On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Smitha, an RNTer who recently completed a photoshoot just 14 months after giving birth to her daughter. Smitha’s journey is an interesting one. She joined us prior to becoming pregnant, went on pause six months into her pregnancy, and rejoined nine months postpartum to get into the best shape of her life. All her life, she’d wanted to transform what she describes as a skinny-fat frame into a toned, strong-looking physique. And it wasn’t until her transformation with us at RNT that she finally made it happen. Smitha is in her early 40s, a GP, entrepreneur and new mother - making this a great example of what can be done when you’re ready to make serious changes in your life.

Chapters: 

0:00 Introduction

1:49 Smitha's Starting Point

3:21 Why Go All In (Not Just "Walk More")

5:40 Fitness History & The Skinny Fat Trap

7:36 Nutrition Aha Moments

9:48 Stress Eating & Breaking Old Associations

11:12 How She Broke the Habits

13:22 Navigating Social Situations

15:48 Continuing Through Pregnancy

17:56 Postpartum: The First 6 Months

20:07 Why She Came Back

21:24 Rejoining on Maternity Leave

23:49 Working Out Around a Baby

27:12 The Photoshoot

29:13 From Novice to Lifting 20kg Dumbbells

33:22 How the Physical Became the Vehicle

35:34 What Almost Stopped Her

36:58 Advice for New Mums & Women Over 40

39:19 What's Next

40:31 Final Words

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