"I Got My Drive Back"
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa|April 2023
A transformation challenge gave new mom Sarah Bowes the motivation she needed to reclaim her body-and take her fitness to the next level
By Nicole Adamo
"I Got My Drive Back"

• Like many women, Sarah Bowes didn’t realize the number on the scale was ratcheting higher, until it climbed too far to ignore. She managed to lose her pregnancy weight fairly easily after having her son, Alex, three years ago, but after she returned to work she found balancing her job as a compliance officer plus the demands of raising an infant left her with little time or energy to eat right or exercise.

“I gained back all of that pregnancy weight and then some,” says Bowes. “I’d get home and binge on cheap, processed foods like mac and cheese or get takeout.”

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 2023-Ausgabe von Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 2023-Ausgabe von Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS MUSCLE AND FITNESS HERS SOUTH AFRICAAlle anzeigen
ALWYN UYS
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

ALWYN UYS

What if your life changed in a split second? We always think that it will never happen to us. But to Alwyn Uys it did. A car accident at the age of 24 left him paralysed from the chest down. Alwyn gives HERS some brutally honest insight into his journey to become a Paralympic Gold Medallist.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
September 2024
HOLDING THE MIDDLE GROUND
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

HOLDING THE MIDDLE GROUND

The M135i feels like a good movie with a sad ending

time-read
2 Minuten  |
September 2024
THE ULTIMATE PRESCRIPTION FOR A FULFILLING LIFE!
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

THE ULTIMATE PRESCRIPTION FOR A FULFILLING LIFE!

Relocate to Costa del Sol

time-read
4 Minuten  |
September 2024
For the love of HEALTHY LIVING
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

For the love of HEALTHY LIVING

Izelle Hoffman is SA's newest rising star in the culinary industry and although she never formally trained as a chef, growing up in a household where great food was always a comfort and source of nourishment, it seemed like a natural progression for her to take inspiration from the dishes she grew up with turning them into a modern, playful and healthy experience.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
September 2024
WEIGHTLIFTER'S GUIDE TO VEGETARIAN CLEAN EATING
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

WEIGHTLIFTER'S GUIDE TO VEGETARIAN CLEAN EATING

Think going meatless means you lose all of the lean muscle you’ve sculpted? Guess again: A balanced vegetarian diet allows athletes to get all the protein they need without sacrifi cing results. Here’s how.

time-read
5 Minuten  |
September 2024
HERBAL HYPE OR HELPFUL?
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

HERBAL HYPE OR HELPFUL?

Exploring the Role of Supplements in Vascular Wellness

time-read
2 Minuten  |
September 2024
THE BEGINNER'S ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS GUIDE
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

THE BEGINNER'S ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS GUIDE

Confused about which supplements can help you shed fat, increase performance, and feel healthier? We take a look at a few fundamentals that every fit woman should include in her stockpile.

time-read
5 Minuten  |
September 2024
15-Minute Fat Burners
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

15-Minute Fat Burners

Give your metabolism a boost on even your busiest days with these high-intensity conditioning plans

time-read
3 Minuten  |
September 2024
20 MINUTE FAT BLASTER
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

20 MINUTE FAT BLASTER

Even on days when you’re pressed for time, this quick plyo routine will have you firing up calories, building muscle, and boosting your metabolism.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
September 2024
Mind Your Fitness
Muscle and Fitness Hers South Africa

Mind Your Fitness

Use these proven motivational techniques to power through your toughest workouts and stick to the strictest of diets—no matter how hectic your schedule gets

time-read
2 Minuten  |
September 2024