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From Alia Bhatt to Blake Lively, celebrity moms address the pressure of losing weight post pregnancy

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Mar 4, 2024, 08:36 ISTShare fbshare twshare pinshareComments (0)

01/8Alia Bhatt talks about the pressure to lose weight

Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt was blessed with a baby girl Raha last November, with husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor. Now, the actor has resumed her yoga and fitness routine, including practicing aerial yoga. However, the actor acknowledges going at her own pace, amid the struggle most women face to lose weight post pregnancy.

“A lot of women struggle with their new appearance post pregnancy. They tend to put a lot of pressure on themselves to get back to looking a certain way. Everyone wants to lose weight and I can relate to that,” she told Bombay Times.

She added, “I love food, I love to eat and I had to lose weight because films are a visual medium and you need to look healthy.You have to look appealing. In today’s age, with every picture appearing on social media, girls even before pregnancy are constantly worried about how they look. Women should take a moment to appreciate their bodies.”

02/8Alia's message for new moms

For new moms struggling with the changes in their bodies, Alia advises to focus on your health and immunity first.

She said, “I want you to appreciate your body for keeping you safe during that time. It’s not just about getting back in shape, but building your immunity, and then, everything will follow.”

She continued, “Now when I work out, I don’t do it to become thin or make my waist look smaller. I do it to be healthy,” adding, “I made a decision to never be hard on myself even if there’s extra bloating or chubbiness here and there. I am going to celebrate it. I won’t torture myself.”

03/8Blake Lively calls this pressure "absolutely absurd"

Blake Lively filmed the movie ‘The Shallows’ just months after having her first daughter, James in 2014. She needed two personal trainers and a nutritionist to get in shape.

"It's not normal to look like that eight months after having a kid," she told The Sun. She added that it is "absolutely absurd" for women to pressure themselves to look like a model right after giving birth.

Talking about celebrating your body for giving birth to another human being, she told the Australian magazine Sunrise, "I think a woman's body after having a baby is pretty amazing. You gave birth to a human being. So I would really like to see that celebrated."

Currently, Blake is pregnant with her fourth baby with actor and husband Ryan Reynolds.

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04/8Aishwarya Rai trolled for not losing weight sooner

After giving birth to her daughter Aaradhya in 2011, Aishwarya was brutally trolled by netizens for not losing weight soon and embracing her new size.

“When I became a mother, it was the most beautiful feeling in the world. There were several hormonal changes within, but it didn’t change anything. And way before all this, whenever people would ask me fashion or trend-based questions, I’d always tell them to be comfortable in their skin. At least now you know I meant it and it wasn’t just for the quote,” she told DNA.

05/8Mila Kunis says this transformation is not natural

After Kunis welcomed her son Dimitri in 2016, she told Entertainment Tonight that between filming and parenting, she was also working hard to get back in shape.

Mila addressed the fact that maintaining a post-baby body takes effort and she had to do “lots of gym-ing”. She added that the transformation women undergo post pregnancy is not natural and takes a lot of work. “I hate someone who's like, ‘This is all natural.’ Bullsh**. It's not natural,” she said.

Read more: Mom whose son was bullied because of her weight sheds a whopping 70 kg

06/8Neha Dhupia says she doesn't owe anyone explanation

Neha Dhupia revealed in an interview that she had put on around “23-25 kilos,” when she was pregnant with her daughter Mehr. After Mehr’s birth in 2018, Neha was also heavily trolled and fat shamed for making public appearances in her new figure.

Responding to the trolls, Neha took to her Instagram handle and wrote, “I don’t owe anyone an explanation because fat shaming like this doesn’t bother me one bit. But I do want to address this as a larger problem because fat shaming needs to stop for EVERYONE, not just celebs. As a new mom I want to be fit, healthy and energetic for my daughter. So I work out everyday, sometimes twice a day because for me...’Fitness’ is a priority and not ‘fitting into’ society’s standards regarding looks. And I hope in the future people are kinder to each other while making such vapid and vile comments.”

Supporting his wife, actor Angad Bedi told Hindustan Times, “Those who fat-shame (her) I want to tell them that being happy has nothing to do with body weight but how one leads his or her life. Neha is a strong woman; she has got back to work and is also taking care of her child. Women like her should be celebrated.”

07/8Kim Kardashian says "it isn't easy to just bounce back"

After giving birth to her second child in 2016, the beauty mogul revealed how hard it was for her to lose her pregnancy weight, even with trainers and nutritionists.

"It isn't easy to just bounce back," she wrote on her app. "I was so jealous of women who had these cute little baby bellies and would gain 25 pounds — and then, a few weeks after giving birth, somehow look exactly like they did before they were pregnant, lol. That's not me."

08/8Few things to note

For new moms, prioritizing self-care amidst caring for their newborn is crucial. Start with gentle exercises like postnatal yoga or walking, gradually increasing intensity as strength improves. Focus on nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to fuel energy and support lactation. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Aim for consistent sleep whenever possible, even if it means napping when the baby sleeps. Seek support from family, friends, or online communities to share experiences and tips. Remember, gradual progress is key; be patient and kind to yourself during this transformative period.

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