Jen Heward

I never want the scrunch to stop 😭🥹❤️ #newborn

We are a whole 8lb 9oz now!!!! #preemie #rainbowbaby #mamasboy #breastfedbaby

Some days little man doesn’t want to sleep by himself, so on those days we are accomplishing goals together ❤️ We out here doing the best we can to get it done 💪🏼 #newborn #postpartum #workoutmotivation #homefitness #homeworkout #postpartumfitness

For all the mamas currently here with me. To all the mamas who are still pregnant. To all mamas even months or years postpartum…YOU are doing amazing. I am proud of US!! I know it can be discouraging if you aren’t where you want to be. If you don’t feel 100% yourself. This is one of the most challenging yet profound seasons of life you will experience. Remember to give yourself grace. Remind yourself you are doing enough! Look at your baby (or babies) they are THRIVING because of you and that’s something to celebrate 🤍 You are not alone, we are in this together! #postpartum #csectionmom

For all the mamas currently postpartum & struggling with the way their body looks…READ ⬇️ Left photo - the month I found out I was pregnant Feb 2024 Right photo - 2 months postpartum Nov 2024 I have definitely gained breastfeeding weight 😁 which is actually normal for a lot of women! The weight gain is apart of the role your body has in providing for your baby! As a PRE and POST natal coach, a certified Nutrition Specialist, as a mama, from women to women we need to normalize not trying to bounce back right away. And not MAKE weight gain a bad thing. Why shouldn’t we lose weight immediately postpartum?. In order to lose weight we need to be in a caloric deficit. If we cut calories this can interfere with milk supply, cause nutrient deficiencies leading to hormone imbalances and even muscle loss that can be issues later on. We actually need the extra calories and YES even weight gain to support your own health as well as support milk supply. What are my goals surrounding PP? My current workout schedule looks something like this: at least 2 weight training days focusing on upper and lower (lifting heavy 💪🏼) 20 min walks daily if weather permits, deep core and stretching 2x a week. No this doesn’t always happen, but I give myself grace and just show up where I can and when I can! I know it will get easier in the months ahead! I’m NOT TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT. My main goal with workouts is to maintain muscle, strength, conditioning, mobility, flexibility and all the other health benefits that come from exercise. I’m also eating more on a maintenance level (about 2800-3000 calories daily from mostly Whole Foods, healthy carbs and fats, high protein). Once I am done breastfeeding, the comeback will be better than ever 🔥❤️ For any mama struggling right now, coming from someone who’s life is FITNESS, it’s OK, you don’t need to bounce back right away, let go of the pressure you are putting on yourself. There is plenty of time to get back to where you want to be! Remember stress is a killer of progress, if it stresses you it’s not helping you ❤️

How old is your baby (babies)? 😁 or are you currently expecting? #newborn #preemie #rainbowbaby

My ride or die ❤️ #pov #husbandsoftiktok #relatable #bestfriend