January 2026

January always feels like a reset. New year, new goals, fresh motivation. This year looks different for me. I am navigating postpartum life, rebuilding strength, and learning how to move my body again after pregnancy and birth.

If you are in a similar season, or any season where your body feels unfamiliar, you are not alone.

Postpartum fitness is not about “getting your body back.” That phrase never sat right with me, and now I understand why. My body did not disappear. It carried life. It adapted. It did exactly what God designed it to do. That does not mean the journey back into movement is easy. Coming back to strength training postpartum requires humility. You lift less. You move slower. Some movements feel awkward, uncomfortable, or emotional. Progress is not linear, and patience becomes non-negotiable.

I will be honest, this season has challenged my identity more than I expected. I have had to let go of what my body used to do and learn to respect what it needs now. I have days where I want to push faster than my body is ready for, and days where even showing up feels heavy, whereas it never did before. In those moments, I am re-learning to invite God into my training, my recovery, and my expectations. Strength training has become less about performance and more about presence. Showing up, listening to my body, and trusting that God is still working even when progress feels slow.

Scripture reminds us that our bodies matter. “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19, ESV). Caring for our bodies is not vanity. It is stewardship. Strength training postpartum, when done intentionally and safely, becomes an act of trust. Trust that slow progress is still progress. Trust that rest is not weakness. Trust that God is present in the rebuilding. From a health perspective, strength training supports postpartum recovery, joint stability, bone density, and long-term health. From a behavioral perspective, it restores confidence and reminds you that your body is still capable. From a faith perspective, it allows you to care for your body without guilt.

Movement is not punishment. Strength training is not about shrinking yourself. It is about rebuilding capacity so you can show up fully in the roles God has placed you in. “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV). Some days that looks like a full lifting session. Other days it looks like walking, mobility work, or choosing rest without shame. All of it counts.

One of the hardest parts of postpartum fitness is managing expectations. Social media tells us recovery should be fast. Culture tells us we should bounce back. Faith tells us something different. “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’” (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV). Weakness is not failure. It is often the starting point of growth. Leaning into strength training during this season has reminded me that discipline and grace are not opposites. They work together. “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established” (Proverbs 16:3, ESV). You can train consistently while honoring your limits. You can pursue strength while trusting God with the outcome.

For Nation of Strength, this year is about accessibility, sustainability, and faith-centered movement. Not perfection. Not extremes. Not comparison. If you are postpartum, returning after injury, restarting after burnout, or simply trying to build healthier habits, you belong here.

This year, my goal is simple. Show up. Move with intention. Train with wisdom. Trust God with the timeline.

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