First off, this is not what you might think. It is not a crash diet just in time for New Year’s. The Mommy Tummy Fix is a program created specifically for women who have had a baby, created by physical therapist Jared Beckstrand, who specializes in postpartum health.
Why has this never been done before? I really don’t know.
When you have a baby, you go to one doctor’s appointment at six weeks postpartum and your doctor does a very quick check and that. is. it.
Yet, when I had a shoulder injury, I went to physical therapy for 4 months. When I noticed my knee aching, I went to physical therapy for a few weeks.
But when I went through the most extreme physical experience of my life, I did no physical therapy. I got zero information when it came to how I could help my body recover from the crazy experience called childbirth.
Instead, they simply say you are safe to go back to exercising. How is the average woman supposed to know how to exercise safely? Most of us don’t, so we go back to what we know – situps, crunches, planks, etc.
This is where the Mommy Tummy Fix comes in. Jared has created this program to walk you through exactly what you should and shouldn’t be doing after having a baby.
Since he is a trained postpartum specialist, he has created a program that includes not only a very specific, core exercise section but also a meal plan and exercise plan.
We did a Live Q & A with Jared on Instagram and wanted to share it here in case you didn’t get a chance to watch.
Q: How is the Mommy Tummy Fix program different from every other program out there?
A: This is the only program that includes the three elements needed for success – nutrition, exercise, and core-specific physical therapy. Postpartum women should not be doing the same programs as a 25-year-old guy. You need to be aware of how to help your body heal in the correct ways.
Q: Who is this program for?
A: This program was created after I had an experience with my wife. She had four kids and was working really hard in the gym after our fourth child, but was still not seeing results.
She obviously knows what I do for my profession and one day came to me and said you need to help me. Create a program for me and I will do it. Well, she was the first user of the Mommy Tummy Fix program and had a very positive experience. She finally got rid of her diastasis recti and felt confident again.
Q: What is diastasis recti and how do you know if you have it?
A: Separation of the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) happens to 100% of women during the third trimester of pregnancy. Over time, the connective tissue between the halves of this muscle can regain tension and contract back down, however it doesn’t always return to the “pre-pregnancy” shape.
In fact, 60% of women still have a diastasis recti separation 6 weeks postpartum, 45% still had it at 6 months postpartum, and 33% still had it at 12 months postpartum.
This separation is one of the main culprits behind that “mommy tummy” and “still looking pregnant”. Watch our 1-minute video with Jared where he guides you through finding out if you have diastasis recti.
Q: What if I had my last child 15 years ago? Is it too late for me?
A: No, it’s never too late, but your progress will be slower. You need to be consistent and you will see progress. It may take a year, but a year focusing on your health and working towards it is much better than a year of doing nothing!
Q: What if I would like to have more children? Should I do this program in between pregnancies?
A: Yes! It is going to help keep things where they should be and assist your body in the healing process after each childbirth. Your body will benefit greatly from doing it every time you have had a child. Plus, you only have to buy the program once and can use it multiple times!
Q: How much does it cost?
A: It is regularly priced at $97, but you can get it for $67 right now with the discount code MOMMY30
It includes:
- the core workout plan
- private video demonstration
- the daily checklist
- the healthy dinners ebook
- the postpartum fitness FAQs
- Private FB group membership
- Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehab Guide
- Ultimate LISS Cardio Guide
For more information about the Mommy Tummy Fix Program, go here.
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