Fitness blogger mom shamed for posting sexy bikini pic, claps back at troll
A fitness blogger took to her own social media to share a picture of her gorgeous body - but instead only received flack and was shamed for it. Instead of just taking it, she clapped back.
A fitness blogger and mom, who goes by the handle 'diaryofafitmommyofficial', has taken to her social media to slam trolls who came at her for posting a very sexy bikini pic.
Sia Cooper has over one-million followers on her Instagram and is considered an influencer in the fitness world. In addition to workouts, she also showcases recipes and healthy meals to her audience.
She recently shared a picture of her in the Bahamas in an attempt to empower women to embrace their natural figure.
"I remember when this photo that was taken of me back in June in the Bahamas. I didn’t share it because I was so worried about my cellulite! I’m sharing it now because I want you ladies to feel empowered and to own your bodies. You are more than your dimples 👏🏽 Wear the damn swimsuit because life is too short! I love you all," she said.
She received a wave of comments commending her, but there were a few that cut deep. One particular comment really struck a chord with her.
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"To show your gains you don’t have to show your behind like that,” the woman wrote, “you are a mother, think about what [sic] your children see your behind in your posts in the future, unfollowed," said one user.
The fit mom shared a lengthy post questioning the woman's comment on why moms can't feel or look sexy. She went on to comment on the bit about her kids, adding that she wants her kids to see 'body positivity' at its realest.
"I want my kids to see a mother who’s body positive. I want my kids to see a mother who’s confident in her own skin. Plus, they love my butt and use it as a bongo when I’m cooking dinner or awkwardly standing in line at the grocery store. 😂 Anyone else, no?"
She also added that growing up was tough with a mother who kept shaming her.
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"I grew up with a mom who hated her body. In fact, she also made me hate mine by nitpicking it apart and pointing out every time it had looked like I had gained weight as a teenager. I fought like hell to finally love myself and it wasn’t until a few years ago that I started wearing shorts again in public. I would’ve given anything to have a body positive mama and I make sure that my kids see and feel this positivity everyday-not just with looks but with it all."
To conclude, Sia encouraged mothers to wear their bikinis with pride, and more importantly, for mom-shaming to stop.
Read her full message in the post below: