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Fitness guru Emily Skye's post-baby body transformation

By Shireen Khalil
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9 Dec, 2018 12:09 AM6 mins to read

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Emily Skye has shared incredible photos of her post-baby bod. Photo / Instagram

Emily Skye has shared incredible photos of her post-baby bod. Photo / Instagram

Fitness blogger Emily Skye has shared incredible photos of her post baby bod, but has revealed unflattering comments she copped from "haters" telling her to photoshop her loose belly skin and stretchmarks.

With more than 2.4 million Instagram followers there's bound to be some negative comments, but Skye, a model and fitness instructor, has learned to brush off the remarks, reports news.com.au.

"I have been so lucky with the support I get from my followers," Skye said, "but some people say things that can still get under your skin.

"I am human and I have feelings of course, so it can affect me, but it's how long I let it affect me.

"Some people would say things like, 'You still got skin on your belly, you should photoshop that out', or comment about my stretchmarks."

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But she purposely posts photos showing her flaws, to prove no one is perfect โ€” not even social media influencers.

"It's to humanise me โ€” because people look at social media influencers and think 'she's perfect' so it shows other women I have stretchmarks on my bum and lose skin on my tummy too," she told news.com.au.

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1 month postpartum & 11 months postpartum. . I said I was going to do it and I did! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Itโ€™s such a wonderful feeling! โ˜บ๏ธ . IT TAKES TIME LADIES!! When I became pregnant I made the decision to be as honest as possible with you and share everything (well almost everything haha ๐Ÿ˜). Iโ€™ve shown myself at some of my worst and most vulnerable times (mentally and physically) and here I am at my best. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ There were moments when I thought Iโ€™d never get there and never feel amazing again but I committed myself. I worked hard and consistently to get here without dieting or training more than an average of 4-5 hours a week (I mainly followed my FIT app). Iโ€™m a much better and happier person and mother when Iโ€™m active and healthy. Iโ€™m SO grateful for my health. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ If thereโ€™s something you want, even if it feels impossible to achieve at the time - BELIEVE YOU CAN GET IT! It takes time so donโ€™t be hard on yourself, itโ€™s not a competition between you and anyone else, and itโ€™s not about comparison. Itโ€™s about dedicating yourself to becoming the best you can be and just doing the best you possibly can within your means. - I believe if dont like something and have the ability to change it then do it! ๐Ÿ˜Š . I really hope that by sharing my unfiltered postpartum journey Iโ€™ve been able to inspire you to work hard to be the best you can be. You truly deserve it, I hope you know that. ๐Ÿ’— Thank you for being such an incredible support network for me. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ I appreciate you all so much. ๐Ÿ˜˜ . P.S. Yes I train in my bikini in my garage gym! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘™ . . #11monthspostpartum #emilyskye #fitfam #fitmum #fitmom

A post shared by แ—ดแ—ฐIแ’ชY แ”•KYแ—ด | ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ต๐—‡๐–พ๐—Œ๐—Œ + ๐–ง๐–พ๐–บ๐—…๐—๐— (@emilyskyefit) on Nov 25, 2018 at 5:52am PST

The 33-year-old recently gave birth to her little girl Mia, sharing the ups, downs and everything in between surrounding her pregnancy on her Instagram page.

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"When I became pregnant I made the decision to be as honest as possible with you and share everything," she wrote in a recent video post, comparing her body at one month post-partum, to 11 months.

"I have shown myself at some of my worst and most vulnerable times (mentally and physically) and here I am at my best," she wrote.

Admitting there were times when she though she'd never achieve her fitness goals, Skye said it came down to being consistent โ€” which involved training and dieting no more than an average of four to fives times a week. She followed her reputable FIT program.

"I know what it feels like to be fit and that's what got me through. I know how good I feel.

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"My FIT community girls do my program and I wanted to do it for them because if I couldn't, how can I expect them to do it."

Skye said at times, she felt like a fraud because she wasn't as fit as she was pre-baby.

"But there was a reason for it, you just have to keep reminding yourself you can do it and to take control of your mind," she said.

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๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿผ Sometimes... ok MANY times @babymiaelise interrupts my workouts and Iโ€™m forced to include her.. which I donโ€™t mind at all because sheโ€™s just so damn cute! Haha! ๐Ÿ˜ Best workout buddy ever! ๐Ÿ˜ Itโ€™s hard and sometimes impossible to get a workout in but I try my best and thatโ€™s all I can do! โ˜บ๏ธ Shout out to all the mums and dads out there getting it done - you all inspire me! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜˜ . P.S. Iโ€™ll post the workout with Mia shortly so keep an eye out! โ˜บ๏ธ . . #10monthsold #10monthspostpartum #workoutbuddy

A post shared by แ—ดแ—ฐIแ’ชY แ”•KYแ—ด | ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ต๐—‡๐–พ๐—Œ๐—Œ + ๐–ง๐–พ๐–บ๐—…๐—๐— (@emilyskyefit) on Nov 9, 2018 at 3:59am PST

Like most mums, for Skye it was finding the time to incorporate training into her already busy schedule.

"I don't always get it in. I have gone weeks without training but I always try and eat healthy, but that's life and you just have to do the best you can," she said.

She is a big believer in never comparing yourself to others, but she did admit to having done it herself in a moment of weakness.

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"I think a lot of people see these fitness people online and how fast they bounce back, and that's awesome that they can, but people need to remember these people live and breathe a healthy and active life and not to compare," she said.

"They walk out of hospital in skinny jeans and there I was โ€” I couldn't walk out, I rolled out," she said laughing.

"I look back at the videos I posted when I was bigger and the changes I made and I think it's empowering and helps other women appreciate their bodies."

PREGNANCY BATTLES

Skye said she struggled with pregnancy, particularly developing back problems and having ab separation after giving birth.

"In a way it was good for me to experience it because now I have an understanding how other ladies may feel. I gained 24 kilos while I was pregnant. It was tough."

"I couldn't even do one push up after having a baby, but I had to remind myself I was human."

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In a world full of insincere people, find friends who are genuine and truly want the best for you, and no matter what they have going on, they make the time for you. Even though our schedules mean we canโ€™t spend a heap of time together, when we do itโ€™s always of good quality and itโ€™s so inspiring to watch the best in the business at work. This is one not to miss! #hobbsandshaw Next time Iโ€™m visiting you on your cheat day for the cookies @therock ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ˜‚ . .

A post shared by แ—ดแ—ฐIแ’ชY แ”•KYแ—ด | ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ต๐—‡๐–พ๐—Œ๐—Œ + ๐–ง๐–พ๐–บ๐—…๐—๐— (@emilyskyefit) on Nov 2, 2018 at 7:21am PDT

She said everything was a battle, from getting out of bed to walking, but labelled the worst as the changes to her core and the ab separation, which she had to get the all-clear from doctors before training again.

She also suffered post baby blues, which she openly shared on her Instagram page and blog, saying it came down to regaining control of her mind to push through.

EMILY'S BATTLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH

Skye struggled with depression and anxiety from around the age of 12, through to her early 20s.

"I was really unhappy and didn't know what it was like to feel happy," she told news.com.au

"I realised it was up to me to take control and take responsibility for my life. I was under the belief someone would come along and save me and it doesn't happen like that."

Skye began eating healthier and moving more, saying she can't stress "how important that is for your mental health".

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"Without being healthy and active, you're not giving yourself the best chance at recovering," she said. "If I don't exercise and eat bad food I feel down. I made changes in my mid-20s and surrounded myself with more positive people, which I continue to do."

BE PATIENT

"It takes time, ladies," Skye said. "Everyone has got their own journey. You can't compare โ€” we all do naturally but we need to let go and keep moving forward.

"Be proud of every accomplishment even if you get half way through a workout."

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