A fitness influencer has stunned her fans after showing off her “fit” baby bump on Instagram.
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Danni Levy,38, revealed her six pack baby bump to her fans and expressed her fear about the recent body changes she experienced during her pregnancy. At first, she and her partner thought they couldn’t have children and learned that she was 7 weeks pregnant after experiencing morning sickness during a flight to Los Angeles. At 23 weeks pregnant, the fitness influencer said she will still follow her strict fitness diet and modified her exercise routines.
“I was scared I’d ‘get fat’ when I fell pregnant. I was scared I wouldn’t be able to exercise well. I was scared I’d not be able to enjoy decent food. I’m not ashamed to say that for vanity reasons, even though I did always want a family, I was really accepting of the fact that we couldn’t have children because I was scared of getting fat.
“I’m also quite career-orientated and we like travelling. Having children is a huge lifestyle change and a big commitment, so while I’ve always loved the idea of a family, I just figured if we couldn’t have them it just wasn’t meant to be.
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Levy stated she noticed some positive changes to her body since she continued to exercise during her pregnancy.
“Hill running and lifting keeps me and my baby healthy. Consistent exercise also helps me to cope with chronic bladder pain and long working hours. Do what feels right for you, but let me tell you, staying in shape at five months pregnant is not a crime! It’s not vanity; it’s self-care.”
I thought I’d suddenly develop a bump overnight, but it just hasn’t happened – I think because I’ve kept the same diet and fitness regime I had before. I think it’s achievable for every woman.”
Many mothers expressed their support of Levy and called her a pregnancy icon since she doing things in an unconventional way. Additionally, some women have messaged her saying they followed the “eating for two” diet and had issues losing weight after giving birth.
“I’ve always been the same size, so I haven’t suffered from poor body confidence. I understand that people who are overweight could look at me and think I can’t judge as I haven’t experienced that problem. I do get trolled sometimes – people say I’m a fat-shamer or ‘fattist’, but I’m not. I don’t see why you shouldn’t use pregnancy as a reason to be healthier, not an excuse to eat more.”