The above photo is an Instagram Pink posted with celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins. (I know of Jenkins because she was rumored to have been Queen Latifah’s partner a few years ago but that was never confirmed, and Jenkins has denied it.) If you’re not familiar with Jenkins and you’re into kickboxing like me, check out this workout she did for PopSugar Fitness, it’s killer. Some days I can only do about half of it. I digress, this story is about Pink, 37, and how she’s back kicking butt in the gym after she had her baby, Jameson (I still can’t with that name). Pink writes that it’s been six weeks, she hasn’t lost any weight and she’s ready to get back in shape basically. This is cute and I like how honest she is. Look at her sunglasses! I want to know where I can get a pair like that but I also know I probably can’t afford them.
It’s Pink’s job to be in shape and she’s getting back to work. Doctors recommend waiting about six to eight weeks before starting exercise again so she waited and she’s back at it. Many of you schooled me on this rule in our earlier story about Peta Murgatroyd doing heavy ab work just two weeks after having a baby. Commenters also mentioned that Peta could potentially damage her pelvic floor by doing situps that soon after baby.
Speaking of Pink’s job she knows that people are comparing Lady Gaga to her, because Pink does that amazing acrobatic act where she hangs and twirls from the ceiling using straps and harnesses. Lady Gaga often cribs from other artists, but Pink wants us to know that she doesn’t think Gaga did that to her by descending from the ceiling during her Superbowl act. In fact Pink writes that many other artists hung from the ceiling first and that we should focus on what matters, the fact that the country is going to hell basically (my words). She also praised Gaga’s performance. It strikes me that Pink knows firsthand about the work required to pull something like that off.
I cosign her ending statement. Incidentally, have you guys heard about the Women’s Strike on March 8th? We’re going to strike here on that day too and won’t be publishing stories, so that’s just a heads up and you can plan your protests accordingly.
Let’s check out a cute photo of Pink’s baby!
God I love Pink. Never a false step.
I’m an old fart who grew up in the 70s. I WISH I had had a pop culture figure like Pink to look up to during my formative years. Learning what I know now at a younger age would have saved me sooooo much angst.
Co-signed!!! I’ve been a huge fan since her performance of “Don’t let me get me” on SNL over a decade ago. I don’t think I admire any other celebrity more than I do in this case. NEVER a false step, ALWAYS on point, strong, independent…. just LOVE HER SO MUCH!!
MORE PINK! She’s awesome.
I have to say, I did laugh aloud seeing the Adele lyric on the onsie lol!!
not sure, but I think the sunglasses are from “so real” collection by Dior, they retail for plus-minus 600 USD.
I LOVE that they all marched. Willow’s sign is boss, little freedom fighter.
Can someone tell me more about March 8th? I read the linked artricle but I’m still not totally clear.
Basically, it’s a day where women will not work at ANY job, be it for an employer or even your own family (make dinner, laundry, etc.).
It’s like the movie “A Day Without a Mexican”: one day California wakes up to find that 40% of the population has vanished, and how do they cope without all of the services/help they take for granted. Here’s a link to the synopsis: http://www.adaywithoutamexican.com
So, wait…
Like a holiday?
I’m a stay at home mom. Does that mean I don’t have to mom that day?!? I’m in!!! Sign me up!!!!!!!!!!!! I very obviously need a break from a crazy toddler. 😂
Although Pink is best known for it, she wasn’t the first or only to aerial acrobatics. Although not as visible some other artists do it at awards shows and concerts.
Well yeah. That’s exactly what’s she is pointing out…
Well this is a refreshing post after the Brinkley non-sense. Love me some Pink.
I always enjoy hearing from Pink. Of course she is against the cheeto, yay! We have all the very, very best people on our side! Amazing people! Her comment about Gaga was positive and right on.
Love her sentiments. Her baby is adorable (I don’t mind the name) and her family is cool!
How can you not love Pink? She’s so talented and so real!
Jeannette has never denied being in a relationship with Dana (Latifah), she denied being gay and so did Latifah.They were in a relationship for years.Latifah has been in multiple relationships with women but she doesn’t identify as gay.
As for Pink, she was in great shape so it won’t take her long to get back in shape.
Yeah, I really side-eye women who start exercising again too soon. I dropped almost all my baby weight in the first four weeks post partum (mainly because I had two infections :() and the doctors were super worried about me. Giving birth is not a walk in the park.
my sister’s an avid runner and had a really active pregnancy. she took up running and went back to the gym 8 weeks post-partum because it was really good for her mental health to resume her active-ness because it’s a big part of her life. there’s no need to side eye someone for exercising especially if their doctor’s on board. there’s tons of benefits to being active and exercising and if your post-pregnancy lends itself to that, you should be able to do it. not everyone is doing it to just drop weight. also kind of unfair if someone said “i’m gonna side eye you for not exercising after x months after giving birth.” let’s just not judge either way.
Really?! You “side-eye women who start exercising too early”??! Why do you give two flying fcuks what anyone else does?! You do you.
@Amanduh- 100% agree with you. pretty sure the poster would have a lot to say if someone side-eyed her for not exercising 9 months after birth!
Perhaps I should have been clearer – I side-eye women who begin exercising too early *and* against Doctor’s orders. I also side-eye a culture and society that places so much pressure on women to ‘lose the baby weight,’ etc., particularly women who are not in professions that demand physical fitness or the like.
Why side eye? For some of us it’s mentally rewarding to be exercising. I was back circuit training at six weeks, to the day, after my c-section (minus the core work). My doctor gave me the ok, and I was so excited to be back. I’m now 4 months postpartum and the endorphins from consistently exercising helped me avoid hormonal drops or pp depression. I had depression and anxiety attacks in my 20’s and the best medicine for me has always been exercise. Pregnancy and post-pregnancy hormones can trigger depression for those of us who do/have dealt with it. So, anyways, it’s not only about getting your figure back but very neccesary self-care. I’m a way happier and focused mom because I do what I know helps me emotionally and mentally, as well as physically, heal.
Ugh I need those baby onesies!!!!
March 8th it’s my bd so I try to strike every year 🙂
I started working out 3 weeks post partum. My doctor said I could start whenever I felt like it, and they don’t “make” women wait anymore; that it’s arbitrary. I had preeclampsia 3x , once per baby. And I was/am high risk for heart issues, so for me it was important to try to heal my heart and improve my heart function, so exercise is/was important. My EF dropped (ability for heart to pump out blood) due to the strain of pregnancy and I wanted to get as healthy as possible asap. It took a full 6 months to get back to pre-baby weight for me.
Ditto. I went back to the gym 3 weeks after my c-section with twins. Not hardcore workouts, just time on the elliptical. I was healing very well, and felt great.
Time travel back to my first pregnancy, which was vaginal and the little bugger was 10 pounds. It was 4 weeks before I could even really walk normally…and even then, it was painful. Gym was out of the question.
Each pregnancy and birth are different.
I think it’s time for an updated “Dear Mr. President”. Love Pink!
P!nk is perfection. I wish they would have her do the Superbowl!
I need those onesies! And love me some Pink, always have, always will. I started doing 10 minutes of streching 2 weeks postpartum and it made all the difference in my mental state. Now the baby is 10 weeks old and I only do 15 min a day of light pillates, but I see the effects on my body ( the tummy is melting), weight ( I lost 10 pounds) and mind. It doesn’t have to be an hour long strenous workout, in the gym so no need for side-eyeing.
And one more thing: the 8th of March is Women Day and Mother’s Day in my country so it fits perfectly 🙂