Lets Get Real About Postpartum Bodies

What is the biggest mistake to make after giving birth? Rushing to lose weight.

If you believe what you see in the media, you would think you should have your old body back immediately. But what you see in the media is not reality.

Your pregnancy weight consists of: baby (~7lbs), uterus (2.5lb), placenta (1lb), breast tissue (3lb), blood volume (4lb), and maternal fat (5+lb). Most of this is not fat and will resolve on its own.

Your core muscles and pelvic floor need time to heal. Rushing into exercise can lead to pelvic floor complications. No physique is worth peeing yourself.

Cutting calories can affect breast milk production and leave you even more exhausted. Your baby needs you as nourished as possible.

Growing your baby took you 9 months, assume it will take at least that long for your body to adjust afterwards.

Give your body the rest and nourishment it truly needs.