Celebs Get Real About Post-Pregnancy Bodies on Social Media

Pregnancy is hard on the body, especially the post-pregnancy bit where you are expected to bounce back to the size you used to be. And when you’re a celebrity, the pressure to get back in shape fast is even greater. That’s why we love these celebs who have spoken out about the reality of what it’s like for their bodies after pregnancy on social media.

Anne Hathaway

There is no shame in gaining weight during pregnancy (or ever). There is no shame if it takes longer than you think it will to lose the weight (if you want to lose it at all). There is no shame in finally breaking down and making your own jean shorts because last summer's are just too dang short for this summer's thighs. Bodies change. Bodies grow. Bodies shrink. It's all love (don't let anyone tell you otherwise.) Peace xx #noshame #lovewhatyouhavebeengiven

A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) on Aug 8, 2016 at 7:33pm PDT

Rachel Hollis

Pink

Day 1!!!!!!!! Lets do this @msjeanettejenkins (week 6 post baby and I haven't lost ANY WEIGHT YET!!!!) yaye me!!!!! I'm normal! ????

A post shared by P!NK (@pink) on Feb 6, 2017 at 11:03am PST

Peta Murgatroyd

Real life: I took this photo 8 days post birth. I left the hospital looking 5 months pregnant. Many people think a woman should shrink right back to her pre-birth weight immediately. That is just not the truth for most. The female body is incredible and resilient, but healing and strengthening take time. Now it's time for patience and hard work. Lots of love to all the new mamas out there on the journey. ???? #yesihaveascrunchieinmyhair #shaiiswortheverypound

A post shared by Peta Murgatroyd (@petamurgatroyd) on Jan 15, 2017 at 1:05pm PST

Love thy self ❤ #Day17 postpartum. I think I'm doing ok….and I'm actually fine with the rate at which my body is shrinking back. After 2 days back at the gym I'm feeling like the old Peta again. I definitely don't have my 6 pack, and I still have excess skin and rolls on my belly, however I feel good. After all, slow and steady wins the race! I knew I needed to get back into the gym for my own sanity, but I also remind myself (as does Maks ?) that I still need to take it easy. I cannot jump yet and still can't run a mile, but the exercises I've planned out are a good start. Honestly, the hardest part for me is getting my core strength back. Day 1 I couldn't do a sit up, here's day 17 and I'm doing 70+ ?????? Ladies, we all have to start somewhere…being an athlete I pride myself on having a lean, strong physique, so believe me this has been a challenge to work through, but as long as you have a loving support network around you, you will be fine ❤ #theresnothinglikehardwork

A post shared by Peta Murgatroyd (@petamurgatroyd) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:44pm PST