Training from the Inside Out

“I walked through Publix holding a baby in one arm and steering a cart with the other… and I wasn’t exhausted. I had energy, patience, and joy. Strength training is changing more than my body—it’s changing my motherhood.”

Your body has just done something miraculous. It’s stretched, shifted, and worked harder than ever before to bring life into the world. And now, as you stand in front of your closet, you might feel like a stranger in your own skin. The clothes that once felt effortless suddenly don’t fit quite right, and getting dressed can feel like one more emotional hurdle in the blur of postpartum days.

But this season isn’t about “bouncing back.” It’s about becoming — learning to care for and clothe a new version of yourself with the same gentleness you offer your baby. You deserve to feel comfortable, confident, and seen, even in the messy middle of recovery.

These 10 tips aren’t about hiding your body or rushing your healing. They’re about rediscovering your style, finding comfort that honors your changing shape, and reminding yourself that you are still you — beautifully, wonderfully, and wholly enough.

Becoming a mom is one of the most beautiful—and exhausting—seasons of life. As a mom of 4, I know firsthand how overwhelming those first weeks can feel. That’s why choosing the right gifts for a new mom matters so much. She doesn’t just need more baby onesies—she needs thoughtful, practical, and encouraging gifts that help her rest, recover, and feel cared for. In this post, I’m sharing my top 10 gifts for a new mom, handpicked from my own experience of what truly makes a difference during the postpartum season.