It's "Ridiculous" to Question Bethenny's Baby Weight Loss, Says Alex
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Alex McCord is defending her Real Housewives of New York costar Bethenny Frankel, whom some have blasted for losing her baby weight so quickly.
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"People who are bugging her about it are reprehensible," McCord, 36, told UsMagazine.com at the Eat, Drink and Be Hopeful event at the BellTel Lofts in Brooklyn Tuesday.
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Frankel, 39, recently told Us Weekly she lost 29 of the 35 pounds she gained during her pregnancy -- three weeks after giving birth (she even posed in size 4 bathing suit). Critics claim Frankel didn't eat enough during her pregnancy and is setting unrealistic expectations for women.
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But McCord told Us it is "absolutely ridiculous to bother her about this. She is a brand-new mommy. I have been through this. I have two children; I gained about 45 lbs. with my first and it was all gone within less than a month. I mean, two weeks after Francois was born I was in pre-pregnancy jeans. There are some people who win the genetic lottery, and it melts off."
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109Sheesh.. It just amazes me how people talk about Stars.. She gained 35lbs which is in the range she needed to be. So what if she was able to lose most of it sooner than most... Jealous?!
I happen to be one of this genetically gifted people who's babyweight came off pretty much immediately. Bethenny is absolutely right about being in shape before and during pregnancy. My first child was born when I was 35 and my second was born when I was 38. In both cases I stayed fit, gained about 35 pounds, and literally within two to three days I was wearing my size 4 pants and had a flat stomach- no lie. From my own experience, it is rare and being fit alone is not the only factor- genetics is probably the biggest reason why I bounced back so fast. My mom, who had three kids in 5 years had exactly the same experience as me. Difference is, I didn't get mean accusations but I do recall that friends and colleagues were amazed.
I think the only reason Alex and Ramona became friends with Bethenny it to get more air time. They figure they could be on both shows. I remember in season 1 how Alex and Simon were at dinner with Jill and Bobby and they were talking about schools and Jill said she knew someone important in a this school that Alex and Simon were looking at. Alex is only friends with someone when she can get something from them that will benefit her.
Alex, you are scary looking. Muss Muss trying to dress up. Your head is so square looking. Now you are kissing up to Bethenny thinking that she is your friend. Yes till next week when someone new comes along. If Bethenny and Jill have a problem why are you sticking your nose in it and pushing the fire. Jill and her husband made Bethenny who she is. Bethenny had a lot to say about your husband and your kids. I can't wait until she turns on you.
SHE IS ALMOST AS WORTHLESS AS FAKE KHATE!
Two Old b!tches that really need to eat a big greasey burger!!!!
Anybody who wants to follow her is an idiot. Who knows, maybe she wasn't even pregnant at all.
Bethenney went on The View today. She stated that she would not have picked any of the women from Real Housewives as friends. She could not even help herself with the cursing on The View today. She had an audience, so she decided to attack Jill. Instead of going on television, to get more attention, she should be home with Bryn. There are rumors going around that she is not too nice to her husband in public, Joy called her on it, and she got real defensive. Don't forget BRAVO edits to spotlight a different housewife each season. Remember, Ramona, Jill, and now Bethenney. Alex wants her turn, so that why she is trying to bring drama, by kissing butt.
Alex need to get her own life together. Alex really think someone cares what she thinks; She should go look after her own 2 kids.First that Picture of Bethany one of her Boobs is pointing up and one pointing down. Not a good looking picture. Bethany is a user and she use Jill to get on TV - now she thinks she is a Star? That a Big Joke. Please stop the Bethany Band Beat-enough is enough. You can not be on the show so stop with the kiss up. Bethany talked about you and your husband. Bethany is not you New BFF and you will fine that out very soon!!!!!!!
I don't know much about the show b/c I never watched it so I really don't know who these people are, but it really kicks my ass when I see famous people bragging about weight loss after a baby. Is there a race???? I bet if the majority of the population had the resources and the money, the quick weight loss would be the norm. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Why do magazines write these articles on these women who claim that they lost all this weight naturally. Don't get me wrong, I know it is completely possible, but it seems that all of the celebs have been blessed with a great metabolism. Bull S*^t! Before I had all of my three kids, I was in great shape and I got myself back into great shape after each, but it took time. NOT 3 WEEKS! This last baby it had been extremely hard to loss these last 7lbs and she is 13months. I go to the gym 4-5 a week. Does that make me a lazy? I suppose if I just wanted to ignore my three kids and focus on me, I could take the weight off. I guess it could be all about priorities. Also, Lets call a spade a spade, I think she is a very pretty women. Saying she is ugly is really over the top!
I gained 40 pounds with each of my three pregnancys and within three weeks after giving birth to 7lb+ babies I was back to my pre pregnancy weight of 120. Not magic at all, if you are healthy and take care of yourself the weight just naturally comes off.
Don't hate this poor woman.. feel bad for her. Can any of us imagine the pressure she must feel (either self inflicted and/or by tv execs) to be stick thin? And I'm almost positive that for all those haters out there, if you had the money and the time and the resources available to you (ie, personal trainers, nutritionists, masseuses, etc) you wouldn't take advantage? you wouldn't work on being healthier and skinnier? come on! don't hate the woman for what she has.. Just keep in mind that her money and her materialism own her!
Bethenny just wants to be super skinny, because that is what her business is all about. I do not believe for one moment that she gained the weight she claims. She has been going on tv talking about how she ate, and her 6 day a week exercise program. Bryn was born 6 weeks early. She would have gained more weight, because babies gain their weight at the end of the pregnancy. Bryn only weighed 4 pounds. Alex is for whoever can keep her in the limelight. She should spend more time with her badly behaved sons. She is the last person to give advice to any person. Bethenney needs to get out of the limelight, it has gone to her head.
I am a first time Mom with a 2 month old daughter. I gained 30 pounds and had my baby a week past my due date. I lost the 30 pounds in 3 weeks. I was not exercising, but I was eating and brestafeeding. I have since started walking with her in the stroller everyday and have lost another 5 pounds. Don't be jealous of people's bodies. Get off the couch, off the Us Weekly message boards and start exercising.
You should inform yourselfs because 35 pounds for a pregnacy is the average in the US! In north-Europe the avergae is even lower, 22 - 24 pounds. ------------------------------------ If your pre-pregnancy weight was in the healthy range for your height (a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9), you should gain between 25 and 35 pounds, gaining 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester and about 1 pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy for the optimal growth of your baby. If you were underweight for your height at conception (a BMI below 18.5), you should gain 28 to 40 pounds. If you were overweight for your height (a BMI of 25 to 29.9), you should gain 15 to 25 pounds. If you were obese (a BMI of 30 or higher), you should gain between 11 and 20 pounds. If you're having twins, you should gain 37 to 54 pounds if you started at a healthy weight, 31 to 50 pounds if you were overweight, and 25 to 42 pounds if you were obese.
@ Shelly: There is no way she is a size 14. You are an idiot. Some people are just not born to have extra weight on them, unlike me. I have lost 40 lbs. and I am now a size 12. As long as the doctors are making sure the baby is healthy, more power to her for looking great!
She sure looks fat-assed to be claiming that's a size 4! More like a 14, maybe! I think she's just friends with the designer, who then makes big clothes and tells her they're a much smaller size than they really are! And her face looks HUGE, no matter how much she claims to weigh!
I think it,s GREAT...your baby is BEAUTIFUL...so is mommy and daddy is a handsome stud.....to heack to the people who say negative things .there just jealous...a perfect family and a baby heaven sent by GOD and PURE LOVE,YOUR ALL ARE BLESSED.... XOXOXOX
Hey US, know why copy editors are good? 'Cause they'll spot a quote that mentions "free pregnancy chains" and will check it then correct it to "pre-pregnancy jeans" before publishing.
This story is dumb. Nobody cares about Bethenny's weight. Some people lose the baby weight fast, some don't. I'm not questioning it.