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May 2023
48m 12s

Exercise, Weight & Your Postpartum Body

RHIANNON LAMBERT
About this episode

Giving birth is one of the most empowering things a woman can go through, yet sadly there's still pressure to snap back into shape. We should work out because we enjoy it, not from pressure or aesthetic goals and in doing so it can have a huge impact on maternal mental health. This week’s Food For Thought sees personal trainer, best-selling author, and mum of two Charlie Launder and I delve into the realities of postpartum exercise, where to start and how you can reap the endless benefits. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/rhitrition, Rhitritionplus.com, Instagram.com/rhitritionplus.




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