Real Postpartum Fitness Journey | Veloria Blog

2/28/20266 min read

When I created Veloria, I never imagined it would become such a deeply personal space. At first, it was simply an idea — a quiet corner where I could share my journey with movement, strength, motherhood, and the changes that reshaped not only my body but my entire identity. But the more I wrote, the more I realized this space is not just about fitness. It is about transformation. It is about being a woman. It is about learning to reconnect with yourself when everything you once knew about your body changes.My name is Anna. I am 32 years old, a mother, a woman constantly learning, and the creator of Veloria. Everything I share here comes from my real experiences — from moments of strength, exhaustion, doubt, growth, and rediscovery. Nothing here is perfect, and nothing is filtered. This is simply my story.

Movement has always been part of my life. As a little girl, I fell in love with ballet. I still remember the smell of the studio, the feeling of the wooden floor under my feet, and the quiet determination I felt every time I tried to hold a position just a little longer. Ballet taught me discipline, body awareness, and patience. It also taught me something even more important — that the body deserves respect, not punishment.Later in my life, my passion shifted toward running and strength training. Running gave me freedom. It became my way of clearing my mind, processing emotions, and feeling strong in my own skin. Strength training, on the other hand, gave me confidence. Watching my body grow stronger, feeling muscles activate, experiencing progress — it changed how I saw myself.

For years, my relationship with training was structured, controlled, and intentional. I planned my workouts carefully, tracked my progress, and enjoyed the process of building strength step by step. I believed I understood my body completely.Then I became pregnant.Pregnancy changed everything I thought I knew about myself.It was not only my body that transformed — my expectations, priorities, and understanding of strength shifted completely. Suddenly, my body was not just mine. It was creating life. It was changing daily, sometimes in ways I could not control or predict. There were days when I felt powerful and deeply connected to this process, and other days when I barely recognized myself in the mirror.I had to let go of control.That was one of the hardest lessons for me.

Before pregnancy, my body responded quickly to training. Progress felt predictable. But during pregnancy, I had to learn to listen instead of push. I had to slow down. I had to accept that rest was not failure.And when my son was born, a completely new chapter began.Nothing truly prepares you for motherhood. The physical recovery, the emotional changes, the exhaustion, the hormonal shifts, the responsibility — everything arrives at once. I remember looking at my body after giving birth and feeling both gratitude and confusion. I was amazed by what it had done, yet I felt disconnected from it.The postpartum period was not about losing weight for me. It was not about “getting my body back.” I never liked that phrase, because my body was never lost. It had simply changed.

What I wanted was connection.In the first weeks after giving birth, I did almost nothing in the traditional sense of exercise. There were no intense workouts, no structured training sessions. Instead, I started with breathing.Deep abdominal breathing. Gentle pelvic floor activation. Slow, mindful movements. At first, these exercises felt almost too simple. But I quickly realized how powerful they were. I began to feel muscles that had been inactive. I started to reconnect with my core. I felt stability slowly returning.That experience changed my entire philosophy about training.I learned that recovery is not weakness. Recovery is intelligence.The female body is incredibly strong, but it demands respect. When we ignore its needs, push too hard, or rush the process, we create more harm than progress. But when we listen, support, and nurture it, the body responds with resilience.

From this understanding, the Veloria training approach was born.I did not create it as a business idea. I created it because I needed it myself.My training system naturally developed in three phases, based on my own recovery journey.The first phase is purely about restoration. This stage focuses on reconnecting with the body — activating the deep core muscles, strengthening the pelvic floor, improving posture, and restoring stability. These workouts are short, usually 15 to 20 minutes, because new mothers do not have endless time or energy. Many days, I trained while my baby slept beside me. Sometimes I stopped halfway through because he woke up. That was my reality, and I learned to accept it.

The second phase focuses on rebuilding strength. Once I felt stable again, I slowly introduced bodyweight exercises — controlled squats, gentle lunges, wall push-ups, and resistance band movements. Nothing extreme. The goal was never exhaustion. The goal was feeling the muscles working, feeling the body becoming stable and capable again. Training sessions became slightly longer, around 25 to 30 minutes, usually three or four times per week.The third phase is about shaping and endurance. Only after building a strong foundation did I move toward more dynamic workouts. Even then, the focus remained on controlled movement, not aggressive intensity. I never wanted brutal workouts that punish the body. Instead, I chose intentional exercises that shape and strengthen the hips, legs, core, and back while protecting long-term health.

Through this process, I realized something very important.Exercise is not punishment. It is self-respect.For me, training is not about burning calories or fixing flaws. It is a moment of reconnection. It is time when I am not only a mother caring for others but a woman caring for herself. Even 20 minutes of movement can restore energy, clarity, and emotional balance.Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also be overwhelming. There are days filled with joy, and days filled with exhaustion. There are moments when you feel powerful, and moments when you feel completely lost. Having a small daily ritual — a short training session, a moment of movement — creates stability in the middle of chaos.On the Veloria blog, I never want to present perfection. Real life is messy. There are days when motivation disappears. There are days when I feel too tired to move. There are moments when I doubt myself. And I share those moments because they are part of the journey.

Consistency matters more than motivation.Some of my most meaningful progress happened on days when I did not want to train at all. Those small efforts — ten minutes of movement, a few gentle exercises, a short walk — built the foundation of lasting change.Another important lesson I learned is that women’s training cannot simply copy programs designed for men. Our bodies are different. Our hormonal cycles influence energy levels, recovery, and performance. Ignoring these factors leads to frustration and burnout.I began paying attention to my cycle and adjusting my training intensity accordingly. Some weeks my body feels strong and energetic, ready for more challenging workouts. Other weeks it needs slower movement and more rest. Accepting this rhythm changed my relationship with exercise completely. Instead of fighting my body, I started working with it.

This understanding brought peace.Veloria represents more than fitness. It represents feminine strength — the quiet resilience we carry even when we feel exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected from ourselves. It is the strength that allows us to rebuild, to grow, and to keep moving forward.I also created this space to talk openly about body image and self-confidence. After pregnancy, many women struggle with how they see themselves. The body changes shape. The skin changes. Energy changes. It can feel like losing a part of your identity.I experienced this too.There were moments when I did not recognize my reflection. Moments when I compared myself to my past body. But slowly, I learned to shift my perspective. Instead of asking how my body looked, I began asking how it felt. Was I stronger than last month? Did I feel more stable? Was I more energetic?

That shift changed everything.Confidence does not come from appearance. It comes from connection.I want Veloria to be a safe space where women can speak honestly about these experiences — motherhood, self-image, exhaustion, strength, and growth. A space where progress is not measured by numbers on a scale but by how we feel in our bodies and lives.Many people believe that youth makes everything easier. They think recovery is fast, energy is endless, and challenges are minimal. But motherhood, hormonal changes, lack of sleep, and responsibility transform everything. They test both physical and emotional strength.And yet, these challenges also reveal our resilience.The female body adapts, heals, and grows when given time and care. We do not need extreme programs, expensive equipment, or endless hours of training. We need patience, self-compassion, and consistency.

If you are in the postpartum period now, I want to tell you something important: be gentle with yourself. Your body has done something extraordinary. Recovery takes time. Even small steps matter. Ten minutes of movement each day is an investment in your future strength.Veloria exists to remind you that you are not alone in this journey.This blog is not about teaching from a distance. It is about sharing lived experience. Every story here reflects moments from my own life or the lives of women around me. These experiences are real — the struggles, the progress, the emotions, the lessons.In my free time, I write because I believe sharing our stories connects us. When we speak honestly about our experiences, we create understanding and support. We remind each other that growth is possible.I am not perfect. I still learn every day. I still face challenges. But I am real, and everything I share comes from truth.If you choose to stay, to read, and to grow with me, we can build something meaningful together — a community of stronger, more confident, healthier women who support each other through every stage of life.

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