Nourished Mamas: Nutrition, Weight Loss & Motherhood

In this episode, I break down why feeling inconsistent isn’t actually a motivation issue — it’s an energy problem.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting over, feeling frustrated with yourself, or wondering why nothing seems to stick… this will shift how you see it.

We’re talking about what’s really happening when your body is under-fueled, how that impacts your ability to stay consistent, and why relying on discipline alone keeps you stuck.

What You’ll Take Away:

• Why motivation isn’t the root issue
• How under-eating is draining your energy
• The connection between energy and consistency
• The simple shift that makes everything feel easier

Work With Me

Have a question or want to follow along? Come say hi on Instagram @malloryyounglove. Send me a DM with your questions, what you’re struggling with, or even a topic you’d love to hear me cover on the podcast.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Take my Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz to find the best starting point based on your goals, challenges, and current season of life.

You’ll get a personalized roadmap with practical next steps and resources to help you know what to focus on next.

👉 Take the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz

Best tips for true survival mode

If the idea of meal prep makes you want to lie down instead, this episode is for you.

Postpartum meal prep doesn’t need to look like perfectly portioned containers or a full Sunday reset. In survival mode, meal prep is simply about reducing decisions, keeping food accessible, and making sure you actually eat.

In this episode, we’re redefining what meal prep can look like when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on very little sleep. You’ll hear realistic, low-effort strategies that support nourishment without adding more pressure to your plate.

This is about feeding yourself in a way that works right now, not what looks good on Pinterest.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why traditional meal prep doesn’t work in postpartum survival mode
• What meal prep can look like when you’re too tired to cook
• Low-effort food wins that require little to no prep
• How convenience foods can support, not sabotage, your goals
• Smart store shortcuts that save time and energy
• Why asking for help is part of a sustainable plan
• What actually counts as a “meal” in this season
• How to approach meal prep when you only have a few minutes

Want a Clear Plan for What to Prep?

If you're thinking, "I just want someone to tell me what actually makes sense to prep when I'm this tired," What to Eat + Prep was created for you.

Inside, you'll find the Meal Prep Survival Kit, along with simple meal ideas, practical nutrition guidance, and realistic strategies to make healthy eating feel easier, even during the busiest seasons of life.

The Meal Prep Survival Kit walks you through:

• What to prep when you only have 10 minutes
• What works when you have 30 minutes
• How to make the most of a full hour when you actually get one

If you're ready to spend less time wondering what to eat and more time feeling prepared, What to Eat + Prep is a great place to start.

👉 Learn more about What to Eat + Prep

If you’ve ever created the perfect plan only to fall off a week later, this episode is for you.

Postpartum life doesn’t need more rules, resets, or overhauls. It needs habits that actually fit inside real days. In this episode, we’re breaking down why small, repeatable habits are far more powerful than perfect plans, and how tiny shifts can create momentum even when life feels chaotic.

You’ll hear real-life examples of habit stacking, simple environmental tweaks that make follow-through easier, and how small routines can start to feel automatic in just a couple of weeks. We also touch on how these same principles apply to meals, especially if you tend to skip breakfast or snack your way through lunch.

This episode is all about building consistency without pressure and creating systems that work with your life, not against it.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why perfect plans fall apart in postpartum life
• How small habits build momentum without burnout
• What habit stacking actually looks like in real life
• How to make habits you want easier and habits you don’t want harder
• Simple examples of applying habit building to meals
• Why consistency matters more than intensity for weight loss and energy
• How habits become automatic faster than you think

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're working on building sustainable habits but aren't sure where to start, take the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz.

Based on your stage of life and goals, you'll receive a personalized roadmap, a free training, and recommendations for the next best step to help you move forward with confidence.

If you're ready for more personalized support, you can also apply for coaching directly. Together, we'll identify what's getting in the way, create a realistic plan that fits your life, and build habits that actually last.

If you’ve ever felt like your metabolism just isn’t the same after having kids, you’re not alone. But for most postpartum moms, the issue isn’t a broken metabolism. It’s a body that’s under-fueled, over-stressed, and doing its best to keep up.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually supports a healthy metabolism after having kids and why traditional “eat less, move more” advice often backfires in postpartum life.

You’ll learn why cutting calories too low can stall weight loss, how fueling your body properly helps metabolism work with you, and the key habits that make the biggest difference long term.

This is a must-listen if you want sustainable postpartum weight loss without restriction, burnout, or constant second-guessing.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why low-calorie dieting can slow metabolism instead of boosting it
• How postpartum stress, sleep loss, and inconsistency impact metabolic health
• Why eating enough calories matters, especially if you’re working out
• The role strength training plays in keeping metabolism active
• Why weight lifting supports metabolism longer than cardio alone
• How to ease into strength training postpartum
• The overlooked role fiber plays in energy, digestion, and metabolism
• What most moms are missing when it comes to fueling their bodies

Key Takeaway:

Optimizing your metabolism after having kids isn’t about eating less or pushing harder. It’s about supporting your body with enough fuel, strength-based movement, and consistent habits that work in real mom life.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're listening to this and thinking, "I need help figuring out what this looks like for me," start by taking the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz.

Based on your stage of life, goals, and biggest challenges, you'll receive a personalized roadmap, a free training, and recommendations for the next best step to help you move forward with confidence.

If you're ready for personalized support, you can also apply for coaching. Together, we'll create a realistic plan that fits your life, troubleshoot the obstacles holding you back, and build sustainable habits that support long-term weight loss and health.

👉 Take the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz

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👉 Apply for Coaching

If I told you I cut something out to lose weight postpartum, you’d probably assume it was carbs, sugar, bread, or dessert.

But the most impactful thing I cut had nothing to do with food.

In this episode, I’m sharing the one habit I stopped that made postpartum weight loss feel calmer, more consistent, and way less stressful. And if you’ve ever stepped on the scale and felt like all your effort didn’t count, this conversation is for you.

We’re talking about why daily weigh-ins can quietly sabotage your momentum postpartum, how normal body fluctuations get mistaken for “failure,” and what actually deserves your focus instead.

This is a must-listen if you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and want a more sustainable, grounded approach to weight loss after baby.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The one thing most women think I cut out and what it actually was
• Why the scale is especially unreliable postpartum
• How water weight, hormones, stress, and breastfeeding impact daily fluctuations
• Why daily weigh-ins trigger all-or-nothing thinking
• What to focus on instead if you want real, lasting progress
• How to stop putting yourself last when it comes to meals

Mentioned in This Episode

✨ The Postpartum Weight Loss Playbook

In this episode, I mention my Postpartum Weight Loss Playbook. While it’s no longer available as a standalone resource, the Playbook is now part of the postpartum resources available through my coaching programs.

If you’re not sure where to start, take the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz. You’ll receive a roadmap based on your goals and current season, along with a free training and recommendations for your next steps.

If you already know you’re ready for personalized support, you can apply for coaching directly. We’ll simplify your nutrition, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and create a plan that supports your weight loss goals while actually fitting your life.

👉 Take the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz

👉 Apply for Coaching

As soon as you get into a routine with your baby… they throw it straight out the window. Four-month sleep regression? Check. Teething? Check. Dropping a nap the exact week you thought you finally cracked the code? Double check.

Postpartum life isn’t linear — it’s a constant cycle of adjust, adapt, survive, repeat. And when your entire year feels like one long game of “plot twist,” it’s easy to look back and think you didn’t make progress… when in reality, you navigated more transitions than most adults handle in a decade.

That’s why today’s episode is a guided reflection designed specifically for postpartum moms.

Not to critique what you didn’t do.

Not to guilt you into doing better.

But to help you actually see the strength, growth, resilience, and small wins that got buried under the chaos.

Reflection is the step almost all moms skip — and it’s the exact thing that helps you set more aligned, sustainable goals for the new year. This episode gives you the clarity you need before stepping into the New Year’s Resolution Reframe: Postpartum Mom Edition, a free challenge happening January 5th–9th inside the Nourished Mama’s Community.

What You’ll Learn:

• How constant developmental changes impact your routines
• Why postpartum reflection is essential for setting realistic goals
• How to look back on your year with compassion instead of criticism
• What patterns helped you, and which ones drained you
• How to identify the areas you want to grow in 2026
• Journaling prompts that spark clarity and connection

✨ Guided Journaling Prompts for Postpartum Reflection

1️⃣ What transitions did I navigate this year — expected or not?

(Sleep regressions, feeding changes, returning to work, schedule shifts, developmental leaps.)

2️⃣ Where did I show up for myself, even in tiny ways?

(Snacks, water, a walk, setting a boundary.)

3️⃣ What am I proud of surviving, learning, or becoming — even if no one else sees it?

4️⃣ What drained me this year, and what do I want to leave behind in 2025?

5️⃣ What moments brought me joy, ease, or relief — and how can I create more of that?

6️⃣ How have I grown emotionally, mentally, or physically since last year?

7️⃣ What support do I genuinely need to feel more like myself in 2026?

These prompts meet moms where they actually are — in the middle of unpredictable days, half-finished tasks, and babies who rewrite the routine every week.

🌟 Click Here to Join the Challenge

To help you turn this reflection into simple, sustainable momentum, I’m hosting the New Year’s Resolution Reframe: Postpartum Mom Edition, a totally free challenge happening inside the Nourished Mama’s Community.

✨ Daily micro-actions that fit into busy, unpredictable days

✨ Simple strategies you can use immediately (no prep required)

If you’re already feeling that pressure to “do better” or “start fresh” on January 1st… pause. Before you set another resolution you won’t have the capacity to keep (because you’re a postpartum mom living real life, not a robot), this episode is your reset.

We’re breaking down why resolutions fall apart for postpartum moms, why willpower-based goals create more burnout than change, and what ACTUALLY builds momentum when you’re exhausted, overstimulated, and trying to remember the last time you drank water.

And TODAY, I’m announcing something I’m ridiculously excited about — a totally free challenge designed to help you rethink your resolutions, reset your energy, and walk into 2026 with confidence instead of pressure.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why postpartum resolutions fall apart (it’s not you!)
• How the all-or-nothing mindset sneaks into your goals
• Why waiting for January keeps you stuck
• The mindset that actually works for postpartum moms
• Small, powerful habits that build real momentum
• How to feel grounded again BEFORE the new year starts

🌟 Ready for a Fresh Start?

If this episode has you rethinking your approach to New Year's resolutions, Routine Reset for Moms is the perfect next step.

This free challenge is for the mom who:

• Is exhausted by the start strong → burn out fast cycle
• Wants more energy and mental clarity
• Craves momentum that feels simple and doable
• Wants healthy habits that actually fit mom life
• Is ready to break the all-or-nothing pattern for good

This isn't a detox, a bootcamp, or a "new year, new you" makeover.

Instead, it's a practical reset designed to help you build sustainable habits that last well beyond January.

Inside the Challenge, You'll Get:

✨ Daily micro-actions that fit into busy, unpredictable days

✨ Coaching-style prompts to quiet perfectionism and overthinking

✨ Simple nutrition and habit strategies you can use immediately

✨ Guided reflection to help you build routines that work for your life

If you're ready to start the year with a realistic plan instead of another cycle of burnout, Routine Reset for Moms is a great place to begin.

👉 Join Routine Reset for Moms

If you keep swinging between “whatever, it’s December” and “I’ll be a whole new woman in January,” this episode is about to feel uncomfortably accurate. Postpartum moms land in the all-or-nothing trap more than anyone — not because they lack willpower, but because December piles on stress, events, expectations, and the mental load of twelve holidays rolled into one.

In this episode, we’re unpacking why your brain defaults to extremes when life gets chaotic… and how to gently pull yourself back into a place where taking care of you feels doable again.

You’ll learn the tiny, realistic shifts that actually move the needle — the kind you can do while your toddler is decorating the dog and your coffee is going cold for the third time.

This isn’t a “new year, new you” speech. This is about reclaiming small wins now, so January doesn’t have to feel like a rescue mission.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why postpartum brains LOVE all-or-nothing thinking
• How holiday chaos amplifies perfectionism and shutdown mode
• Why “I’ll start after Christmas” feels good in the moment but backfires long-term
• Micro-habits that fit inside actual mom life (think 90 seconds, not 90 minutes)
• How to rebuild trust with yourself through consistency, not intensity
• What you can do this week to feel more grounded, confident, and nourished

Mentioned in This Episode

✨ What to Eat + Prep

If meal planning feels overwhelming, What to Eat + Prep gives you practical tools to make healthy eating feel simpler.

Inside, you'll find the Meal Prep Survival Kit, which walks you through:

• What to prep when you only have 10 minutes
• What to make when you have 30 minutes
• How to make the most of a full hour when you actually get one

You'll also get meal ideas, balanced meal guidance, and practical nutrition resources to help you spend less time wondering what to eat and more time feeling prepared.

👉 Learn more about What to Eat + Prep

Looking for More Personalized Guidance?

If you're not sure which resources are right for you, take the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz.

Based on your stage of life and goals, you'll receive a personalized roadmap, a free training, and recommendations for the next best step.

If you're ready for individualized support, you can also apply for coaching.

December hits different when you’re postpartum. Suddenly you’re juggling holiday magic, family expectations, a baby who refuses to nap anywhere except on you, and a mental load so heavy it could qualify as weight training.

And somewhere in the middle of all that? You realize it’s 2pm and you’ve only had coffee… and maybe a rogue toddler cracker.

In this episode, we break down why the holiday season feels like chaos wrapped in tinsel when you’re a mom — and why forgetting to eat, crashing by noon, or feeling “behind” every single day doesn’t mean you’re unmotivated or undisciplined. It means you’re carrying everything.

I’m giving you the clarity AND the practical micro-shifts you actually have the capacity for right now, so you can move through December feeling nourished instead of drained.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the postpartum mental load triples during the holidays
• The reason your hunger cues disappear (and why it’s not your fault)
• How stress, rushing, and decision fatigue push you straight into the snack → crash → guilt cycle
• A simple “protein-plus” strategy to keep your energy steady without meal prepping for the North Pole
• How to protect your energy when everyone else wants something from you
• The shift that helps you stop surviving the day… and start feeling like yourself again

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

If this episode hit a little too close to home and you're tired of feeling like you're constantly in survival mode, you don't have to figure it out on your own.

Start with the Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz to receive a plan tailored to your stage of life and goals.

If you're looking for more personalized guidance and accountability, you can also apply for coaching. Together, we'll simplify nutrition, troubleshoot what's getting in the way, and build habits that fit your life.