MOM HOT TAKE: kids don’t ruin your body.

our bodies go through crazy changes when we’re pregnant! and it’s TRULY so amazing! society tells us that we HAVE to bounce back. but if you’re like me, i just want to be healthy physically for my children and not be lazy and just accept my body after birth. i want to look good for myself. and i want to be able to feel good the way i desire, for MYSELF.

but i will never blame my kids for my body. i’m responsible for what i eat and how disciplined i am when it comes to the gym.

🤰🏽biology vs. lifestyle

pregnancy naturally changes your body with stretch marks, wider hips, and looser skin. but those are structural and natural, not ruined.

long term weight gain, sluggishness, and low energy usually come from lifestyle habits such as your diet, activity and sleep. not the baby itself.

🤰🏽postpartum recovery is possible

many women rebuild strength, tone, and energy after kids through movement, nutrition, and consistency. your body is adaptable, it recovers when given the right tools like exercise, hydration and a balanced diet.

🥗nutrition is the biggest factor

consistent junk food, sugar, and processed meals will impact your health and body more than pregnancy did. poor eating habits often creep in during motherhood: fast, convenient foods. but that’s a choice, that’s NOT the baby’s fault.

🥊discipline determines the outcome

sticking to movement, mindful eating, and routines requires discipline. kids don’t remove your ability to make those choices, lack of discipline does.

🌎proof is everywhere

plenty of moms bounce back stronger and healthier post kids because they stayed disciplined. and the ones who blame their kids, usually overlook lifestyle habits that compound over years.

#momhottakes #lemom8challenge #postbirthfitness #postpartumfitness #fithealthymomma

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Chelsea Taylor

Agreed. Also,I at least don’t really want to completely bounce back after. If I gain an unhealthy amount of weight or something then yeah I’ll work to lose it but I don’t want the same body back after bc it’s not meant to and I don’t mind having my body show that I’ve brought life into this world. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to bounce back either as long as you’re doing it for you and your own mental health and things and not just bc society says you should esp bc society’s view of beauty is so shallow and finicky (always changing) anyway

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