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44 • Mum of 4
Trying to lose weight + get fit around work, kids + real life.
365 days. No more Day Ones.

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Day 63/365 ❤️

There seem to be quite a few more of you here than there were a few weeks ago. 💕

So hi. I’m Mina. 🙋‍♀️

I’ve had more day ones that hot dinners and decided I was sick of getting in my own way and decided that standing in my underwear and tight jeans on the internet would hold me accountable to finally get my s**t together and I’d finally stop starting over again and again. So I gave myself 365 days to see what happens if I take small but achievable action and actually stick with it rather than quit after 3 weeks.

Some days that looks like 10,000 steps, Pilates on my lunch break and kettle workouts whilst I wait for my tea to brew. Other days it looks like chopping carrots on my lunch break because I’ve got friends coming over and wondering when exactly I became this organised.
Other days it will be me eating chocolate, because life is too short to give up the things you love.

There’ll be weight loss, food, exercise, work, four kids, probably quite a lot of tea and absolutely no pretending I’ve got it all figured out.

If you’re new here, hi 👋🏼 And if you’ve been here since Day 1, thanks for still being here. ❤️

P.S. The jeans remain really tight. 😂 by @minaburden

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a month ago

Day 98/365 ❤️

It’s been a bit of a week. Holiday blues, questionable hormones, a career crisis and generally feeling a bit rubbish.

So naturally, I celebrated Friday night by shutting my laptop and getting straight on with the housework. Living the dream! 😂

Anyway, welcome to another episode of The Mina Files. A little Friday night reset and a lot of thoughts I nearly didn’t share because I didn’t want to sound like a massive moaner.

But here we are. The good, the bad and everything in between.

Happy Friday! ❤️ by @minaburden

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an hour ago

A little insight into what mornings look like in our house 🤣

Nothing says starting your day right quite like a drum lesson in your pyjamas. (Think I’ve found my calling 🥁😂)

Thought I’d include the ending just to prove I am, in fact, a responsible adult. Sometimes. 😉

Day 96/365 ❤️ by @minaburden

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2 days ago

Day 95/365 ❤️

Saw this quote shared by @fika.nutrition and felt compelled to share it too.

I got to a point where I knew that if nothing changed, nothing was going to change. And quite frankly, I was sick of my own bullshit. 😂

That’s when this whole 365-day challenge was born.

I knew what I needed to do. But knowing and actually doing something about it are two very different things.

So here’s your little reminder this morning. If you want something to change, you have to take action.

It won’t always be easy or straightforward. Your mind will come up with a million reasons to stay exactly where you are. And sometimes you’ll be putting in the effort and wondering whether any of it is even working.

But keep going. ❤️ by @minaburden

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3 days ago

Day 94/365 ❤️

Take me baaaack! 🥹☀️

Really struggling to get back into the swing of things this week. When I say things, I mean work! I’ve decided I’d quite like to be a beach bum or a Pilates wife. Anyone know how I go about becoming either of those things full time?! 😂

In other news, I’m loving the first few days of changing up my nutrition! Promise I’ll share more soon. Just been a little time-poor since getting back to work.

Anyway, back to dreaming about how to become a beach bum 🌊❤️ by @minaburden

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3 days ago

Day 93/365 ❤️

First day back at work after a week away, and I’m sitting here eating my breakfast with my lunch already packed.

Who even is she?! 😂

For context, I’ve been at this job for four months and this is the first time I’ve managed to get my shit together enough to take both.

But there’s something about this morning.

The last three months have taught me a lot. About myself, what I want and what I don’t want.

And I have this strange feeling that I’m ready for something more.

Physically, mentally, maybe even professionally. I don’t quite know what that looks like yet. Or how the fuck I’m going to get there.

But for the first time in a while, I have this feeling that I’m on my way.

Anyone else ever had that feeling that something is about to shift, even though you can’t quite explain why? ❤️ by @minaburden

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5 days ago

Week 13 Round Up | Becoming Consistent ❤️

Not my usual weekly dump. No Pilates classes, work or everyday routines. Just a week away with my favourite people. ☀️

🏖️ Our little home by the beach for the week.

🐍 A rather unexpected visitor!

🏸 A spot of badminton.

💦 Pool fun with Ellis.

❤️ A rare moment alone with @f.a.burden

🌊 @amelieroseburden out on her buggy board.

🎾 Plenty of bat and ball.

🌅 Watching the sunset with @esme.burden

📸 An even rarer photo of all four girls together in Berry!

🌄 An early sunrise with Cesca.

A week of sunshine, sandy feet, lots of laughter and time together. ❤️

Week 13/52 ✔️ by @minaburden

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5 days ago

WEEK 13 WEIGH-IN | 62KG ⚖️

13 weeks of trying to lose weight without going on another fad diet.

And now I’ve signed up for a six-week challenge 😂

But hear me out…

I’ve spent the last 13 weeks trying to change the way I approach my health. No extreme diets, no trying to overhaul my entire life on a Monday morning.

Just small changes I can keep doing.

And now I feel ready to add something else.

I’ve joined the @reform_engadine 6 week challenge which includes at least 3 Pilates classes a week, ensuring you get outside for 30 mins per day as well as challenging you to drink 2/3 litres of water a day.
The added bonus is you could add a nutritional component with @fika.nutrition
I think this is the thing I need the most. At first I was worried as thought it might be going against what I’d set out to do. But the more I followed Fika I knew it was the right call because they’re all about fuelling your body to nourish it rather than to deplete or try and cut everything out. My meal plan for next week looks epic and it’s way more food than I probably would have given myself.

I’m not starting again. I’m building on what I’ve already started.

Let’s see what the next six weeks bring ❤️

44 • mum of 4 • getting fit around work, kids + real life

Day 92/365 by @minaburden

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6 days ago

Can we want to be fitter, stronger and healthier AND still want to be thinner?

Or have we reached an age where we’re not supposed to say that out loud?

Genuinely curious what you think. by @minaburden

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6 days ago

Day 91/365

Ready for the next layer to be added. by @minaburden

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7 days ago

I’m 44 and I feel like I’m only just getting started. ❤️

For so long, somewhere between work, raising four girls and everything else that comes with life, I slowly slipped further down my own list.

And I know I’m not the only one.

I want to get fitter, stronger, healthier and feel really good in my own skin again.

Not because I’m trying to turn back the clock. Because there’s still so much life I want to live.

Here’s to all of us putting ourselves back on the list. 🥹❤️

Day 90/365 by @minaburden

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8 days ago

You can’t come to Berry and not have a donut from the famous donut van.

Can confirm, it was BERRY nice. 🍩😂
Sorry. Couldn’t help myself.

Day 89/365 ❤️ by @minaburden

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9 days ago