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An Important Announcement...

“I’m sorry to say so but, sadly it’s true, that bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you” 🖤

Yeah it sucks, but motivation won’t always be there when you need it. Discipline won’t either. But your ‘why’??… THAT’S what can pull you through!

Let’s be real… Some days, both motivation and discipline are totally MIA. That’s when your ‘why’ NEEDS to be louder than your excuses

What’s driving you? Maybe it’s how you feel. How you look. Your mental health. Or maybe it’s the example you want to set

Whatever it is, write it down. Stick it on your mirror. Read it EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING. if you need to

Because that reminder? It matters way more than the perfect plan ever will

Find something you enjoy, and keep at it - motivation or not. You never know all the places you could go 🦋

SAVE THIS! ✨ Because I reeeally wish someone had told me these things when *I* was postpartum but, hey… at least I know them now so I can share them with you! :)

1- Self-care = survival
Sleep, stress management, asking for help… it all matters more than you think, not just physically but mentally too. Prioritizing rest + recovery can help support your healing and even play a role in managing postpartum depression. And if you’re struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help. You’re not alone 💚

2- Core & pelvic floor recovery should be your top focus
During pregnancy, your ab muscles naturally separate to make room for baby (also known as diastasis recti). That doesn’t mean your body is broken, it just means you need to rebuild from the inside out. Deep core work like the connection breath, heel slides, bridges, and dead bugs are great exercises to start with.

3- Don’t rush the process
I know how tempting it is to want to “get your pre-baby body back” or jump back into intense workouts again but trust me, slow and steady is best right now. Gentle walks, breath work, and bodyweight exercises are more than enough in those early weeks. Give your body the time and grace it deserves to truly recover.

4- Healthy habits go beyond exercise
Mindset, nutrition, and hydration (especially if you’re breastfeeding) are very important aspects of your wellness journey too! Movement is amazing, yes, but it’s important to know that it’s only one piece of the puzzle.

Remember: Postpartum fitness is about so much more than just the workouts. It’s about navigating those early days of motherhood — the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the emotional ✨rollercoaster✨ that no one fully prepares you for…

It’s recovering, healing, and strengthening, so when you *do* return to your normal fitness routine, your body will be primed and ready to go! 💪🏻

Struggling to know where to start? I’d love to help. Comment or DM me “STRONG” and let’s chat 🫶🏻