Postpartum Fitness Wins That Have Nothing to Do With the Scale

Leggings are generous little liars. 👀
They smooth. They hug. They hide.

Full transparency? Postpartum bodies are layered. There can be loose skin. There can be softness. There can be strength that feels like it packed up and moved out without notice.

And still… there can be progress.

If you’re in your postpartum season, whether that’s 6 weeks or 12 months in, this is your reminder: your body is rebuilding in ways that the mirror cannot measure.

Let’s talk about non-scale postpartum victories that matter more than any number flashing back at you.

10 Non-Scale Postpartum Victories to Celebrate

1. You’re Feeling Stronger 💪🏽

Strength postpartum does not look like your pre-baby PRs.
It looks like carrying a car seat without wincing.
It looks like getting off the floor without bracing for impact.
It looks like core control slowly returning.

That is strength rebuilding itself from the inside out.

2. Your Milk Supply Is Steady 🍼

If you’re breastfeeding, maintaining your milk supply while adding movement back in is a massive win.

Proper postpartum workouts should support your hormones, recovery, and energy, not tank them.

3. Less Aches and Pains 🙌🏼

Lower back feeling better?
Hips not screaming?
Shoulders surviving feeding sessions?

That’s alignment improving. That’s stability returning.

4. You’re Not Leaking When You Sneeze ❎

Let’s normalize talking about this.

If you can sneeze, laugh, jump, or jog without peeing a little, that’s a pelvic floor victory. 🎉

Pelvic floor strength is not about endless Kegels. It’s about learning how to properly engage and coordinate your core system.

5. Movement Feels Good 👏🏼

This one is underrated.

If workouts feel energizing instead of draining…
If you finish and feel proud instead of defeated…

That means your programming fits your season.

6. Your Clothes Fit Better 👖

Not smaller. Better.

More comfortable.
Less restrictive.
More aligned with how you want to feel.

7. Your Immune System Feels Strong 🌱

Fewer colds.
Faster recovery.
More resilience.

Movement, nutrition, and sleep all play a role in postpartum immune health.

8. Daily Tasks Feel Easier 🌸

Laundry. Groceries. Toddler wrangling.

If everyday life feels lighter, your functional strength is improving.

9. You Can Think More Clearly ⚡️

Postpartum brain fog is real. Hormones, sleep, and stress all impact clarity.

If your mind feels sharper, that’s a sign your nervous system is stabilizing.

10. Your Glow Is Coming Back ✨

Energy. Confidence. A spark.

Not “back to normal.”
Just… coming back to you.

Postpartum Recovery Is Not a Bounce-Back

There is no universal timeline for postpartum healing.

Some days you’ll feel strong.
Some days you’ll feel soft.
Both can exist at the same time.

Your body carried life. It deserves patience.

If you’re not feeling “normal” yet, that doesn’t mean you’re behind. It means you’re human.

When You’re Ready to Start Working Out Postpartum

If you’re thinking:

• “I want to feel strong again but don’t know where to start.”

• “I’m scared of hurting my core.”

• “I don’t want to mess up my milk supply.”

• “Why is pelvic floor advice so confusing?”

You are not alone.

In the Glow membership, we focus on safe postpartum workouts, core reconnection, and proper pelvic floor engagement so you can rebuild without guessing.

Grab the free Postpartum Guide to get more information!

And if the leaking issue is still lingering, stay tuned. The Pelvic Floor Playbook is designed to clear up the confusion and teach you how to truly engage and strengthen those muscles properly! (You can get access to this and all nutrition and workout programs for $27/month)

Take It One Day at a Time

Whether you’re newly postpartum or a year deep, your progress matters.

Celebrate the small wins.
Honor the slow rebuild.
Choose consistency over comparison.

Your body is not behind. It’s rebuilding. 💗