In January 2025, I joined the OrangeTheory Fitness Transformation Challenge post-surgery, aiming to regain muscle. Surprisingly, I gained 3 pounds, earning me the title of winner. Six months later, despite being in great shape, I’ve struggled with the mindf**k of the number on the scale.
If I had to sum up my postpartum experience in one word, it would be humbling.
It’s entirely possible that I’m eating my own words as I say this: I’ve been seeing a Naturopath. Now, let me preface this by explaining something quite simple: I believe that every person and every patient needs to find and follow the path that best suits them, their healthcare needs, and their wellness goals. For… Continue reading natural sh*t
Over the years, I’ve treated my body poorly – like an abusive partner, really. Demeaning. Degrading. Withholding and then asking for more and more and more.
In the past, I’ve thrown in the towel on what I had called a “weight loss journey” because my goal didn’t make sense: I didn’t really want to lose weight, I wanted to change my body composition and look better. But when we’re comparing our progress against the wrong criteria, we can’t be successful.
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