Gemma Atkinson: ‘It is hard’ Gorka Marquez reacts to star’s pregnancy changes post

Former Strictly Come Dancing finalist Gemma Atkinson, 34, is due to give birth to her first child with Gorka Marquez, 28, imminently. Ahead of her impending arrival, the actress shared a throwback picture of her pre-pregnancy shape and compared it to her current appearance in view of her one million Instagram followers. Her throwback picture showed the mum-to-be leaving a gym in her sport attire while flexing her muscles. The second snap saw Gemma cradling her blossoming bump at her recent baby shower.

I couldn’t be more proud of you and fancy you more in every way.

Gorka Marquez

Commenting on her post, Gorka gushed over his partner’s changing appearance.

He wrote: “And I couldn’t be more proud of you and fancy you more in every way.”

Comparing the two pictures, Gemma said as part of a lengthy caption: “70kg vs 85kg.

“Softer arms, puffier face, bigger ass and thighs, bigger belly, uterus, placenta, water retention, huge rise in estrogen meaning more cellulite and lets be honest, my boobs are like the Mitchell brothers.

“ALL of the above means my body is working to grow my baby and I couldn’t be more proud of it.”

Gemma went on to say she had received a number of direct messages from other mums-to-be who said they are struggling with the changes in their body.

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70kg vs 85kg. Softer arms, puffier face, bigger ass and thighs, bigger belly, uterus, placenta, water retention, huge rise in estrogen meaning more cellulite and lets be honest, my boobs are like the Mitchell brothersALL of the above means my body is working to grow my baby and I couldn’t be more proud of itLots of you have DM me telling me you’re pregnant & struggling with the changes in your body. Admittedly, it is hard at first especially if like me, you were / are a gym bunny. However, if you change your way of thinking and realise firstly that pregnancy is a beautiful privilege denied to many woman so be grateful you have this opportunity, things do start to become easier. Secondly, from the minute you are carrying your baby (for me anyway) EVERYTHING became about my baby. Not my appearance. I wanted / still want them to be as strong and as healthy as possible. So if that means for the time being me as the “carrier” gains weight then so what?! ‍♀️ I can lose it in time. Yes I’ve continued my training but to nowhere near the extent I was and I’ve most certainly ate more than usual too. On the odd day I’ve felt fed up at not being able to run or lift heavy or have a good sweat on after training I’ve reminded myself that it’s temporary and that my baby is growing well and that fed up feeling disappears in seconds. If you really want to do all that stuff again after a baby, you will. You won’t find time as you’ll be exhausted, you have to make time. And if you can’t / don’t get to a gym or exercise (which many people won’t be able to) you can start on clean foods again for a few months before anything physical. Whatever you know works best for you, you can do it. Small steps make a big difference. Me being pregnant is the reason I look so different to how I “normally look” Me being a mum WONT be the reason I don’t get back to it and feeling as good again. Don’t let it be yours either! Woman are incredibly strong, the last 9 months I’ve learnt that even more so. We got this. So to the ladies currently struggling with the changes soldier on. It’ll all be worth it when little man or little lady arrives knowing their mum is a total warrior woman ❤️

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The radio host added: “Admittedly, it is hard at first especially if like me, you were/are a gym bunny.

“However, if you change your way of thinking and realise firstly that pregnancy is a beautiful privilege denied to many woman.”

Gemma went on to say being a new mother will not stop her from getting to the gym.

The actress was swiftly inundated with comments from her social media fans including Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas.

She commented: “You are amazing x.”

Actor Anthony Quinlan added: “Absolute beaut in both x love to u n Gorks.”(sic)

Elsewhere, Gemma joked her waters could break as she prepares to watch Gorka perform on his Here Come The Boys tour in Manchester tonight.

Alongside a promotional video of Gorka, Giovanni Pernice and Aljaž Škorjanec in action on the stage, she commented: “Manchester crowds always = LOUD!

“Cannot bloody wait. I’ll bring a wet floor sign with me just incase my water breaks. See you later guys!

“Hope everyone who’s going enjoys it.”

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