NATHALIA MELO- Getting Fit Postpartum with former Ms Olympia
Episode description
Today I speak with Nathalia Melo a wife, mother of two, and a business owner. She has featured on the cover of major magazines like Muscle & Fitness Hers, Shape Magazine, Fitness RX. In 2012, she won the biggest bodybuilding competition in the world- The Olympia, which allowed her to traveled to over 30 countries hosting fitness seminars for the general population as well as to fitness professionals. Once she became pregnant, she realized everything she knew of fitness would need to be adjusted. Learning to navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood while taking care of her health and fitness was an incredibly eye opening and humbling experience, which then led her to find her passion: Helping busy working moms regain their fitness and feel sexy AF!
We talk about:
-moms putting themselves last
-rushing the process
-using social media responsibly
-preconceptions around birth and postpartum
-working with the right people
-changing your mindset
-the Four Pillars
-finding sustainability
-setting the example for your kids
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:25 starting to help other moms
8:10 experience with birth
11:15 coaching style
12:45 victim mentality
15:05 common priorities with moms
21:35 helping moms through their programs
28:40 vetting your sources
32:00 genetics versus hard work
36:05 being a martyr as a mom
46:50 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH NATHALIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nathaliamelofit/
Website: www.nathaliamelofit.com
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