I took a belly pic at 4 days PP. Thank God I didn't post it anywhere, because it was not as dramatic a difference in size as I thought at the time. lol
I didn't even bother with A, I was surprised no one asked when I was due at 4 days pp.
I just want to know where she's hiding the giant pad.
I was wondering the same thing. She's probably like Selfie and only bled for a day.
This isn't about envying her body. I am aware of what it takes to get in that shape and know I'm far too lazy to do it.
For me, it's about what putting that image out there does and how it effects others (as it's clearly negatively effected some people in this post). Having some awareness outside of yourself is a noble thing.
I can't really get it up over this. The "What's your excuse?" lady, sure. But this lady doesn't seem to be challenging other people to be as fit as she is, or that the expectation is that every woman should look like that four days after giving birth.
I think most women understand that pregnancy fucks your body up, and it's not always easy to get back to anything you'd call "normal."
I weigh 223 pounds. I'm fat. I know I'm fat. When I see that picture, I think "Damn! Good for her!" not, "What's wrong with me?"
But, I really don't like the whole real women have curves thing, either. I don't think anyone should be made to feel bad about their bodies, regardless of their size.
This is where I am. Now. I can easily recognize that some people are blessed with the combination of awesome genes, strong motivation and an excellent support system. I can do that now.
However, there was a time when I saw pictures like this and asked "What's wrong with me" because it seemed like everyone else had some secret I didn't. In high school, when it felt like everyone was thin except me, both in the media and in real life, images like this only served to be reminders of my own defects.
There was a time when I even considered drastic and unhealthy methods in order to become what I perceived as "normal." These images are often not intended to say, "Look, I'm proud of how hard I worked to get this way," but instead to inflame and boast. Whatever her reason, she wants people to recognize that she is exceptional. Why else would she post in her underwear?
It's awesome if you are one of those people who is confident enough to be positive for her and not negative on yourself. I am one of those people. However, the reality is that not everyone is like that and there are some very susceptible and vulnerable women out there, especially just after giving birth. There are also a shit ton of asshole men who make women feel that they need to look like this. Should people have to censor themselves? Definitely not but I do believe in the responsibility that comes along with being a 'public' figure, deserved or not.
Either way, it is sad but how awesome for her that she can look so good, definite truth.
Preach.
And I know I'm sexy. And you do too. (You're one if the few who can vouch for me saying I'm who I say I am) And I don't look anything like her.
I left the hospital looking 7 months pregnant and weighing 40 pounds more than I do now. I had unrealistic expectations. Good for her, but I can see how it can be damaging,
For her child's sake, I really hope she just has low self esteem rather than narcissistic tendencies. I know first hand how awful the latter is.
I left the hospital looking 7 months pregnant and weighing 40 pounds more than I do now. I had unrealistic expectations. Good for her, but I can see how it can be damaging,
For her child's sake, I really hope she just has low self esteem rather than narcissistic tendencies. I know first hand how awful the latter is.
Or maybe she just has exceptional genes. There is a lot being inferred from one picture.
I will say that I agree with @therealmc and charlielove that being a public figure, she should have considered how a picture like this would resonate with others.
I know this is bad to speculate, but I wonder if she was kind of extreme dieting and exercising?
My aunt did that with my cousin, she was skinny to begin with and only gained like 5 pounds and barely looked pregnant like that. My cousin almost didn't make it at birth because of it. Luckily she didn't do that with her 2 and 3rd child because she got some help after her 1st pregnancy.
She has some serious abs of steel. I imagine going into pregnancy that fit keeps everything from stretching as much. She also has a very long torso. I will never be that fit, but good for her.
Ha! This was just in the morning news. Apparently, she only gained 22 lbs. Given the conversation I had with my doctor 3 weeks ago regarding weight gain this little weight gain with an already low BMI would concern my OB.