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🤍 Honest & relatable motherhood
🏋🏻‍♀️ Rebuilding strength after pregnancy
👗 My fashion + fitness IG: @aurtencio (200k)
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I debated posting this because 1) I hated the way I looked near the last few weeks of my pregnancy and 2) I felt like my lifting numbers weren’t great. But I thought I’d share it anyway because progress isn’t always pretty, and sometimes it’s worth documenting the parts of the journey we’re not particularly proud of.

I stopped lifting heavy around 30+ weeks pregnant, and getting back into strength training postpartum has been a humbling experience. Exercises that used to feel effortless suddenly felt challenging, and I had to remind myself that I wasn’t starting from scratch, but rebuilding instead.

Now, 4 months postpartum, I’m slowly working my way back to my pre-pregnancy strength. I’m not quite where I used to be, but looking back at where I started makes me appreciate how far I’ve come!

I’m just grateful that my body is allowing me to do something I love again 🥹

These are just a few of the exercises I’ve been incorporating into my routine, not my entire program! I’ll be sharing more of my workouts and progress as I continue rebuilding my strength, so feel free to follow along 🤍

To all the moms who lifted before, during, or after pregnancy: how long did it take you to feel like yourself in the gym again?

#fitnessjourney #fitnessafterbaby #bodytransformation #postpartumfitness #postpartumworkout

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Apparently, pregnancy “did a number” on my stomach. 😂

I received this comment on a recent YouTube video.

I’m only 2 months postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. I think social media has made people forget what postpartum recovery actually looks like!

What do you guys think?

#Postpartum #PostpartumBody #PostpartumRecovery #BodyAfterBaby #BodyImage

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A different kind of “bulk” 😂🤰🏻5 years of training vs 36 weeks of growing a human. Both required discipline, and both changed my body.. just in completely different ways.

I won’t lie, it wasn’t easy mentally. Around 29 weeks, I had to stop lifting heavy due to a short cervix… and later scale back even more because of pelvic pain. Meanwhile, I’d see other girls on Instagram still squatting with 3 plates while 38 weeks pregnant and I wanted to be that so bad 😭 The gym has always been a huge part of my identity, so being forced to pull back was hard.

I had to eventually accept that some goals needed to be put on hold. Making sure my baby was healthy, and that I was actually listening to my body, mattered more.

I’ll be documenting my postpartum fitness journey once I’m cleared. Like this post if you want to see how it progresses, or follow @ausrena to see more of my postpartum journey 🤍
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#pregnancyfitness #fitnessjourney #bodytransformation #pregnancytransformation #36weekspregnant

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Part 4 🤍☕️📖🧺🤰🏻 (last one!)
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#maternityphotos #pregnancydiary #pregnancyaesthetic #thirdtrimester #32weekspregnant

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Part 3 ☕️🥐🥛☀️ (pretty sure she already loves my morning coffee routine)
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#32weekspregnant #maternityphotosession #pregnancydiary #neutralhomedecor #ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ

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Part 2 🧖🏻‍♀️🪵🌤️ 32 weeks🤰🏻
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#32weekspregnant #maternityfashion #maternityswimwear #pregnantphotography #tattooedandpregnant

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Part 1 🤎🌲☁️💨✨ during my stay @thelibertyinn feat. my pregnant belly!

Dark brown sweatpants: @uniqlocanada
Turtleneck bodysuit: @bumpsuit
Matching loungewear: @aritzia
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#pregnantphotography #pregnantfashion #torontofashionblogger #darkbrownaesthetic #32weekspregnant

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This stay looked a little different than I expected 🤍

I booked this as a babymoon + a belated birthday trip… my last little getaway before the baby arrives.

We were invited to stay at The Liberty Inn and spent a few nights in their Norwood suite. It was such a cozy space with so much character. From the historic details to the fireplace, the fully stocked kitchen, and the quiet garden views, it really felt like its own little escape.

Since I’m pregnant, I avoided using most of the Nordic spa features (For context, I only stepped into the hot tub for a few seconds) and otherwise kept it to my legs, as recommended by my doctor. The experience shifted from a spa getaway to something much slower and more intentional.

Less “doing everything”… and more resting, being present, and just enjoying the stillness. Not what I originally expected, but maybe even better!

A quiet reset before everything changes 🤍

(Loved the little touches like the steam shower, skincare kit, and even a record player to set the mood!)

Loungewear worn in this video: @aritzia

#babymoon #babymoongetaway #thirdtrimester #pregnancyjourney #momtobe

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Turning 31 at 31 weeks pregnant feels so surreal but special 🤍🎂🤰🏻feeling extra grateful this year for everything that’s to come! Thank you @studiobyu.ca for inviting me to their self-portrait studio to capture such a special chapter in my life 📸
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#birthdayphotography #birthdaypost #turning31 #31weekspregnant

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The timing of this collab honestly couldn’t be better! Now that I’m pregnant, I’ve been paying so much more attention to my sleep, recovery, heart rate, and overall stress levels, and the Ultrahuman Ring AIR has been helping me track all of that without adding any extra effort.

What I love most is that it’s subscription-free, so you get all the insights with no monthly fees (unlike other wellness rings on the market)

From my elevated resting heart rate to my temperature changes, it’s been interesting and honestly reassuring to see how my body has been shifting week by week. I included a few screenshots so you can see the kind of data the ring actually gives you.

If you’ve been wanting a wellness ring or just want a deeper look at your sleep + recovery, movement and more, my exclusive discount code “AURTENCIO25” gets you the highest discount they offer from now until December 2nd ✨

#ultrahumanairring #pregnancyjourney #healthandwellness

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I know I’ve been really quiet on here lately… life pulled me in a new direction these past couple of months.

I found out a few months ago that I’m pregnant! 🤰🏻

Between planning a wedding, celebrating our honeymoon, and now stepping into this new chapter, everything has been changing so fast in the best way. It still feels surreal knowing my life is about to look completely different.

I’ll be sharing more day-to-day updates and pregnancy moments over on @ausrena (feel free to give a quick follow!) and I will go back to fashion content here, just taking things slow while I focus on a healthy pregnancy and managing the symptoms!

Thank you for being patient with me while life shifted so much behind the scenes. I appreciate every one of you who stayed, supported, and checked in and I’m excited to slowly return when I’m feeling stronger 🤍

#pregnancyannouncement #pregnancyjourney #expectingmom

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Part 2: Solo shots before the ceremony 💍💒
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#weddingphotography #bridalportrait #realenzoanibride #enzoani #modernbride #tattooedbride #weddingdressinspiration #torontobride

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