Daniela Restaino Fitness

37 to 38 🎈
A year of growth, progress, and self-discovery.
This time last year, I was navigating the challenges of postnatal life - lack of sleep, loss of identity, and a body that was still healing.
Fast forward to today and I’m lifting heavier, I am fitter and thanks to my exercise in a better headspace.

This isn't a comparison post, it's a reflection of my journey and a reminder that every small step counts. - had you told me I’d be where I am in my postnatal journey last birthday, I wouldn’t have believed you.

So if you’re 5 months in or 5 years into your postnatal journey, remember, small steps count.

Let’s throw it back to May, my form wasn’t great, but I did (JUST) clear 27.5kg on my push press. Since then, due to shoulder injury occurring around June time I didn’t have the confidence or capacity to be honest, to continue with it. Fast forward to some magic work from the lovely guys at and having a training partner and cheerleader in I managed to get back to 25kg recently and today, I hit 30kg! 🙌🏻 for me, that is a PB! I attempted 35kg (see outtake on last slide😂) but yep, that wasn’t going to happen today.

This isn’t me bragging. This is me celebrating what I have achieved. And I’m going to share my thoughts on this later this week and start sharing the post natal content I promised.

Hiiiiiiii!👋🏻

Since my last “about me” post was about 3 years ago now I figured I should give you a more up to date version and reintroduce myself. So here I am in a nutshell, there is much more to each page especially in what I do! But it does turn out writing the random facts about myself, was one of those typical scenarios when asked about yourself at a job interview… I drew many a blanks…
So, if there is anything you are DYING to know then just drop me a message in the comments or my DMs!

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Incase you wondered where I am…
I’m filling my cup up.

Yep, not been so great at keeping up with my monthly round ups…
Last one was May but I’m just going to skip ahead to when I started back at work. Mid July.

So here it is…
Back to the 6am starts at quite like the quiet of an early start.
Back to clients, already smashing goals, and loving their workouts so much I get the middle finger 🤭 enjoying seeing all the old faces in my boxing, spin and small group classes 💕

Beach days with friends, windmill fetes, and play dates .

Moving house, yep that happened 5 days after I returned to work! 🤦🏻‍♀️

Pilates at I mean, who doesn’t love a glass of sparkling wine with their friend after a workout?

Soaking up Fridays with my boys 💙💙 and watching the eldest grow up far too quick!

Working out together with And getting lots of new PBs!💪🏻

Cooking a pie my toddler refused to eat, and taking silly photos for socials all in the name of getting myself out there!

So one hell of a hectic 6 weeks, the mum juggle is NO joke! I def haven’t quite worked out what plate I am spinning at which point but I’m sure they will balance in some way soon right?

Sleepless nights can feel like a normal part of menopause but doesn’t mean we have to accept it.

The drop in hormones like progesterone and oestrogen can lead to night sweats and anxiety, which disrupt your sleep cycle.
Here’s some pointers on how you can begin to to reclaim your daily reset:

🛌 Cool It Down: Keep your bedroom cool, use breathable bedding, and consider a
cooling pillow.

⏰ Establish a Routine: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on
weekends. A consistent schedule helps regulate your body’s internal clock.

🥂Avoid Triggers: Limit caffeine and alcohol, especially in the afternoon and evening.
These can interfere with sleep quality.

📖Wind Down: Create a relaxing bedtime routine. This could include reading a book,
taking a warm bath, or practicing gentle stretches. If you think about the routine that
we establish for our children to notify them that it’s bedtime, why aren’t we doing this
for ourselves?

🤸🏻‍♀️Move More: Movement once again is a positive thing in menopause. Regular
exercise can improve sleep, just don’t go too intense before bedtime.

You deserve a good night’s sleep. Pick a couple of these pointers that you may think could work for you and try and get your body a reset daily.