Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to 'bounce back' after pregnancy? You're definitely not alone. I recently stumbled upon a powerful story that flipped my perspective on postpartum fitness, and I think it might just change yours, too.
Emily Ricketts, a personal trainer who gained over 50 pounds during her pregnancy, shares an honest and refreshing take in her Business Insider article. Instead of rushing to shed pounds and snap back to her pre-pregnancy self, Emily embraced a mindset of kindness toward herself, framing postpartum fitness as starting fresh — like a beginner again. And honestly, that shift? It made her journey easier and more empowering.
If you’re on a path to parenthood or postpartum wellness, you’ve probably felt the weight — beyond the physical pounds — of expectations. From society, from social media, even from ourselves. The idea that we must rapidly