Stay strong, stay moving, and listen in — through every step of pregnancy and postpartum.
I ran a horse boarding facility, solo, while pregnant. Ten horses. Every day. Rain, shine, heat, or fatigue. I was walking over 20,000 steps a day, hauling hay, scrubbing buckets, cleaning paddocks—and I didn’t stop moving. Not even the morning I was induced.
I didn’t have morning sickness. I wasn’t sidelined by pregnancy. I kept riding well into my third trimester. I even showed my horse in the second. I lifted heavy weights in the gym, and when I wasn’t doing that, I was lifting heavy buckets, tossing hay bales, and dragging water hoses in the sun. Not to prove anything, but because I felt good. Because I could. My body was strong and told me, “We’ve got this.” So I listened.
There’s this idea that pregnancy means pressing pause. That your world shrinks to slow walks, stretching, and “taking it easy.” But here’s the truth: your body doesn’t want to stop. It wants to adapt. To stay strong. And movement is part of that process.
I wasn’t chasing a look. I wasn’t being extreme. I was simply consistent. I showed up, did what needed to be done, and adjusted when I had to. I ate when I was hungry. I rested when I was tired. And I moved—even on the days I felt a little off—because movement always made me feel better.
Two to three weeks postpartum, it looked like I hadn’t even had a baby. That wasn’t luck or genetics. That was months of putting in the work in a way that honored my body, not punished it. I didn’t do crash diets. I didn’t hustle to “get my body back.” I just stayed connected—to what I needed, how I felt, and what I was capable of.
If you’re already active and you’re pregnant, don’t let fear or outdated advice stop you. You don’t have to give everything up. Yes, you might need to scale. Yes, your training will change. But strength doesn’t disappear just because your belly grows. The muscle memory, the discipline, the resilience—they’re still there. Use them.
And if you’re not active yet but want to be? Don’t write off the idea just because you’re pregnant. You’re not too late. You’re not too fragile. There are safe, accessible ways to start moving and building strength that support both you and your baby. You don’t need to wait for postpartum to begin taking care of yourself.
Eat real, nutrient-dense food—not because you’re trying to be perfect, but because you deserve to feel good and stay energized. Sleep when you can, without guilt. You’re doing hard, beautiful work, and rest is part of recovery. And when you feel sluggish or off? Move. Gently, mindfully, intentionally. It doesn’t have to be heavy or long. Sometimes a walk, a few stretches, or just stepping outside can shift everything.
Pregnancy isn’t a pause button. It’s a shift in season. One that comes with challenge, yes—but also with opportunity. It teaches you how to trust your body on a whole new level. How to listen deeper. How to lead with compassion, not control. And when you stay in motion—physically, mentally, emotionally—you give yourself the chance to emerge stronger on the other side.
This was my pregnancy in motion. From barn to birth. From saddle to delivery. From strength to even deeper strength. And I wouldn’t change a thing.
And now? I want to help other moms experience the same. Whether you’re in your first trimester or six months postpartum, you deserve to feel strong, capable, and supported in your journey. If you’re ready to move with intention, to train smart and listen to your body—not battle it—I’m here to walk that path with you.
