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Discover the natural strength of the female body, awaken your inner power and enjoy a happy, healthy, confident pre and postnatal experience with this inspiring, stereotype-shattering book. In The StrongLikeMum Method, pre and postnatal fitness expert and mum of four Shakira Akabusi accompanies you on your pregnancy journey and throughout the first year of motherhood to help you tap into the full power of your body and mind with accessible exercise and wellness advice. The benefits of leading an active lifestyle are so much greater than the aesthetic goals we're bombarded with almost everywhere we turn. This book will unlock secrets that have been hidden in history and show how the female body has adapted and changed to become the powerful force it is today. As well as easy-to-follow exercises, Shakira's empowering StrongLikeMum Method provides advice on nutrition, the power of sleep, language and ways to adopt a positive mindset. Whether you are a first-time mum or a mother to two or more and whether you are hoping to enjoy an active pregnancy or wish to recover effectively postpartum, this book has been written to give you a full understanding of what your body and mind are capable of during and after pregnancy. It will give you the tools to understand your own body and instill the confidence to sustain a fit, healthy and happy lifestyle inside and out.

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I wish this book was out when I was pregnant for the first time, especially for all the tips about dealing with pre-natal morning sickness and post-natal exhaustion. Shakira's cheerleading voice would have helped me understand why my body - and mind - were struggling with some of the changes motherhood brings, and given me the power and purpose to be my strongest and healthiest for my baby and, most importantly, me! -- <b>Sarah Ivens, author of <i>The Zen Mama</i></b> Motivational and inspirational - everything you need to keep your body and mind fit and healthy throughout your pregnancy and beyond! -- Stephanie Anthony * Mother & Baby *

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Shakira Akabusi is a fitness expert, public speaker, social influencer and the founder of StrongLikeMum. Mum to Rio, Ezra and twins Asher and Aryana, Shakira is passionate about empowering women to build confidence and positivity during pregnancy and postpartum. Alongside encouraging women to balance motherhood with a healthy lifestyle, Shakira is on a mission to shatter the stereotypes surrounding motherhood, in particular body image and mental wellbeing. Having worked for five years in live theatre, Shakira is confident hosting large events and has a wealth of experience speaking, writing and leading workshops for brands such as Vogue Global, Women's Health Magazine, Adidas UK and Virgin Start-Ups. The skills she developed on the stage help Shakira engage with her audience and stand out as a social influencer, speaker and writer. Combining her expertise of pre and postnatal fitness with her personal parenting experience, Shakira connects with a wide market across her social platforms. Shakira is proud of bringing together a growing community of women through StrongLikeMum, all of whom support one another to achieve their goals in sports, business, lifestyle and all areas of parenthood.

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