Bangs Garcia achieves getting her pre-pregnancy body back at age 30, proves earlier notion wrong

Former actor Bangs Garcia does not believe women can't get their pre-pregnancy body back if they get pregnant at age 30 and above.

On Instagram, Bangs said she used to believe in that very notion — until she got pregnant at 30 and achieved at getting her pre-pregnancy body. 

"When I was young, I used to hear that when a woman bears a child at 30 years & older, she cannot get back her pre-pregnancy body anymore. That’s why my ideal age to get married was about 25 or 26, so I’d have enough time to bear children before I turn 30. But instead, I got married at 29, got pregnant at 30, now, I am 31 with an 8-month old baby; I strongly disagree that a woman can’t get back into shape at this age! It may not be exactly as it used to be, but it is possible. Perhaps, with perseverance you could even be in a better shape than before."

 

#PreventWeightGain #GettingBackinShape after #CSection: Start working out at least a few mos. before pregnancy, keep a healthy diet, wear a high-waisted panty about 2-3mos postpartum depending on your healing process.(Consult your doctor first) When I was young, I used to hear that when a woman bears a child at 30 years & older, she cannot get back her pre-pregnancy body anymore. That’s why my ideal age to get married was about 25 or 26, so I’d have enough time to bear children before I turn 30. But instead, I got married at 29, got pregnant at 30, now, I am 31 with an 8-month old baby; I strongly disagree that a woman can’t get back into shape at this age! It may not be exactly as it used to be, but it is possible. Perhaps, with perseverance you could even be in a better shape than before. My doctor in the Philippines once told me that I unawarely prepared my body for pregnancy long before I got pregnant, I was always in perfect condition every time I had my examinations with her. I used to workout really hard from 2014-2015, perhaps, too hard that I used to cry in the shower after my trainings thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?!”, Lol! I never wanted to show my trainer any signs of weakness, I was determined to complete my sessions to improve my endurance, discipline; and basically, every aspect of my health inside out. Having been through an emergency c-section hinders me from doing any strenuous activity at the gym ‘til 8-9 mos. postpartum, I need full recovery for my incision. I’ve done brisk walking on the treadmills & unemphatic squats a few times since 4 mos. postpartum, but no sit-ups yet. I’m so glad I trained hard a few years ago, hence, it improved my wellness & I became truly disciplined in general. I made sure I ate really well. My #PregnancyDiet : No Rice•No Pork•Quinoa•Salmon&Mackerel•Chicken Breast•Beef•Veggies everyday(I love Broccoli)•Fruits(Strawberries helped me w/my acidity)•Pasta•Wheat Bread•Eggs(contain choline w/c is good for baby's brain devt.)•No Sweets ‘til 7mos•Soy Milk My #PostpartumDiet: I eat anything but I eat rice only 2-3x/month•I rarely eat pork•I eat fruits 1st thing in the morning•Veggies everyday ????

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Aug 12, 2018 at 5:58am PDT

Months before getting pregnant, Bangs started training and kept to a healthy diet which unknowingly prepared her body for pregnancy. She said being ready really helped her deal with her post-pregnancy body easier.

"My doctor in the Philippines once told me that I unawarely prepared my body for pregnancy long before I got pregnant, I was always in perfect condition every time I had my examinations with her. I used to workout really hard from 2014-2015, perhaps, too hard that I used to cry in the shower after my trainings thinking, 'What have I gotten myself into?!' Lol! I never wanted to show my trainer any signs of weakness, I was determined to complete my sessions to improve my endurance, discipline; and basically, every aspect of my health inside out."

Bangs shared her strict pregnancy diet, which prohibited her from eating rice and pork, as well as her postpartum regimen. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News