Postpartum weight loss is one of the most misunderstood topics in the wellness space and in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why your body behaves the way it does after having a baby, and what you can actually do about it.

We cover the five key hormones at play postpartum — oestrogen, progesterone, prolactin, cortisol, and thyroid — and why each one has a direct influence on how your body holds and releases weight.

Links:

• Ep. 3 - Postpartum Weight Loss and Why It's So Hard
• Follow me on Instagram: @thesimplehealthmethod
• Follow me on Facebook: The Simple Health Method
• The Ultimate Weight Loss Guide

In this episode:

• Why what you pair with your carbs matters more than cutting them out entirely
• How building meals around protein, fibre and healthy fats creates more stable blood sugar and why that directly reduces cravings, cortisol spikes and fat storage signals
• Why a piece of toast with eggs hits very differently to toast on its own
• The realistic postpartum weight loss timeline (hint: it's longer than Instagram wants you to believe)
• Why stress and self-criticism actually make weight loss harder — and why giving yourself grace is the most strategic thing you can do
• The simple things that genuinely help: eating enough protein, avoiding a deep calorie deficit especially while breastfeeding, protecting sleep where you can, and keeping blood sugar stable

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