Alia Bhatt opens up about post-pregnancy weight loss, pressure to look slim

New Delhi: B-town’s new mom Alia Bhatt welcomed her daughter Raha last November and in an interview, the actor opened up about her post-pregnancy weight loss and appearance. She also talked about women’s struggle and wanting to lose weight after having a child. She said that she had to lose weight because of films.

 

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In the interview, Alia said that new mothers take a lot of pressure on themselves to lose weight post-pregnancy. She added that films are a visual medium, and to look appealing, she had to lose weight after giving birth. She said that she can relate to the feeling of losing weight. The actor added that she likes to eat food but had to lose weight due to her profession.

While talking to ETimes, she said that in the social media age, girls think a lot about their appearance even before pregnancy. She advised them to take a moment and appreciate their bodies.

 

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Talking about fitness and health, the actor said that she workouts to remain healthy, not to be slim or have a thin waist. The actor went on to say that even if there is a bit of ‘chubbiness’, she is not going to be harsh on her body and will celebrate how she looks.

Sharing her fitness mantra, Alia asked mothers to eat veggies, for a protein-rich diet, do yoga and go for a walk.

 

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Alia and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed their daughter on 6 November 2022. On the work front, she will be seen in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ and the American film ‘Heart of Stone’.