After having babies, many moms feel pressure to “bounce back” — eat less, work out harder, and shrink themselves as quickly as possible.

But what if that approach is actually working against your body?

In this episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily sits down with fitness and nutrition coach Tiffany Wickes to talk about what really happens to a woman’s metabolism after pregnancy, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and years of putting herself last.

Together, they unpack why under-eating, over-training, and chasing quick weight loss often leave moms feeling exhausted, stuck, and discouraged — and how fueling properly, building muscle, and creating metabolic safety may be the true path toward strength and sustainable fat loss.

This conversation shifts the focus from shrinking your body to supporting it.

✨ Inside this episode:

• Why “eat less, move more” backfires after motherhood
• What’s really happening to metabolism after babies
• The truth about cortisol and dieting cycles
• Why carbs are not the enemy
• Muscle building for busy moms
• Supporting fat loss without restriction
• Realistic strength training for motherhood seasons
• Healing your relationship with food and your body

If you’ve ever felt like your body changed after kids and never went back — this episode is for you.

Your body isn’t broken.
 It may just need support.

About Our Guest — Tiffany Wickes 

Tiffany is a nutrition and fitness coach who specializes in helping women — especially busy moms — build strength, support their metabolism, and move away from restrictive dieting cycles.

Her approach focuses on sustainable nutrition, muscle development, metabolic health, and creating long-term results without punishment or extremes.

She is passionate about helping women feel strong, fueled, and confident in their bodies through realistic strategies that work within motherhood and real life.

🔗 Connect With Tiffany

🌐 Website: www.tiffanywickes.com
 📱 Instagram: @tiffanylwickes
📩 Coaching Info: DM tiffany to get startedd

🌱 CONNECT WITH MAMA UPROOTED

🎙 Podcast Host: Emily Galus
 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/momma_uprooted

 🌿 Root Guides & Resources: @mommauprooted
 💌 Join the Mama Uprooted Community: [email protected]

📣 EPISODE CAPTION (For Sharing + Player Text)

After babies, most moms are told to eat less and work harder.

But what if healing your metabolism starts with eating more, building muscle, and finally supporting your body instead of fighting it?

In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany to talk about why so many moms feel stuck after pregnancy — and how strength, nourishment, and metabolic safety can change everything.

Your body isn’t broken, mama.
 You’re rebuilding.

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