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Blake Lively Bragging About Her 61-Pound Post-Baby Weight Loss Sparks Heated Mom Debate

EntertainmentPublished Feb 13, 2018
By Tanvier Peart
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In a classic episode of "Celebrities: They're Just Like Us," actress Blake Lively boasted about her post-baby weight loss -- and for good reason. The 30-year-old actress revealed she shed 61 pounds 14 months after the birth of her second child with Ryan Reynolds, which didn't come easy. While many are applauding Blake's efforts, others are rolling their eyes as she had access to a personal trainer -- sparking a debate about celebrity moms and "normal" moms.

Blake recently took to Instagram to share a pic looking all sorts of fit with her trainer -- revealing she finally lost the 61 pounds she gained during her second pregnancy.-placeholder
Blake recently took to Instagram to share a pic looking all sorts of fit with her trainer -- revealing she finally lost the 61 pounds she gained during her second pregnancy.
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Blake recently took to Instagram to share a pic looking all sorts of fit with her trainer -- revealing she finally lost the 61 pounds she gained during her second pregnancy.

"Turns out you can't lose the 61 lbs you gained during pregnancy by just scrolling through Instagram and wondering why you don't look like all the bikini models," Lively writes in her Instagram post. "Thanks @donsaladino for kickin my A double S into shape. 10 months to gain, 14 months to lose. Feeling very proud."

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Blake and hubby Ryan Reynolds have two daughters: 3-year-old James and 16-month-old Inez.

Many people are celebrating the celeb mom's accomplishment and find her honesty about how long it actually took to lose her baby weight refreshing.-placeholder
Many people are celebrating the celeb mom's accomplishment and find her honesty about how long it actually took to lose her baby weight refreshing.

Many people are celebrating the celeb mom's accomplishment and find her honesty about how long it actually took to lose her baby weight refreshing.

It's great to see comments about moms celebrating other moms.

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Yes ... the struggle is real, girl.

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Others, however, are less impressed with Blake, because she's a millionaire with access to money and so many resources.-placeholder
Others, however, are less impressed with Blake, because she's a millionaire with access to money and so many resources.

Others, however, are less impressed with Blake, because she's a millionaire with access to money and so many resources.

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And they don't think it's an "accomplishment."-placeholder
And they don't think it's an "accomplishment."

And they don't think it's an "accomplishment."

But not everyone is quick to crucify Blake for admitting her struggles, and some took to her defense -- pointing out that transformations like this aren't exclusive to people with money.-placeholder
But not everyone is quick to crucify Blake for admitting her struggles, and some took to her defense -- pointing out that transformations like this aren't exclusive to people with money.

But not everyone is quick to crucify Blake for admitting her struggles, and some took to her defense -- pointing out that transformations like this aren't exclusive to people with money.

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Folks are quick to remind everyone that "regular moms" can still do things to see changes when it comes to their post-baby weight.-placeholder
Folks are quick to remind everyone that "regular moms" can still do things to see changes when it comes to their post-baby weight.

Folks are quick to remind everyone that "regular moms" can still do things to see changes when it comes to their post-baby weight.

Why hire a trainer when you can follow fitness peeps on Instagram and "borrow" their workout ideas for free?

They're tired of people criticizing and belittling this mom just because she's a celebrity.-placeholder
They're tired of people criticizing and belittling this mom just because she's a celebrity.

They're tired of people criticizing and belittling this mom just because she's a celebrity.

And they feel it's too easy to bring folks down instead of celebrate their success.-placeholder
And they feel it's too easy to bring folks down instead of celebrate their success.

And they feel it's too easy to bring folks down instead of celebrate their success.

Regardless of how easy we feel celebs have it -- or how they can't understand everyday struggles -- having more money doesn't mean you don't have problems.-placeholder
Regardless of how easy we feel celebs have it -- or how they can't understand everyday struggles -- having more money doesn't mean you don't have problems.
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Regardless of how easy we feel celebs have it -- or how they can't understand everyday struggles -- having more money doesn't mean you don't have problems.

Sure, things might be much easier with millions in the bank, but that doesn't necessarily mean you don't have to work for what you want.

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