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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 15 MIN

#3 Postpartum Weight Loss: Why It's Hard and What Actually Works

from The Simple Weight Loss Podcast · host Christina from The Simple Health Method

*You might hear me mention Plantify Your Plate in this episode — we've since rebranded to The Simple Health Method*Struggling with postpartum weight loss?You're not alone — and it's not your fault. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real biological and hormonal reasons why losing weight after baby is so much harder than anyone tells you, from breastfeeding hunger and hormonal shifts to how sleep deprivation is secretly wrecking your metabolism.I share the practical strategies that actually work for postpartum weight management — without restrictive dieting that can backfire — and why a compassionate, sustainable approach is the key to long-term results.If you're a new mum feeling the pressure to "bounce back," this episode is for you.Check out my Ultimate Weight Loss Guide What I cover in this episode:Unfair pressure on new mums to lose weight fastHow pregnancy rewires your metabolismWhy breastfeeding makes you hungrier — and what to do about itThe link between sleep deprivation, hunger hormones, and poor food choicesWhy cutting calories too hard backfires postpartumThe role of protein in postpartum recoveryHow to build consistency and patience into your weight loss journeyEmbracing self-acceptance while still working toward your goalsChapters00:00 Navigating Postpartum Weight Loss Challenges04:25 Understanding the Biological Factors at Play11:57 Practical Strategies for Postpartum Weight Management18:24 Embracing a Sustainable Approach to Health

*You might hear me mention Plantify Your Plate in this episode — we've since rebranded to The Simple Health Method*Struggling with postpartum weight loss?You're not alone — and it's not your fault. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real biological and hormonal reasons why losing weight after baby is so much harder than anyone tells you, from breastfeeding hunger and hormonal shifts to how sleep deprivation is secretly wrecking your metabolism.I share the practical strategies that actually work for postpartum weight management — without restrictive dieting that can backfire — and why a compassionate, sustainable approach is the key to long-term results.If you're a new mum feeling the pressure to "bounce back," this episode is for you.Check out my Ultimate Weight Loss Guide What I cover in this episode:Unfair pressure on new mums to lose weight fastHow pregnancy rewires your metabolismWhy breastfeeding makes you hungrier — and what to do about itThe link between sleep deprivation, hunger hormones, and poor food choicesWhy cutting calories too hard backfires postpartumThe role of protein in postpartum recoveryHow to build consistency and patience into your weight loss journeyEmbracing self-acceptance while still working toward your goalsChapters00:00 Navigating Postpartum Weight Loss Challenges04:25 Understanding the Biological Factors at Play11:57 Practical Strategies for Postpartum Weight Management18:24 Embracing a Sustainable Approach to Health

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