{"id":11612,"date":"2025-09-16T13:18:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=11612"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:18:25","slug":"from-grief-to-grit-ep-164","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/from-grief-to-grit-ep-164\/","title":{"rendered":"From Grief to Grit: How Community Made Babs\u2019 Consistency Easy (Ep. 164)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Episode 164 of the Fit Mother Project podcast <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

At 56, radiation therapist Babs Freeman shares how the Fit Mother Project helped her turn grief and burnout into strength, community, and joy. After losing close family members and taking time off work to heal, Babs found FMP in May 2024 and finally discovered the consistency and accountability that every other plan lacked. What started as \u201cshowing up for an early appointment with Dr. A, Ben, and Kat\u201d became a lifestyle that lights up her mornings and carries momentum through the entire day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Babs details the nuts and bolts of her routine: five training days per week, strength in the morning followed by incline walking, plus short walks after lunch to keep energy and mood high. She\u2019s dropped 10 pounds, gained visible muscle, and built confidence by mastering form, using smart modifications for a partial meniscus tear, and\u2014yes\u2014tackling Ben\u2019s endless push-up variations. Her longtime favorite? The Apex 10, which jump-started strength and definition and reminded her she can do hard things.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nutrition was the tougher puzzle. With guidance from FMP coaches (special shoutouts to Amy and Ben), Babs now focuses on simple, nutrient-dense meals, front-loads hydration earlier in the day, and uses lighter evening options\u2014like a protein shake or yogurt with berries\u2014to meet protein goals without disrupting sleep. She\u2019s learned to watch non-scale victories and ignore daily fluctuations: weight loss isn\u2019t linear, and strength, energy, and clothes fitting better tell the real story.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of all, this episode is about hope, connection, and motion. Babs\u2019 message to women approaching 60: it\u2019s never too late to start. Move your body. Start small. Keep going. Be a lighthouse for the people you love\u2014show what\u2019s possible by living it every day. And if you need a community that makes early mornings feel fun (bloopers and all), Babs says FMP is the place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Consistency through community accountability<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Midday walks to boost mood, NEAT, and recovery<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Apex 10 as a transformative, repeatable staple<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Smart modifications for knee issues; form cues matter<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hydration earlier in the day to improve sleep<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Light, protein-forward dinners to hit targets without heaviness<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Focus on inches, strength, and energy over scale swings<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u201cWeight loss isn\u2019t linear\u201d\u2014ride the ebbs and flows<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Morning routine anchored by \u201cshowing up\u201d for the team<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Coaching touchpoints<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Community as mental\/emotional support, not just fitness<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Be a lighthouse, not a tugboat\u2014lead by example<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    From Grief to Grit: How Community Made Babs\u2019 Consistency Easy (Ep. 164)<\/h2>\n