HOW I GOT MY BODY BACK AFTER BABY 👶🏼✨ HEALING MY DIASTASIS RECTI

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 354

  • @brittanybalyn
    @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому +332

    If you're reading this, know that you are beautiful and exactly where you need to be on your journey!
    You're doing amazing and I hope you know it! xx

    • @CoupleRecipes
      @CoupleRecipes 3 роки тому +2

      I just gave birth, we are 13 days old, but I don't have an old life, I'm really need this and motivation 🙈

    • @jessicahechinger1044
      @jessicahechinger1044 3 роки тому

      Thank you for this content. I am 4 months postpartum and will be doing some heesh, heesh from now on! Haha

    • @Neiruzz
      @Neiruzz 3 роки тому

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ellifunk
    @ellifunk 3 роки тому +78

    I was 1 week PP when my FIL said to me “you look like you’re pregnant again” Imagine being sleep deprived, in absolute pain from tearing so badly, & I was actually so proud of my body for what it had done, and you hear those words. Brittany, you don’t know how grateful I am for your videos, they’re exactly what I need to hear whenever I’m feeling down

    • @ladykitty16
      @ladykitty16 2 роки тому +12

      First of all what an a$$. Don't listen to anybody who doesn't know what our bodies have gone through

    • @sasha_markovsky
      @sasha_markovsky Рік тому +9

      What an insensitive man. Also tells a lot how much he was involved with his own wife's recovery back in the day... I hope you're doing well now! 💐

    • @ajohonly3721
      @ajohonly3721 Рік тому +4

      Your FIL was so wrong for that honestly .
      I’m so sorry hope he apologizes .
      I hate when men comment on women in these hard times like you want to break me down or what?
      My BIL told me that I was was fat in 2018 & in 2022 while pregnant again honestly I snapped .
      I don’t think he will ever comment on a woman again.

    • @pallyberry
      @pallyberry 9 місяців тому +3

      your FIL should never be commenting on your body...that's a YIKES....not to mention he should know 1 WEEK isn't even enough time for the hemorrhoids to go away! LOL

    • @crownofsplendor2023
      @crownofsplendor2023 8 місяців тому

      I have a FIL who says things like that to me and makes rude comments out loud in public if someone is heavier than he is(it’s utterly embarrassing and cruel). I understand how hurtful this really is. It can make you cry your eyes out. Remember, his opinion does NOT get to have a say in your life if it is going to be hurtful and insensitive in any way. Remember that when he wants to hold that baby you just had.

  • @margar96
    @margar96 3 роки тому +19

    Anyone who’s had kids KNOWS what “getting my body back” means and it’s the best feeling when you finally do. I’m so happy you are there. My son is 9m and I’m not quite there yet but I know I’m getting closer and I’m okay with that

  • @itslizzie349
    @itslizzie349 3 роки тому +145

    Brittany with you its never "one of those videos" This is why you are the best Hands down!!!!!!!

    • @brittanybalyn
      @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому +4

      💞

    • @CharlottaSophia
      @CharlottaSophia 3 роки тому +3

      She’s such a sweetheart though... she’s got the bestie vibe 🙂💗

  • @HubaAkbar
    @HubaAkbar 3 роки тому +99

    I needed this! I needed to see how real everything is. No gimmicks no edit & absolutely everything real and this means a lot. I’ve noted down so many things from your videos. Thankyou so much for being genuine ❤️ I’m currently 27 days postpartum & first time mom, honestly your pregnancy update and postpartum videos have helped me so much!! I literally search up your videos to watch them on regular basis. You’re amazing!!! Keep shining 🌟

  • @HollyBaby20
    @HollyBaby20 3 роки тому +138

    I’m 3 months pp now and I definitely don’t feel like this body is mine! It’s so weird... but giving myself grace because it is an even more amazing body now !

    • @brittanybalyn
      @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому +11

      exactly!!! the MOST grace after going through the biggest thing ever, birth - newborn life - postpartum!

    • @kaylas6800
      @kaylas6800 3 роки тому

      You have so much time time your ONLY 3 months pp ❤️❤️❤️

    • @betylaguerrera
      @betylaguerrera 3 роки тому +1

      I know how you feel. Right now I'm 3.5 pp & I feel like I can't walk fast or run. My belly is very unattractive lol I'm hopeful though & trying to be patient

  • @brittanywhite4016
    @brittanywhite4016 3 роки тому +79

    Yasss girl, lookin snatched!! 🔥🔥🔥 You’re beautiful inside and out!

  • @annatheres3
    @annatheres3 3 роки тому +57

    Every body is beautiful. If you're reading this, hope you know that

  • @kelsykrueger7690
    @kelsykrueger7690 3 роки тому +67

    May I say-- you're my fav youtuber

  • @kellydonley3681
    @kellydonley3681 3 роки тому +18

    Just here to say "Thank you!" I am 8 months PP with twins and working on my diastasis. I am finally starting to see a real difference after going to a pelvic floor physical therapist and the heart felt way you ended this video really touched me. I truly appreciate you and your kind, genuine approach to these videos.

  • @AAlven17
    @AAlven17 3 роки тому +2

    I am 4 months postpartum and I HEAR you about feeling disconnected to your body and “getting it back.” It feels good to have your own body back because pregnancy takes so much of you! Right down to how you sleep! Happy to be back to sleeping on my back! Love this video!!

  • @KatyKidder
    @KatyKidder 3 роки тому +38

    I am 5 weeks post partum and can relate so much! I'm hoping when I go in for my 6 week appointment I get cleared to work out because I feel almost sickly with how weak I am 😩 This video helped and motivated me so much, thank you!! ❤

    • @brittanybalyn
      @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому +18

      give yourself lots of time to heal! I got the go ahead at 6 weeks and I didn't start till 6 months PP - but everyone is different so definitely do what feels right to you! 💞

    • @Canadianbrunnette
      @Canadianbrunnette 3 роки тому +3

      I didn’t start until 6 months either!

  • @alyssaflores22
    @alyssaflores22 3 роки тому +2

    I'm 3 months postpartum now. I'm still dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety and the constant questioning of who I am now and how much my body has changed. Thank you as always Brittany for the honesty and making us moms know we aren't alone 💕

  • @bdigi23
    @bdigi23 3 роки тому +2

    So helpful. 6 months postpartum this week and was so sad and defeated this weekend, feeling like my body is foreign and is unrecognizable to me. And I’m working SO hard everyday. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey! Proud of you! Been following along since before arrow and love coming along!

  • @l_7376
    @l_7376 3 роки тому +38

    My beb is almost 1 too!! Isn't it crazy how so much can happen in a year and yet it also seems like she was born yesterday? Thanks for being you, Brittany! Love ya!

    • @brittanybalyn
      @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому +1

      It's so crazy!! are you planning anything for your beb's 1st birthday?!

    • @l_7376
      @l_7376 3 роки тому +1

      @@brittanybalyn probably just a small gathering with family! I'd want to do more, but you know, covid 😕. Hope you film some of Arrow's birthday, whether it's big or small, so we can see her on her special day!

    • @LanuMilanu
      @LanuMilanu 3 роки тому +1

      Mine too. My baby girl is 1 this week 🥰

  • @chloemcfarland8143
    @chloemcfarland8143 3 роки тому +10

    8.5 months pp, I gained ALOT of weight in pregnancy. Only this week I’ve really knuckled down to get myself feeling happier and more confident. Lost half a stone so far 🥳

    • @abbyb2752
      @abbyb2752 3 роки тому +1

      Congrats 😍😍😍 I’m 8 months pp too and just now have started working out again.

  • @Jenkittypaw
    @Jenkittypaw 3 роки тому +7

    You are so good at sharing things with us to the level that you make us all feel like a bestie. Really love open, supportive people like you 💗

  • @lizg6084
    @lizg6084 3 роки тому +1

    Yesss to ALL of this. I’m 9 months pp and only recently feeling like myself again. I was so weak after birth that I couldn’t even sit up on my own. Never mind the pain, bleeding, etc. all while trying to figure out how to take care of a precious little babe. Women are AMAZING!

  • @alyssavanmouwerik3854
    @alyssavanmouwerik3854 3 роки тому +2

    I can't tell you how much I appreciate your honesty and showing all the realness of having a baby. ILYSM HOW IS ARROW ALMOST 1?!

  • @annaj4266
    @annaj4266 3 роки тому +1

    Love how realistic and honest you are I’m almost 9 months pp and getting up and having a run outside seems impossible for me. But most definitely im not going to push myself to a breaking point and mental breakdown over my post baby body. Energy is the most important thing for me which it’s something I lack so much since giving birth and being a single parent. I definitely feel ready now to start increasing my energy levels through light exercise. You’re the only Person I come to on UA-cam to find some type of similarity with. I relate to a lot of your experiences giving birth and pp healing. Thank you for this content!

  • @Rinspla
    @Rinspla 6 місяців тому

    This has been my favorite video so far. I’m 5 months postpartum and am struggling with patience and as you said “being connected” to my body. I’m going to be coming back to this video when I need to hear some positive words around this journey. Thank you 🤍

  • @phoebejanemccarthy8213
    @phoebejanemccarthy8213 3 роки тому

    I am not post partum but post spinal surgery/condition diagnosis and your last little chat about feeling like having to accept “this is it, this is how it’s going to be now” is where I am right now experiencing a set back and your words really helped me to look at this as a positive and a learning/growing experience and to love my body and it’s recovery at every stage of this process. Thank you 🙏🏼 xx

  • @tiaratran
    @tiaratran 3 роки тому +2

    Love your gentle approach! I’m 7 months PP and just starting to try to get my strength back a little bit. I’ve felt super weak too. You don’t realize how much it effects everything you do when you don’t have core strength!! It makes doing regular things so much harder!

  • @kellycoffey7449
    @kellycoffey7449 3 роки тому +1

    I love your explanation of “getting your body back” that’s exactly how I feel working on my 7 month postpartum body but you articulated it for me!

  • @MM-ys3lr
    @MM-ys3lr 3 роки тому +2

    My daughter is almost 2 and it’s been a slow come back, but seeing changes slowly! Thank you for this video and an honest portrayal of the postpartum journey 😊

  • @Celena_vlogs
    @Celena_vlogs 3 роки тому +5

    girl you look so amaaaazing! i am pregnant with baby number 4 and cannot wait to try these exercises. I want to share my journey too! its beautiful to look back on how far you have come. your awesome and so inspiring.

  • @ashleys95
    @ashleys95 3 роки тому +2

    I needed this! I’m 8 weeks PP and most days I hate this new body, not because of how it looks, but because of how it feels. I’m a fitness instructor and I taught classes two to four times a week throughout my pregnancy along with my regular workouts. I run obstacle course races too and I have never felt this weak. My body doesn’t do what I want it to do and it doesn’t feel as strong as I know it was and I am struggling! So thank you for this.

  • @kaitlinpattersonn
    @kaitlinpattersonn 3 роки тому +22

    I needed to hear this part at the end! ❤️ thank you for being so honest.

  • @brooklynjade8998
    @brooklynjade8998 3 роки тому +28

    I needed this video! I’m almost 6 weeks PP, after a C section and I feel the same way where my body just feels WEAK. I was very active my whole pregnancy until I was put on bedrest and I can’t even walk fast anymore! I’m excited to start getting my body and strength back!!

    • @twentyninefour
      @twentyninefour 3 роки тому +3

      Me too! I think my c section was a complete shock to me… and the recovery is so hard but it gets better ❤️

    • @marycatherinebeath698
      @marycatherinebeath698 3 роки тому +3

      Yes! We got this! I was in the best shape before pregnancy and worked out during pregnancy but man the c section just made me feel like I’m starting all over again! I’m 12 weeks PP and it’s gotten better! Patience

    • @OneFamilyOneLove
      @OneFamilyOneLove 3 роки тому +1

      I also had a c section 9 months ago. I completly get it. Believe me it gets better ❤ I literally could not use my abs like no response at all, but it gets better with time !! Xox

    • @Pantalets
      @Pantalets 3 роки тому +1

      Ugh yesss! Finally people I can relate to. Mentally it’s taking a toll on me because the emergency c section was so scary. It has taken time to open up to my baby because I was so scared of loosing him that I feel like I closed up.
      I love this video because I have been trying to get my strength back and it is frustrating not being able to move normally. People I talk to can’t seem to understand why I’m feeling this way. I can’t lift my legs, run, or walk fast yet. I have to have help every time I’m getting up, I have to roll off everywhere, I am like a stuck turtle on its back. Healing my mind and body is something so difficult to do.

    • @twentyninefour
      @twentyninefour 3 роки тому

      @@Pantalets you should definitely try to get some help, maybe a therapist dedicated to post portam. It really help with my mental health. Being open to talk about your feelings, whether you’re scared, can’t connect to the baby, feel lonely etc. Maybe for me it was the 27hr labour and an unexpected c section delivery but I just couldn’t connect to my baby for a couple weeks. I was in a daze for three weeks taking codeine for the pain so I think that added onto not being able to connect to him. I’m 5 months PP now and although I’m still seeing a physiotherapist I’m in such a better space! I hope this helps xx

  • @JustQable
    @JustQable 3 роки тому

    I needed this🤍
    I’m 7 months pp with my 1st child, and everything you said in this video made me cry the happiest teardrops I’ve ever felt!
    Thank you for allowing your words to be so kind and gentle to other sweet souled mamas🦋✨!

    • @brittanybalyn
      @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому

      You got this! You're doing amazing and I'm so happy I could help you on your journey!

  • @AthenaAshleyBates
    @AthenaAshleyBates 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for sharing your pregnancy and postpartum journey with us! As a mother to a newborn baby I really appreciate your transparency.

    • @brittanybalyn
      @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому

      it's been such an honor to share my journey! 💞

  • @daryagrishchuk9370
    @daryagrishchuk9370 Рік тому +1

    Girl I love how realistic and positive you are ❤

  • @crissyjazzyduh
    @crissyjazzyduh 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Brittany! I'm now 7 months post partum, and I loved your words of encouragement. Thank you thank you. You have been beautiful, inside and out. Before, during and after your pregnancy. Arrow is beyond blessed to have such a smart, Beautiful, and independent mommy! ❤

  • @ellianakimes9410
    @ellianakimes9410 3 роки тому

    I’m six months postpartum tomorrow. Thank you for all of your encouraging words. You’re a beautiful person inside and out💗

  • @quirky11000
    @quirky11000 3 роки тому +2

    As a plus size person, I think your pp videos are very realistic and don’t come across like you’re talking down to people because you acknowledge how hard it is and are honest about your feelings. It’s refreshing

  • @19lalitaa
    @19lalitaa 3 роки тому

    Omg I so appreciate how honest you are! I love your channel! I’m struggle right now with 17months postpartum. When I was breastfeeding so often I wasn’t eating right and I lost so much weight (45lbs lighter than when I delivered) everyone told me I looked sick. Now I’ve gained 15 lbs and I have days when I feel good and other days where I’m not comfortable in my body. But I remind myself that I gave birth and I have to love myself and my body and work hard at it everyday. Thanks so much for you’re kind words! ❤️

  • @JxArrieta
    @JxArrieta 3 роки тому

    I'm 27 and don't have kids, but I've never felt more weak and tired in my life🥴 My back hurts all the time and i can't do anything slightly hard cuz I'll be dying out of breath. Totally understand what you mean by "getting my body back". You are really inspiring, I wanna feel strong and healthy again without worrying about "looks". Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us, brit. ❤️

  • @amandarisdal
    @amandarisdal 3 роки тому +6

    This gives me so much hope for my recovery, especially cause I had a c section💓💓you look great girl😩

  • @Tukitri
    @Tukitri 3 роки тому +1

    ARROW’S 11 MONTHS OLD????? Omg i remember even the video when you announced your pregnancy and commenting when you were 2 weeks aways from having her😭😭 congrats on everything girl! Been here since the makeup days and will be here 4everrrr I just love your content 💕💕

  • @ThriftDrifter
    @ThriftDrifter 3 роки тому +1

    I am 8 months PP, going on 9 and I just *really* needed to hear those last 30 seconds girl. Love you, thank you for being you!

  • @raecat90
    @raecat90 3 роки тому +2

    I am so glad you shared this! I love how you encourage not rushing the process of healing and focusing on building strength again!

  • @abali102
    @abali102 3 роки тому +5

    I needed to hear this at 7 weeks postpartum thank you so much!

  • @tbrough90
    @tbrough90 3 роки тому +1

    Yes Mama! Everyone tells you about how, hard baby sleep can be, breastfeeding struggles, teething, diapers, etc. No one prepared me for the melted otter pop body I would have after I gave birth. You are fantastic. Thank you for being honest. I had my son just one month after you had Arrow, and it has been really lovely to go on this pregnancy/post partum journey and not feel alone.

  • @jessicadesmet3471
    @jessicadesmet3471 3 роки тому +2

    I love your videos! I found you while I was nesting and wanted to watch hospital prep/ nursery set up/ pregnancy stuff/ etc. I'm 6 months behind you. I just wish you didn't cut off the end of your sentences so much. It feels rushed and I need to watch the videos twice to feel like I caught everything. Other than that, all your stuff is right up my alley! I love Mondays!

  • @shegardenssometimes
    @shegardenssometimes 3 роки тому

    The thing about your body not listening to you- absolutely relatable 😭
    A few hours after I gave birth I stood up to use the restroom and I just straight up pissed myself. And it happened a few more times after that too! It still happens here and there. But I’m trying to build my strength back up and its been helping.
    My roommate at the hospital was a second time mom and she was so sweet… she just said through the curtain that she peed herself a few weeks earlier. I forget what I said to her or if I forgot to respond because I was so deliriously tired, but it was sweet of her to offer that comfort that it’s normal. Our bodies are capable of some crazy shit, I guess it makes sense that it would need time to repair. If we were capable of growing life for 9 months and giving birth (in whichever way it happened!), we are damn well capable of repairing ourselves as well. 💪😎
    (But if I’m being honest I didn’t feel that way at the beginning- I thought all hope was lost for my poor bladder. lol)

  • @esta1004
    @esta1004 3 роки тому +4

    You are seriously my favorite “internet” person! Thank you for always being so real about your journey as a mother! ❤️

  • @chocokorey
    @chocokorey 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you. I needed this video.
    I am 5mpp and I have had the worst week, I have never felt more disgusting in my life before…I just started working out again and I was so shocked at how weak I am. I couldn’t even lay on my back and raise my legs! So I’ve had really bad mental breakdowns this week…and it’s only Tuesday. So now I am sitting here your video ended and I am crying so much. I want to believe it’s gonna get better but I have to remind myself I’m just gonna be different now and that’s not a bad thing.

  • @beatingheartbaby6837
    @beatingheartbaby6837 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your honest sharing about your experience. I’m 6 months postpartum and definitely relate, cracked up at the “slinky full of jello”! It was so humbling to try to walk around the block a week after birth and feel exhausted, when I used to exercise 4-5 days a week and walk for hours. I’ve come a long way but am not where I wanna be yet, and seeing you feel strong and at home in your body is so encouraging. Much love and appreciation🙏♥️

  • @beautysolutions87
    @beautysolutions87 3 роки тому +1

    Love you Brittany. You’re such a sweet beautiful soul. I feel like you’re my sister or mom friend in real life. You pour your soul into your videos and I surely can feel it. That’s why I feel so connected to you 😘😘😘 thanks for being your true self. Hope that no matter how famous you get that’ll never change. Love you ❤️

  • @gabrielazoo6299
    @gabrielazoo6299 3 роки тому

    Currently pregnant and wow I needed to hear that part at the end. I’m already feeling so much weaker I’m so scared for how things are going to end up for me but this truly helped me just relax and try and have peace with my journey. Thank you so much, I will be rewatching this.

  • @alyssarh
    @alyssarh 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for this Brittany ❤ I'm so glad to see that you're feeling more back in your body now, this was really helpful to see. Thank you for sharing this as always ❤

  • @MotherhoodPsychology
    @MotherhoodPsychology 3 роки тому

    I love this video! I’m now 10 months postpartum and just started loving my body again. Learning to love yourself after baby is sometimes hard. I recently started my fitness journey, and it has changed my mindset, I actually feel good about myself again! Thank you for this REAL video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Rowm222
    @Rowm222 3 роки тому +2

    6 mnths pp. Hate looking in the mirror sometimes but slow progress is sometimes the best progress!! You lookin FIRE girl!! 🔥Pretty momma that’s fo sho!! Ur a badass & an inspo! U lift us moms up! THANK U!

  • @Natalie_11188
    @Natalie_11188 3 роки тому +1

    Your daughter is so cute. I love her cheeks and blue eyes. You are one of the first beauty Vloggers I found back in 2013- man how time flies.

  • @lexapfeuffer3975
    @lexapfeuffer3975 3 роки тому +3

    almost 3 weeks pp and you make me feel so much better about my body!

    • @Sadiyahd
      @Sadiyahd 3 роки тому +1

      Same 3 weeks pp !! Feel so much better

  • @TheOriginalRachFace
    @TheOriginalRachFace 3 роки тому +1

    I so appreciate your observations at the end of this video. I had baby #3 in March and definitely feel like a stranger in my skin right now. I appreciate the reminder that it takes time. I know it does; I’ve been here twice before but this time is harder for some reason.

  • @BrittanyLesser1
    @BrittanyLesser1 3 роки тому

    A great cue for the pelvic floor is to think about picking up a blueberry and for the core think about your TVA wrapping around like a corset (it’s the corset muscle) instead of belly button to spine! Belly button should go slightly in and most importantly up, engaging the lower middle and upper TVA for that deep core connection breath. The diaphragm, pelvic floor, and inner core muscles all work in synergy 🙏🏻 You’re doing great mama and you look amazing! 🤍

  • @Ishbelable
    @Ishbelable 3 роки тому

    I am 8 months post partum and yesterday I looked in the mirror for the 1st time and thought 'oh there I am'. I have been so disconnected from my body and so weak and sore for so long. 7.5 months was my turning point where I feel like things were really starting to feel almost, dare I say, good. I am still 20kg heavier than I was before but MY shape is there now and my muscles have finally caught up to carry the extra weight and feel more energetic and active. I never expected it to take so long!

  • @Jefficusmagnus
    @Jefficusmagnus 2 роки тому

    I'm 9 weeks postpartum. I was diagnosed with diastasis recti in my first week and refered to physio immediately. I will admit I was so overwhelmed with breastfeeding and sleep deprivation that I didn't really do the exercises but they were healing pretty well on their own. Then 1 week ago I felt a sharp pain after lifting my baby and felt a sharp pain - my recti separated again above my belly button and were probably worse off than in my first month post partum. My core strength is really bad right now and lifting my baby has become physically painful. I was becoming sceptical and worried if I'll ever recover (as you said this is not just about regaining a flat tummy again). But seeing your videos and your amazing recovery, I am determined to try and take 15 minutes daily to do the exercises you mentioned (which is exactly what my physio has recommended) and hope to get my strength back.

  • @lauramiramontes3467
    @lauramiramontes3467 3 роки тому +2

    Love watching your videos Monday mornings! It always gives me that extra motivation I need for the week! 💕

  • @TC-it8ys
    @TC-it8ys 3 роки тому +1

    Yes, yes, yes! I felt this way after the birth of my daughter. I felt disconnected as well from my body because, normally, I could do certain things and after my pregnancy, I could no longer do those things. It was hard because 9 months isn’t a long time when you think about how 9 months before you were so active and your body was used to moving a certain way and now it can’t. I remember feeling so out of touch with my body and who I was. It took so long for me to get myself feeling “normal” again but in some way I became better. 1 year to the day after giving birth I ran my first 10K and that was huge because before having a child, I couldn’t run for 10 mins even though I was active and healthy overall. Congrats on getting back to you!

  • @Ericachild
    @Ericachild 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this positive message. I'm 5 mpp and this gives me motivation to start working out again doing your ab strengthner! Thanks Brittany!

  • @susanna2841
    @susanna2841 3 роки тому +1

    I love how genuine you are that here I am, never been pregnant, and watching you discuss your postpartum workout routine😂

  • @rebeccacole6910
    @rebeccacole6910 3 роки тому +1

    I get exactly what you mean when you say about your core! I had a big baby and DR postpartum. It literally felt like my core had been ripped out and 6 months did feel like that! 8 months and starting to feel better and better each day 🥰

  • @gisellefincham7853
    @gisellefincham7853 3 роки тому

    I am just about to give birth to my second baby and watching your videos has helped me accept and appreciate all that my body has done and will do again here soon. You are a true example of confidence is sexy and beauty is both internal and external. Thank you for keeping it real. 💓

  • @roxaneunseuln3332
    @roxaneunseuln3332 3 роки тому +4

    I'm 6 months post partum and really, thank you. I needed to hear that, thank you!!! 🥺🥰❤️

  • @2898mp
    @2898mp 3 роки тому

    Mom of a 11 month old too. Thank you for describing your pp journey like this. I felt the same way about my body. So strong but so weak at the same time. Love your content!

  • @pau3387
    @pau3387 3 роки тому +5

    Always looking forward to Mondays 💞

  • @sidneypittman9857
    @sidneypittman9857 3 роки тому

    I haven’t been on UA-cam in a while the last video I saw was your 6 month postpartum video. You look so happy with your body. As long as you are happy!❤️

  • @elleinahammitt95
    @elleinahammitt95 3 роки тому

    Love this! My daughter is also 11 months and my body is definitely not what it once was. Your journey puts hope in me that with dedication I can get the body that I am once again comfortable in and happy with 💗 Today is day 1!

  • @hamtaropuff
    @hamtaropuff 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love your videos!! I don’t even have a baby and I still watch all your videos because you are awesome!!!

  • @twentyninefour
    @twentyninefour 3 роки тому

    Ughhh I love you Brittany. Going through such a hard time right now with PPD even after 5 months. But your videos always give me hope and makes me feel like I have someone I can relate to and that I’m not alone. I can’t workout yet but I’m seeing a physiotherapist as my body is going through IT! I’ve got knots all over my neck shoulders and back, inflammation on my ab muscles and legs. I used to be so fit but now I’m working on slowly getting to my best self.
    Thank you for being so open and honest❤️!! (Totally a word vomit)

  • @jenngranados825
    @jenngranados825 3 роки тому

    Aw Brittany... Your videos help me so much! I am one year postpartum and I felt my best at 3 months postpartum but after that I had the worst multiple sclerosis flare up I’ve had! Just when I was ready to go all in into my fitness journey my body just gave up and now I can’t even carry my baby because just going for a walk it’s a major struggle along with a full time job it’s a lot but your positivity just makes me believe that There’s still hope for me I just have tu push myself a little bit more

    • @rosasellers1813
      @rosasellers1813 3 роки тому

      Sending you strength and love and courage 🤍

  • @laurie896
    @laurie896 3 роки тому +1

    I wasn't going to watch this video, but I'm so glad I did. So much different than other " body back" videos.

  • @thewitchour
    @thewitchour 3 роки тому +7

    4 months pp and sometimes I’m like “i love my new bod!” then other times im just so insecure about it… it’s a learning process trying to get used to the new me esp clothing wise (style change, size etc) 😅

  • @kiramusic904
    @kiramusic904 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Brittany! Your body is perfect the way it is, and I can’t speak for this product personally really because I own it but I forget to use it, but I’ve seen/heard that the evereden stretch mark cream is supposed to help tighten your skin and reduce the appearance of stretch marks if maybe you wanted to try to help your tummy skin. Absolutely nothing wrong with your body, just wanted to throw it out there if maybe it would help you!

  • @crownofsplendor2023
    @crownofsplendor2023 8 місяців тому

    Thank you, I’m glad I found this video. I am pregnant now and 43 and I always had a tiny stomach all the way until 2020 (even after 2 kids), when I had another child at 40. I got diastes recti and didn’t heal it before this one. I am so motivated to getting it taken after I have this one!❤

  • @monicac1411
    @monicac1411 3 роки тому

    I’m still trying get back into my body 9.5 months postpartum. It’s good to know you’re not alone in these feels. Love you and love poor oil teething Arrow (my daughter is going through it too, so much chewing/drooling/crying) 💖

  • @makeupwithness1
    @makeupwithness1 3 роки тому +2

    My baby is almost 11 months and I can totally relate to everything you say in this video. Love your pep talks girl! 💕💕 you look amazing and your doing a wonderful job🤗🥰

    • @omaraguardado688
      @omaraguardado688 3 роки тому +1

      July baby?
      My baby is 11 months now and I’m having such a hard time working out 😩

    • @makeupwithness1
      @makeupwithness1 3 роки тому

      @@omaraguardado688 awe congrats!! Yes my baby just turned 11 months ! 🥰🥰
      I totally feel you on that I been doing good but then skip days to a week before I get back on the horse with working out. Ughhh 😔

  • @leahas5001
    @leahas5001 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Soo much for your videos. Been rough as now ten month postpartum from my first. My doctors here also don't do anything or tell you anything so this really helped.

  • @jes5icaP
    @jes5icaP 3 роки тому +2

    I think a lot of people are worrying a bit too much about their abs separating, and it's causing unnecessary anxiety...sometimes before baby is even born!! The amount of core work moms do each day lifting their babies and wearing their babies etc....is a lot. I'm sure there are cases that need specific attention, but it seems like every UA-cam mom worries about this A LOT. I didn't have time to worry about this and my abs went back together fine. Wanted to leave this comment to let people know it's not always necessary to worry about your abs coming back together.....especially if it causes you stress

  • @elizabethvaluu
    @elizabethvaluu 3 роки тому +7

    *I been watching your videos since you dyed your hair pastel pink.. and now I'm married and even that I don't want kids I still love watch your vids* 😊😊😊

    • @brittanybalyn
      @brittanybalyn  3 роки тому +1

      awww yay I'm so happy you still enjoy my content! 💞

  • @emilamaa
    @emilamaa 3 роки тому

    This was really inspirational and good motivation for me! Not in the sense of losing more weight or getting a smaller tummy but remembering my goal to get my strength back! I'm currently 8m postpartum and it's one of those things where you do forget how strong you used to be untill you try to do some workouts again especially ab workouts and this was good motivation to remind me I CAN get even stronger I am not done (in a good way) so thank you for reminding me to kick myself in the butt again ♥️

  • @sunshine037gv
    @sunshine037gv 3 роки тому

    This really needs to be said more. 4 months pp I was thinking I will need to buy an entirely new wardrobe. The only clothes I could wear were my pregnancy clothes. Now at 7 months pp I can finally fit in my old clothes, but my body is not the same at all. And I love it as it is, because my life is not the same either and I my body is exactly what it needs to be. 💜

  • @tiffany3511
    @tiffany3511 3 роки тому +8

    Sitting here 12 weeks postpartum getting emotional 🥺

  • @meganmarino2012
    @meganmarino2012 3 роки тому +2

    You look just as beautiful as you ever have, mama! ♥️ Can you believe our babies are about to be one years old?! I can’t 😭

  • @hannahmartinez4259
    @hannahmartinez4259 3 роки тому

    Best diastasis recti move I’ve seen yet! Thank you! I can feel such a difference doing it

  • @Wx5XiKnYC1
    @Wx5XiKnYC1 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the inspiration. I'm currently 2 months postpartum.
    Yes you are right, April & May was a very hard month for me because my body was/still is so weak. Even going up and down the stairs is hard (my legs will shake). But I've noticed that this month June is much better and getting easier each day. Every month I take a picture of my body to see the progress but honestly I'm okay with how it looks.

  • @fernandagohr9252
    @fernandagohr9252 3 роки тому

    You’re so sweet! Thanks for sharing! I’m 17 weeks pregnant your content has been very nice!

  • @artistiquesfille
    @artistiquesfille 3 роки тому

    Needed this. I had a pretty traumatic pregnancy and birth journey and I wonder how I’m able to overcome and do all the things I push myself to do daily for my baby boy. There are those days I have moments where I absolutely lose it and the overwhelming aspect of it all hits me (basically when I’m exhausted and barely hanging on by a thread). Thank you Brittany for reminding me to be patient and most of all kind to myself. This made me feel so much better about the disconnection I feel with my body. Sending you and Arrow love! 💖

  • @rebekahlgonzalez9315
    @rebekahlgonzalez9315 3 роки тому +8

    3 months pp, I needed this video 🙂

  • @adeiifee
    @adeiifee 3 роки тому +1

    I could relate to what you were saying in this video! I’m 3 months post partum and also have DR (3 finger gap). I’ve had to Explain to people that me exercising is not bc of vain reasons but simply bc I feel debilitated and just want to feel strong again. Britt I completely get it ! Thanks for sharing 🎊

  • @kelsimo
    @kelsimo 3 роки тому +7

    Lovin your content mama! Keep it up 🤍

  • @ailynvelasquez5203
    @ailynvelasquez5203 3 роки тому +1

    This made me cry Brittany Balyn thanks baby doll I’m going through the same journey 6 months ppt and I feel disconnected to my body 🥺

  • @courtneyanne4744
    @courtneyanne4744 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I 100% understand everything you said! I had my baby 2 weeks after you and yes jello slinky was a real thing! Thank you for being so raw and honest! 🥰🥰

  • @kelbertsFairy
    @kelbertsFairy 3 роки тому +3

    I ‘bounced back’ fairly quickly after both by babies and can absolutely confirm my body felt like jelly (Aussie here), for the first few weeks! Laughing was an effort and a half 😅

  • @doloreszamora4087
    @doloreszamora4087 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing information about your abe separation! I have also been on a journey to heal my separation! And it's working😁 I love seeing attractive women not being ashamed to share their flaws! Your awesome❤

  • @samahmed9067
    @samahmed9067 3 роки тому

    I admire your videos they give me hope. Thanks I don’t feel alone anymore

  • @nadined95
    @nadined95 3 роки тому

    Yes girl! This exactly helped me understand how I’ve been feeling about my body PP!! I’m 7 months PP & have been trying to figure out the ‘new me vs old me’ but you’re so right, I don’t want to be the old me, and must embrace the new me. Thank you xx

  • @prernapnegi
    @prernapnegi 3 роки тому

    You’re the best. Thank you for this. ❤️ I am almost 7 months postpartum and you’re the inspiration I needed ❤️ stay strong Brittany ! Sending love to you and arrow ☺️