I’m in good shape. I eat clean. I run most days. I have a four-pack on top and toned obliques… but no matter what I do, the stubborn C-section pouch below my belly button won’t budge.

And I know I’m not the only mom dealing with the mom pooch after pregnancy and C-sections.

In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I’m opening up about my personal post-C-section recovery journey...how three back-to-back C-sections left me with a challenge I can’t out-discipline. This isn’t about getting skinny. It’s about body confidence, healing after motherhood, and showing my kids what perseverance looks like.

💡 Inside, I share:

• Why eating clean + running still didn’t change my lower belly area

• The new nutrition and workout strategy I’m testing for C-section recovery

• How I’m reframing my C-section pouch as progress, not shame

• Why moms need to stop feeling alone in their fitness and body confidence struggles

If you’ve ever sighed in the mirror, felt frustrated with your mom pooch, or wondered why your hard work isn’t showing up the way you hoped...this episode will remind you that you’re not broken, you’re not alone, and your body is stronger than you think.

👉 Want to connect? Reach out at www.talktonikkiw.com