Fit Mom-to-Be Chontel Duncan Fights Back Criticisms Against Body Shaming

HIIT trainer Chontel Duncan fights back criticisms against her ripped pregnant-body. In her Instagram post three days ago, she responded to the cruel comments made against her unconventional approach to pregnancy.

Cosmopolitan reports on how appalled Australian fitness trainer Chontel Duncan felt about the criticisms directed towards her body. The bullying started four months ago when she posted a photo of herself and Natalie Smith, both very pregnant. Although both claimed that their pregnancies are healthy, they appear so different from one another.

Despite the backlash, the former Miss Universe finalist continued to post pictures of her and other pregnant women that seemed to highlight the big difference of their baby bumps. More so, she even posted a video of her while kickboxing at 39 weeks, People reports. This infuriated her critics even more.

Hitting the 39 week mark & feeling incredible. Muay Thai feels great, almost like a full body stretch an massage. Even though I may not do all drills, I am still moving my body, helping with circulation & feeling fantastic. Yes this video is sped up, the full video is on my Facebook Page (link in bio) and of course all raw videos are on my Snap Chat (chontelduncan) @hiit_australia
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So in response, she recently posted a lengthy message towards her unique journey to pregnancy and assured everyone that she is under the strict care of the best health professionals. Duncan also feels saddened with the reality that most of the people have limited knowledge when it comes to the female body and pregnancy. “It's hard to believe how cruel some of these comments can be... “ she started off her caption.

It's hard to believe how cruel some of these comments can be... I may not read every comment, every article, every message but for the ones I have briefly read it just blows my mind that someone whom I do not know, whom I've never had any form of connection with could have so much anger and hate towards me as I carry my first child. Ive spent many years looking after my health and the health of others to the best of my ability and now I am continuing to focus on my health but more importantly the health of my unborn child's under the strict instructions of the best health professionals & openly share my journey. What's sad is how sheltered so many are on what is and what isn't healthy... Regardless I am so confident in the team that support my journey and so in tune with my body that it does not discourage me & make me feel the need to sit down, stuff a burger down my throat, become bed ridden & live in a bubble. What they are so shocked about is just a fraction of what is so normal to me. It's safe to say there are people out there that underestimate the female body. Big thanks to @milque.spa for my lushes lashes all ready for tomorrow's interview with Sunrise. LIVE Mon 21st March NSW 6:40am QLD 7:40am Time to speak about what has been going on over the past 2 weeks
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Check out this video of Chontel Duncan working out. So what do you think of her unorthodox approach to pregnancy? Hit us with your comments below.