FMP Member Holly On Rebuilding Strength After Motherhood

Episode 180 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast features a powerful and heartfelt conversation between Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and Fit Mother member Holly Rickett, a stay-at-home mom of three who shares her journey of rebuilding strength, confidence, and health after multiple pregnancies and a serious back injury.

In this episode of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Holly opens up about postpartum weight gain, breastfeeding, fear of reinjury, and how structured nutrition, fasting, and progressive strength training helped her lose over 60 pounds—twice. She also shares how setting meaningful goals, leaning into community support, and anchoring her journey in faith helped her stay consistent through every season of motherhood.

This conversation is a reminder that lasting health doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from building one strong habit at a time, honoring your current season of life, and committing to progress that lasts.

Key Takeaways

1. Postpartum weight loss after multiple pregnancies
2. Healing back injury through progressive strength training
3. Using fasting for mental clarity and fat loss
4. Overcoming fear of reinjury after childbirth
5. Setting calendar-based goals for motivation
6. Sustainable nutrition for busy moms
7. Sourdough, gut health, and real-food carbs
8. Breastfeeding, weight loss, and patience
9. Faith-driven mindset and consistency
10. Building health one habit at a time
11. Creating a fit family culture
12. Long-term maintenance vs. repeated restarts

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