Have you ever felt the pressure to 'bounce back' immediately after pregnancy? You're definitely not alone. Recently, fitness expert Emily Ricketts shared a powerful personal story in Business Insider about gaining over 50 pounds during pregnancy—and how showing herself kindness made all the difference in getting fit again.
Emily’s story defies the common narrative many new mothers face: the relentless, unrealistic push to shed pregnancy weight as quickly as possible. Instead of rushing, she embraced her postpartum body as a beginner again—something that turned her fitness experience from frustrating to empowering.