Aussie model posts amazing transformation from pregnant to six pack in eight weeks

AN AUSSIE model has shown the incredible difference just six months can make, by sharing side-by-side shots which detail her journey from pregnancy to ripped sixpack

Mother-of-two Tammy Hembrow, from Queensland, previously wowed her 5.6 million Instagram followers with these pictures – taken just eight weeks after she gave birth.
Thanks to her commitment to fitness, the stunning blonde fitness guru has completely snapped back into shape, and is now looking better than ever.

Posting these comparison shots yesterday, Hembrow wrote: “Being a mum is the best thing I’ve ever experienced.

“The sleepless nights, the poo explosions, the endless spit ups, the tantrums, the first words, the giggles, the unconditional love, the snuggles.

“I love EVERYTHING about being a mama to my two little loves and I thank God every single day for giving me the best gifts I could have ever imagined. It’s a 24/7 job and it’s a job I LOVE.”

The pictures show Hembrow wearing the exact same outfit. In one snap, she’s ready to pop with her second child – and, in the next, she’s back to her toned pre-baby body.
She’s even sporting the same plaited hairstyle. Most of her followers were impressed by the transformation, with one writing: “How beautiful you are!”

Others expressed their shock, with one woman writing: “How is this real?”
You’d be forgiven for thinking Hembrow isn’t human after seeing her transformation, but she does share some ‘flaws’ with other mummies.
Just a few days ago, Hembrow shared this pic, which shows loose skin hanging around her belly area.

Posting the photo on social media, she wrote: “Proud of my mama bod and my loose skin”.
Hembrow has been praised for the candid shot, with has more than 440,000 likes.
Dierra Davis commented: “Here for this!!! Real mum, real mum body.”

This article originally appeared on The New York Post.

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These recommendations might surprise you.

A full 75 percent of women regularly opt out of exercise when on the rag. Get back in action by coercing your fluctuating hormones to help, not hinder, your workouts. Just follow these week-by-week recommendations from Anate Aelion Brauer, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at NYU School of Medicine and Stacy Sims, Ph.D, exercise physiologist at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. 

WEEK 1

Estrogen and progesterone are at rock bottom, prompting bleeding—and the cramps that come with it. But: That same dearth of hormones increases your pain tolerance and helps your muscles recover more quickly. So even though you'd rather curl up in the fetal position, it's worth hitting the gym: A boot camp class won't feel as tough as usual.

WEEK 2

Strength training right now means bigger gains in muscle mass, possibly due to rising testosterone levels. Do some kettlebell squats or crush it at CrossFit, but try to be mindful of your knees. For unclear reasons, surging estrogen levels (which prep the uterus to host the next egg) may lead to more frequent ACL injuries.

WEEK 3

When you ovulate (usually around day 14), your estrogen peaks, causing your body to use fat, which is slower to release energy than carbs, as its primary power source. That metabolic shift will make steady-state workouts easier, so if you're training for a race, plan your long runs for this week. 

WEEK 4

Your lady parts are prepping for the big event with a major hit of progesterone. Cue: crying jags during commercials and bloating (fun!). If you can pull yourself off the couch, do it. Experts say there's no physiological reason you can't work out hard right now, but if you're not up to it, try a brisk walk or Pilates class.

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