EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 59 MIN
Ep. 14 A Mom’s Macro Playbook With Alec Treffers: "I lost 18 lbs in 4 months (& maintained it) after breastfeeding my 2nd child"
from THE MILK · host Tayla Burke
Ready to rethink “post-baby body” without punishment or perfection? I sat down with friend, creator and mom of two, Alec Treffers, to map out the simple systems that helped her lose 18 pounds (in 4 months) after breastfeeding and—more importantly—maintain it while running a household and a growing brand. No extremes here: just clear goals, macro literacy, and a training split that builds strength and confidence.Alec breaks macros down to earth: why protein should match your body weight in grams, how an excess of healthy fats can silently stall progress, and the reason carbs actually helped her get leaner. She shares realistic ways to track macros, her eating out hacks, cooking for her entire family while maintaining her goals, & creating meals that taste great without feeling like "diet food". More Of What We Discuss:• the moment after baby two that made her want to make changes• macros explained simply and the power of protein• limiting fats and letting carbs fuel training• ordering smart when eating out and the kids’ menu hack• simple family dinners with three-minute measuring• breakfast swaps, lunch shortcuts & realistic meal prep • alcohol tradeoffs and macro-friendly desserts• her training breakdown & rest days• how reaching goals has led to identity shifts & confidence boosts• avoiding comparison and finding your own laneFollow Alec on Instagram HEREFollow The Milk Podcast on all platforms for weekly episodes that remind you you're not alone, you're not crazy, and you're doing way better than you think.Follow & Subscribe For More:YouTube: @TheMilkPodcastInstagram: @TheMilkPodcast_@TaylaBurkeTikTok: @TheMilkPodcast @Tayla_Burke
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Ready to rethink “post-baby body” without punishment or perfection? I sat down with friend, creator and mom of two, Alec Treffers, to map out the simple systems that helped her lose 18 pounds (in 4 months) after breastfeeding and—more importantly—maintain it while running a household and a growing brand. No extremes here: just clear goals, macro literacy, and a training split that builds strength and confidence. Alec breaks macros down to earth: why protein should match your body weight in g...
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Ep. 14 A Mom’s Macro Playbook With Alec Treffers: "I lost 18 lbs in 4 months (& maintained it) after breastfeeding my 2nd child"
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