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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
New mum Sciver-Brunt was set to miss Windies series
England's Nat Sciver-Brunt was set to miss the ongoing West Indies series on maternity leave before being made captain, says her wife Katherine. Sciver-Brunt, 32, was named captain in April, a month after her son, Theo, who was carried by former England bowler Katherine, was born. Advertisement "Nat was entitled to four months' maternity leave, not being the birth mother," Katherine Sciver-Brunt told BBC Test Match Special. "She took three weeks of that because England wanted her back for this series. "That was a huge sacrifice because those first eight weeks are so hard. "No-one would usually go back after three weeks, and Nat was pre-arranged to not play in this tournament and come back for the India series [which starts on 28 June]." Theo was with Sciver-Brunt during the T20 series which concluded on Monday and the first one-day international on Friday in Derby, where Katherine was working as a commentator for the BBC. Advertisement The matches were England's first under the all-rounder and new coach Charlotte Edwards, who were appointed after Heather Knight and Jon Lewis were sacked amid the fallout from last winter's Ashes defeat. Katherine travelled alongside England while pregnant throughout the winter but remained at home during the Women's Premier League in February and March. Had she gone into labour while Nat was at the tournament in India, her wife would not have made it home in time for the birth. Nat is the first mother to play for England since Arran Brindle, who played her last international in 2014. Advertisement "There were talks of a stand-in captain coming in for this series and that was a hard question for England," Katherine Sciver-Brunt said. "But ultimately Lottie [Edwards] wanted Nat and I couldn't deny her that opportunity towards the back end of her career. "If I was unhappy or wasn't sure, Nat would not have done it. She is selfless in that way and that is why she makes such a good captain." Sciver-Brunt's comments come after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced an update to its maternity policy on Friday. Previously England players were guaranteed their full salary for the first 13 weeks post-childbirth and a percentage thereafter but they will now receive 12 months' fully paid leave, plus an automatic contract extension and support with childcare and breastfeeding facilities. Advertisement County players will get six months' paid maternity leave plus the contract extension. Nat had egg freezing treatment last summer and said she would like to carry a baby after her cricket career. "When you talk about giving birth, it takes more than a year to get your body back into fitness and revert back to what you were," Katherine said. "You have worked so hard as a female to get to that point in your career and then you have to question stepping back and having to juggle starting a family. "Even deciding to extract and freeze your eggs, there is time that has to be taken out for that. Advertisement "If you are an exceptional athlete you often have a long career ahead of you, but not if you want to start a family. "Normalising this conversation and to inspiring people that it can be done, there needs to be more of that and I think it will happen."
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Powys County Times
Powys twins through to Slimming World national finals
TWIN sisters from Powys have made it through to the national finals of Slimming World's 'Two Together' competition after losing an incredible 7 stone, 7.5 pounds between them. Kat James and Nat Morgan joined their local Slimming World group because they were frustrated at not being able to buy clothes that would fit them in high street stores. Since then, they've transformed not only their weight, but their health, habits and confidence too. They won the title of Brecon Slimming World's Two Together competition – which recognises and celebrates duos who are supporting each other on their weight loss journey. This earned the twins a place at the national finals. 'What I've love most about Slimming World is how free I've felt,' said Kat, who once weighed 13st 7lbs and is now 9st 6.5lbs. 'When I've tried losing weight before I felt restricted and couldn't sustain it for long. I never thought I'd lose weight without giving up all the foods I enjoy like pizza, cheese and fast food, but I've learnt lasting weight loss is about balance – not restriction. 'My consultant Shelly helped me to see how the ideas from other members in the group could help me overcome my own personal hurdles and stoppers. 'I've learnt so much from everyone in the group and felt supported by Shelly every single step of the way. The group is just incredible, it's like a second family now.' Nat, who has gone from 13st 12.5lbs to 10st 5.5lbs, said the journey wouldn't have been the same without the group, and Kat. 'There were weeks when I felt like giving up, but having Kat there too made all the difference,' she said. 'We've planned our weeks together and kept each other focused. And the group has cheered us on, picked us up when we needed it and shared so many great tips. 'I look forward to it every week and catching up with members who've become friends. It's a space where I feel understood, never judged and always inspired.' As they lost weight, the pair also found themselves embracing a more active lifestyle. 'Before joining Slimming World, even the idea of exercising felt overwhelming,' added Nat. 'But my consultant made me realise I could take small steps towards my goals and hearing how others had started small made me believe I could do it too. 'I began by joining a gym and slowly built up my activity. Now, I go up to four times a week and I genuinely enjoy it.' Now, group winners Kat and Nat have reached the semi-finals at Slimming World's head office in Derbyshire, where they will be joined by 12 fellow pairs to share their inspiring stories. A judging panel will select the overall winners. Shelly Willetts, who runs the Brecon Slimming World group, said: 'I'm beyond proud of Kat and Nat. Their dedication, positivity and the way they lift everyone else in group is just amazing. 'They're living proof that with the right support and the right tools real change is possible. 'They've shared recipes, celebrated milestones and kept each other focused, they've overhauled their habits together and found their sparkle again.'
Int'l Cricket Council
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Impressive series sweep has England primed for World Cup
The two teams will now meet in a three-game ODI series that commences in Derby on May 30, with England then set to host India in eight white-ball contests (five T20Is and three ODIs) ahead of the much anticipated Women's World Cup on the sub-continent towards the end of the year. Edwards said all the planning during matches against the West Indies and India was with one eye on the World Cup. "I feel these games are really big for us," Edwards told Sky Sports . "We've got nine games before the World Cup starts, so a lot of this is about us getting the right balance of team. The new England coach also revealed Sciver-Brunt would be eased back into bowling as she continues to recover from a troublesome Achilles injury she has dealt with for some time. "Nat's not bowling this series and she's probably not going to bowl most of the summer. We want to make sure she's fit and firing for the World Cup," Edwards added. "Her workloads will start in a few weeks. It gives her an opportunity to look at other options, so we know we've got that balance if and when Nat comes back."
Int'l Cricket Council
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
News Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025
The two teams will now meet in a three-game ODI series that commences in Derby on May 30, with England then set to host India in eight white-ball contests (five T20Is and three ODIs) ahead of the much anticipated Women's World Cup on the sub-continent towards the end of the year. Edwards said all the planning during matches against the West Indies and India was with one eye on the World Cup. "I feel these games are really big for us," Edwards told Sky Sports . "We've got nine games before the World Cup starts, so a lot of this is about us getting the right balance of team. The new England coach also revealed Sciver-Brunt would be eased back into bowling as she continues to recover from a troublesome Achilles injury she has dealt with for some time. "Nat's not bowling this series and she's probably not going to bowl most of the summer. We want to make sure she's fit and firing for the World Cup," Edwards added. "Her workloads will start in a few weeks. It gives her an opportunity to look at other options, so we know we've got that balance if and when Nat comes back."
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
How to lose weight FAST: Mum-of-two drops 7.7kg in a matter of weeks after making a simple tweak anyone can do
Aussie women are losing weight fast after discovering a simple way to curb cravings - with many saying they've shed up to 10kg in just a few weeks. Nat lost 7.7kg in 12 weeks after she incorporated The Collagen Co, touted as one of the best meal replacement shakes on the market, into her daily diet. As part of the brand's Shake and Glow challenge, the mum-of-two has been enjoying the Glow Shakes for breakfast and lunch, while sticking to a healthy balanced diet. 'I have two shakes a day for brekky and lunch, along with two low-calorie snacks and a healthy dinner,' Nat explained. 'I eat approximately 1300 to 1500 calories a day to remain in a calorie deficit.' While her weight loss wasn't dramatic, Nat experienced a significant shift in her life. 'I'm 7.7kg down. I am so impressed. Feeling more confident, energised, and excited for the first time in years. Time to buy new swimwear for summer,' she said. Since the challenge, Nat said she has continued having the Glow Shakes twice a day for over four months - resulting in a total weight loss of 9.8kg. She credits 95 per cent of her weight loss to changes in her diet. 'As far as exercise goes, I aim to do one to two reformer Pilates classes a week and one hot yoga class a week,' she explained. 'But I literally haven't done anything for the last two to three weeks as I've been so busy. So some weeks are more consistent than others.' And she's not the only one swearing by The Collagen Co. After two years of focusing on her little one as a new mum, Abby was determined to lose weight - going from 90kg to 85kg after turning to the Glow Shakes. She now feels healthier, stronger, and more confident than ever, having shed 5kg in less than a month. '28 days might seem so short for others, but it's worked wonders for me,' she said. 'It's given me the spark I needed for a change - the push towards investing in myself now after two years of giving it all for my bubba. 'Self care is not selfish.' Amy was impressed with her weight loss results said she was 'speechless' after dropping 7.5kg in 28 days Amy was impressed with her weight loss results said she was 'speechless' after dropping 7.5kg in 28 days. She added the Glow Shakes to her breakfast and lunch routine, paired with a healthy dinner - and hasn't looked back since. 'Seeing how much I've lost and how my body has changed has given me incredible confidence, both mentally and physically,' she said. 'I can't wait to continue my journey and see where this takes me.' Meanwhile, Liza revealed how a simple lifestyle change saw her lose over 10kgs in just 28 days. She incorporated the meal replacement shakes into a balanced diet, which helped her lose weight - leaving her feeling like 'a whole new woman'. After undertaking The Collagen Co's Shake and Glow challenge and having the shakes for breakfast and lunch, Liza saw a dramatic difference. 'Since completing the challenge, I have lost a whopping 10.7kg in 28 days,' she said. 'Not only have I dropped dress sizes, I'm feeling like a whole new woman. My hair is growing like crazy, I have so much more energy and I'm no longer feeling bloated and heavy.' The brand has gained a huge following thanks to its popular shakes, which include best-selling flavours such as Chocolate Milkshake, Iced Coffee, Violet Crumble, Vanilla Milkshake, Banana Milkshake, Strawberry Milkshake and Salted Caramel. The Glow Shakes are a convenient meal replacement and each serving contains over 29g of protein, meaning customers feel satisfied after drinking the shakes. With a rich and creamy texture with minimal sugar and calories, the shakes contain 15.5g of hydrolysed collagen peptides and more than 5g of prebiotic fibre per serving. 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