Mum-of-two reveals how her bum went from pancake to peachy just by using £10 resistance band
Julia Meadows, 34, from Melbourne, Australia, squeezes in at least 100 squats a day while brushing her teeth or hanging out the washing
WHEN celebrities share images of their toned bods, they often get criticised for having the cash and an army of people to help them.
But this mum-of-two has proved that with a few hundred squats a week, dedication and patience, you can transform your figure without breaking the bank.
Whether it’s while waiting for the kettle to boil, brushing her teeth or on the phone to her friends, Julia Meadows, 34, from Melbourne, Australia, will take every opportunity to get in her daily squat quota.
“I try to squeeze at least 100 squats in a day, even if that means while I hang up the washing or waiting for my smoothie to blend I’ll do a few squats,” she told .
“I aim to do about 20 each time until I reach 100 for the day — it makes a huge difference.”
Since sharing an image of her pert bottom in an online mum’s forum, she has been inundated with messages asking her to share her “secret”.
“I really noticed a change to my body after four weeks of training,” she said.
Julia admitted the main thing she struggled with was portion sizes and overeating.
“I didn’t realise how much I was actually eating. I have never been a good cook and don’t have a passion for it but these recipes really helped me understand about portion sizes and were really quick and easy to make,” she said.
She also fulfilled one of her lifelong goals — running two half marathons.
Julia said it is important to set yourself short-term goals to stay motivated - whether it’s playing outside with the kids for 30 minutes or banning yourself from wine for two weeks.
“I also have a motivational board with before and after photos of myself,” she added. “It always reminds me of where and why I started, which I find helps a lot.”
Julia exercises six times a week at home, which involves waking up at 5.30am to train at her local F45 gym before work.
“I’m definitely more energised, happier and confident — I am always out and about with the kids now, going to the park and not just sitting there on my phone, but actually playing with them,” she said.
The , which has half a million subscribers, has launched a health and fitness app aimed at busy, tired mums who would love to stay in shape or lose those extra kilos, according to its founder and former ACP Magazines sales director Rhian Allen.