{"podcast":{"title":"Strong & Nourished Momma | Postpartum Weight Loss, Postpartum Nutrition, Core & Pelvic Floor, Mom Energy & Fatigue, Postpartum Fitness","slug":"strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679","podcast_index_feed_id":7094679,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/wellnessbyval/feed.xml","website_url":"https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19448068/June_2026_Updatebb8q7.png","author":"Val Warner | Registered Dietitian, Postpartum Fitness Coach","episode_count":110,"summary":"*** TOP 2.5% GLOBAL PODCAST *** Are you a postpartum mom struggling to feel like yourself again? Exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how to lose baby weight, heal your core, and boost your energy while caring for your little one? Not sure what to eat postpartum or how to fit in quick healthy meals and safe workouts at home? I see you, Momma! This podcast is your guide to postpartum recovery, nutrition, fitness, and wellness in a way that feels simple, sustainable, and enjoyable. You’ll learn how to nourish your body, rebuild strength, repair diastasis recti, support your pelvic floor, and create healthy habits that fit into mom life—without the stress of rigid diets or exhausting workouts. Hey, I’m Val — a Sports Dietitian, Postpartum Fitness Coach, and first-time momma. I know firsthand the challenges of postpartum fatigue, stubborn belly fat, leaking pelvic floors, and balancing your health with baby care. After my own struggles, I created a practical, sustainable approach to feeling strong, nourished, and energized—and now I’m here to help you do the same! If you’re ready for meal prep made easy, simple workouts for busy moms, and real-life strategies to heal, fuel, and thriv…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T14:17:17.163995+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679"},"episode":{"title":"108 | Losing Weight But Still Feel Soft? Here's What's Actually Happening in Your Body","slug":"108-losing-weight-but-still-feel-soft-here-s-what-s-actually-happening-in-your-body","published_at":"2026-07-13T06:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/108-losing-weight-but-still-feel-soft-here-s-what-s-actually-happening-in-your-body","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679","url":"https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com/e/losing-weight-but-feeling-soft-postpartum-body-recomposition/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wwanaczxwwb7i9xh/108_Losing_Weight_But_Still_Feel_Soft_Here_s_What_s_Actually_Happening_in_Your_Body_btdl1.mp3","summary":"The scale is moving but you still feel soft, undefined, and not like yourself. Sound familiar? In this episode Val breaks down exactly why this happens — and it is not a willpower problem. It is a physiology problem. If you have been eating less, doing more cardio, and still not seeing the results you want, this episode is going to connect a lot of dots for you. In this episode we cover: Why weight loss and fat loss are NOT the same thing The eating pattern Val sees constantly in postpartum moms that stalls results (it is not what you think) Why the weekday vs weekend eating swing is keeping your body stuck How cortisol is actively breaking down your muscle and storing fat — especially around your midsection Why cardio is not the answer and what to do instead What body recomposition actually requires — protein, progressive strength training, and nervous system support Why postpartum moms are starting from a different baseline and why that matters Val's personal story — from pancake butt postpartum to stronger glutes at 3 years PP than before baby How Val felt soft again in January 2026 and exactly what she did to fix it — labs, logging, stress, and sleep Resources mentioned: Core Comeback Challenge — 4 week progressive postpartum core program → https://my.playbookapp.io/wellnessbyval/programs/core-comeback-challenge-4-week-program/45013 Free Protein Guide → https://wellnessbyval.kit.com/proteinsnackguide Episode 104 — Stop Jumping Back Into Workouts Postpartum — Do This First Episode 100 — Sleep, Cortisol & Fat Loss: Why Postpartum Moms Can't Out-Train a Stressed Nervous System ➡️ Loved this episode? Share it with another mom who needs this info and leave a review—it helps more moms find the podcast! 💬 Got a question for the show?! Leave me a voice message here: Sp…","meta_description":"The scale is moving but you still feel soft, undefined, and not like yourself. Sound familiar? 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