Pregnant Gemma Atkinson shows off her baby bump saying her 'boobs, bum and legs have doubled in size' | The Sun
GEMMA Atkinson has revealed that her boobs, bum and legs have "doubled in size" since being pregnant.
The actress, who is expecting her second child with fiancé Gorka Marquez, showed off her growing baby bump in a black crop t-shirt and matching jogging trousers.
Showing fans how her body has changed over the last few months, Gemma, 38, also posted a photo of her toned figure eight months after giving birth to first child Mia, three.
Opening up about her new physique, the ex-Hollyoaks star said: "Things I’ve learnt from my two pregnancies (first pic eight months after Mia, second pic today).
"This is NOT a 'I want my body back' post. The opposite actually."
Embracing the changes, Gemma went on: "The change in body shape and size is the obvious.
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"My boobs, bum, legs and belly have doubled in size.
"Not all clothes fit and the majority certainly aren’t comfortable. My cellulite has doubled. My co ordination, balance and even memory are a little off.
"The veins in my boobs when I’m warm are like a road map and from sleeping only on my left side for almost six months my back is a tad sore."
Gemma said she's also fed up of of people commenting on how big she's got.
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"People keep reminding me how 'big' I am. Yes I know. Believe it or not I’m fully aware and I’m hoping to get bigger! That means little man is growing," she explained.
The fitness enthusiast said she's proud of her baby body and is choosing to be positive.
"My options in all of the above are to spend the 9 months dwelling about not feeling or looking like myself OR show up regardless. As I am" Gemma continued.
"Get s*** done run our home, work and be present for Mia bumping along each day at a time.
"For me, nothing has taught me adaptability like pregnancy has. Or resilience actually.
"It’s by far the toughest workout I’ve ever done.
"I know for all mums to be that at times it’s hard. Physically and emotionally.
"BUT I’m a massive believer in that I am in control of how I approach things! I’m also conscious of the fact that for now, me and my baby are one.
"He feels what I feel so I’m reluctant to let in the negative energies.
"For this blessing of growing my son, I’m choosing to go ALL IN. Positively."
The Strictly star has been sharing her latest workout routines and posted a video of her in her home gym doing a series of leg and back exercises.
However, she was quickly mum-shamed by fans who have told her she is doing too much during her pregnancy.
One fan replied: "Please don't over do things…it worries me."
A second commented: "Give that baby a rest man!"
"I think you're dong far too much slow down give baby a break," a third said.
It's not the first time Gemma has received backlash.
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She was recently forced to hit back, as she said: "The weights I’m currently lifting aren’t heavy for me, but they are heavy for my pelvis and vagina and that’s what’s important."
The former Emmerdale star also explained that she has "stepped down from the norm" and is monitoring her heart rate during cardio workouts.
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