individual. The bodily change in my physique has grown my confidence and I’m feeling happier inside myself. With shedding this weight I’ve observed my knees and again aren’t as sore and I don’t get shin splints once I go for walks. My posture is so a lot better, my flexibility is bettering and my vitality has elevated.”
Stacey began with a aim of shedding 20kg in 6 months but additionally wished to make sure she didn’t lose sight of any and all progress she made.
“I actually wished to hit the 20kg by 6 months however wanted to remind myself simply how far I’ve come and the way a lot exhausting work I’ve already executed to get these outcomes. I’m actually happy with myself for pushing myself to my limits and by no means quitting. Some days are higher than others however simply proceed to remain optimistic.”
A day within the lifetime of Stacey!
Stacey likes to meal prep and due to this she’s capable of have wholesome meals able to go for each meal. Take a look at what a day in her life is like.
Breakfast
“A smoothie with almond milk, a banana, ice and wonder collagen.
Weekend breakfasts are often scrambled egg & spinach on toast, English muffins with bacon and egg or Aussie toast.”
Lunch
“Leftovers from the freezer or ham/ rooster salad sandwich.”
Snacks
“Banana choc chip bread, wholesome coconut brownie, apple, white chocolate and apricot slice or brownie cookie bites.
On the weekends or throughout college holidays I modify up having a smoothie for a snack as an alternative.”
Dinner
“Any rooster dish like roast rooster, sticky rooster, stovetop lasagna or fried rice. Our household love consuming meals with contemporary veggies too.
Dinners on the weekends are home made burgers or pizzas. I additionally be certain that I drink 2-3L of water per day.”
Past the scrumptious meals, Stacey additionally ensures she will get transferring on daily basis and loves the exercises out there in The Healthy Mummy App.
“After I get up within the morning my exercise is the very first thing I wish to tick off for the day. I just like the Belly, Butt and Booty workouts, then two HIIT workouts or a Tabata boxing.”
She additionally loves to combine up her Healthy Mummy Smoothies as nicely.
“I really like the smoothies and have Tummy Smoothie and Premium Smoothie flavours. I take advantage of the clay masks in the course of the week for self-care and the physique sculpting lotion. I get pleasure from having a sizzling chocolate with collagen at evening too.”
Her prime ideas and funds ideas
“My ideas are:
- “Consistency is vital to success”
- “Meal prep is a giant assist to have meals set for the week.”
- “Don’t quit. Some days are tougher than others so take a breath and reset.”
Together with these normal ideas Stacey provides some further ideas that can assist you get meal prepping and on prime of your funds when doing the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.
“My meal prep ideas and funds ideas are to prep at any time when you possibly can both large or small or leftovers from dinner.
- You are able to do double batches of dinner and freeze the opposite to save lots of time.
- Work out snacks which you can prepare dinner collectively within the oven or set within the fridge and use completely different pans so that you aren’t ready for one to complete to save lots of time.
- Use comparable substances to chop down your meals invoice or purchase what’s on particular.”
Though she works exhausting to meal prep and works on doing what she will to maintain her prices down, Stacey isn’t positive how a lot cash she’s saved.
“I’m unsure how a lot cash I’ve saved on my grocery payments however there have been financial savings and no extra wastage. I purchase what’s on particular or prepare dinner with comparable substances. If my invoice is decrease than common I would purchase just a few cabinet substances to refill on or meat to freeze to make sure I don’t overspend on the following store. After I don’t spend my funds I often go below by round $50.”
Meal prepping has additionally helped Stacey’s youngsters eat higher, after they go searching for snacks they discover scrumptious and wholesome pre-made Wholesome Mummy snacks she whipped up throughout her prep.
“I’ve discovered my youngsters going to search for meals within the cabinet or fridge and by having these snacks readily available they’re the primary ones they go for. All of us assist to meal plan dinners and select their favourites.”
Stacey sums up her 6 months of Wholesome Mummy success
“I simply hit 6 months with Wholesome Mummy and what an enormous distinction it has made in my life!”
- “I’ve misplaced 19.3kgs and 72cms.
- I’ve dropped 2/3 gown sizes.
- I can now do a plank over 1 min.
- My vitality ranges have elevated, my posture is so a lot better and feeling extra versatile.
- I’m exercising virtually on daily basis and solely missed just a few days of train over this time.
- I really like consuming all of the wholesome meals.
- I’m consuming 2L+ water per day
- I really like cooking and interested by what fuels my physique.
- I’m extra assured in my physique and with what I put on.
- I’ve created more healthy consuming habits for my household and myself and spot my selections are extra conscious once I’m out.
- I’ve learnt about self-care and what I want.
- I’m happier than I’ve ever been once I look within the mirror!”
Three key elements of Stacey’s success have been:
“Self-love, self-appreciation, self-care.”
She is so completely happy about selecting herself and making the adjustments that include The Healthy Mummy.
“This was merely the only option I’ve ever made and happy with myself for sticking to this journey. It’s removed from over however excited to keep up this way of life for my household and me.”
