アンナ・ニコル・スミスさんのインスタグラム写真 - (アンナ・ニコル・スミスInstagram)「Stretch marks. Aside from workout questions, this is the second most asked about topic. “What are you doing to prevent stretch marks??” . My answer is pretty easy: not much! Stretch marks are primarily GENETIC. Maintaining a healthy weight in your pregnancy also will play a role, but there are some women who gain only 20 lbs in pregnancy and still get stretch marks. There are some women who gain much more than that and don’t get stretch marks. Some women apply creams and oils day and night and still get stretch marks. Some women apply those same creams and oils and don’t get stretch marks! 🤷‍♀️ . Will those creams and oils help in hydrating your skin? Sure! But genetics will STILL play a large role. I’ve always been someone that tries not to give my energy to things outside my control, and while I will still apply lotion and take care of my skin, I’m not doing so with fervor or out of fear of stretch marks. . To me, this is just another area society has trained us into being ashamed of and for what? Our babies won’t care if we have stretch marks. Our partners won’t. (If they do... get a new partner 😒) and our friends won’t either. So why spend all the time, energy, and MONEY into trying to prevent them?? . I acknowledge this may be easy for me to say now since I don’t have many (I do have some, they’re just starting to appear) but I’ve always felt this way about any “imperfection” whether it be cellulite, stretch marks, belly rolls... things that make us HUMAN, but don’t determine whether we are good humans. And I’d much rather focus my energy on being a good human. ❤️ . Guys, the pregnancy world is a whole new world of targeting women’s insecurities. I’ve seen so many ads for products I “need”, mostly surrounding maintaining my body. But I’m fine with my body just as is. Growing life, stretching, and all that comes with that. We need more messaging that tells women you are ok as you are. SAVE YOUR MONEY. Take care of yourself, yes, hydrating is always a good thing (inside and out!) but don’t let it be a source of insecurity. We new mamas have way more important things to be focusing our energy on ☺️❤️ #realtalk #fbggirls #36w6d www.annavictoria.com/fitbodyapp」7月16日 23時47分