I’m in good shape. I eat clean. I run most days. I have a four-pack on top and toned obliques… but no matter what I do, the stubborn C-section pouch below my belly button won’t budge.

And I know I’m not the only mom feeling this.

In this episode of Struggle & Strength, I’m opening up about my personal journey with the “mom pouch”—how three back-to-back C-sections left me with a challenge I can’t out-discipline. This isn’t about getting skinny. It’s about confidence, healing, and showing my kids what perseverance looks like.

💡 Inside, I share:

Why eating clean + running still didn’t change this area

The new strategy I’m testing with food and workouts

How I’m reframing this pouch as progress, not shame

Why moms need to stop feeling alone in this struggle

If you’ve ever sighed in the mirror and wondered why your hard work isn’t “showing up” the way you hoped, this one’s for you.

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