SOMA Living November 2024

CALLIE EXAS

New moms often feel pressured to bounce back quickly after giving birth. As a mom of two little ones, I understand this pressure all too well. Having gone through my own healing journey, I want to discuss this sacred, often disorienting time. A client of mine, Leah, recently aimed to lose 15 pounds of baby weight. Despite running most days, watching her diet, and breastfeeding, she felt frustrated by a plateau. The pressure many new moms feel to return to their pre-baby bodies is often unrealistic and harmful. It’s crucial to focus on healing and regaining strength rather than forcing the body back into shape. As a dietitian and trainer, I help postpartum women shift their expectations and mindset for a positive healing journey. We prioritize stabilizing the nervous system, replenishing nutrients, and rebuilding muscle mass. By creating a safe and supportive environment, we can regulate stress responses and promote overall well-being. This approach stabilizes healthy metabolic function and strengthens the mind-body connection, helping women feel confident and strong as they heal. Pregnancy brings a woman’s body to the brink of its endurance. Recovery requires compassion, consistency, and, most importantly, time. By nourishing your body instead of adhering to unrealistic standards, you can feel grounded, at peace, and confident in your new skin

Callie is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in women’s health and wellbeing, holds a masters of public health from NYU and is a certified personal trainer. She has served on the board of the Greater New York Dietetics Association and has been featured in Huffington Post, USNews, TheThirty, Insider, Healthline, Elite Daily and the Hormonally Yours Podcast. Follow Callie on Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok

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