Being a mother is one of the most transformative experiences. Nutrition student and digital influencer Júlia Ribeiral (@vidafitsemstress) shows how these changes are beautiful and challenging at the same time.

Júlia created an Instagram profile about her new lifestyle, when she was not yet a mother.

However, those who follow her posts have already noticed how the beautiful fit mom experienced an even greater transformation after pregnancy. As she says: her mind, body and soul are different.

The nutrition student, in addition to presenting her day-to-day life in a very realistic and straightforward way, shows how she raises her little girl, Alice, who is one year and three months old today.

In this article, we’ll show you how you can adapt Julia’s tips to your own needs.

1. Don't compare yourself to yourself, Mom.

Julia shows that comparison is the key to frustration. Before becoming pregnant, she wrote a post in which she said that we can only compare ourselves to ourselves in the past and not to other people. However, motherhood has shown that this is unfair. She points out that the time available is no longer the same, nor is the willingness to train.

“Comparing me to the Julia of 2 years ago is not fair to the Julia of now. Because the reality is completely different!

My body won't go back to what it was before overnight.

I carried a baby for 9 months.

My body went through an intense physical and hormonal transformation.

I went through a profound psychological transformation.

I no longer have the same disposition for training that I had before.

I don't sleep as well as I used to.

I continue to eat well, because I love it! But sometimes I can't control my anxiety and stress and I end up eating too much.

And I'm constantly stressed.

And these are factors that contribute to the body we have now not being the body we used to be. And this does not mean a lack of focus, discipline or dedication.

It means that I live in another reality and that it will take me some time to adapt to it!” he said in August 2020.

2. “I’m already dressed to go”, a strategy for women with no time

Saying that mothers have a busy schedule is almost redundant. Júlia knows this. In one of her stories, she says that she already wears her workout clothes to go to the gym whenever she can. This way, you live one day at a time, which reduces anxiety and you don't get stuck with rules that perhaps worked well before you had a child.

After all, no one knows when the little one will have a need that you need to pay more attention to.

This way, you are available for the most important little being in the world without forgetting about yourself. Remember that you need to be well to give your best to your little one.

3. Organization and planning for the whole family to eat well

After becoming a mother, and sometimes even after getting married, the concern is about feeding everyone in the house. Júlia prepares meals for herself, her husband Felipe and her little daughter Alice. One of her strategies is to prepare and freeze all the lunch boxes on Sunday. According to her, three hours are enough to have everything ready.

For Alice, she freezes it in BPA-free ice cube trays.

4. Mom's tasty healthy food

A look at @vidafitsemstress's feed shows that she prepares several eye-catching recipes. In Alice's diet, the baby also tries sweets and snacks in healthy and fit versions.

No one can change their lifestyle without flavor, and Júlia is proof that it is possible to eat well without having to give up what is tasty. Mom, look for healthy and tasty recipes too. Bold and Júlia give many tips on how to do this in a simple way. In fact, our bars are on the fit mom's menu.

5. No worries and stress

Even before she became pregnant, Júlia understood that anxiety and stress are very harmful to the body. She reported that during the year she was studying for college entrance exams, she gained weight and ate poorly due to nervousness. After this period, her body felt positive as well.

The nutrition student also says that she only saw lasting results after learning about the flexible diet, in which there are no dietary restrictions, but conscious choices and changes in habits.

5. Let them say, let them think, let them speak

No matter what you do, people will talk. This is clear from some of Júlia's posts. Even during her pregnancy, some followers commented that they felt uncomfortable with photos that showed the progress of the pregnancy. The reason is that the famous pregnant belly took a while to appear. Can you believe it?

Comments of this type also appeared at other times. There were those who said that she had gone past the point when her body was well defined, with muscles. There was also an episode in which they claimed that she was too thin.

In other words, they will comment on your body anyway. Live the way you like. You are the one who should feel good in your own skin.

6. Eating well can be simple

Júlia shows that being a fit mom doesn't have to be complicated. The ingredients she uses to prepare her meals are simple and affordable, and she prioritizes eating real food. In other words, with natural ingredients and as little processed food as possible.

Inspired to have a tastier, healthier mom life?

 We know that motherhood has many challenges. However, healthy eating habits and exercise can help you to fulfill your duties as a mother and help you in all other areas of your life.

If you need motivation to start and maintain a fitness routine, follow @vidafitsemstress and @boldsnacks . See you in the next tip!