Quick takeaway: Here are 4 common lies moms believe after pregnancy — and the truths that will set you free.
I know your story.
I know your story because it’s the same story that thousands of other women have told me after having a baby (or babies) as we work together on their health and fitness goals.
But what most women don’t realize (and what YOU may not realize), is that part of your story is LIES! And the sooner we can get these deceptions cleared up and resolved, the better progress you’re going to start to see (physically and mentally).
So today I wanted to quickly share with you the “4 Lies That Moms Tell Themselves After Having A Baby” so you can find a way past your struggles and start to see the amazing results I know you’re capable of!
>> LIE #1: “Now that I’m 6 weeks postpartum, I can go back to doing what I did before to get in shape.”
Once they receive the postpartum “all clear” from their doctor, most moms go back to exercising the same way they did before pregnancy. I mean – it worked back then… it has to work now, right? WRONG. First things first – you need to rethink this strategy!
FACT: Postpartum rehab MUST look different than pre-pregnancy exercise. PERIOD. Your body has been through a massive transformation; doesn’t it make sense that your exercises and workouts need to change, too? It’s essential to rehab your core and pelvic floor before you start to train it the way you did before.
Said another way – if you’re not seeing any improvement with your exercise, this may be the main reason why.
>> LIE #2: “I must not be exercising hard enough.”
When postpartum fitness progress stalls, most women feel they need to work out harder/longer/more often to see improvement. These feelings often lead to longer, more arduous workouts that ultimately lead to fatigue and frustration instead of progress and fulfillment.
FACT: You need to work out SMARTER and more focused on which goals you’re pursuing. Oftentimes it’s not the lack of intensity that’s the issue… it’s the lack of direction. Stop training harder and faster, start training smarter, more -focused, and with more intention.
For example – did you know there’s a way to perform workouts that actually PRIORITIZES fat burn? Yet so many people miss it…
>> LIE #3: “I just need to go on ____ diet. That will get me on track.”
In an effort to clean up their eating and start to see weight loss progress again, moms typically go on ____ diet (honestly – insert any diet in the blank). It’s usually difficult, they hate it, they don’t want to do it, it consumes their thoughts, and they give up after 2-3 weeks before any meaningful progress is seen. (Sound familiar?)
FACT: What if, instead, your focus was on sustainable nutrition? Finding a way of eating healthy that you can stick with for months and years instead of days and weeks?
Some examples of this include less sweets and treats (but not abandoned altogether), more fruits and veggies, and actually increasing the amount of lean protein you eat throughout your day (leaves you feeling fuller longer with less desire for unhealthy snacking).
Eventually, moms land at this fourth lie, which, in my opinion, is the saddest of them all…
>> LIE #4: “I guess this is just who I am now that I’ve had a baby. I can’t change.”
Thoughts of “I’ve tried everything” and “nothing has worked” start to take over. Moms start to justify their lack of progress by telling themselves “it’s been too long now,”, “things are just different now that I’ve had babies,”, and (the most harmful of all) “this is just who I am and I am powerless to change.” It’s honestly sad to see… because…
FACT: It’s NOT too late, you have NOT tried everything, this is NOT “who you are now”, and there’s still room for GREAT improvement! More often than not, you are a lot closer than you think! There are just a few minor tweaks you need to make to what you are currently doing to experience massive success!
You are STRONG. You are POWERFUL. And you are capable of SEEING IMPROVEMENT and ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!
With the right direction and with the right coaching, you can redirect your efforts into impactful actions that will help you see the progress you desire.
In fact, THIS is why we created the Mommy Tummy Fix system… to help women overcome each of these lies and start to see meaningful improvement.
The Mommy Tummy Fix app includes an entire postpartum core rehab plan (Solution to #1), an at-home cardio and activity guide (Solution to #2), and a sustainable clean-eating plan (Solution to #3) so you can see more progress you ever thought possible (Solution to #4)!
You get all of that and SO MUCH MORE right at your fingertips in one simple, beautiful, mobile application. Hit the button below to join us and start making the progress you deserve TODAY!
If you’re ready to make meaningful changes, to overcome the lies you have heard (or are telling yourself), and start to make your fitness goals your fitness reality, we would love to be a part of your journey! I hope these things we share with you help to make that possible.
Have an amazing week, and always remember…
Make it happen,
Jared
P.S. 9/10 women that I work with have gone through this exact same thought and action process. It’s common, but it doesn’t have to be “normal.”. CLICK HERE to learn what you can do to break the cycle and start to see improvement again.P.P.S. If you’re looking for a plan that puts all of this in placefor you to help you lose weight, flatten your stomach, andregain confidence after pregnancy, check out the MOMMY TUMMY FIX app!
