Actress Gemma Atkinson has shared a message about body positivity as she gets further into her pregnancy.
The Emmerdale star and fitness fanatic says she is not worried about putting on weight as her body is going through a “miracle” and she will embrace the changes.
The 34-year-old revealed she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Gorka Marquez, 28, last week.
Gemma opened up on Instagram with a throwback bikini pic, explaining: “I’m posting this because all I’ve been asked since people know I’m pregnant is “are you worried about putting on weight?” Well, in a word, NO.”
She continued: “I don’t see pregnancy as just someone gaining weight. I see it as my body shape & size changing because Im lucky enough to be going through this incredible miracle which nature intended.
“A miracle sadly denied to many woman, so the last thing I’m going to be worrying about is that one of the side effects of my pregnancy is the fact I WILL GAIN WEIGHT. I’m extremely lucky to be in this situation.” [sic]
She has been documenting her experience since announcing her happy news with Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorka.
Gemma also revealed in her post that she is still working out when she can, but she isn’t going to over do it because it’s not “safe”.
The star confessed that she has been craving more carbs and eating a lot more “bread” but she is now being more “mindful” of what she puts in her body for the sake of her little one.
She is intent on “embracing the wonderful journey” of pregnancy and also thanked Gorka for being so supportive and making her feel good about herself.
She also wrote: “I’m also lucky in that Gorks is THE most supportive person I could have with me. Constantly making me feel sexy and beautiful in whatever body I’m in.
“He’s actually loving the fact my boobs have doubled in size… Cant think why 🤔😂 If you too are going through the wonderful changes in your body during pregnancy I salute you! It’s incredible!
“I now have a new found respect for my body and what it’s capable of.🤰(sic).”
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The couple revealed their baby news with the sweetest Instagram post of Gemma’s dogs wearing signs that read: “Guess what… Mum’s pregnant!
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Gorka and Gemma first got together after they starred on Strictly in 2017. They announced their romance last February and moved in with each other in the summer.
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