Abs After Babies? Yup… Totally Possible.
By Swati Dubey, Fittr Coach
#fittrcoach | #fitmomof2 | #fitat38 | #clinicalnutrition
Introduction: “Do Moms Even Get Abs?”
“Your body’s never gonna be the same after kids.”
“Focus on staying healthy, abs are unrealistic.”
“After two babies? Just accept the mom belly.”
🙄 I’ve heard it all.
And I get it—after having two children myself, I wasn’t exactly chasing abs. I just wanted to feel like me again. But here’s what they don’t tell you:
You can rebuild your body.
You can strengthen your core.
And yes, you can get abs after babies.
My Postpartum Reality: Not Glamorous
Let’s be honest:
- I had loose belly skin.
- I had zero core strength.
- I experienced back pain just from standing too long.
- And emotionally? I didn’t feel confident in my own body.
But I made a decision: I would not punish myself for becoming a mom. I would work with my body, not against it.
What Actually Worked for Me 👇
Here’s the honest, no-fluff plan that transformed my body and health:
✅ 1. Core Recovery Before Core Training
I began with breathing exercises and core activation. No planks, no crunches—just rebuilding from the inside out.
✅ 2. Healing My Diastasis Recti
Yes, the ab gap is real—and it won’t fix itself. I focused on safe, progressive rehab movements.
✅ 3. Strength Training—But Slowly
I didn’t jump into HIIT or bootcamps. I started with bodyweight moves, then progressed to weights.
✅ 4. More Protein, Not Less Food
I nourished my body instead of starving it. Muscle needs protein, not punishment.
✅ 5. Grace + Consistency
I gave myself compassion—but I also showed up, again and again.
Where I Am Now
Yes, I have visible abs.
But more than that?
- I have a pain-free back
- A strong core
- Higher energy levels
- And confidence I didn’t even know I’d lost
Motherhood didn’t end my fitness—it redefined it.
💡 My Tips for Fellow Moms & Busy Women
⏰ 1. Start Small
Waiting for the perfect time? It won’t come. Begin with 20 minutes a day. Even a short session counts.
👶 2. Heal First, Hustle Later
Skip the crunches at first. Begin with breathwork and deep core engagement. It’s the foundation.
🍛 3. Fuel Your Body, Don’t Starve It
Your body just made a human. Give it nutrients, especially protein.
🏋️♀️ 4. Choose Strength Over Cardio Obsession
Lifting weights made me feel empowered. Cardio is great—but it’s not everything.
🧘♀️ 5. Your Journey Is Yours
Comparison is a trap. Social media doesn’t show the whole picture.
😴 6. Prioritize Sleep
Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. You’re not lazy, you’re recovering.
Final Thoughts: You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Healing
Being a mom doesn’t mean giving up on your goals.
It means learning to move differently, eat differently, and recover better.
You deserve to feel strong, healthy, and confident—in every season of motherhood.
Written by Swati Dubey
Coach, Fittr | Clinical Nutritionist | Mom of Two
#fittrcoach #fitmomof2 #fitat38 #absafterbaby #clinicalnutrition
