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Hayley Williams

Hayley Williams (age 31, daughter is 17 months); diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction.

I signed up for GMS at the beginning of covid. I had been a long time insta follower and would do some of the workouts posted there. At the time, I was 11 months postpartum and still struggling with diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction (both were issues that I had had before pregnancy) and decided to commit my fitness journey to my recovery (I had been an avid crossfitter for 3.5 years prior).

I am currently on week 21 of SLAM, and I am MUCH better at recruiting my core. Prior to SLAM, my TVAs were NOT firing 75% of the time. I’ve also gained the confidence to wear just a sports bra in the gym rather than a shirt. Not because my abs look perfect, but because it keeps me honest about engagement and helps me make sure I’m engaging properly during exercise. I am also now that proud loud-breather at the gym I love that I am finally seeing progress in my DR and pelvic floor function. But my favorite part is how hard it is! Other postpartum workouts I’ve tried are more pilates based. I LOVE lifting weights. I love that when I show my husband these workouts (also a crossfitter), he doesn’t want to do them with me because they look too hard.

I love that the coaches at my gym are inspired by the moves we do in SLAM. It doesn’t feel like a “recovery” program, it feels like a badass fitness program! Advice to moms just starting: Take your time in core basics and don’t be afraid to go back and repeat core basics throughout the program. I revisit at least one portion of core basics on average once a month or so. Also, don’t be afraid to be a loud breather! It really does help with core engagement! Everyone’s journey looks different. Its ok if your recovery process takes longer or has more set backs than someone else’s.

It’s not a race. Also this program isn’t just great for post partum women. I firmly believe if you have a core and a pelvic floor, you will benefit from this program! It’s amazing seeing how many people don’t properly engage their core at the gym! And while it may not be a problem for them now (or ever), it’s amazing how much better and easier things are with proper core engagement!

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Brittany Briden

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Brittany Briden:

I’m 30yrs old and have always been relatively active. I was 16m pp with my son when I stumbled upon SLAM. I had smooth pregnancy. I was almost 42 weeks pregnant when they induced me. After 16hrs I wound up having an emergency cesarean because he was stuck under my rib cage.

Fast forward 6 months, I decided I had given myself a fair amount of healing time from my cesarean and thought I’d go back to the gym, because that’s what I would do prior to being a mom. I tried eating better. I tried eating less, which with nursing just made me insanely starving and irritable. After noticing I had a softball size buldge under my ribs, I went to my OB and she recommended a pelvic floor PT. I personally was NOT happy with my experience… They gave my wraps (that didn’t even cover my injuries) which felt like a halfass band-aid. I felt like I was given a cookie cutter treatment plan instead of specializing one for my needs and instead of speaking up, I quit going. The wrap made me feel like the little muscle tone I did have left had completely shut off. I was in extreme pain and sobbing. I did self-massage and received some body work, I stretched, did cupping, and scraping for scar tissue and tried every core workout imaginable. No matter what I tried, I felt worse. My clothes didn’t fit. I felt weak. I was mentally and emotionally exhausted from shaming myself because I didn’t “bounce back”. I felt like if I couldn’t take care of myself how was I supposed to raise this baby? Overall, I was not in a good place.

That’s when I stumbled upon Ashley! After reading her post I was very impressed by how she represented herself and her program. Not only did she work with other professionals when designing her program, but she wasn’t flaunting these pictures of skinny women and boasting about weight-loss, which led me to believe this wasn’t just a get-rich-quick scenario. It wasn’t about picture perfect skinny moms; it wasn’t about counting every calorie or macro and you didn’t have to spend thousands on equipment or the program. Plus, she responded to my message! That was HUGE for me. Here’s someone who has a life, kids, a husband, career and she made time to answer MY questions! This make me feel important and gave me the desire to give her a try. When I found out she offered a week for free, I thought to myself I have nothing to lose. I signed up that day.

I took my mugshot pictures for my own personal record. I wasn’t even halfway done with my trail when I was already feeling a change in myself. I signed up for a month. I said okay let’s see what progress you can make with no diet changes and just adding this into your routine. The none-scaled victories I saw: clothes began to fit more comfortably, I could sleep through the night without having to get up and pee every hour. I wasn’t in pain anymore! After that month I told myself you’re worth it. You owe it to yourself and your family to put your body and mental health first, that’s when I switched and signed up for a year! In that short period of time I noticed little things that in the grand scheme were very important in my everyday life. My son was getting lighter, I could carry him longer. Mentally and emotionally I was getting stronger. I was sleeping better. It took me over a year of searching for help, and I was feeling defeated, but I didn’t have the right help or tools needed in my recovery. I’ve been faithfully working through SLAM for about 3 months. I made modifications when I needed to and still saw results. If I need to shorten a workout I would reduce reps or rounds, but tried to get the most out of every workout.

I enjoy that I can do SLAM practically anywhere in my house at any time. I can make it as difficult or easy as I may need. I love the small changes that catch me by surprise. Things that normally I wouldn’t recognize. A few weeks ago I was able to throw a 40lb bag of dog food over my shoulder like it was nothing! Before I started SLAM I had to have someone load it into my car because my core and back were so weak.

The Facebook page and the community built has been life changing for me! There’s women literally from all over the world! I’ve never experienced such a powerful and uplifting community! These women are funny, full of great advice (not only about workouts either) and overall uplifting! I only wish I lived closer to a few of them.

I share my experience and struggles before, during and after with everyone I meet, whether they’re mom’s or not. Because I know what it’s like to work so hard and feel like I’m getting nowhere. My only wish is that I found out about the Get Mom Strong community earlier–but better late than never!

So thank you again. From the bottom of my heart for showing me the tools I needed to strengthen myself: body, mind and soul.

Brittany Briden

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Chrissy

Chrissy Graham (diastasis recti and pelvic floor)

Honestly, I can’t rave on about how amazing this program is enough. It’s
AMAZING and has saved my sanity, thank you!!

1: What prompted you to sign up for Get Mom Strong? (Were you having issues,
looking to get stronger, etc.)
I had just had baby number four and had two surgeries with post part I’m
hemorrhaging and retained placenta after I had him, as well as his sister in my
last pregnancy. I had DR with 3 finger width and a large depth, and all the poking
and prodding down there in surgery really messed with my pelvic floor. I had DR
after baby number 3 and had found all the other fitness programs didn’t offer
alternatives for people with DR. I still had lower back pain quite bad before
falling pregnant again and I found I had a tummy that “sat out” and made me look
pregnant when I wasn’t. That made
me super self-conscious. I researched after baby number four to find a program
that would help me to get myself back into shape while taking into account my
DR without me having to do all the modifications myself. I hadn’t realized just
how much there was to consider with breathing and posture too!

2: How long have you been doing the program(s)?
I started with Core Basics about three weeks post birth and moved into SLAM
after eight weeks. I dabbled a bit in SLAM to start with due to the fallout from
COVID and home schooling, but I have been consistent for about 3 months now.

3: What changes have you noticed in yourself—physically and mentally?

I had really about anxiety after I had my son as it was two days before COVID hit
Australia and things were getting closed down. He was quite sick for the first
week after he was born and everything took a toll on my mental health. Get Mom
Strong really helped me mentally to find a great outlet to clear my head and also
regain my confidence.
Physically I really noticed the difference in my strength within a week of starting
SLAM. My physio and obstetrician both couldn’t believe the difference in my ab
separation already as the depth and width were both starting to close and my
control on my core was evident. Learning how to ensure I wasn’t doming through
Core
Basics was a game changer for me. So much so my obstetrician and physio, who
are also recent Mum’s with DR, are now both doing it after I told them about
Ashley’s program!

4: Did you run into any setbacks? What hurdles did you have to overcome?

COVID really set me back. Juggling home school, husband working from home
and me being too self conscious to work out around him really made me second
guess myself. I started and stopped a few rimes before I got my head in the
game. But once I did I am hooked! Mentally and physically it’s made me a better
person.

5: What has been your favorite part about the program?
Learning to properly breathe and engage my pelvic floor has been amazing. It
has changed so much about my training, after I did Core Basics I realised I never
had really understood the power of breathing in supporting how you train. I love
seeing my two year old copy me too! The fact I am seeing results without
changing my food in take drastically is a big thing for me too. I had anorexia
when I was younger and I really have to be mindful of not restricting or calorie
counting, which is recommended by so many other programs. I am eating fine,
enjoying chocolate and still seeing results!

6: What advice would you have for someone just starting out?

Get yourself checked by a professional for your DR first so you know what you
are dealing with and you can be smart and safe in your training!

7: What do you love about the GMS community? Have you found
encouragement from our group?

I LOVE the tribe! It’s the best and most supportive online space. I feel so
comfortable asking for advice on there and it’s so heart warming to see women
who genuinely support each other and value each other’s individual journeys.
8: How old are you? How old are you kids?
I am 34. I have two daughters who are 8 & 2 (3 next month) and two sons who
are 5 and six months old today! My last son was a big surprise and miracle after
being told I couldn’t have anymore after complications post birth with my 2 year
old.

9: What else do you want to share?

I think this experience post birth within the crazy Covid climate I have found
myself in has been so unique and eye opening. It was a fluke I happened to find
Ashley’s profile on Instagram and I am so grateful I did. SLAM, coupled with
some meditation & The Happiness Lab Podcast, has really saved my sanity. I
think I could have really slipped into a bad place again with all the stress and
anxiety of having a newborn in the NICU ward at the start of a crazy pandemic
and taking him home to juggle three other kids. This program was the mental
health and physical saviour I need. I cannot recommend it more highly, I also I
can’t shut up about it to my friends and family.

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Bethany Pham

1: What prompted you to sign up for Get Mom Strong?

(Were you have issues, looking to get stronger, etc.) After a really hard postpartum period where I had TONS of issues I didn’t feel like myself anymore. I was in pain all the time and had trouble walking (my pelvis was all crazy and my muscles/connective tissue were not properly holding it all together) After lots of PT and doing the instagram workouts you posted I finally decided I was ready to get stronger so I could feel like myself again and enjoy my life with my little girl and husband. Then COVID happened and you offered the WONDERFUL month for free- it was the perfect time to try. Once I tried the program I was hooked! It was just what I needed!

2: How long have you been doing the program(s)?

I did your instagram videos and workouts for about 9-10 months and finally decided to take the plunge during COVID quarantine – I have been doing the program now for about 27-28 ish weeks (completed SLAM!)

3: What changes have you noticed in yourself—physically and mentally?

Before having my little girl I was extremely active and did a lot of HIIT workouts – I was in great shape (cardio-wise) but my focus was always to keep the weight off (I lost 70 lbs about 12 years ago and I never wanted to go back to that!!) So I contantly thought about being thinner (and by "thought" I mean obsessed to the point of disorder). One huge change with this program is while I do want to be thin, it’s not the main focus. I want to be STRONG, I want to be able. I feel like my mindset has shifted. Ashley and SLAM have helped me get strong (in some ways stronger than I have been) and keep my mind right. Also, I am in far less pain and recently I went to the OBGYN (who had diagnosed me with prolapse) and she told me she saw no sign of prolapse and my pelvic floor looked awesome. While I still do have prolapse, my symptoms have decreased SUBSTANTIALLY since doing the program, making me feel better physically and mentally.

4: Did you run into any set backs?

What hurdles did you have to overcome? It took me almost 2 years to be able to do a full workout or to be able to walk a mile – but after sticking with my PT I built a good foundation. Then I learned more about breathing from Ashley, GAME CHANGER. I have not run into as many setbacks during the program as I did getting here. What I am saying is it took me A LONG time to get here and that was frustrating as heck, but it gave me a foundation that I wouldn't trade!

5: What has been your favorite part about the program?

With my pelvic issues and prolapse I was afraid to workout. I was always afraid to make it worse. SLAM made me feel more confident since I knew the exercises and routines thought about protecting your core. I felt like I was being guided by someone who knew what to do for people in my situation and that was HUGE. Also, the workouts are a wonderful length, very doable, and honestly, FUN! I love every single one of them…really I do!!

6: What advice would you have for someone just starting out?

DO NOT SKIP CORE BASICS!! and LISTEN TO EVERYTHING Ashley has to tell you about breathing! Breath is so important in managing pressure. Also, this journey is often two steps forward one step back. Remember just keep moving, just keep showing up, IT GETS BETTER! It will just take time!!

7: What do you love about the GMS community?

Have you found encouragement from our group? I love that the women in the group really understand what it is like when postpartum isn’t easy (like our society makes it look). These women have had similar experiences and are dealing with similar issues – it’s so nice to not feel alone! I feel like I can bring things to the group and be encouraged.

8: How old are you?

How old are you kids? I am 34 and my daughter is almost 3

9: What else do you want to share?

I recommend SLAM to every pregnant and postpartum mom I know. Whether they have pelvic floor issues, DR, or no issue at all – I strongly feel that SLAM makes a huge difference physically and mentally. I have been involved with MLM workouts and they were effective and I enjoyed them but they were not necessarily the best for me mentally, the focus was always on dieting and being SKINNY. SLAM takes a different approach emphasizing strength (and doing it safely). I also love that the program isn’t a quick fix, because in the real world, becoming strong isn’t a three week workout – it is consistent work. I am very grateful for all the work Ashley has put in to make this program and this space. She is inspirational and obviously has made it a priority to really be educated on postpartum fitness.

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Ivy Perez-Casillas

I started with a trainer mid-January, 2020 to mid-May, 2020. I learned about hand portions and nutrition/better options and did custom workouts. I lost around 20lbs. During this time, I also learned to obsessively weigh myself.

Then, I did my own thing for a couple months (I couldn’t keep paying $250/mo). I then found an Instagramer who is Hispanic, so I felt a connection due to similar cultural background. I did lots of cardio, and even joined a 6 week challenge where I learned to guilt myself, resulting in another lost 20lbs. I really learned to guilt myself, and did the whole cheat meals cycle without knowing the danger it really was. I thought I was living a great “lifestyle.” I started feeling bad, so I started researching which were the best foods, best options. I was reading scholarly articles about 4 egg whites vs whole egg. I came across intuitive eating, but didn’t think much of it and moved on.

Fast forward to 2 weeks after I ended this 6 week challenge—I found getmomstrong.com on Instagram, and thought I could give it a shot. I found it on a Wednesday. I remember because I remember Ashley saying, “I don’t count calories, macros etc.” I even sent her a message and asked then what do you do? I was interested, and just went for the 7day trial. I told myself I would give it a month. Really enjoyed the month, and at 5 weeks…hubby noticed my butt was different. FIVE weeks. I was like “hmm ok.”

During this time I did more research on un-dieting and intuitive eating. So fast forward to week 10 of being on Get Mom Strong program—I’ve been un-dieting, and for 2 months I’ve not done any focused cardio (like run- which i was taught was absolutely necessary. I started the program at 153ish and saw I lost 4lbs (always ignore the scale though because that number doesn’t matter). This is me eating whatever/whenever and seeing definition in my body. This may not seem like a lot, but I am in a stage where my body is gaining muscle and losing weight! I know…I never thought that was possible.

ANYWAYYYY all that to say- the program works! It is better than having a trainer; better than doing challenges, counting macros or calories or whatever. It is better than restricting yourself. Believe me—I am loving it. If you have any questions, Ashley will gladly answer them, she has answered so many of mine.

I’m now on week 12 day 3 of SLAM Advanced. I love it and won’t ever go back to anything else.

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