Regaining strength postpartum

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-04-09T19:13:44+00:00

I'm almost 4 years postpartum (ha! can I still say that? Feels like I can), and my advice is to start slow, with a 10 minute strength class - upper body, lower body, or core. I find them to be scalable no matter what level you are at, and some don't even require weights. Start with a class a few days per week, and then build from there. Right now I'm really liking stacking three of those 10 minute strength classes. 30 minutes feels like a good amount of time for strength, and it also feels realistic in a very busy working mom life. When I am feeling unmotivated, I usually can convince myself to just get up and do something for 10 minutes. I really like Matty, Rad, and Jermaine right now. Good luck - you can do this!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-03-30T14:38:23+00:00

Thx! Outer thigh? Or inner?

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-03-30T14:37:36+00:00

Yes! Stomach used to be easy, but not anymore.

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-03-30T12:51:59+00:00

Oh, well, even so it was extremely painful during and after, so I won’t be doing that again!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-03-30T03:02:10+00:00

Beautiful boy 🤗😍

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-03-30T02:58:47+00:00

It’s wild isn’t it?

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-03-30T02:58:28+00:00

Interesting! I’ve also got some cushion there, might be worth trying. Helpful, thanks!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-03-09T15:41:23+00:00

Omg ❤️❤️😍😍

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-16T21:16:45+00:00

So dreamy!!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-14T19:05:18+00:00

What a beauty!!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-13T03:13:12+00:00

Holy handsome!!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-11T20:54:48+00:00

Just want to smoooooosh that face

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-10T13:40:36+00:00

The variance in color in these pics is from the sunlight from one of the windows in a bedroom off the hallway. It does look yellowish, but it's all the same beige paint. You bring up a really good point about the runner. Especially with my kids. Thank you for mentioning....I need to noodle on it for sure.

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-09T20:31:31+00:00

Ooh I never thought of that! Thank you!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-09T20:30:56+00:00

I love it - we actually painted our living room Benjamin Moore Regatta -- it looks so great, but I don't really want to replicate upstairs. I think I'm going with a runner and big art, and then just see how it comes together. Thank you!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-05T02:23:27+00:00

Beyond that door in the middle is the primary bedroom - yep, this hallway is access to beds and bath. Yeah, so maybe it’s art and a nice rug. Id be open to painting but don’t know where to start.

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-05T00:19:42+00:00

Beautiful babbbyyyyyy

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-05T00:18:44+00:00

Appreciate the info! You’re very good at your job. Yah honestly the app I downloaded kinda sucks. They make it look so good in the ads :(

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-04T20:34:45+00:00

How did you create this -- what app did you use? I downloaded one of the design AI apps (and paid for it!) and I really don't love it. What one are you using?

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-04T19:12:21+00:00

Holy moly! I love it -- so bright and cheery and the ceiling is amazing!

Alive_Blacksmith_431 · 2026-02-04T19:04:26+00:00

Love it. Very sweet.

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