Getting back into the gym after having a baby can be a daunting task. Even if you maintained a fitness routine during pregnancy, your body feels different, and you might feel like everyone is watching you. Most people are understanding and keep to themselves, but that wasn’t the case for Anne Hathaway during her recent workout.
The actress, who welcomed her son, Jonathan, just eight weeks prior, appeared on a talk show and shared her gym experience. She described her West Hollywood gym as a place where everyone seems to be a fitness model, saying, “The folks there look like they could be Thor’s personal trainer.” No pressure, right?
Fortunately, Hathaway’s confidence as a new mom has grown. “Motherhood has really transformed me,” she shared. “I used to feel intimidated walking into the gym, but now I remind myself, ‘Sure, I’m lifting five-pound weights, but I just brought a baby into the world!’”
However, her confidence was soon put to the test. While using a rowing machine, she noticed a man staring at her. Initially, she thought he was interested in her, feeling flattered for a moment. “I thought, ‘Wow, a compliment for the new mom!’,” she recalled. But his intentions were far from flattering.
Instead of a compliment, he approached her and asked if she had been working out at the gym long. Hathaway thought this was a lead-up to some praise, but when she mentioned her recent motherhood, expecting the usual congratulatory response, he instead asked, “Oh, trying to lose the baby weight?” Ouch.
Hathaway explained that she was simply focused on regaining her strength, then walked away feeling disheartened, a feeling many new moms know all too well. I remember when I was out with my baby and a well-meaning older woman felt the need to give me unsolicited advice about my body. It’s a tough journey, and while there’s supposed to be etiquette around addressing new mothers, it often feels ignored.
It’s important to remember that, regardless of what others might say, we’re all doing our best, and that deserves recognition. Hopefully, Hathaway didn’t let that encounter bother her too much—she looks amazing, and the same goes for all moms out there! For more insights on pregnancy and home insemination, check out this excellent resource.
In summary, Anne Hathaway’s gym encounter serves as a reminder of the challenges new moms face, especially when it comes to body image and unsolicited opinions. While returning to the gym can be intimidating, it’s crucial to support one another in this journey.