14. Navigating Fitness Tests, Physical Events, & Pressures to Perform as Postpartum Military Moms: 9 Lessons on Building Physical, Mental & Spiritual Strength & Resilience

Friend, today I'm gonna share with you 9 lessons learned about building physical, mental, & spiritual strength as a military mama. This came from the fitness tests and graded physical events I recently went through in our training course, to include both the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) as well as a 14 mile Ruck.

I felt called to share this, especially to help those who are also on their postpartum journey like I am.

As military women navigating pregnancy & postpartum, the emphasis on physical fitness in our profession can be a source of pride & empowerment, but also a source of stress & anxiety for us.

Because the truth is, we have to put our bodies through a lot pretty quickly after having a baby to meet the timelines, return to the standards, & get back to everything we need to do. And many of us have high expectations of ourselves to perform well & lead by example.

So if you're in the trenches of either postpartum recovery, or the rollercoaster of military life or mom life, and you're trying to make progress in your fitness or prepare for what’s up ahead...if you’re looking for some encouragement, this is for you.

We’re gonna talk about what physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual strength can look like in an integrated, practical way.

Let’s dive deep into how we can allow God to work through everything, big & small — even our physical fitness tests and the physical challenges of our everyday lives as mamas, & women who serve.

Join me in my Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)

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