My experience as a mom of five who has also always lost the baby weight very quickly: I too have a husband who highly values discipline-especially with diet-and who used to praise me highly for doing things like fasting, keto, and bouncing back after birth. I see a lot of myself in Katie and a lot of my husband in hers (in regard to their relationship on screen). The way that he praises her for her discipline and "aesthetics" is identical to the way that my husband praised me...until he watched our babies lose weight or become extremely "colicky" every single time I've been in the process of the weight loss. I've dealt with both "colicky" behavior and weight loss in our babies every time I've either intermittent fasted or done a low carb/keto diet while breastfeeding. Intermittent fasting made them lose weight, and keto made them extremely colicky and unable to sleep soundly at all. I've only continued to try these things (and defend them to friends and family) because I have a very similar (clearly perfectionist and praise driven) personality to Katie's on screen. I take everything that she says with a grain of salt because I know how highly motivating praise is-not only from the husband, but from friends, peers, family, etc. I used to vouch for keto and intermittent fasting on social media, even while I dealt with negative side effects in myself and my babies because the praise was that motivating. I'm currently 5 weeks postpartum after my fifth baby, and I spent weeks 2.5-4 on keto, and then quickly watched my baby become colicky, just like I'd experienced with my others when I'd gone keto. I have decided that I just have to eat a balanced diet and eat when I'm hungry-but eat within reason and stick to healthy foods. My husband cares more about our babies' health than my aethetics, and he still calls me perfect with the thirty extra pounds that I want gone. I just have to remind myself that I will be able to lose it over time and that it's not a race.

Katie often emphasizes that her mother never stressed weight or scales, but when she had her sister on, much of the focus was on weight. Now here again, weight is the topic. I don't believe women should be fasting while pregnant or nursing. I always noticed a significant difference in my milk production when I ate a complete and healthy meal compared to skipping a meal or snacking. I believe if you eat well and breastfeed, you will lose weight gradually. A friend of mine would lose her baby weight in about 4 months. I took about 8 months. What's the rush? I felt so bad leaving hospital looking 5 months pregnant when other women leave in their prepregnancy jeans. I didn't even have to contend with instagram. I don't understand the emphasis on weight or pressure to lose rapidly.

Fantastic episode! Unfortunately, based on the comments, i think a lot of people didn't really listen. All the negative issues they had with it were addressed with grace in the video. The care of nourishing baby as a priority was there, the awareness of knowing your body's needs was there, and energy and benefits proving your body was thriving with your fasting was there. That is a fantastic relationship with God, self, others, and food. Great testimony and example. Thank you for sharing. I am 17 weeks pregnant with #7 and loved fasting before pregnancy. I stopped as i knew my body needed to during the morning sickness and early pregnancy. I am seeing longer windows happen on accident now and am going to be using my body's signs to introduce fasting again. I am excited to give my body the best care i can and give glory to God through caring for it well. ❤ thanks again, Katie!

I humbly disagree with a few things you said this is coming from someone is very fit and have maintained a healthy weight in her pregnancy and lost all the weight postpartum. Women absolutely need to eat within an hour of waking to help their hormones be balanced. Your body will definitely go into a fight or fight- cortisol will raise . I do agree that you need to stop eating early. Have an early dinner at 5:00 pm and then stop eating. Also drink a ton of coconut water to help with breast milk supply. Make sure you’re getting in minerals- add minerals to your water. Coconut water has a ton of minerals it. I’d also add it’s not so much eating- but what you eat. Eat protein.. and lots of it. Skip the salads, skip the refined carbs and eat a whole steak. Just a steak. Eat eggs with sauerkraut for breakfast. Just eat high protein and the fat will drop off. However, women are all different.. I dropped weight fast- was a size 4. But didn’t dropped down to size 2 till my baby was 18 months old and it was about 7 pounds my body was holding on to and didn’t let go of until my 1 year old only nursed once per day. I do agree you don’t need to snack. So much! Also, women need to remember that if you’re in a joyful relaxed state you’ll create milk.

This is definitely not advice I would take. Drinking a gallon of water a day will deplete your body of electrolytes, which are already depleted postpartum, and it is definitely not the best beverage choice for nursing mothers. Not to mention all the urinating you will be doing when you should be resting. Taking a heavy load of supplements/vitamins wouldn't be necessary if you ate and drank well. The "our food supply is depleted of nutrients" thing is just an cop out. Breastfeeding mothers should also be drinking nourishing tea, whole milk, bone broth, coconut water, etc. to thirst. Not just downing a bunch of fluid so that you don't eat. There is so much nutrition in those drinks alone. In the early stages, babies nurse all night and day. They say a baby doesn't need milk at night past 6 months, but some babies do, especially if they haven't started solids. So nursing at night can continue for months! This makes mother depleted and yes, hungry. I have an 8 day old, my 6th baby and he nurses every hour at times, even every half hour. There's no way I'm going to fast for some set amount of hours under those circumstances. The priority is making QUALITY milk, not losing weight. I wouldn't take advice from someone who's milk supply only lasts a few months...between her sleep training and the dieting, it's no wonder! Eat up (healthfully) Mommas and keep your babies near as long as you can.

Clearly this is working for Katie, she’s feeling great, looking great, and her baby is well fed. Why be mad that she’s talking about her experience? If you’re thriving in life while doing a different regimen, then good for you! She’s not saying anyone needs to change. If you have some frustrations with your current state and habits or whatever, then maybe listen with an open mind! 🤗

You know what I can’t help but continually notice throughout your episodes? It’s a theme of self care. You both seem to really invest in your own individual personal growth, whether it be in your relationship with God, your investment in your children, or your fitness journey. You always seem to have a personal goal or standard that sometimes the other person isn’t even aware of. Lol Katie, as a fellow mom and woman of God, I would love for you expand on the importance of prioritizing your life and interests along side being a mother and wife. You are always humble and never come across as boasting or self centred. It’s just so inspiring. I’m curious where that come from for you and how you keep yourself accountable and motivated. If you’ve touched on these things in a podcast or episodes I’ve missed, I’d love the direction to it. Thanks guys for all of your dedication!

Mamas, you just grew a human. There is zero rush to get back to pre-pregnancy weight! It took 9 months to grow that child. Give yourself AT LEAST 9 months to get back (if not more). And don’t feel bad if you’re one of the many women who hold onto a few pounds until their child is fully weaned. It’s pretty common and it’s okay! You’re still beautiful! Embrace your postpartum body and thank it and God for all it has done. Focus on nourishing your baby and your body, not losing weight. Bond with your baby instead of obsessing over losing the weight quickly.

I think we all need to just admit that in America, alot of the extra calories we get while pregnant and nursing are from eating "fluff" and "junk", not from consuming additional nutrient-dense veggies and fruits and protein. We use pregnancy as an excuse to be indulgent and gluttonous. And it hurts our health. I had anxiety with my 3rd pregnancy because I often couldn't eat until mid afternoon due to morning sickness. I asked My doctor and he wasn't worried at all. My doctor in Japan says it doesn't matter when you eat in a day, only what you eat in a day. We have the lowest rate of infant and maternal mortality in the Western world, and women lose the baby weight by their 6 week check-up. The USA has one of the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality in the Western world by comparison. Leave Katie alone. The time of day doesn't matter when you eat. I also have a degree in the health sciences including biochemistry. Your body goes into gluconeogenesis during pregnancy beginning in the 2nd trimester to protect the infant by ensuring you have a high and steady amount of glucose and nutrients to the growing fetus. Katie's never advocated cutting calories and obviously knows how to eat well and take care of her body. I wonder how many negative comments on here are being left by people using "health" as an excuse, but are driven by jealousy. Also, please fix your definitions people. This is NOT fasting (eliminating food). It's just changing the time of day WHEN you eat. BIG difference!!!

I almost didn’t click on this because I thought it was going to be depressing (I’ve had 6 kids and still have weight from each pregnancy) but it was so encouraging! Thank you!

I would use extreme caution with IF while you’re exclusively breastfeeding. It can affect not only the quantity of your milk supply, but also the quality.

3 months PP here and really needed this! Thank you for sharing in depth regardless of how taboo this topic is….it’s so helpful!

You inspire me so much with your self discipline!! I love how you said to not think of it as fasting but just not to eat before bed and right when you get up!

Katie, can you please do an episode of what you eat for protein meals? Thanks! :-)

Katie, you always look so put together and beautiful. You’re a very inspiring person and I would personally LOVE a “get ready with me” video to see which products you use to fuel yourself and put yourself together for the day ahead. From supplements to skincare to makeup.. I would be super interested in this! ❤

What a great episode for moms having lots of babies while also wanting to make their health & fitness a priority!

Katie, thank you for doing this edpisode, regardless of the negative comments. It's your experience and im so grateful you shared it. I have found myself feeling much better and having more success postpartum, since i also started doing many of these things, during pregnancy. Its controversial, but i dont care, no one else is living my life. This was graceful and beautifully shared. Thank you!

I loved this video! I’m onto baby #3 and exercise and water are huge! I gained about 35 lbs each pregnancy so far and love your outlook on bouncing back to propel you into health for the next pregnancy! I have noticed I cling to the last ten pounds as long as I’m breastfeeding which doesn’t bother me at all since I know breastmilk is optimal for my baby. Thanks for sharing this in a “be fat and be happy about it” culture. I want to enjoy my kids and have enough energy and the least amount of joint pain in order to do so! ❤

This is so inspiring, thank you! Can you do a separate video about your workouts you are doing?

Thank you so much for sharing! I’d love to see you share your family menus and what you eat. Examples are so helpful. Thank you!

So encouraging! This video makes looking forward to having my first baby less scary. I'm trying to prepare by becoming metabolically fit now.

I enjoyed listening to this episode! I'm 6 months pp and am trying to have a healthy mindset toward losing weight and fueling my body well. Two points you made were very good reminders for me; to drink enough water, and focus on the protein amounts. Thank you!

A 14 hour “fast” had me dropping weight too fast. I’d say start slow with a 12/12. Depends on your exercise routine too mine is maybe more than some do because that’s how I’ve always been. But alsoooo there’s evidence to support an evening break vs. waiting later in the day to eat. I.e. eat breakfast at 8-9am but don’t eat past 6-7pm - benefits your circadian rhythm too.

Love this! There's truly not much anecdotal info out there about IF during pregnancy and postpartum. I have fasted very similarly to Katie in my first two postpartum seasons and successfully lost my baby weight both times while breastfeeding. It really works for me! Now im currently 5 weeks PP with my third and am once again fasting ~16 hrs. My midwife was ok with me fasting during pregnancy but I haven't been able to past the first few weeks of pregnancy. I get lightheaded and that's my signal to lengthen my eating window. So just be in tune with your body. Fasting postpartum has been easy for me once I get past the first week or so of my body adjusting to an 8 hr window. And for me its much simpler than counting calories. Hopefully my story can be helpful for others too and I wish this video was out there when I was first researching it. 😊

Wow! such a good episode!!! Learned so much 🎉

I enjoyed listening to this episode! I have implemented a very similar system and I've lost a lot of weight but most importantly I FEEL so great!! I gave birth 3 months ago to our fourth child. I have always had small babies, but our fourth is our biggest and she is a chunk. Implementing this lifestyle change has benefited our family in so many ways!

Such an inspiring episode! Thank you for being willing to share this with us Katie ❤ as a fellow bf mom, I have a few things to look into and try now 😊

I affirm what Katie is saying. Mom of 5 here that i also breastfed each of successfully until age 2 and I intuitively followed the same method and it works. Also, I'd say coming from a European family, there is no snacking between meals in Europe, and the kitchen closes after dinner. Avoid caffeine, it makes you hungry and it steals your energy from the next day. Also, to keep milk, just keep up with electrolytes (salt your food) and fluids and you'll be fine. And I've asked my doctor about this. She didnt care. She said if and when you eat meals doesnt matter as much as what you eat. As long as youre getting your nutrients and calories within 24 hours, youll be fine. And your milk supply and baby's weight is the BEST signal to you that youre doing things right or not.

Loved this episode :). I am currently 21 weeks with baby #4 and got a lot of great info and inspiration - Thank you!

I haven't watched the video yet, only going off comments and the title of the video; but in my understanding it took 9-10 months to grow the baby (I'm 7.5 months in to my 2nd now), you shouldn't expect your prebaby body (or anything too close) back before the same amount of time has elapsed postpartum!

Share your Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals!😀 Vitamins too. Do a day in the life please 😀 So inspirational

Loved listening to this, really encouraging because my eating habits and lack of regular exercise has left me unfit and lethargic. Also a good reminder for me to start tracking again because I saw the benefits of doing so when I did in the past. Curious to know the ladies you watched here on YT who talked on this too. :)

Thank you for sharing scale numbers!! Good for you!! I weighed about 125 lbs when I was in my early 20s, then went through a couple phases of life and ended up weighing close to 150. Lost 10-15 lbs, developed celiac disease and went back down to 127 (I’ve figured out that is my golden weight) and in healing from malnourishment and learning about nutrition I’ve been trying to set habits that can sustain the rest of my life through every phase. I’d love to feel great and end up back at this weight with little effort after having children. :) And to all the negative comments, I’m surprised at how harsh people are to someone (Katie) who appears so healthy! There are so many moms out there who do not care at all about taking care of themselves or supporting the healthiest baby possible - even if I have a different body (IF isn’t recommended for certain stages of healing from an autoimmune disease, for example) I’m not going to say Katie is wrong for doing something that is working for her!

Very helpful! Thank you Katie! Can you also share what your meals are like when you can ❤️ please

Hi Katie. Thank you for talking about this. I love watching/listening to your content. We're in very similar stages of life. It's helpful. I have a request. Lately, it seems like we're always sick. We have small kids. Is it just the age and stage or do you have tips on avoiding illness or boosting immunity? Thanks!

Thank you for sharing! Your experience is very insightful! I'm thankful for your voice in this section of the world! 😊

Katie, I think the fact that you are being so intentional about your health and weight is so wonderful! I think it’s amazing and you will be so inspiring and encouraging to so many women who Doubt that you CAN have a healthy pregnancy and postpartum and also bless your husband and family in that way! Way to go! I am concerned with the “science” you are getting from google behind weight loss, carbs, fats, “fat burning mode”, insulin spikes, calories etc. and how those mechanisms are working together. I’d just encourage you to dig a little deeper in those areas, read some well conducted studies, and come at it open minded. Nutrition and weight loss aren’t as unique and mysterious as you make it out to be.

Thanks Katie! For encouraging us to listen to our bodies and really take care of ourselves! I have found that learning more about foods that really satisfy like healthy fats and protein as being super important in eating healthy consistently!

Dr Mindy specifically told me in a comment that breastfeeding women should not go past 15 hours for the fasting window because toxins go into the baby from the breastmilk. I don't see any results unless I have a fasting window of about 18 to 20 hours, so I have had a hard time fasting while nursing.

I think that in the 1950s a lot of the housework required a lot more physical effort. Such as laundry. My grandmothers did it all by hand and had to hang dry their clothes. That could also be a reason people stayed more fit.

"Whatever you do, do it with all your heart as unto the Lord" I think that describes both of you pretty well! Thanks for sharing

So interesting, thanks so much for sharing! What does your workout look like of a morning?

While I do agree that there is great information in this podcast, I think some of that can be a little harmful. While I definitely don’t air on the side of hypersensitivity, the comment about the 1950s, and everybody’s waist being small, was just a little tone deaf. Not only is that not true, but like you said there are so many differentiators, such as food quality. Overall, huge fan of the podcast. I think spiritually, I learned a lot and gain a lot from this show. Just providing some honesty about things that may be harmful to some of your viewers who, aren’t doing the research themselves, and are taking your word at face value.

Thank you so much, Katie, for sharing so many helpful tips! I always snack before bedtime though I know I shouldn’t! I know the answer is to turn to the Lord in my tiredness and fatigue from the day (have 5 kids under 12) instead of turning to KZfaq (ironically 😂) and snacking on junk. Part of my reluctance to get pregnant again (which we are open to) is my 30 extra pounds, so it was so inspiring to hear your workout consistency gave you a ripped back during your pregnancy! Have you shared any of your pregnancy workout tips yet? If not, would love a discussion about that! Half a year ago I was still doing weight training (like deadlifts, back squats, presses, etc.) but I fell off the wagon and have not gotten back on. 😣 Thank you!! ❤ P.S. I love your mom’s advice to eat moderately and workout consistently and don’t check your weight is wonderful! I need to make the scale less available (we need to weigh the kids sometimes for martial arts weighing in so can’t throw it out 🤣)

I’m very interested as well in the high protein meals! Would love to see what that looks like.

I've been trying to talk myself into getting fit again after baby #5. I am 38. I needed to hear all this. I used to keep that eating schedule, but got lost along the way. Thank you for all of these reminders.

Very inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

Love this! Thank you for all the tips.

I was about to ask for this episode. You really really really look so healthy and fit, 5 baby after.

The thumbnail tells me this is not a well intentioned video, I’ve always thought she cares so much about her appearance and this video just confirms that.

I really appreciated this conversation and I think it took courage to have/post it because some people will be greatly offended by it. Feeling your best only helps you take care of those in your family that much better! Taking care of yourself vigorously while pregnant just means that you don't have to establish or reestablish a vigorous routine postpartum. I would much rather go into postpartum feeling strong like this! Go Katie. This was inspiring.

I had a C-section and I wish I understood that my body had different needs due to going through surgery - namely the need for rest and more protein. Be gentle with yourself, take care of your body and it will take care of you.

I’m intermittent fasting while pregnant with #2. I gained 60lbs my first pregnancy (long story). I’ve lost massive amounts of weight when not pregnant doing one meal a day. I was on track to gain the same amount or more this pregnancy. That kind of quick weight gain increases risk for all kinds of complications from gestational diabetes to pre-eclampsia, to blood clots and more. This is the only method I have ever been able to maintain or lose weight with. I don’t care how controversial it is. I’m doing what’s healthiest for me.

Thank you for being brave enough to share this countercultural information. I am 48 and have been incredibly frustrated trying to lose weight because I eat 90% healthy, work out, etc. BUT I have been having sugar in my hot tea from the time I wake up until right before bed. I was starting to suspect this, but it was probably only 100 calories a day and was “in my macros “ for carbs. But God brought the sugar to mind when I was praying for wisdom & just so frustrated! What you said about insulin made the lightbulb go on! My insulin was spiked ALL day and into the night, every day. I have listened to the Glucose Goddess method & am applying what you say here along with her hacks. So easy & doable!! Yes, I was a little hungry but I knew food was coming! I have thoroughly enjoyed myy meals & felt satiated all day. In the last week I’ve lost 2.5 pounds & can see the difference in my stomach- where I hold onto weight. This is sustainable!!!! I am still reading more, but this is exactly what I needed. I was diagnosed with PCOS years ago and I guess we get more insulin resistant as we age, so I think this is exactly what my body needs. Thank you!!! Also, I was going to allow a dessert after a meal like Glucose Goddess suggests, but I honestly haven’t really wanted one, even fruit. Like I haven’t had this craving for it! Amazing!!! I feel much better emotion-wise all day long & not like I’m looking for my next “hit” whether of sugar, social media, etc. Just more steady. Praise the Lord!!

Thank-you. LOVE this topic! 7 months pregnant with prior baby weight and I’m finding it so difficult to find info on IF and pregnancy and postpartum! When I fast, I feel great and I’m a more self controlled pregnant eater, if that makes sense! :)

Thank you for all of this great information! I lost 70lbs in 6 months with IF trying to lose the postpartum weight after my last baby and was keeping it off until becoming pregnant again. I'm pregnant with #4 due in May and once again have gained waay more then i wanted. I'm looking forward to both losing weight and maintaining a good milk supply.

You are such a beautiful woman of God, Kaite 💖 I love your values as a couple and as a family but your heart, your intentions and your priorities in particular, are inspiring as always as a mama and disciple of Christ 💕

Great information! Thank you for sharing. ❤

This is incredible information, thank y'all so much for posting this, I'm getting married soon and my fiance and I will probably be having babies early on God willing, and I want to be healthy before hand so I'm prepping my body to be healthy now, and I really hope you make the video about the supplements!! Thank you so much

Thanks for sharing this :) I didn't start IF until after having my seven children (age 6 to 16), but I have often wondered whether it could be done healthily. Will definitely share with my daughters for the future!

What an amazing mother you had. I hope I can heal and can be that for my kids.

Katie, I don’t have kids but I love IF. I have always wondered how it would work PP like could I recommend to my friends?? Thank you for this perspective it’s so helpful. You are a great planner because IF requires planning and if I haven’t planned out my meals I don’t do it for that day and I try again the next day.

Love all their videos! But wondering how long they breastfeed their babies? It’s recommended to do 2 years for mom and baby’s health, not sure how that’s sustainable with weight loss focus and having another baby super quickly. A question I’ve been having watching some of these KZfaq moms with multiple children that they had every year…

Wow this really motivated me thank you!

Hey Katie, I love how you are always learning about health. One book I highly highly recommend is: The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care by Sally Fallon. It was life changing for me and I believe you will LOVE this book. It’s an amazing book of proper nourishment for pre pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum, and feeding your baby

I have fast like a girl and I’m looking into the lmnt electrolytes but love the dr. Eric Berg ones as well! I’ve been IMF for a little over a year now and am still going strong 💪🏻 56lbs down and 30ish to go!

I find this very interesting. I am in my second pregnancy and I find it very annoying to snack and try to eat all the time, because I am so busy with my one year old. I am definitely considering your method because i hate being hungry and having to think about what to eat all the time. Thank you for sharing

My first pregnancy, I was back in pre-pregnancy clothes in 2 weeks. No extra trying, it just happened. I had only gained 29 pounds and most of it was shed at the hospital. For my second pregnancy, it took 6 months. I worked out and did not eat after 6 pm, but I ate all I wanted during the day. I had gained closer to 35 pounds but it was different for me because it was my second. Pregnant now with #3!! Everyone is different, every pregnancy is different. Sharing our story isn't toxic, and nobody should be ashamed for losing weight easily or hard. We are all trying our best. We have different metabolisms and relationships with food. And there is nothing wrong with being fit and thin right after pregnancy, it is healthy! There is nothing wrong with taking a year to get back to what you want, life happens. Be your best self. Also, there is no better motivation than trying to look good for your husband. It is so fulfilling, when he doesn't care what you look like, but you still got it going on. My husband works out hard and he says it's for me. When I work out, I do it with him in mind as much as myself, he is worth it! My love, my soulmate! ❤️

Elisha looks like he could use a good nap. He looks so tired! Katie, beautiful as always. I didnt take care of myself as i should, and im regretting not doing anything sooner. 11 children later, and i feel about 90 years old energy wise and im overweight. Its a lot harder when you leave it till later.

Katie, can you share what supplements you do take?

Hi Katie! Love your content and pregnant with #6 now, i agre how beneficial IF is and whole food quality diet. I have a question, how do you know youre getting north of 3000cal a day if youre not tracking it specifically? That is a TON of food for little women like you and me to consume in only 3 meals a day. When i used to track calories/macros through FWTFL program, i was so so full with even 2400 a day. So wonderful if you could share how you're getting that much in. Thanks 😊

Thank you for mentioning you lost 10 pounds pregnant. Cause im trying to lose a little right now just so my weight doesnt compound and so i can still be active by 3rd trimester. I only lost a little over half of my baby weight with my first. And theres a lot of fear mongering over losing weight pregnant

When I am in early pregnancy I get sick if I don’t eat very frequently then I couldn’t eat almost anything without feeling very nauseous. What did you do to combat that. Also when do you take your supplements? I was taking athletic greens and several other supplements when pregnant with my third. She is my chunky one. She is very muscular. I am almost three months postpartum with my 4th.

"I love esthetic" 😂 It's true... she looks amazing!

You are very inspiring for me ! Thank you

If you don't mind me asking how tall are you? How long after baby did you start working out and what did those workouts look like?

I wish people would take time to learn about their minerals and all of that with their body as well. If people combined healthy eating with knowing about minerals and vitamins people wouldn’t have to focus on dieting so much

Thank you so much for this video, no one ever shares how to sty in shape during pregnancy. One question, you know the protein shake that you use from Neolife, I noticed it’s from soy protein isolate which causes cancer. I was going to buy the supplements and everything until I noticed that ingredient. Did you know about that or what do you think??

Most of the existing research on fasting/ intermittent fasting utilizes data from male participants. More recent research addressing women specifically finds that females are more likely to have high cortisol levels and are more susceptible to the damaging effects of cortisol due to our respectively lower testosterone levels compared to males. In the vast majority of cases, females should eat within 30 minutes of waking up to avoid cortisol spikes and reduce overall cortisol levels. Females can still reap the benefits of fasting by eating just 2 or maybe 3 large meals per day rather than snacking continuously so that the digestive system still has time to rest and blood glucose can regulate; however, waiting to eat upon waking does more long term damage than good. Also, the digestive system does not turn off when we go to sleep. Sleep quality is improved when we don't eat right before bed because the body doesn't have work as hard to digest if that process has already begun, but the process does continue even when we are asleep, just like the process of breathing.

I’m going to give people the benefit of the doubt and guess that those horrified with Elisha complimenting his wife on her hard work have never watched any of your other videos where he compliments you in every stage of pregnancy/postpartum/etc 🤪. Anyway, this was great info, Katie! Thanks for sharing your experience! I know it can be nerve-wracking putting yourself out there like this. I’m glad you were willing to share what’s working for you for those who asked! Thankful for you, friend! You look amazing! Welcome to the “mom-of-five” club 🥰❤️

I listen to this entire episode and found it sadly to be very unhealthy. So many little comments show an unhealthy mindset. I have to say I used to have a mindset like Katie. I know where she's coming from, but God stripped me of that. It was when we lost our fourth daughter tragically and suddenly when she was 3 months old. I grieved that I spent her precious 3 months on earth with my thoughts occupied with my losing weight. It was the beginning of God stripping me of that kind of unhealthy thinking. Although I would not have outrightly admitted it, I used to think that we needed to be beautiful and fit to be attractive and loved by our spouse. Now I see how utterly wrong and toxic anything close to resembling that thinking is. It shuts us off from loving people as a whole beautiful soul. After the birth of our 7th child, my husband took the batteries out of the scale, and told me that he loved me just the way I was and he thought I was more beautiful than ever. And that my body was beautifully functioning. He didn't want me thinking any other thoughts than that about myself. I cannot tell you how freeing it has been to not know my weight in this postpartum season. I honestly feel more beautiful than ever not knowing it. And I have not lost the baby weight as shown by my clothes and my baby is over six months old. When you think about it for thousands and thousands of years women did not know their weight. No one was consumed with losing weight or having a bikini body for their husband. This is all a very new, and I'll say it again *toxic* phenomenon. Katie's feeling really good because she's running off of adrenaline. And that might work for several years, depending on the person, but it's not sustainable life long. As someone who has done something similar before and had an adrenal crash, it is the last thing I would encourage women, especially child bearing women to do. A lot of Katie's comments have me concerned about an eating disorder. Something is not right with her at a deep emotional level and I say that from a place of love and concern for her. This is not a healthy mindset to look up to for her followers or her daughters. And I share this as someone who at one time sadly would have been strongly influenced by her message in this video. Ladies, if you are looking for health wisdom and full body embodiment, I would encourage you to listen to The Freely Rooted podcast and also check out Kori Melody on Instagram. Also, Ray Peat and Morley Robbins and Weston A Price. I've learned so much from Kori! And I transitioned my body from running on adrenaline to feeling so much more embodied, present and peaceful as a mom. And I'm also so content with my body. I notice so many things that I love about my body besides focusing on being thin and seeing that as the thing of beauty. Our message to moms should not be you can have kids and still have your teenage figure. There is a certain beautiful freedom in letting go of that and allowing your body to be loved thoroughly and worn out on behalf of other little people. Your children are not going to look back and remember when mom was a little chubby, but they will look back and remember how mom listened to them and connected with them and made them feel secure. Our weight is not eternal, it's not something anyone's going to talk about in heaven, but our children are very eternal. I have learned to embrace the stages of pregnancy and postpartum and love my body through them instead of wanting to race back to what my body was before it had kids or got pregnant. It is embracing my role as a mother and letting go of the maiden. It is so much more peaceful. I feel so much more contentment and rest in my soul. We have our whole lives to get back into shape. It's not a race and no one is going to remember when you die that wow, she weighed such and such. They were going to remember how you made them feel.

What do your work outs look like?

Great information, thank you! :) how much weight do you usually gain while pregnant?

Hey Katie, how do you get past the nausea in the 1st trimester and intermit fast.

8 weeks post partum here and back to my pre pregnancy weight. I haven’t restricted my food intake/timing in any way though. With my first it took me about 4 months to get to this point and I attribute the difference to having gained a bit less weight and having been more active during this last pregnancy. In post partum I’ve been eating liberally, including a decent amount of ice cream n cereal which yeah it’s probably not very healthy. I’ve been careful with exercise to protect PF and have recently resumed very light workouts. Milk supply has been through the rough as in my first postpartum and baby is very chubby. Still have to recover plenty of muscle mass but that will come with time. I would be concerned about going over 12h without eating but that’s my personal opinion. The point is my weight still came off despite me eating whatever I want and whenever I want. What happens during pregnancy is the main factor imo

Do you feel like we should take pro vitality and the stress pack or would the stress pack be enough also what about a regular pre natal and stress pack together? safe? nursing our newborn

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Does the book Fast Like a Girl discuss hormone balance for post menopause also or just women in child bearing years?

How soon after birth did you start working out? I heard you have to wait 6 weeks, but I would like to start sooner. Currently 1 week postpartum.

I’m hearing fasting for 14 hours vitamins, lots of water and protein ❤❤❤ will try

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I couldn’t watch past when her husband telling the world that he appreciates her aesthetics so much since she has lost all the baby weight and is fit again. Um yikes. My husband constantly tells me I’m the sexiest thing he’s ever seen whether I’m 9 months pregnant or two days postpartum or lost all the weight with defined muscles again. People, find yourself a spouse that supports and encourages you to be your best healthy self but also doesn’t tell you (and all of KZfaq) they find you more attractive in one season of life over another.

Speaking as a mother of 13 blessings, I would recommend substituting some warm broth, kefir, kombucha , and the like for some of the water.

Loved this episode and will definitely be reading the books you recommended! I am amazed that you are 20 pounds lighter than I am and you are 3 months PP and here I am 20 pounds heavier than you and 17 months PP 😂😂 I think I need to start the IF and be a little more intentional with it. There goes my coffee creamer in the morning! I always gained Wright while BF because I was always starving!! Literally starving!! I wonder if maybe I would have just drunken more water I would have satisfied that hunger I thought I hadZ

As for loosing fat, there are toxins released from the fat that get to the milk. I was advised to wait till the baby does not breastfeed on demand by doctors for this reason (for me it was till 2 years). Be gentle with your body, it is feeding your little one ❤

For me so far at 32 weeks, the key was never thinking “I’m eating for two”. I eat when I’m hungry and I prioritize protein too. I noticed when I ate too many carbs from the afternoon on, the nausea was WAY worse the next day. I know I am very lucky I haven’t gotten sick 🤧yet so far though.

I never couldn't fast while nursing....i could tell my supply dropped

AS a mother of 8, I have listened to dozens of your podcasts, and find your perspective as parents of a young family to be refreshing and encouraging. But I've got to say, this one just made me feel quite uncomfortable. I found the emphasis on weight loss vs. overall health and nutrition to be problematic, especially from a pregnancy and post-partum perspective. Dropping weight so quickly, while trying to nourish yourself and your new baby, let alone care for other young children, seems unrealistic at best and dangerous at worst. I just can't believe you're eating "north of 3,000 calories" in an 8 hour window. Fasting for 16 hour stretches, some days not eating until lunchtime, seems more than troublesome. Watching videos on KZfaq and googling various topics is *not* research, and it's concerning that you'd advise viewers, some of whom may struggle with physical and mental health issues surrounding food, based on such "research." I have no idea who encouraged you to address this topic, but it was a huge miss for me. Elijah, I hope you find your wife as beautiful at 9 months pregnant as you do the day you made this "aesthetic" comment. I couldn't help but cringe and perhaps you will, too, someday when you rewatch this one. I really enjoy your channel, but this episode was hugely problematic for me.

I have two kids and lost baby weight within 3 months! It’s doable if you try and cut carbs and sugar!!!! I’m pregnant again and I pray in Jesus name I’m able to lose the weight before 2 months postpartum amen. It’s a mindset!!

He blushed! He definitely is attractied to his wife ❤ Sweet! Great job taking care of yourself Momma ❤❤