Emily Skye's Abs In Her Latest Before-And-After Transformation Photo Are Truly Stunning

Australian fitness expert Emily Skye has been incredibly candid about her postpartum fitness journey, regularly sharing photos and updates of her progress on Instagram since she had her daughter Mia in December. And her latest before-and-after photo is...damn.

In the side-by-side photos (taken six weeks postpartum and eight months postpartum, respectively), Emily is wearing similar pink sports bras and black workout shorts and wearing her hair in the same ponytail. But she looks stronger, more fit, and happier in the more recent photo.

7.5 months postpartum . I been getting a fair few comments from women saying that I got back into shape too fast after giving birth to Mia. It's not the case, it's been 7.5 months and while I'm happy with myself, I am nowhere near as fit, strong or lean as I used to be and I didn't "bounce back". Being a fitness professional doesn't automatically make it easier than others to get back in shape - yes I know how to do it but it still takes hard, consistent work. . I just want you to know that it does take a while for most people. Even though I'd been exercising for about a decade before falling pregnant it has still been tough for me to get my fitness back. I'm getting stronger all the time though! 😊 Over the past few weeks I've really noticed a big difference in my core stretch and upper body strength. I'm able to do 20 full push-ups in a row whereas a few weeks ago I couldn't even do 1 properly! It feels so good getting strong again. I feel on top of the world! 😃🙌🏼 I'm happy with how my body is looking right now too and my goals are to gain muscle, get stronger and work on my explosive strength like sprinting and box jumps. 👊🏼 Remember to be patient while working on your goals. It takes time and dedication, but you can do it! 😉😘 . .

“People said things like: ‘Your body is ruined now,’ ‘You’ll never be the same,’ ‘Let’s see what happens to your body once you have a baby,’ ‘You’ll bounce back,’ Bla bla bla,” Emily wrote in the caption. “People always have something to say and there will always be naysayers so you should stop listening to them.”

"I’m getting fitter and stronger every day," Emily continued. "I’m absolutely blown away by my body because it grew a human and is still making food for that human.” Not only that, Emily says she loves her body “more than ever now" and has "never felt more confident."

She ended her caption on this note: “Love yourself no matter what, choose to be your best and never doubt yourself—you most certainly can look and feel amazing whether you’ve had a baby or not.”

This isn’t Emily’s first mind-blowing postpartum update: In May, she shared before and after selfies on Instagram that revealed her ridiculously toned abs.

5 months postpartum progress! 💪🏼 . It was hard to notice changes until I looked back to where I started. I'm feeling pretty proud of myself because I have worked really hard but I've been really balanced too. I'm not strict, still enjoy life (and treats) and I don't spend much time away from Mia. 😃🙌🏼 The hardest part was the start when I first got the all clear to begin exercising at 6 weeks PP. I felt so slow & sluggish but I worked on it by doing my FIT Program about 5 times a week at midnight or so (after Mia finally went to sleep). I'm becoming fitter and stronger every day but I still have to be really conscious of holding my core tight when standing and walking around. It just wants to come "out" all the time. 🙊😝 It was pretty big when I was full term so it's no wonder it takes time to return back to normal. I just have to keep working on training my muscles to hold everything tight, with good posture and get my core strong again. 👍🏼😉 - I'm getting there one day at a time! . Question for all the mums out there: How long did it take for your tummy to stop wanting to push/hang out? I know everyone is different but I'm just curious. 🤔😃 . .

She also shared that she’s been doing her FIT program five days a week at midnight or so when her daughter went to sleep.

Congrats, Emily!

This article originally appeared on Women's Health US

Korin Miller

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