137. Q+A Day Sleep Struggles, Postpartum Nutrition & Workout Fatigue

In this Q+A episode of The Fitness League Podcast , we tackle some of the most common questions our community is facing right now—from sleep challenges and postpartum nutrition to workout fatigue and training progress. We break down practical strategies for improving sleep when life (and kids) make it unpredictable, how nutrition should evolve during postpartum and weaning phases, and what to do when workouts start feeling harder instead of more productive. We also discuss progressive overload, managing fatigue, and how parenting responsibilities can impact recovery, hormones, and overall performance. Throughout the episode, we share personal experiences, lessons learned from coaching hundreds of clients, and simple adjustments you can implement right away to support better health, energy, and consistency. If you're navigating sleep disruptions, postpartum transitions, or trying to train effectively while managing a busy life, this conversation will give you actionable insights to help keep you moving forward. Because long-term health and fitness success isn't about perfection—it's about learning how to adapt and keep showing up. APPLY FOR COACHING: The Fitness League app Join the Facebook Community: Alessandra's Instagram: Joelle's Instagram: Josh's Instagram: Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Fitness League 02:47 Sleep Struggles and Parenting Dynamics 04:48 Q&A: Weaning and Nutrition Tips 10:23 Tech Talk: Fitness Trackers and Stroller Steps 11:54 Tracking Steps and Daily Activity 12:39 Postpartum Eating Challenges 15:35 Navigating Water Intake and Hydration 16:03 Cooking Proteins in Different Seasons 18:10 Increasing Maintenance Calories After a Deficit 20:49 Benefits of Manual Therapy 21:43 Muscle Fatigue in Upper Body Lifts 23:34 Knee Sleeves and Joint Health 25:59 Addressing Neck Posture Issues 28:28 Managing Sleep Issues Before Menstruation 30:33 Overcoming Morning Appetite Challenges

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137. Q+A Day Sleep Struggles, Postpartum Nutrition & Workout Fatigue is an episode from Here to Evolve by Alessandra Scutnik.

This episode is 37:53 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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