Personal trainer's photos show us what really happens post-baby
by Carolyn Robertson posted in Life
Neema Sempebwa is a personal trainer, so it's no surprise that her Instagram feed is often home to workout videos, motivational fitness quotes and an impressive collection of photos showing off her toned tummy.
Last year the 39-year-old from London became a mom, and since then she's also been using her Insta account (@bodywisemum) to document how she's losing the baby weight.
Now, I know this probably sounds pretty familiar; we've all seen the celebrity and super fit moms who have bounced back from baby bump to bikini in record time. Neema's story, though, is a bit different.
"This is what my 6 weeks post partum body looks like," Neema captions one post-pregnancy shot. "It's unique to ME and MY journey. It's different to where I thought I would be.... because I compared myself to others.... BIG MISTAKE.... I've seen some Instagram posts of women at 6 weeks who are rocking a six pack and no stretch Marks... I have one big jelly pack- and plenty of stripes!"
Neema hasn't ditched her healthy lifestyle since welcoming her daughter Lana - she still regularly shares workout clips and nutrition tips with her social media followers. What sets her apart is her refreshingly realistic approach.
She doesn't begrudge those moms who seem to shed the baby weight without even trying - she just points out that for many moms, there is much more to the story.
"Reality for the majority is- There is no snap back after birth! Wearin...
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