Welcome to episde 23!  In today's episode, we dive into the topic of postpartum fitness for moms. Pregnancy and childbirth bring about significant changes in a woman's body, and it's important to approach postpartum fitness with care and consideration. Join us as we explore various aspects of postpartum fitness, including exercises, mental health, and self-care. Episode Highlights: Understanding the Postpartum Period: Gentle Exercises for the Early Postpartum Stage: Building Strength and Stamina: Addressing Diastasis Recti: Mind-Body Connection and Mental Health: Remember, As a new mom, it's essential to prioritize your physical and mental well-being. Postpartum fitness is not about achieving a certain body type but rather about nurturing your body and mind.    By gradually incorporating gentle exercises, focusing on strength and stamina, and paying attention to mental health, you can embark on a fulfilling postpartum fitness journey. Remember, self-care is crucial, and you deserve to feel strong, confident, and empowered as you navigate motherhood. Thank you for listening and feel free to reach out to bianca at: https://www.instagram.com/bpeppas_/ A little about bianca: Bianca is a CrossFit and Nutrition Coach.  She has recently started a mums & Bubs program at the gym.  She truly understands the importance of the postpartum journey as she is a mum of 3 herself.  Bianca wants to guide and educate new mums to show them it is possible to do both, be a mum and look after yourself. Here is a simple circuit to help you get started- Simple circuit:  15 lunges (use baby as weight as an option) 15 deadlift or squats (use something heavy to pick up) 20 v ups or glute bridges 12 lunges 12 deaplift 20 vups 9lunges 9 deadlift 20 vups 6lunges 6deadlift 20 v ups 3 lunges 3 deadlift 20 vups   Ways I can support your health journey or to simply connect with me check out the following links/ resources ✅ IG- https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbygretchen/ ✅ Sign up for my free Healthy Eating Foundations Wellness class/ group- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/Healthyeatingfoundations ✅ Book your Complimentary Lifestyle Audit coaching call- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/calendar/bookingcalendar ✅ Receive my weekly newsletter- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/newsletter ✅ Free Healthy Habit Tracker- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/habittracker ✅ Learn more about Healthy Weight Simplified Private 1:1 Coaching-https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/Healthyweightsimplified    Chat Soon, Sending you love, Health & Happiness -Gretchen