Anne Hathaway Recalls Awkward Post-Baby Gym Moment That Will Make Moms Cringe

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Getting back into the gym after having a baby can be a daunting experience. Even if you maintained a workout routine throughout your pregnancy, your body still feels a bit swollen and out of sorts, and you may feel like you’re under a spotlight. Fortunately, most folks are supportive or at least keep to themselves—unless you encounter a certain personal trainer who makes an unwanted impression, like what happened to Anne Hathaway.

The actress, who welcomed her son, Max, just eight weeks prior, appeared on The Ellen Show and shared that she’s only made it to the gym about three times since giving birth. She described her West Hollywood gym as a place filled with people who look like “superheroes in training.” As Hathaway put it, “The folks there look like they belong in The Avengers.” Talk about intimidating!

But surprisingly, Hathaway is feeling more confident these days, thanks to motherhood. “Becoming a mom has transformed me in several ways,” she shared. “I usually feel intimidated walking into the gym, but now I strut in, thinking, ‘Sure, I’m lifting five-pound weights, but I just brought a human into this world. I’m doing great!’” That confidence took a hit, however, when she encountered an overly curious gym-goer.

While using a rowing machine, Hathaway noticed a man staring at her. Assuming he was interested in her workout, she was taken aback when he approached her with a question: “So, have you been working out at this gym for long?” Hathaway thought he was flirting and felt a boost from the attention.

Then, she decided to mention that she was a new mom. “I’ve actually been away for a bit because I just had a baby seven weeks ago,” she said, expecting him to respond with the usual “Oh my gosh, you look amazing!” Instead, he blurted out, “Oh, trying to lose the baby weight?” Ouch.

Hathaway recounted that she clarified she was focused on regaining her strength, then walked away feeling a bit teary-eyed. Haven’t we all had similar experiences? I remember taking a stroll in the park with my little one when an older lady felt compelled to share her “wisdom” about how to shed my so-called “big tummy.” You just want to disappear in those moments.

There’s definitely an unwritten code of conduct regarding comments on pregnancy and new motherhood, but it seems to be ignored more often than not. People still feel the need to comment on your body and offer unsolicited advice, leaving new moms to develop a tough skin pretty quickly. Let’s hope Hathaway didn’t let that guy’s comment get to her too much. Because let’s face it—she looks fabulous, and so do we all.

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In summary, Anne Hathaway’s post-baby gym encounter serves as a reminder of the awkward moments many moms face when re-entering the fitness world. While confidence can be hard to find amid unsolicited advice and comments, it’s essential to remember that every mom is doing her best—and we all look great doing it.