Postpartum Workouts: What to Focus on First (Before Chasing Fat Loss)

Postpartum Workouts: What to Focus on First (Before Chasing Fat Loss)

From The MILF Momentum Podcast by Link DeShong

March 24, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of building a foundational fitness routine for postpartum moms before focusing on fat loss.

If you're postpartum and your first instinct is to jump into calorie deficits and intense workouts, this episode is for you. The truth is, fat loss isn't a phase one goal... it's a phase three result . And skipping straight to it is exactly why so many moms feel like they're working hard and getting nowhere. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three-layer foundation every postpartum mom needs to build before chasing aesthetic results and why the sequence matters more than the intensity. Whether you're three months postpartum or three years out and still feeling disconnected from your body, this episode gives you a clear picture of where to actually start. Why jumping back into high-intensity workouts too soon can make postpartum symptoms worse including leaking, back pain, and a core that won't respond The difference between being "cleared" by your doctor at 6 weeks and being cleared for high-impact exercise The 3-layer postpartum fitness foundation What phase one training actually looks like (it's not as boring as you think and it works) The real reason most postpartum moms stay stuck: not lack of effort, but wrong sequencing Intensity on an unstable foundation just…

People in this episode

Host: Link DeShong

Topics covered

  • postpartum fitness
  • fat loss
  • workout sequencing
  • core stability
  • postpartum recovery

Keywords

  • postpartum workouts
  • calorie deficit
  • high-intensity exercise
  • fitness foundation
  • postpartum symptoms

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