A British fitness influencer who is currently pregnant with her first child has shocked fans with her impressive baby “bulge”.
Danni Levy is currently 23 weeks pregnant and has been documenting her surprise journey into motherhood after finding out she was expecting following fertility issues.
The 38-year-old, who is also the editor of a British health magazine, follows a strict training regimen but has opened up about the fears she faces as her body begins to change.
“My partner and I had thought we couldn’t have children, so it was a surprise,” she said. Sun.
“I found out I was pregnant at seven weeks – I took a test after getting sick on a flight home from Los Angeles.
“I was happy, but I was also afraid of the changes that would happen to my body.”
Danny is not alone. According to better health vicMany women may feel uncomfortable or experience anxiety as a result of the changes that occur in their bodies during pregnancy.
While some pregnant women find it difficult to exercise for various reasons, Danni has kept up her fitness routine by adapting her workouts.
She also follows a 2,000-2,500 calorie per day diet.
But her candid attitude towards pregnancy has resonated with her 100,000 followers.
“I was afraid of ‘getting fat’ when I got pregnant,” she wrote in a recent Instagram post.
“I was afraid of not being able to do the exercise well.
“I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to enjoy a decent meal.”
However, she said all those fears were “myths” and, in her case, she has been able to stay active and feel better since she found out she was pregnant.
The Australian Department of Health says that “staying active during and after pregnancy is essential for the good health and well-being of both mother and baby.”
Guidelines vary for different stages of pregnancy and recovery, with benefits including reduced risk of gestational diabetes, less back and pelvic pain, and reduced risk of incontinence.
Danni said she has noticed the health benefits of staying active during her own pregnancy.
“Running hills and lifting weights keeps me and my baby healthy,” she wrote in a separate Instagram post.
“Consistent exercise also helps me cope with chronic bladder pain and long hours at work.
“Do what feels right to you, but let me tell you that staying in shape five months pregnant is not a crime. It is not vanity; it’s personal care.”
The fitness expert’s honest posts about motherhood have clearly resonated, drawing hundreds of comments from moms-to-be.
“You are like the new icon of pregnant women,” commented one.
“Nothing can stop this girl,” another commented.
Others noted that Danni’s “bulge” was barely noticeable even though she was entering her third trimester.
“OMG Danni, you still look so torn,” one said.
“Aww, look at the beautiful bulge, shaping your beautiful baby. How exciting,” added another.
While one said: “I admire this but at the same time I can’t believe it. I wish she looked like this now, never mind when she’s pregnant.”
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