Maria Kang outraged thousands when she slammed women who were proud of their fuller figures, saying that they should instead be proactive about trimming down.
‘I’m not bashing those who are proud and overweight, I am empowering those who are proud and healthy to come out and be the real role models in our society.’
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Maria was accused of fat shaming when she posted an imaged of herself looking trim and toned in her workout gear - next to the caption ‘what’s your excuse?’
But after her campaign, she launched the No Excuse Mom Group - encouraging mothers to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
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‘We have free workout locations throughout the world,’ explains Maria, ‘We have life, stress, work, kids, responsibilities and obligations.’
‘We asked our mothers to show the world what an every day mother looks like, without covering scars, stretch marks or cellulite.’
‘We struggle making time for workouts, we splurge on cookie dough and enjoy (and often need) a glass of wine. That’s life. And that’s completely okay. Balance is one of the keys to success.’
And now Maria has launched a calendar, showcasing all the women who have taken their bodies back after childbirth.
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The women featured are ‘everyday moms who transformed themselves through fitness.’
‘We asked our mothers to show the world what an every day mother looks like, without covering scars, stretch marks or cellulite.’
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Maria is quick to dispel the myth that it has been easy for her to achieve her fit figure, explaining that her mother struggled with her weight her entire life, something that did rub off on her.
‘The majority of my success is based on my lifestyle.’
Kang is a mother of three, fitness guru and care home owner.