Have you ever felt the pressure to 'bounce back' after pregnancy? You're definitely not alone. In a world obsessed with quick fixes and instant results, many new moms find themselves overwhelmed by the expectation to shed pregnancy weight as fast as possible. But what if the real secret to reclaiming your strength isn’t about rushing back to your pre-pregnancy self — but rather, being kind to yourself in the process?

Recently, I read an inspiring article titled "I'm a personal trainer who gained over 50 pounds while pregnant. Being kind to myself made getting fit again much easier." Emily Ricketts, a personal trainer, shares her powerful journey of embracing the beginner’s mindset postpartum. Instead of battling herself to