Towie’s Georgia Kousoulou praised by fans as she shares snap of her post-baby body with stretch marks and c-section scar

THE Only Way Is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou was praised by fans and her celeb pals after sharing a candid photo of her post-baby body.

The new mum, 30, said she struggled accepting her body after giving birth to son Brody two months ago.

instagramGeorgia Kousoulou has opened up about her post-baby body[/caption]

However, time has helped her realise there is no rush to return to the shape she was before pregnancy, and she is now proud of her physique.

In a candid Instagram post, she wrote: “THE REALITY ..
all I heard when I was pregnant was ‘you’ll bounce back ‘your young etc .. It got in my head & I prob did think I would to an extent ..

“So you can imagine the first time I looked in the mirror 8 weeks ago I’m not going to lie .. I freaked out , my body wasnt my body I was used to no more , I had big stretch marks , I am wider & obviously a c section scar , I remember just crying ..”

The tears have now stopped, and Georgia isn’t denying herself any tasty treats. While she admits she’d love to be a size 10 again, she said she’s going to take at least a year to tone up.

instagramThe new mum showed her stretch marks and C-section scar[/caption]

She continued: “NOW 8 weeks on this is me..,” she continued. “Iv done no exercise & ate what I want , when I can .. I now look at my body. & im proud , I’m proud I have grown a beautiful healthy baby, im proud I have got through the first 8 weeks..

“But of course I would love to get in my nice size 10 Zara bits but that can wait for now , im giving myself minimum a year , for now I’m focusing on me & my baby.

“So BOUNCE BACK? the only place I’m bouncing to is TO BED to sleep when I can let’s stop using these phrases to women!! yes you will come out of hospital with a bump still- it’s taken us 9 months to grow a baby, why are we expecting our bumps to go straight away?”

instagramGeorgia gave birth eight weeks ago[/caption]

Rex FeaturesGeorgia with boyfriend Tommy in 2017[/caption]

She signed off by encouraging her followers to not pressure on new mums, and for those in a similar position to her to not be hard on themselves.

Mum-of-five Katie Price was full of praise for the reality star.

She commented: “you look amazing honestly and happy I hate it I get judged and I’ve had 5 babies and most people who judge haven’t had a baby when reality is of course our body changes but worth it .”

Her former Towie co-star Lydia Bright posted: “What a beautiful post.”

While Vicky Pattison shared: “You are a beautiful woman and this a brave and incredible post! You will help so many new mothers!!! Sending you loads of love .”