Hey hey beautiful human!

If you are postpartum and wondering whether you will ever feel strong, confident, and comfortable in your body again, I want you to know that you are not alone. Having a baby can make your body, routine, energy, and identity feel completely different, and wanting to feel like yourself again does not make you selfish.

In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm answering your questions about my postpartum fitness journey and what it actually looked like behind the transformation posts. I'm walking you through what helped me rebuild strength, lose the baby weight, and stay consistent without restriction, punishment, or rushing the process, so you can feel encouraged in your own postpartum journey, wherever you are in it.

This is Part 1 of a two-part Q&A series, so use this episode as encouragement, not comparison. My timeline is not your timeline, but feeling strong again, rebuilding confidence, and taking care of yourself in the middle of motherhood is possible when you lead with consistency, grace, and support instead of restriction or punishment.

What's Discussed:

How long it actually took me to lose the baby weight
What helped me know I was ready to start my fitness journey again
How much weight I gained during pregnancy and how much I lost postpartum
The fear of never feeling like myself again after having a baby
The hardest part of rebuilding strength, confidence, and routine postpartum
What I did in the moments when I wanted to give up
Why I felt nervous posting about my body during the journey

The Movement With Julie app was such a game changer in my postpartum journey because it allowed me to work out from home, on my schedule, and around my baby without needing a gym or complicated equipment. You'll get new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and exercise swaps for limited equipment so you can stay consistent in the season you are actually in. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

And when it comes to nutrition, Macro Counting Made Simple will help you understand your protein, carbs, and fats so you can stop guessing and start fueling your body in a way that supports your goals. Head to www.macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 491: 6 Steps to Embrace Your Postpartum Body. It is the perfect follow-up if you are learning how to rebuild your relationship with your body after having a baby.

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