98- The Postpartum Middle Ground: Weight Loss, Intuitive Eating & Everything In Between

Send us Fan MailPlease note: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult your own healthcare provider for personalized guidance.If you've ever felt the pull between wanting to lose the baby weight and wanting to be okay in your body, this one's for you.Kat welcomes back Dr. Megan Bragg, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, PhD in Nutrition, and mom of two, for an honest and nuanced conversation about one of the most common tensions in the postpartum season. There's no tidy answer here, just real talk about what it actually looks like to nourish yourself, navigate your body image, and make peace with the messy middle.In this episode, we cover:Why wanting to lose weight and wanting to love your body aren't necessarily oppositesHow breastfeeding affects weight loss (and why it looks different for everyone)The way family dynamics shape our relationship with food and body image — and what we're modeling for our kidsPractical strategies for feeding yourself well in survival mode: simple meal planning, flexible "good enough" meals, and early postpartum nourishmentHow to push back against "bounce back" culture and all-or-nothing nutrition rulesNavigating weight conversations with your doctorWhen habits start sliding toward disordered eating — and what to doResources MentionedDr. Bragg's blog post: Nourishment Without PerfectionConnect with Dr. Megan Bragg Website: familycenterednutritionscience.com Book a session: fcnutritionscience.clientsecure.me☎️ Schedule a Complimentary Call See if KatFit Strength is a good fit for you: Book Here📩 Join the KatFit Strength Weekly Newsletter Get coaching tips, mindset insights, and updates: Sign Up Here❓ Questions About Strength, Nutrition, or Cardio? Submit them here: Ask Kat