Ashley Graham has 'finally figured out' the secret to feeling her best during her pregnancy.
The model just revealed that she's gained 50 pounds, and get this: she doesn't care one bit.
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Fans Are Praising Ashley Graham For Revealing She Gained 50 Pounds During Her Pregnancy
Doesn't it feel like just yesterday that Ashley Graham announced that she's expecting?
It was back in August that the model made the exciting announcement that she's expecting her first child with husband Justin Ervin.
Throughout this journey, she's has been extremely open about all the changes her body has gone through.
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She is one of Hollywood's most-celebrated body-positive advocates, after all.
Like the time she shared this raw image of her stretch marks.
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"same same but a little different," she captioned the image that got so much praise from fans online.
Graham was even real enough to admit that it hasn't always been easy to accept her new body.
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The model and podcast host made these comments on her new digital series called "Fearless With Ashley Graham."
It all started when her guest praised her for posting that image of her stretch marks back in August.
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“It’s interesting that you say that because the reason why I had posted that original photo, I had just announced that I was pregnant and I thought then I was going to feel good and I didn’t," she admitted.
"I just felt terrible. And that morning, actually … ” she said, stopping herself to cry.
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Thankfully, her body-positive mindset is what prevailed in the end.
“That morning, I was like, ‘Get it together, Ashley, there’s other women out there that are going through the same thing as you — why don’t you have a dialogue?’ ” she explained.
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It's been quite the turn-around since then.
Feeling like she's in a "new body" has even helped the star "come into this new world of body confidence.”
Recently, Graham gave fans an update on how she's feeling in her pregnancy bod.
In true Ashley fashion, she was honest enough to admit that she's gained 50 pounds and even more amazing to admit that she's fine with it!
"Throughout my pregnancy so far I’ve gained 50lbs. And the best part is, I don’t care!" she shared.
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"I have never felt better, and I am so thankful that my body and son have allowed me to be as mobile and flexible as I have been."
She went on to share all the ways that she's staying active during her pregnancy.
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"Between working out, yoga, acupuncture and lymphatic massages."
"I finally feel like I figured out this whole pregnancy thing and how to feel my best."
Yasss, Queen!
No surprise here: her self-love resonated with so many of her followers.
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"I’m 36 weeks and have gained 45 lbs and I also don’t care. I’ve been working out, eating healthy but also enjoying my cravings," wrote another.
"As long as you are taking care of yourself and not in trouble of getting diabetes, preeclampsia and other health issues than live! Pregnancy shouldn’t be something that’s a burden but enjoyed. Your presence on IG is much appreciated!!"
Moms especially praised the model for her body acceptance:
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"I gained 50 too. Our bodies surrender to them. It’s the most rewarding gift," added another.
Shay Mitchell, who recently gave birth to her first child, sent love to the star:
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We can't wait to see their playdates together!
Graham's due date is fast-approaching!
The model is due sometime in the New Year.
With how real she's already been, we can't wait to see what life is like once she becomes a mom!
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