Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Pregnant woman whose weightlifting pictures went viral defends herself by saying pregnancy is not an illness


Emily Breeze Watson, a 31-year-old fitness instructor, is continuing her intense CrossFit routine despite the fact that she is several days past her due date, she told the Daily Mail.



Watson, who routinely posts work out videos on her social media accounts, recently shared a video of herself lifting a 155-pound weight at eight months pregnant and was flooded with comments from viewers concerned that her fitness regime would harm her unborn son.





“Pregnancy isn’t an illness, the human body is capable of remarkable things,” Watson said, adding that she won’t give up her routine despite “the negative stuff” online.

“People have criticised me on social media, which I find interesting because I had no idea that it would spark any kind of buzz like that,” Watson told the Daily Mail. “I’ve just tuned it out. I don’t even want to read it or care. I know with full confidence that my doctor and I are on the same page. And we’re working towards bringing this healthy baby into this world.”

“I’ve had plenty of pregnant women come to my bootcamp classes,” Watson said. “I always tell them ‘check in with your doctor first,’ but I also encourage them to stay after it, stay active and if they feel good then let’s work it out.”

Emily’s husband Montell Watson told the Daily Mail that he supports her decision and that they frequently train together.

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