From Postpartum Struggles to Strength: How I Lost 60lbs, Transformed My Body, and Found My Energy Again

I have always struggled with my weight for as far as I can remember. Growing up I was really slim (although I did not see myself that way) and used to practice sports all the time. When I became an adult and started going to university, I completely stopped with the sports and decreased moving my body, and overtime I progressively gained weight. From time to time, I would try a different diet and lose weight, just to gain it all back. Even when I was at a "normal" BMI weight, my body fat was always high.

In July 2022, I got pregnant and gained over 23 kg/ 50lb. Postpartum, I put all my focus on my new baby and completely neglected my most basic needs. At 9 months postpartum, I weighed the same from when I was 9 months pregnant. At that point, I decided I needed to make time for myself and to be in a better shape to show up for my baby with the energy that she deserves.

In December 2023 I joined an Orange Theory studio and a couple months later I started working with a dietitian. My dietitian  put together a meal plan for me with the goal of losing body fat while preserving muscle mass. The plan included a shake with whey protein for breakfast. She recommended LEANFIT for the great macros, clean ingredients, and sweet flavor. I bought the LEANFIT vanilla protein powder and have used it daily for my shakes, but also used it in my favorite foods: oatmeal, ice cream, waffles, etc. 

After losing 27kg / 60 pounds and reducing my body fat in half while keeping my lean mass, I am now focusing on maintaining my weight while gaining muscle. LEANFIT was a big part of my weight loss journey, and is now central to my muscle gain journey. After being featured by Orange Theory to their 1300+ studios across the globe, I have received a lot of attention from others with similar goals (lose fat/gain muscle), and I now have an Instagram page where as a LEANFIT ambassador, I inspire others to incorporate more protein into their lives and achieve the same results I did.

Your Path to Progress

January is a fresh start - a time to embrace small, meaningful changes that lead to lasting progress. True transformation happens through daily habits, not drastic, unattainable goals. Whether it’s meal prepping, taking a 10-minute walk on your lunch break, journaling to reflect on your day, adding an extra glass of water or protein to your routine, stretching for 5 minutes in the morning, or swapping one processed snack for a healthier option, every small step is part of your journey. Let’s focus on progress over perfection and build sustainable habits together this year! Slow and steady, wins your race.

Your path to progress is uniquely yours - celebrate the wins, big or small, and recognize the effort it takes to show up every day.