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I Saw Lots of Mom Bods on Vacation. They All Had One Thing in Common.

“Love your mom bod!” they declare.

“Embrace ALL of you!” they shout.

“Own your imperfections!” they command.

“Be you!” they exclaim.

And then you read the very fine print which says that mom bods are on trend and #momlifebelike, but if, and only if:

1) You are willing to document your body transformation (or lack thereof) and personal confidence that reigns regardless,

2) You are rocking at body (and self) acceptance and are aiming to inspire other women to do the same.

3) You are dominating an exercise and self-care routine like a boss.

or

4) Your kids are still young, so you can use them as an excuse for the missing six-pack and the one you drank (whoops) — beer belly, baby belly, mom belly, who the heck cares. It’s. All. The. Same.

Here’s the TRUTH about the mom bod:

It looks different on everyone.

For me, seven years ago, mom bod looked like 206lbs.

Nicole Merritt
Nicole Merritt
Nicole Merritt is a mother of three, a freelance writer, co-host of I Am The Worst Parent Ever Podcast and the Owner and Founder of jthreeNMe; an imperfectly authentic peek at real-life marriage, parenting, and self-improvement. jthreeNMe is raw, honest, empowering, inspiring, and entertaining; it’s like chicken soup for those that are exhausted, over-stressed and under-inebriated, yet still utterly happy. Nicole's work has been featured by NBC's TODAY Show, Love What Matters, Scary Mommy, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, CafeMom, Popsugar, Motherly & many others. You can follow Nicole at jthreeNMe.com and as @jthreeNMe on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram & Twitter!

How to Say No: Master the Art of Declining Gracefully in Any Situation

Learn expert strategies on how to say no effectively, whether in professional settings or personal interactions. Learn to decline requests gracefully without damaging relationships, with practical advice for every scenario.

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Explore our collection of creative, funny, and affectionate ways to say goodnight. Whether you're looking to send a sweet message to your crush, a heartfelt note to your significant other, or a humorous text to lighten the mood, find the perfect goodnight phrase to express your feelings.