Country singer Elle King has showcased her slimmed-down physique following a bout with depression during her pregnancy.
The “Ex’s and Oh’s” hitmaker became a mom for the first time in September 2021 — but admits the journey to motherhood was plagued with mental and physical exhaustion.
Taking to Instagram Wednesday, King shared an update on her health with fans after “almost 2 years postpartum!”
“I am making this post to share my journey from 284 lbs at 5’3 from pregnancy 2021 – now 2023,” she wrote. “It doesn’t happen overnight. It didn’t even happen in a year for me. In fact, it’s an ongoing, still working towards ever-changing goals kinda thing.”
The singer said her mental well-being since having her baby made her want to share her experience with her social media followers.
“I fell into a very deep depression during my pregnancy,” she said. “I also didn’t even realize how intense postpartum depression is and was until I very slowly began to crawl out. I felt trapped in my body. I couldn’t even sing.”
King says she “started slow” with “metabolic workouts” and “light cardio to warm up my body, my lungs, my voice, and my spirit” before ultimately starting to “feel my body being stronger.”
Acknowledging that not everyone may have access to a personal trainer, King said, “If you don’t have one of those then YOU have to be your own champion. Find music you like! Ride a bike! Go for a swim! I thought I wanted to lose weight, but it’s so much more.”
“My BRAIN functions better on the days I move my body,” she went on. “Some days I count stretch marks. Some days I hug myself and say thank you to my body. Today is a kind day. I’ve been tiny, I’ve been huge, BUT RIGHT NOW I’M HEALTHY.”
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And in the age of ozempic, King clarified that she lost weight the natural way by exercising and eating right — without any medication.
“I can’t believe that I even have to say this, but no, I am not on any weight loss medication,” she revealed. “I have PCOS and I am pre-diabetic. My diabetic grandfather died when I was 10 years old. I watched him prick his finger and give himself shots. I do not judge anyone who is trying to live a healthier life.”
“Can only share MY OWN JOURNEY! I just hope to live a long, wonderful, healthy life where I can drink a lot, eat fish, laugh as much as I can, and die happy🤘😇,” she concluded.
