Do you see this picture as inspiration or being offensive? (NOT a tmi pic)

I was strolling through my Insatgram and came across this picture from a fitness page. Instead of congratulating her, saying good job or asking how she did it, there were mothers who felt that she was mocking them. They found it offensive and assumed that this mother probably neglected her child because she was always at the gym or she didn't have a full time job and she only had one child.

Regardless of this mother's situation, I applaud her. I find this as inspiration. I don't think she was trying to offend but was saying, even though I had a child, I didn't use that as a reason not to get in shape. I definitely don't have a six pack but I want to be healthy for my family and taking care of my health and exercising can only benefit them and make me a better wife and mother. Diabetes and high blood pressure run in my family. I'm trying to break the cycle with me by being an example. It's hard trying to workout and eat right as a mom but I push through, and plus I have a loving and hands on husband.

Are you offended by this picture or inspired by it?

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COMMENT (153)

Lo

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I want one that says I've got three kids, I want a donut and Idon't care what you do with your fitness

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Lauren • Nov 20, 2014
Right on! Lol

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St • Nov 20, 2014
Mmmmmm.....donut......*Homer Simpson drool* lol

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Tosha • Nov 20, 2014
Ha!! I love that response!!! Lol

Sa

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This picture neither inspires nor do I find it offensive. I think is important as woman to embrace our bodies and become comfortable in our own skin. I think women are suppose to be soft and curvy. She looks hard which is something she's proud of. Just like I'm love my curves and my thickness. To each their own:) 

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Jessica • Nov 20, 2014
She looks more manly than womenly

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Jessica • Nov 20, 2014
Your are beautiful and love the outfit your are right on about it's not offensive not inspiring she has no shape to her

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Lauren • Nov 20, 2014
You're beautiful!

•K

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Anyone who says that's offensive is probably just jealous.

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It's the part about "no excuses." To assume that a mother is making excuses not to be in shape because there are real reasons she can't right now is kind of unfair. Otherwise, awesome for her. I would have loved to get in shape but with a 17 month old & a husband who regularly works 40+ hours a week, it's WAY difficult to find the time & energy. I'm not overweight but I know I could be healthier. Now I'm pregnant again so who knows when I'll get the time & energy again to maintain any kind of work out regimen.

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Jenny • Nov 20, 2014
That way is a full time job!!!

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Jenny • Nov 20, 2014
Yes. A mother who works 40 hours a week and takes her son to basketball 3 times a week can't look like that!! Looking

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Ad • Nov 19, 2014
shouldn't be pushing a stroller. ?

Am

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You shouldn't say this women's body isn't beautiful because yours doesn't look like this. Or because you think it looks gross. Everyone has their own vision of what sexy is and every women has the right to embrace and work toward that vision. Being a women who works out every day for about 2 hours after I get home from a full day of work, I love having an athletic and muscular body. Some of you may not and some of you may label it as "gross" but that's incorrect. It's not gross you just have a different vision of what you want your body to look like. I DO NOT judge anyone and I would never call another woman's body gross! Every woman is beautiful in their own shape and form. So congratulations to this woman who has one of the most muscular athletic bodies I've ever seen. But also congratulations to the women in this conversation who don't. You are all beautiful and I hope someone has taken the time to tell you that today. But if not, count me as the first.

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MM • Nov 20, 2014
Thanks for saying this Amy!

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Lauren • Nov 20, 2014
Very well said

Ka

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It's not offensive at all, but I am jealous. Those muscles are impressive.

Su

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I personally dont think its anything to be offended by. I myself know its an excuse to not have a flat stomache. Its laziness. We make time for what we want to make time for.

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Summer • Nov 20, 2014
Gym more seriously one day lol

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Summer • Nov 20, 2014
Exactly. Lol my son is 6! I have no reason to have this flubber on my belly lol but hey I do maybe ill take goin to the

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Ashley • Nov 20, 2014
Absolutely! Since getting pregnant, I've started being even more diligent about things than I was before!

Sh

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No, I'm not offended. I've got 4 year old twins and a six year old. I have no desire to look like that. Congratulations to her for achieving her goal. However, I'm happy with my curves.

Am

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It's not offensive. Kind of annoying if anything. I need one that says. I have a bachelor's, a kid, and I don't want abs. Lol

Ti

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Not offended...and I don't care. Do I have time to work out? Sure! My son gets to bed at a decent hour. What do I do instead? Watch tv, sometimes. Read a lot. Read some more. Paint. Write. More reading. In other words, I would rather have a well-exercised mind than a perfectly tone body.....and my husband is beyond ok with that. We are always talking about 'letting yourself go' in reference to our physical appearance and nobody seems to give two-cents about knowledge. What about being smarter than your 10 year old? I would much rather be 50 lbs overweight than to struggle helping my child with his homework. Does nobody think of that?So yea, I'm proud she reached her fitness goal. Mine is to put Ph.D behind my name before I'm 40. Now, tell me again who's making an excuse?

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Kayden • Nov 20, 2014
It doesn't say "what's your excuse". It's not addressing anyone but herself. It says "no excuses". She didn't let any excuses get in the way of what she wanted to accomplish.

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Tiffani • Nov 20, 2014
When we do that, we stop comparing our choices to the ones others have made. No guilt (or guilt trip) required.

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Tiffani • Nov 20, 2014
We need to start respecting ourselves enough to believe the choices we are making for our own lives are right.