10/20/2026
I'm down 40 pounds postpartum. And honestly? This time was easier than the first.
The first time I lost weight, I was 27. I lost 70 pounds and had all the time in the world to focus on it. I cooked everything, planned everything, and put so much energy into getting it right.
This time I'm 40. I'm a brand new mom, I'm exclusively breastfeeding, and I'm running a business. Most days I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I don't meal prep. I don't have time for elaborate recipes. I'm not doing intense workouts. I walk, I eat whole plant foods, and I keep everything SO simple.
And it worked. Again.
That's how I know it's not a fluke. This isn't about willpower or having perfect circumstances. It's a lifestyle that actually works in real life, even a messy, sleep-deprived, baby-on-my-hip kind of life.
Here's what I've been doing:
✅Eating whole, plant-based foods. Lots of fiber, lots of volume. I eat BIG plates of food, which makes a calorie deficit so much easier because I'm actually full.
✅Not cutting out any macros. My meals are full of carbs, full of protein, and have healthy fats too.
✅Keeping my milk supply strong. I've exclusively breastfed while losing 40 pounds, and I've never felt like I was depriving my body.
✅Walking. That's it. No crazy workout routine. I’ll lift some weights if I have time but lately it has not been happening 😭
I think so many people struggle because they go to one extreme: no carbs, no fat, tiny portions, all-or-nothing.
What works? A balanced plate full of fiber, macros, and micronutrients is what keeps you full, nourished, and able to stick with it for the long haul.
And the food is delicious. (Scroll through the photos 👀 This is what I actually eat.)
So I built something to make this easier for you too.
It's called PLANT 🌱 It's my new recipe and meal planning app, with the exact meal plans I've been following my whole postpartum journey. I'm adding new recipes every week, and starting November 1st, we're kicking off a meal plan challenge together. We'll do a new one at the start of every month.
If you've been trying to lose weight and nothing is sticking, or you've tried plant-based before and it didn't work for you, give this a try. I bet you'll be surprised how good you feel when you're eating enough of the right foods.
👇 Comment PLANT and I'll send you a FREE week of my meal plans. No credit card needed.
Let's do this together 💚
