After baby, don’t bounce back. Bounce forward! | Tiffiny Hall | TEDxDocklands

Tiffiny Hall is founder of TIFFXO.com and author of nine books. She is passionate about helping women feel confident and strong. Tiffiny explores the pressures placed on women to bounce back and lose weight after they give birth and shares her experiences in dealing with the bounce back culture after she had a baby. Speaking on the importance of mind over matter during the fourth trimester, Tiffiny shares her tips to help women gradually return to fitness after pregnancy and birth. Celebrity trainer, founder of lifestyle program TIFFXO.com, author, podcaster and martial arts expert, Logie nominated Tiffiny Hall has many titles tucked under her 6th Dan Taekwondo black belt.
Tiffiny Hall is a one-woman fitness business, with over 20 years’ experience as a personal trainer and coach. Expert in HIIT and HIRT, she rose to prominence on TV in many roles from a Gladiator on Gladiators to a trainer on The Biggest Loser Australia and is now transforming devotees - from athletes to new mums - via her very successful health and fitness app TIFFXO.com. She is a mum, mentor and magnate.
One of the most qualified martial artists in the world for her age, she’s a 6th Dan Taekwondo black belt and has mixed martial arts workout plans that will kick your butt in the best possible way. She is the Director of Training for the largest global fitness app in the world. A role that has seen her travel the world & work with the most famous and prestigious experts in the wellness space This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@ashleyanastasia7779]

This is absolutely wonderful. I remember my uncle making fun of me the day after I gave birth that I "still looked pregnant". I feel like there ought to be more education to the public on the physiological process of having children. The weight is there to help you breastfeed, you're supposed to have that weight on you! Ot isn't even normal weight gain, you carry it in different parts of the body. It's just part of having children. There was some study that showed that some of the weight doesn't come off with breastfeeding until over one year old. We ought to as a culture not expect women to lose weight, but instead support their ability to breastfeed for as long as they want, and stop expecting women to have a body that is unhealthy for their child!

[@MJ31579]

Also your uterus takes time to shrink back to it's normal size. It's just biology, but people don't know

[@lindaobiagelichigbo4311]

Agree 100%. I chose to breastfeed for a year because that’s what’s best for my baby weight gain is only icing on the cake for my and my baby’s wellbeing! Ignore that uncle and anyone else who thinks otherwise. Mothers are super humans the world wishes they can clue in on the miraculous gift of child bearing!

[@thatPEARL]

I’m 24 weeks pregnant and let me just tell you guys how scared I am to gain more weight. I was never skinny nor in a healthy weight but almost a year before I got pregnant, I was very consistent with my weightloss journey from 76kg and getting to 67kg (I’m 162cm) by changing my diet and working out constantly. I was very pleased with my effort to becoming healthy. Then I got pregnant. I was ecstatic! I always wanted to start a family with my husband and we are so excited to welcome our baby girl this May. The thing is, i am so scared because I’m almost back to my previous weight. I’m now 75kgs and my doctor told me that I will be gaining even more weight as soon as I enter my third trimester. But after watching this video, i will do my best to love my current body and will be grateful for the great things it has done to sustain mine and my baby’s life. This video made me realize that our bodies are so wonderfully and powerfully made that as long as we put the effort and discipline, we can always become healthier. I will do my best to think positively and move forward from now on!

[@inyango9055]

Self love is like good bread. It must be baked fresh every single day.

[@londonheir9655]

“Me moments” is a really good way to think of it

[@alekxu]

72k views in 3 years? More people need to see this. Men and women.

[@chrissyt8111]

This was an amazing talk and really hit home for me. It took me 3 whole years to get my fitness back, but I actually got stronger and did things I could never do before, ran further, lifted heavier, more flexible etc. But for a whole year after giving birth I was very sick and in and out of hospital due to sarcoidosis. I had to take steroids and actually gained more weight than even during child birth. Part of me healing myself without the use of the steroids was a very slow and controlled path back to fitness and good food. I went to a wedding after the 3yrs and losing the 30kg, people kept asking me how I did it, what was my 'secret'? close family members actually thought I starved myself, but you don't get muscles like I have with starvation and it really hurt my feelings. When I said it was a gradual, 3yr process, working out 5x a week with variety and things that made me happy, plus learning to love a wide variety of new foods....they didn't want to hear it, that seemed like 'too long, too much work' and that made me so sad for everyone who asked. You're worth the time, you don't need to rush, who's paying you to lose weight? nobody. Do it for you and enjoy your baby, they grow up so fast.

[@rebeccahutchings1520]

Self love is like home made bread. You have to bake it fresh every day. Thank you.

[@sophia4christ]

Beautiful presentation. We put too much pressure on ourselves and allow others to harass us as well. Truly inspiring.

[@ishagertse9191]

This is wonderful, I also chose to bounce forward, actually recently started to slowly work on my fitness, my son is now 10 months old, made the decision after I found out I was pregnant that I would choose breastfeeding and healing over bouncing back in a few weeks..... Looking back it's the the best decision ever, now I can slowly take my time to get back to my athletic self

[@patriciabale6893]

Thank you so much Tiffiny. My baby is 1 month old ,was so overwhelmed with getting my body back that I forgot what is important.

[@seirark9492]

Thank you. Everyone should watch this. Postpartum is taboo and it is so sad. People like Emily Ratajowski showing very unrealistic pictures and like that she does lot of damage. We need people who speak about this so we won't have that many woman hate themselves because they don't bounce back 5 days after giving birth. We need Tiffiny Hall to be heard more!

[@alekssasz9294]

plus emily ratajkowski and her alike go for tummy tuck straight after giving birth (among other surgeries), some of the "stars" or influencers actually go as far as to not seeing their baby straight after birth- they get tummy tuck first :/ I totally agree it does lots of damage because it is basically a lie. I currently nurse and "bounce back" quickly, so it is not envy that speaks through me. It is just not a standard, body during pregnancy changes, to get back where you were takes time. It is simply nature and biology. The most important in being a mother is to give love and nurture your baby. Pictures of (like the above mentioned ) Ratajkowski is appaling, considering that she poses with her newborn like it was a bag of potatoes..no focus on the child. you cant feel love. It is just narcissism and commercial for plastic surgery :/ bleh

[@siloalapei2448]

We need to have a t d talk on those that never bounce back at all and it's still okay. We need yo celebrate women at all times

[@beetlejamie8065]

Bloom where you’re planted. Make the best of your circumstances. With a positive mindset, strong support system, & love in your heart you can overcome the immense fear & shame propagated by social & cultural messages.

[@rhondabaroli2683]

Spot on

[@shaleceelynneartdesign387]

Amazing! Takes the pressure off of the "social media" unrealistic body expectations.

[@diannefarrell7715]

This was AWESOME to hear. The pressure to conform to an unrealistic image has done more harm than good in our society, unfortunately it is woman who perpetuate this idea. When did we get so invested about what other woman think about our bodies/lives. The message of 'Self love' and the love of others (women and men) needs to be embraced. Well done and thank you for changing the script for the next generation.

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

you are not expected to confirm when just given birth are you? its the most natural thing in the world, shes just shaming and guilting you now....

[@hollywood7702]

Loved every minute of this. There is such a stigma around this topic. I have several friends who had babies and a week later looked like they didn't even go through the 9 months and these are friends who don't exercise at all, how peculiar is that, it's genetic, just naturally thin. Then I have friends who were always active and exercised and haven't lost more than half their weight 2 years later, and some who never lost it at all but continued to gain. We are all so different. So so different. I personally burst like a balloon in stretch marks, and my postpartum body we will see, birth is in two weeks. But I will prioritize breastfeeding and pelvic floor first and foremost and then slowly build back my strength.

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

no there isnt a stigma around childbirth, ashes conditioning you tithing there is to push products

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

and?

[@sumairankhan6563]

Standing ovation👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lindaobiagelichigbo4311]

Love this! Women are blessed with the miraculous gift of child birth yet we allow worldly pressures to determine our happiness. I relate with Tiffany in that I was super fit before I had my baby the only difference is that I have never cared about what others thought of me or my body. I stayed fit all my life because I loved being active not for anyone but for myself. I was incredibly patient with myself postpartum and I didn’t need a lot of effort to rebuild my strength and fitness. There was absolutely no reason to rush I had maternity leave for a year! So I completely agree, self love is key!

[@anitafitzpatrick7598]

Yes! I love that mind frame - 'bounce forward'. Thank you Tiff, from a new mama 12 weeks postpartum. I am so proud of my body and I am focusing on functional fitness over how I look too! X

[@LacedwithLacey2424]

😭😭😭😭 💗💗💗 have noooo idea how bad I needed to hear this.

[@jessblair2834]

Thank you so much for this! I absolutely love your centr workouts by the way. Way to embody the growth mindset xx

[@sparkledmemories]

I needed to hear this. It will take time. we need to prioritise self love and care and not caring what the world thinks. Eventually life will bounce forward in its own time x Thank you xx

[@kalinbt3153]

YESSSSS! This is a much needed conversation in society today! Thank you for sharing Tiffiny!

[@missnehy777]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@charmiejung13]

Your raw presentation of how you experienced this life-changing challenge hasade me cry. I've been struggling with body image issues even more when I got pregnant. My 3yrs postpartum body is nowhere near my unmarried self. Thanks to you, I have been given a new perspective so i could see the added baby weight, and my body as a whole, as something still so lovable and even more amazing.

[@Sammiejammie521]

25 weeks into my pregnancy and I truly appreciate this. Thank you ❤️

[@supamsandhu6555]

Something I needed the most to hear at this moment. Thank you 🙏🏼🥲

[@NurseGotGlow]

im on 28th weeks pregnancy now and my gosh... this is absolutely amazing! thank you so much!! Although I wasn't as fit or toned as the speaker pre baby, and Im am more on chubby/fleshy curves to begin with, I just want to be Fit and healthy in a sense of well-being and not overindulging.. I want to "FEEL GOOD" in my body during and after pregnancy, not just look good... so thank you so much for this.... so inspiring 😌💕🙏🏻

[@PoppinHoops]

Thank you!! What an amazing talk

[@juyoungkwon6355]

Really thank you so much! My feeling is getting better.

[@rjohnson3073]

Didn’t realize how much I needed to hear this 🥹

[@alivictoria884]

Thank you for this❤

[@maggiebo181]

just beautiful, thank you!

[@BLIZETHLIZCEO]

Thank you so much I need to hear this.. Thanks

[@myreenmahaguay-kearney2065]

Very good talk. On my 13th week postpartum now and still working on it.

[@susanross5382]

I find myself conflicted between wanting to celebrate those who “bounce back” or never even gain weight and trying to control my jealousy that they could. I gained 50-65 lbs each pregnancy, taking 18 months between each to lose it remaining stuck on the last 10-15 lbs. I wish I had heard this message sooner. Thank you Tiffany. This message needs to be shared.

[@clairewillow6475]

If it helps you to know this, I bounced back and had my body back after only 8 months after having my son. I posted a before and after and everyone applauded me. The truth was I had anorexia! I didn’t even realize it until I was scarily underweight. It wasn’t worth it.

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

shes making you feel conflicted, shes to helping women, stop being hard on yourself, the weight is there for a reason, it is your bodies response to giving birth and looking after a child.

[@Robynish]

Love Love Love this! Thankyou for being so down to earth and REAL!

[@bluemorphorising]

Thank you for being real! You’re so funny, and you made me feel better because I don’t feel so good in pregnancy to exercise.

[@gelsaldivia4528]

Very inspiring and encouraging 👏👏👏

[@rintintin7292]

What a wonderful talk.

[@saracaldas4288]

Thank you😍

[@shawnna2215]

I had 4 children in my 20's.. 20 years ago when they put so much pressure on you to "bounce back" it put so much pressure on me to do so while taking care of my newborn and all of life's other challenges.. It's a terrible thing now that I think about it. The pressure! On top of Raising Children u taking care of a newborn and u need to lose the weight.. it was so wrong

[@clevelandweber7575]

Hello Beautiful Shawnna how are you doing today?

[@stephgeer]

Thank you. I’ve loved doing your TiffXO program since being home with my gorgeous bubba and your positive attitude has seriously rubbed off on me regarding my postpartum body. I can’t wait to get back to the gym but right now spending time with Tilly and looking after my home life is so much more important..XO

[@ras105]

Wonderful, honest and moving TedTalk, thank you Tiff for spreading this important message!

[@clevelandweber7575]

Hello Beautiful Rachel How are you doing today?

[@princessm.5989]

Great talk!

[@jasmeetkaur4588]

Its supercool to accept your postpartan body😍. Becz we find one benefit over it; we start touching real diamensions of life ,we expereince mindfullness of thoughts that are hard to experience without facing real expectations of the ppl around that we would never apprehend while everything is just perfect for them.

[@johannamcc96]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@TanselAliMemory]

What a strong, inspirational and fantastic being you are Tiffiny! Thanks again for your talk and being part of TEDxDocklands :)

[@somcana]

Thank you!

[@jocelynawhinadodunski]

So needed to hear this 🙏 Thank you

[@clevelandweber7575]

Hello Beautiful Jocelyn How are you doing today?

[@Faithandfitness]

Really good! 💯

[@user-ww2ql2oz9k]

Thank you ❤

[@angelamorgan4210]

I really love this video

[@Krruchinha]

❤ Thank you for sharing you story and make us feel Humain. As mothers we often forget that quicker is not better. It show another side...the True one! One baguette at the time🥰😘

[@caro5797]

I love you Tiff. Thank you for this. You are gorgeous inside and out. My favorite Centr trainer. Xo from Canada :)

[@daniellecward5400]

This is why I love Tiff!

[@cherylsmith3350]

That was so lovely to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@debbiewood4560]

Love it Tiff. Thanks for taking the option of Arnie, your health, wellbeing and fitness. It's why your business is actually growing from strength to strength. You've got this girl. xxoo

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

exactly her business is growing from strength to strength, you nailed it in one. Its about her making money from women giving birth,

[@rachelbroughton6457]

I love, love, love this!!!!!

[@agneskraiss5789]

This was so comforting and encouraging. 💜

[@clevelandweber7575]

Hello Beautiful How are you doing today?

[@herasphere305]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for sharing your story. This is such an important one for new mums to hear xx

[@weekdaywellness]

This was beautiful

[@laxchan6386]

This is one of the best TEDx talks.

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

why? cant you think for yourself

[@nirashakannangara9901]

Valuable talk💛

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

how? why?

[@44BabyB]

Amazing Tiff! You nailed that Ted Talk!!!

[@valentinagiusti8684]

Nice ! Thanks

[@celestialmorpho]

wow this was good❤

[@noyoucannot]

Fantastic. Thank you so much from a mom of two.

[@clevelandweber7575]

Hello Beautiful Alina how are you doing?

[@clevelandweber7575]

Hello Beautiful Alina how are you doing?

[@rhondabaroli2683]

Spot on advice

[@caro.jiejie]

legend

[@rhondabaroli2683]

Namaste love and light

[@elvacalderon2332]

wow i cried

[@MatrixMaster777]

You are awesome, well done^^

[@zulmar5749]

Beautiful ❤

[@cynthia333]

Motherhood badges of honor = stretch marks, lose skin, wider hips

[@ankra12]

I dont want that.

[@missa8438]

preeeeach!

[@shel1shel7]

Everyday, is what you bake it 😍

[@ericabruton8087]

Awesome stuff! I remember seeing your post on instagram and i thought, you go girl. You got this.

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

have you not got it? why has she got it? shes nothing special

[@jeannieelizabeth6585]

Love it!

[@PahanL]

Сan you show the epilepsy safety guidelines your doctor gave you? About falling, drowning, SUDEP in epilepsy seizures. Do you have your graphic one-page version of all Epilepsy Safety?

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

ask your GP

[@maxpaul7102]

She did something amazing, moving forward is not equal to bouncing back. Would her past physique be able to handle the daily routine as a mom?i think itll fatigue easily. But her new form is well adjusted to function as a mom and still looks like her old form.

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

supposing you never get to her physique, she is shaming you to be like her, asking the impossible, putting pressure on you. We're all different. never seen such tosh

[@rebeccahutchings1520]

6wk check for getting your body back.

[@farhiafarah6954]

When i born where .

[@Alyssanahnah]

so validating (":

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

do you need her to validate you? validate yourself.

[@rakshithashivakumar8075]

Australian?

[@billydiaz7280]

💗

[@martabuczkowska1194]

Great speach. I wonder if this all is possible if you have a partner who is not supportive, and behaves as if he was there and did that and telling you all your struggles are you imagination. :(

[@rickagfoster]

What's toxic is the expectation that everyone should have and 8 pack abs when they get old. The fitness industry is the most seedy industry I can think of and laden with false expectations, athletes on gear telling everyone their natty, and Hollywood branding these body types as heroic. I work out 6 days a week, natty, and there's NO WAY I'll look like that at 50. I look good but not like THAT. This is toxic. What is NOT toxic is working out regularly and eating right. Please DO NOT take this video as an excuse not to, you just don't need 6 pack abs and photos of you dehydrated and depleted for "definition".

[@Kathrynlove]

Pregnancy does ruin everything 😒 it's a very depressing live event 😕