Mums are fabulous and sexy – and one woman is on a mission to prove it.
Anneliese King, a content creator who has amassed over 409,000 followers on Instagram, is on a mission to help parents feel seen and confident. She regularly posts about various parenting issues - from daily stresses to misconceptions and body image.
Recently, she emphasised the importance of embracing our changing bodies. As a mother, she's experienced many changes over the years, but refuses to hide the parts of herself that society doesn't consider "perfect".
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In a bold move, she chose to flaunt her curves in a black bikini, declaring that she's perfectly fine "just as she is." She shared several photos of herself posing in the bikini, which featured chain detailing at the sides.
With natural poses, no make-up, and proudly displaying her curves, she demonstrated that mums can - and should - feel great in their own skin. And it's safe to say, she looked absolutely stunning while doing so.
In an Instagram post, Anneliese wrote: "That moment you realise you're literally fine the way you are and it's okay that you're a size 10 and you exist. We can exist. Just as we are."
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Her post has since received more than 17,000 likes, with her followers quick to tell her how "amazing" she looks. They appreciate her openness about body image and her efforts to make other mothers feel seen and valued.
One person said: "People will talk about you no matter what you look like. When I wear a bikini I get the dirtiest looks from other women. I work very hard to look like this and I'm not ashamed.
"I learned to not give not one single s**t what people think of me. I looked at the comments and see nothing but love and support for you. That's something not all of us have.
"I know I will never make myself small so that others can feel big. I don't understand why people can't just mind their business and be happy for people.
"If you feel good that's all that matters. Life is much sweeter when you stop worrying about what people think."
Another wrote: "I've been chubby my whole life. Being a size 10 was my dream, it's all relative. As long as you're happy."
A third replied: "Babe! ! I teach my kindergartners that 10 is the power number, bc it is! Strong, healthy & curves in all the right places!"
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In the past, Anneliese has opened up about the sorts of clothes she likes to wear. She told people, if you feel like wearing clothes is the absolute worst, then she feels the same.
Even so, she made the bold choice to start experimenting with looks she likes, even if she doesn't look like the models in magazines. She said it's the best thing she's done, and she highly recommends not apologizing for how you look.
After all, life is fleeting and we should seize the day - no matter what challenges come our way. Her aim is to increase happiness and confidence among women.
In her social media message, she boldly declared: "It's been 11 years since my first pregnancy and it's safe to say I've hidden how I look or avoided wearing things since.
"Enough. I'm out here looking 4 months pregnant in this outfit I love, and I'm def still gonna get laid tonight so. Enough is enough."
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