So why do so many expat women gain weight while living abroad?
Let's cut to the chase; expat life isn't as easy as most people think it is. Am I right?
Perhaps you jumped right on board with the idea of living in a new country, or maybe you needed a little bit more convincing, but what draws many women in (especially the ones we know and work with) is the feeling that, ultimately, expat life will be what it appears to be on the surface...
What's not the like about the prospect of a nice salary, having many life expenses paid for, and perhaps not needing to work at all? New experiences, new food, new people, and not to mention the great learning opportunity for you and your kids! Plus, there is bound to be plenty to keep you busy, right? Surely this and everything else will mean happy relationships, happy kids, and a happy expat life, right??
Right???
Unfortunately, a few important things are innocently overlooked, and many of them take a toll on your health and body.
The novelty and holiday feeling consistently spills over into your lifestyle choices. Invitations to events and business dinners seem never ending. Homesickness impacts your diet as comfort food becomes a way to reconnect with what you miss. Different flavours and eating times result in snacking on tasty and familiar treats a little bit too regularly. The availability and standard of classes and gyms is not quite as you anticipated (plus, your desire to workout is at an all time low!). And eating and drinking to reduce feelings of boredom and isolation?...that was an unexpected one!!
Many people think it's just a case of making a few adjustments, but we know it's not that simple. It's scary enough being a mum, but undertaking that journey in a unfamiliar country takes an extreme level of bravery and courage!
Power to you, sister!
Don't forget, you're more than your role of 'mum' or 'wife'
Us women have a habit (given to us by years of evolution) to want to take care of the people in our lives.
It's beautiful.
We're wonderful creatures (yes, YOU are!).
The problem is that along the way we often forget to take care of ourselves. This is especially true if our partner is at work all the time and doesn't give us the TLC we crave and need! (Sorry guys, just sharing some truth with the ladies!)
Sure, we have the odd spa day and manicure here and there, but the trouble is that we get so caught up in the expat mum/wife role that we often forget to think about ourselves and listen to what we really need.
What do you want? What's important to you?
For us, expat life is not just about being abroad. It's about being a woman and mum abroad. And that makes a BIG difference.
With the combination of all these different factors blended together, is it any wonder that your health and body have taken a back seat?
NOT. AT. ALL.
There's a whole lot going on, and with all things considered, you're doing fantastically to be where you are right now!
However, and I hate to do it to you, there must come a point when you reassess the real cost of begin sucked into this type of expat life….
The bigger problem is that not only are you limiting the quality of your life experiences, but you’re also limiting that of the people who love you the most.
How can we give the best to our children and family when we feel tired and lethargic? What life lessons and habits are we teaching our kids that won’t support them in the long run? What about the emotional cost in your relationships when you consistently don’t feel good in your body?
Hi, I'm Coach Kara!
Over the past 18 years, I have been a professional fitness trainer living the expat life in China.
The shared experience of being a mum and an expat lead me to create Expat Fit Mum as a way to serve women around the world doing what I love.
Through a combination of online coaching, group training, and 1-to-1 sessions, I have helped thousands of women around the world transform their expat experience (and beyond!). It is my goal to help as many women as I can to feel and live their best life by combining all aspects of body, mind and emotion.
Life as an expat mum isn't always easy, but by looking at the fitness journey from the inside out, I want to help you realise your potential to accomplish anything you set your mind to, in and out of the gym.
My passion is helping women just like you to shortcut the journey to feeling and looking their best.
There is no feeling quite like it!
How would it feel to turn back the clock and reach the fitness and vitality of your university days? Imagine the feeling you'll have knowing that any exciting ideas you or your kids come up with, you can actually do! Fun, games, travels, adventures - it will all be possible. Not only that, but you'll thrive in those situations AND look incredible! ;) That's want prioritising yourself gives you and your family. You deserve all of it...
Bubbling Energy
No job requires more of it than being a mum! And it's a wonderfully crazy paradox that exercising gives you MORE energy, not less. It's 100000% true, and it's so valuable! The energy drink industry is worth billions of dollars, yet your body can naturally GENERATE all the energy you need to thrive. All it needs is a little bit of it's own TLC. It's win-win!
Powerful Mindset
Your mind and body are inherently linked. If one is off balance, the other is usually not too far behind. Dozens of studies and thousands of real life testimonials have shown time and time again that the 'good stress' of exercise makes you mentally stronger. Combined with a healthy gut micro-biome, it's like having the best natural therapist!
Wonderful Feelings
There's nothing quite like rediscovering your feminine essence and feeling incredible in your body! Every woman needs that feeling, and when you have it, your energy is contagious! A woman has a power no man will ever quite understand, but he sure will feel it! And with this comes an attitude that creates memories for life!
"Mentally I was able to be a more involved parent feeling fit and healthy, which also sets a good example for my kids."
Ashley
Expat. Fit. Mum.
Introducing the....
30-Day Jump Start Program
Full Daily Exercise Plans
Each workout day has a fully laid out training plan for you to follow along with. Designed to be suitable for use at home or the gym, each day has both a beginner/intermediate option and an advanced option. Download and follow along without having to thinking about what you need to do each day.
FULL Video Exercise Database
Coach Kara will walk you through exactly how to perform every exercise during the 30-Day Jump Start program. Clear step-by-step videos will help you learn how to perform each exercise to the level that suits you.
Nutrition Plan and Health Eating Guide
Daily eating plan, approved shopping list, expert nutrition information, 10 healthy (and eat to make) recipes, plus loads more. This is included to ensure you have everything you need to feel you have this important piece under your control.
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A behind the scenes look at making Expat Fit Mum 30-Day Jump Start Program
Also Included...
Full Support
Whatever questions you have along the way, you will get full support from Kara and the team. We want you to get the most out of this, and we'll be here to help you in whatever way we can.
Lifetime Access
You'll get access to the 30-Day Jump Start program for life. This means that you can go through it as many times as you want. This training plan is based on Coach Kara's years of experience and will never be outdated.
Extra Videos
Kara will teach you her warm-up routine, what you can do to make sure your rest days fit in with your goals, plus clear instruction on how to make the most out of your next 30 days.
"Thanks to Kara and the community, exercise, fitness and healthy living are now an integral part of my life and I have since continued to build on my results"
Sally
Expat. Fit. Mum.
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FREE 13-Page Expat Fit Mum Starter Guide PDF
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In this free PDF download, you'll get 5 easy to create meal recipes, a daily eating guide, plus lots of practical food knowledge for you to apply in your expat life. Get access to it for free now.
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$97
What's included:
30-Day Jump Start Training Program PDFs
40+ Exercise Video Database
Nutrition and Healthy Eating Guide (Including 10 Tasty Recipes)
Full Support from Coach Kara and the Expat Fit Mum Team
Extra Training and Tip Videos
Lifetime Access
Book a Call
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Ready to get started? Book a strategy session with me now, and Iā€™ll show you how we can fast-track your results! ClickĀ below to secure your spot!
30 Day 100% Money Back Guarantee
Didn't think we could make this deal even better? Well, we did. We're giving you a full 30-day money back guarantee too! All we ask is that you show us you gave the program your best effort. If you're not happy with the results, we'll give you a full refund.
"Kara and the EFM training has given me the tools and confidence to prioritise health and fitness as a lifestyle no matter where I am."
Abby
Expat. Fit. Mum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. It's been specially designed for gym or home use, so no big pieces are equipment are needed.
The only equipment you need are a set of dumbbells. If you're planning on using the program at the gym, you'll be fully covered at even the most basic gyms. If you're planning on exercising at home and you don't have a set of weights, you can use anything you have at hand to add weight and resistance to the exercises. You'll still get great results!
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FREE 13-Page Expat Fit Mum Starter Guide PDF
FREE
In this free PDF download, you'll get 5 easy to create meal recipes, a daily eating guide, plus lots of practical food knowledge for you to apply in your expat life. Get access to it for free now.
ONLY
$97
What's included:
30-Day Jump Start Training Program PDFs
40+ Exercise Video Database
Nutrition and Healthy Eating Guide (Including 10 Tasty Recipes)
Full Support from Coach Kara and the Expat Fit Mum Team
Extra Training and Tip Videos
Lifetime Access
Book a Call
FREE
Ready to get started? Book a strategy session with me now, and Iā€™ll show you how we can fast-track your results! ClickĀ below to secure your spot!
One final thing - Our results disclaimer
While we believe that there is a big bit of magic in every woman (ourselves included!), we don't, however, have the power to get you results by ourselves. We need you.
We will motivate you, and lift you up, and support you, but we can't do it for you. This program is designed with you in mind and IT WORKS. Thousands of women just like you have reenergised and revitalised their expat lives just by following our programs, but after all is said and done, it's you that has to do the work. We are all different in wonderful ways so we cannot guarantee a specific result for you too, but we know that if you follow along with us, you're going to very be happy you did!
You can do it, you beautiful creature! And we've got your back every step of the way :)
