You've had the baby, you've taken care of yourself well throughout your pregnancy and now...well, now you're in a body you maybe don't recognize so well and, if you're being honest, don't really like so much.
I get it. I've been there. And it took a long time for me to move from seeing my body as something to criticize or constantly work on to seeing my body as a gift – one that brought life into the world and that allows me to do all the things I want to do (like play with my kids and dance and travel (when there's no COVID-19 around)). Body image issues postpartum can contribute to
postpartum depression and anxiety, and generally steal the joy from our experience as new moms.
On the podcast this week, I welcomed some of my favorite people -
Anna and Megan from Alavita Nutrition. These powerhouse mamas are not only rock solid businesswomen, they're also experts at guiding women through eating healthily in the months around their babies' births. They're also experts at changing the discussion around to food completely – making it less about getting skinny or looking perfect and more about feeling good in our own skin.
Our bodies have unique nutritional needs in the postpartum period, especially if we're
breastfeeding. It's critical that we take good care of our bodies so we have more energy reserves (and milk!) for our babies.
What's Even Better?
Alavita's comprehensive nutrition programs are 100% virtual. That means, in times like these, you can get your healthy eating education in without leaving the house (which is a good thing since you really shouldn't right now).
I know first-hand that working mom life is hard, but I also know it doesn’t have to be impossible.
Trust me. The best way to get unstuck isn’t to work harder. It’s to use a framework that gets real results, no matter what area you need to tackle first.