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Natalie Johnson

@natalie_johnson_7

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Just out here trying to survive 😅👌🏼

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A “just enougher” if you will.. 🙋🏻‍♀️🍼
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#breastfeedingmom #breastfedbaby #pumpingsupport #breastfeedingjourney #fy #justenough #elviepump by @natalie_johnson_7

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When I found out I was pregnant, I made a promise to myself to prioritize my physical and mental well-being and not let that slow me down or change my ways. As a mother now (weird), my main role is to protect my baby, but it’s equally important to protect and show love to myself.

Having lifted weights for over a decade, I know the satisfaction and physical/mental benefits it brings me. So, on the days I felt up to it, I moved my body because it always made me feel better. Of course, there were days of exhaustion, sickness, and simply not being able to get out of bed. But there were also days when I went to the gym and felt great.

I had multiple comments from people telling me I’m crazy for working out the way I did while I was pregnant, or what I was doing wasn’t safe. I didn’t listen and continued to do what felt was right for me. Although I didn’t have my ideal/ dream birth and had major complications, I strongly believe if I wasn’t as physically strong and fit I could have potentially not even survived what I went through.

Moral of the story…Do what feels right for you and ignore the opinions of those without the proper experience or qualifications—they’re just opinions, not facts. Also, just because someone is a parent, doesn’t mean they’re an expert and that their way is the right way. Your focus should be on your baby, your own body, and what feels good to you. You know your body and you know your limits.

To all the pregnant mamas out there, whether you’ve worked out once or regularly, you’re doing amazing. Don’t let someone else’s journey overshadow yours. Remember, every journey is unique and beautiful in its own way.
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#pregnancyjourney #liftingwhilepregnant #pregnantworkout #pregnancyfitness #fitmom #gymmotivation #fyf by @natalie_johnson_7

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A life saver as a full-time mom of two, part time RN, and in school. My brain is mush majority of the time 😵‍💫 On the days I don’t have it in me to get to the gym AND come up with a workout, all I have to do is show up for 45 minutes 🙏🏼💯

4 months postpartum and just happy to be moving my body again 🫶🏼

#f45training #momoftwo #momswhoworkout #postpartumjourney by @natalie_johnson_7

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Hard sh*t happened to me. That doesn’t mean I get to live there.

I can get stuck in the “why me” and victim mentality way too easily. My feelings can be valid AND I’m still responsible for what I do next.

Sometimes I just need 180° and Andy Frisella yelling at me until I remember who the fudge I am. 😂💪🏼

#victimmentality #motivation #andyfrisella #bitchvoice by @natalie_johnson_7

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& she always hits 🧀🤝🏼

#dinnergoto #mealideas #healthyliving #highprotein by @natalie_johnson_7

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Keeping my toddlers diet minimally processed can be difficult sometimes especially when we’re on the go! But we try our best 🙌🏼 @onceuponafarm is always in the mix though! 💚

#toddlersnacks #snacklebox #toddlerideas #momtips by @natalie_johnson_7

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Just glimpses of my little life ♥️

#family #love #momlife by @natalie_johnson_7

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Need to bottle it up and wear it as perfume everyday

#babyscent #babyneck by @natalie_johnson_7

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a month ago

In honor of NICU Awareness Week 🤍

It’s honestly so crazy watching these videos back because it feels like yesterday that he was this tiny little baby hooked up to monitors with a feeding tube… and now look at this chunky lil boy 🥹😭

31 days in the NICU felt like forever when we were in it, and now somehow it already feels like a lifetime ago. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to look at these videos without getting emotional.

So proud of our little NICU graduate 🤍

#nicuawarenessmonth #preemie #pprom #nicumom by @natalie_johnson_7

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Not starting over. Just learning how to be strong in a body that’s been through a hell of a lot. 🤍

#postpartumfitness #csectionmom #rebuildingcore #pelvicfloorhealth #postpartumjourney by @natalie_johnson_7

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Love them to death lol 😩

#mentalhealthwalk #postpartummom #overstimulatedmom #parentsbelike #parentproblems by @natalie_johnson_7

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No one’s coming to save you 💪🏼

#selfdiscipline #musclemommy #postpartumfitnessjourney #momswholift #victimmentality by @natalie_johnson_7

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