Ever feel like you're stuck in an endless loop of "all or nothing" when it comes to body image and eating habits? Join me on this deeply personal episode as I unpack my own journey through pregnancy, motherhood, and the constant struggle with body image that many of us face. We're talking about breaking generational cycles of insecurity and learning to prioritize self-love and health over appearance.
This episode is for you if you're ready to confront unhealthy patterns and empower yourself and your children with a positive, balanced approach to body image.
In this episode, we cover:
- My journey with an "all or nothing" mentality during pregnancies
- The impact of my mother's body image struggles on my own behaviors and parenting
- The pivotal realization in my early thirties to model a healthy relationship with my body for my children
- The importance of enjoying activities without guilt and not projecting negative perceptions onto kids
- Encouraging self-love and a healthy outlook rather than obsessive appearance-focused behaviors
- The mental freedom that comes from letting go of diet and workout extremes
- Tips on how to start making meaningful changes today, without waiting for the perfect moment
- Reflecting on negative body image patterns normalized by my past environment and their long-term effects
- How meeting my husband, Roger, and his balanced life perspective served as a catalyst for change
Sometimes, it feels like we're taught that looking good is synonymous with feeling good, but that's a myth we need to break. It's time to prioritize how we feel and break free from the chains of obsessive thoughts about food and appearance.
What's one step you can take today to start prioritizing your feelings over your looks? Let me know on Instagram!
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Ever wish you had a fit and straightforward BFF with over 15 years of experience to help you filter through all the information regarding fitness, nutrition, and life?
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Join Former Bikini Olympia Champion, mom of 2, and fitness coach Nathalia Melo each week as she shares fitness, nutrition, and life tips to help busy working moms simplify their fitness journey so they can learn easy and simple strategies on how to lose weight and feel sexy AF.
After helping over 5000 busy working moms, Nathalia has found the blueprint to fitness, nutrition, and life success, which she will be sharing in this podcast: actionable tips that will help busy working moms be more present at work and at home.
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