This Mom’s Powerful Before-And-After Photos Will Change The Way You Look At Your Body

What bothers me is on "fat positive" posts, people go out of their way to degrade skinny people... which to me defeats the entire point.

'admired'? by her husband?

Ignore him, Toni.

A little disturbed that you think a flat stomach and protruding bones are a sign of a healthy body. Apart from flat stomachs not being natural, different bodies can be different shapes and still be healthy. Your healthy is not everyone's healthy.

I hate to break this to you, but first baby weight loss has little bearing on subsequent baby weight loss. I was back to my "normal" body in around a year with little effort after my first child. My second child is the one who "ruined" my body - it doesn't matter what my diet is or how much exercise I do, my abdomen will never be flat. I genuinely hope you do achieve the level of health you want - it sounds like you have an amazing commitment and positivity that will be a great example for your kids - but be aware that "flat stomach and protruding bones" are not necessary for optimal health. I'm not saying it can't happen, but rather that it's better to just focus on the healthy part, not on how it looks. Congrats on the pregnancy, and good luck!

What was your diet/exercise routine?

I am currently 31 weeks pregnant with my first baby and a marathon/ultra marathon runner. I had to cut back the distance running, due to Texas heat and the hormones relaxing my joints which lead to my injuries flaring. I have exercised throughout my pregnancy and eat extremely healthy. Because I want to be healthy and for my son to be healthy! I still do indoor cycling and cardio circuits. Even short runs have become painful and my balance sucks. So, well said Carlotta! I weighed 260 pounds and was overweight. Why would I want to be at that point again! Cheers to healthy lifestyles and showing our kids how to be healthy and in shape too!

Well said

Nathan, no offense but if you haven't seen the incredible degree to which women are routinely fat shamed and otherwise scrutinized and judged for the tiniest physical flaw, it's because you're a man and you're not paying any attention. (This isn't a comment against men. My husband is fully aware of the issue himself.) We use general terms like "they" and "people," because if we had to list each individual fat shamer we've encountered, we'd be here for a very long time. Try paying attention next time you encounter a publicly posted photo of any woman who is over size 6 or who has any sign of body fat. You will see fat shamers. They're in the comments here! I've even seen people fat-shaming freaking supermodels who dare to be something other than rail-thin.

"People" are most of the idiots that read articles like this only to ridicule and shame people. "They", as I said, are idiots.