From Overwhelmed To Empowered:

Being a mom to Bobby, a lively four-year-old, and now baby Ella, has been the biggest blessing — and honestly, the biggest challenge — of my life.

Some days, I feel like I’m rocking it. Other days, I’m just trying to remember if I brushed my teeth.

When I first looked in the mirror a few weeks after Ella was born, I felt like I didn’t recognize the woman staring back. I had imagined I'd "bounce back" — whatever that means — but instead, I felt stuck.

And then came the flood of feelings: sadness, frustration, guilt for even caring about how I looked when I had two beautiful, healthy kids.

If you're reading this, maybe you feel a little stuck too. I want you to know: you're not alone — and you're not broken.

The Real Struggles No One Warns You About

After Bobby, I thought I understood postpartum life. But after Ella, the weight stuck differently.

My metabolism felt slower, my energy was lower, and balancing two kids as a single mom while training as a nurse left zero time for "me."

There are real reasons postpartum weight loss is tough:

Hormonal changes can make fat storage easier and fat burning harder.

Sleep deprivation messes with hunger hormones (hello, midnight snack raids).

Stress spikes cortisol, encouraging belly fat.

Time is practically non-existent for workouts.

It's not laziness. It's not lack of willpower. It's biology, mental health, and life.

Understanding this was my first step toward changing my relationship with my body.

1. I stopped making weight the enemy.

Instead of "I need to lose weight," I started saying, "I want to feel strong. I want to have energy for Bobby and Ella. I want to like getting dressed again."

2. Tiny wins became my focus.

I couldn’t commit to a crazy gym plan.

But I could commit to 10-minute walks pushing Ella’s stroller.

I could drink a giant glass of water every morning.

I could sneak squats while cooking dinner.

3. I ate like I loved myself.

Not dieting. Nourishing.

More colorful foods. More real meals. Less punishment.

4. I asked for help.

Whether it was my mom watching the kids so I could breathe for an hour, or joining an online support group for postpartum moms, admitting "I need help" was powerful.

5 Myths About Postpartum Weight Loss (That Are Total Lies)

✅ You have to "snap back" fast.

✅ Breastfeeding will automatically melt the pounds away.

✅ If you just eat less and move more, it'll happen easily.

✅ Your worth is tied to your body size.

✅ It’s selfish to care about your body after babies.

Please hear me: You deserve to feel good in your body. Not because you're trying to look like Instagram moms. Because your body is YOUR HOME.

Self-Love Action Plan for This Week

If you're feeling overwhelmed today, here’s what helped me start:

🌟 Pick ONE thing to do differently this week. Just one.

🌟 Celebrate tiny wins. Like drinking water instead of soda.

🌟 Speak kindly to yourself.

🌟 Move in ways that feel good. Dance. Walk. Stretch.

🌟 Forgive yourself when you mess up (because you will).

No giant overhauls. Just a few degrees of change.

Little by little, it adds up. Promise.

Your Next Step

If you’re ready to gently rebuild your strength, confidence, and love for your incredible body, I highly recommend checking out this simple postpartum movement VIDEO that helped me WATCH HERE https://bit.ly/MitolynBailey

No hardcore workouts, just small changes that fit real mom life.

You deserve this. For you. Not just for the world around you. 💛

Love from Bailey, Bobby and Ella

Disclaimer:

Some of this content was created using AI assistance and personalized by a human writer to ensure authenticity and value.