Here I go…. yapping about this damn show again! But, as a Fitness professional and a mother, there is no way I will be quiet about this one!
Comments Jillian Michaels made in Women’s Health magazine that “she can’t handle doing that to her body” (pregnancy) has got my blood boiling! The Human body is such an amazing machine and for anyone who has had the joy of experiencing pregnancy & childbirth, should be very proud! I am writing this from my personal opinion but I’m sure countless other mothers will agree with me!
I ask …. can’t handle doing WHAT!? Pregnancy is an incredible transformation and the birthing experience is awesome! What a thing to experience! I have two young boys, ages 7 and 4! I would hate this comment to negatively change an individuals view on pregnancy or worry about what their body will go through. Will they lose the weight? Will an extra arm start growing! Seriously!!!!! I ask again…… can’t handle doing WHAT!?
Both of my pregnancies were great! Both similiar yet different in specific aspects but nothing crazy to write home about! The birthing experience ROCKED! This is when you look at the Human body in a whole new light! WOW! Plus, very empowering when you can dig in and deliver a baby… a human being! Wow cool is that! I believe child birth is life altering. It is an experience that changes views, emotions and values all for the better.
Fitness and health and pregnancy all go together! Do not be scared of what may happen or what you won’t be able to do. It may be natural to fear the unknown but staying active and strong before and during pregnancy will have you laughing afterwards that any fear entered your mind!
When it comes to fitness, my body was used to training and I only limited activities as my pregnancy progressed and when my body told me to do so! This would be no different for other active females! My post-pregnancy fitness level kicked ass over pre-pregnancy! It changed my body for the better. I was leaner post-pregnancy than before! It did my body good!
Ok…. so I have no boobs but who gives a crap! They only get in the way of training!