Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2704: Why Postpartum Weight Loss Doesn't Mean Wellness by Crystal Karges on Mental Health and Intuitive Eating
Aug 24, 2025
Explore the emotional journey of new motherhood, where identity shifts challenge traditional notions of wellness. Learn why postpartum weight loss doesn't equate to health and how to embrace intuitive eating and gentle movement. The discussion emphasizes self-compassion and releasing unrealistic expectations, advocating for realistic approaches to self-care. Discover the importance of nurturing your mental health and evolving body without succumbing to diet culture, helping mothers thrive in this transformative stage of life.
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Identity Loss Fuels Weight Pressure
- New motherhood creates a void where identity, body, and past self feel disjointed.
- Diet culture exploits this vulnerability by promising control through weight loss.
Diet Culture Masquerades As Control
- Diet culture disguises itself as control and wellness during postpartum change.
- Any manipulation of food to trick the body counts as a dieting mentality.
Appearance Focus Harms Mother And Baby
- Emphasizing appearance over function during postpartum harms both mother and baby.
- Body dissatisfaction links to mental health issues, disordered eating, and lower breastfeeding confidence.