Monday, January 13, 2014
"From Knocked-Up to Knock Out"
I always get on Pinterest and am so bothered by all the post-baby workout materials. How unrealistic are these types of posts? There are so many ads that sell the idea that if you use their product then a week after giving birth, you will have the best beach body in the world. I couldn't find the actual ad, but I saw a blog once that talked about how it's not "because of the baby" that we should be working out, it's "for the baby." Then there was this picture with it that had a mom holding a baby. The mom had a six pack and bulging arms and the blog was all about how we need to be more responsible and be very fit if we are going to be good moms so that we can take care of our babies. I can't imagine how depressing this must be for many moms who have given birth and are struggling with their new bodies. Imagine the implications of every mom really believing that they need to be working out and be SUPER fit "for the baby." I just think that's ridiculous. The add below was on Pinterest. It might be hard to read, but the captions says, "From Knocked-Up to Knock Out." Gotta love this idea...right?
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I can't believe that the society thinks this is the most important thing after having a baby! It's really sad to see people think the only way to be a good mom is to be super fit.
ReplyDeleteI just had a baby, and I did struggle with my new body, because it's definitely not what you're used to! However, it's been 5 months since my daughter was born, and my body, on it's own, without a ton of work from me, has returned pretty much to the size it was before. There are changes; I have stretch marks, and my chest won't be ever be a B again, but heck! I've now got the curves of a greek goddess, and I have been able to take good care of my baby without having to work out obsessively (or at all, really(haha)). So I can testify that you do not need to be super fit to be a super mom. :)
ReplyDeleteI have noticed the same kinds of things going around Facebook and Pinterest. I think they are so horrible! I think it is important to be healthy (which I am currently working on) but it is also important for us to learn to love our bodies... before, during and after pregnancy and just whenever. I believe that God loves our bodies because they are precious gifts from Him, it is Satan that hates them and wants us to hate them too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments, guys. It was great to have a testimonial from a mom. :) I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this was weird. I'm all for being healthy, but this went a little too far for me. :)
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