134: From Marathons to Motherhood: Gina's Postpartum Update

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne discuss Gina's experiences one year postpartum, including her fitness journey, bodily changes, and personal challenges with childcare for 4! They delve into adjusting workout routines, the importance of support systems, and the reality of managing fitness amidst the demands of motherhood. The hosts emphasize the significance of redefining what constitutes a workout and share personal anecdotes and professional insights to help listeners feel empowered in their prenatal and postpartum fitness journeys.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:10 Postpartum Fitness Journey02:32 Challenges of Parenting and Fitness03:35 Running and Training Updates05:56 Support Systems and Childcare16:28 Reflections on Postpartum Expectations20:05 Support System During Postpartum20:18 Favorite Child Conversations21:30 Balancing Fitness and Motherhood23:39 Postpartum Fitness Challenges28:06 Reframing Fitness Goals32:28 Postpartum Fitness Programs33:56 Children's Sleep Patterns38:25 Concluding Thoughts on Postpartum Journey————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/