In an interview, Debina Bonnerjee opened up about the trolls she has been facing for her post-pregnancy weight gain. However, she revealed the reasons why she wouldn't shed weight drastically.
Debina Bonnerjee is one such TV actress, who has always been vocal about her pregnancy journey. From giving an insight into her struggle to conceive to minor updates from her daughters' growing period, Debina keeps sharing cutesy glimpses from her life. For the unversed, she tied the knot with actor, Gurmeet Choudhary in 2011, and they were blessed with two daughters, Lianna in April 2022 and Divisha in November 2022. Post-pregnancy, Debina restarted her weight loss journey. However, as trollers never leave a chance to body shame the celebs, Debina too faced it, and now she opened up about the same.
In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Debina Bonnerjee opened up how she too, wishes to lose her post-pregnancy weight. She shared about restarting working out soon after delivering her second daughter, Divisha. However, she revealed feeling society's immense pressure to lose weight after pregnancy drastically. Thus, she had to deal with trollers every day. But she feels that this is the age when the newbie mothers should enjoy the best and shared:
“I wanted to be fit again, so I started exercising even before anyone could think of it because my body could do it. I’m not saying that all new mothers should do it, as everybody’s bodies react differently in different stages. I’m not able to lose the fat as yet. Everyday, there are some comments on social media talking about my physical appearance. All these things put pressure on you, but I feel this is one stage that you have to enjoy.”
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In the same conversation, Debina revealed that she doesn't want to be a people pleaser, and thus, she won't be going on a strict diet to lose weight. This is because she is a lactating mother, and a strict diet to lose weight would harm her baby. Thus, she would love to take the process of losing weight slowly and give priority to her kid. She added:
“The moment I try to go stricter on my diet, the milk production goes for a toss as I am a lactating mother. So, I am taking it easy because my baby is a priority right now. I want to go with the flow and take my own time in losing this baby fat. I’ve had my years of concentrating only poly n my career, and enjoying my work. I’m not in a rush to please others, just because they are finding me a certain way. I will do it and I know I have the will-power and capacity to do it, which is why it is not breaking my confidence. Right now, if I rush towards it, I’ll miss out on this precious phase of feeding my baby.”
Further, Debina talked about the ‘unkind expectations’ from celebrity mothers in the industry. Elaborating more on it, she explained the kind of audience she has. Although she negated the existence of any industry pressure on her, she also mentioned her wish to shed weight for her massive fans. She concluded:
“Every actor has a certain kind of an audience. They’ve seen you a certain way, and if they find you fat, you want to get back in shape for them. People (in the industry) have seen me in a certain way, they would visualise me that way to give me work. The role that I was getting lately made me feel that I won’t be fitting in it right, considering I had to wear a sexy saree, so I realised that. It’s not about being slim and trim, but about the role and script’s demand.”
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On May 17, 2023, Debina Bonnerjee took to her IG handle and hosted a Q&A session with her fans. Undoubtedly, her fans didn't miss the chance and asked her about her postpartum journey. To one of the questions regarding her stretch marks, Debina shared a mirror selfie of herself flaunting her weight gain and stretch marks in athleisure. Alongside the picture, she penned:
"Yes got a few...But not worried .. they remind me that my body has stretched its limit and done what it has done."
Isn't Debina's take on losing post-pregnancy weight relatable to all newbie mommies? Let us know!
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