With a Strictly baby on the way, Gemma Atkinson has opened up about how she’s feeling about her changing body
And there’s one assumption that people are making that’s really rubbing her up the wrong way.
“Im posting this because all I’ve been asked since people know I’m pregnant is 'are you worried about putting on weight?' Well, in a word, NO,” she wrote, alongside a picture taken before her pregnancy, when she was in “best shape” and at her “healthiest”.
“I don’t see pregnancy as just someone gaining weight. I see it as my body shape & size changing because Im lucky enough to be going through this incredible miracle which nature intended.
“A miracle sadly denied to many woman, so the last thing I’m going to be worrying about is that one of the side effects of my pregnancy is the fact I WILL GAIN WEIGHT. I’m extremely lucky to be in this situation."
She’s well known to be a fitness fanatic with a grueling workout schedule, but says she has toned down the intensity during her pregnancy.
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“Yes I’m still training & yes I’m very mindful of my food consumption and nutrition (still allowing the odd pizza, chippy or cheesecake of course!).
“I can’t train to the extent I usually do right now because it’s not safe for my baby and that’s my only priority right now. I know what to do post baby to get myself and my body back to where they were beforehand so I’m not worried one bit.”
She added, “I’m also lucky in that Gorks is THE most supportive person I could have with me. Constantly making me feel sexy and beautiful in whatever body I’m in. He’s actually loving the fact my boobs have doubled in size... Cant think why!
“My cellulite will increase due to the rapid increase in oestrogen in my body. I’ll at times look bloated or have some spots and carry water retention due to my hormones changing, BUT all of the above are signs that my body is working correctly to house my baby."