Super-fit Chloe Madeley shares a photo of her 'pregnant' tummy to show how even personal trainers can end up bloated
- Fitness fanatic, 28, shared her swollen tummy on Instagram
- Explained bloating is normally caused by water retention
- Gave tips on how to beat it including lots of veg and deep tissue massage
- Fans praised her honesty for sharing less than perfect photo
She's regularly shares selfies flaunting her super-fit physique, but Chloe Madeley has proven that she's not scared to show off a less than flattering shot.
The personal trainer, 28, has posted an image of her bloated stomach to her 100,000 Instagram followers admitting there are days when she looks several months pregnant.
She reassured followers that bloating is usually down to water retention and that they shouldn't get disheartened when it happens to them.
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Personal trainer, Chloe Madeley, 28, has posted an image of her bloated stomach to her 100,000 Instagram followers admitting there are days when she looks several months pregnant.
The fitness fanatic is rarely seen looking any less than super toned thanks to her dedicated exercise regime
And the honest post has been heaped with praise by her fans who were delighted to see a less-than-perfect photo.
Chloe began the lengthy post, saying: 'I get the worst bloat ever. There are days when I literally look a few months pregs.
'I don't have IBS thankfully, I just mess around with my water intake from time to time and I eat A LOT of fibre (veg) all day long. Bloating is usually down to water retention.'
The founder of Fitness Fondue, explained that it often happens during the first few days of increased or decreased water intake.
The daughter of Richard and Judy admitted that sometimes she gets so bloated she looks pregnant
Chloe was praised by followers for her honesty although a few said they wishes they looked as good when experiencing bloating
She recommended a deep tissue massage to technique to ease the swelling.
'But essentially, don't freak out, it happens sometimes,' she said.
'So chug some water and rub your belly and draw a smiley face around your button.'
Fans said it was a relief to see a professional sharing a picture that's less than perfect and being so honest
Chloe's fans were delighted by the honest nature of the post, which clearly struck a chord.
paulinekermath1I said that she 'absolutely loves this girl', while Carlbattams thanked the star for her helpful advice.
Senygreen said Chloe's comments had given her 'hope'.
However, she added: 'I definitely don't have the blinging six pack underneath my bloat that you do.'
Massbubbles agreed that she wished she looked like that when she was bloated, while Karenoh92 was pleased to note it's a problem that even Chloe shares.
Laura.bradbury81 said it was a relief to hear Chloe's advice.
'Fantastic, so glad to read this professional advice, I'm literally going through this right now. Going for a shower.'
Laurencpx added: 'Thanks for tips. I often feel bloated, it sucks.'
Samcook23 replied: 'Open, personal and honesty. Why I love reading your posts.'
Easytigs said it was great to see a professional posting an image that's less than perfect.
While Chloe may have looked pregnant in her photos, she doesn't have any immediate plans to start a family.
However, when she does she has vowed to keep squatting 80kg.
The personal trainer said she would love to put her 'body to the test' while pregnant even in the final trimester.
And she added that she would even put her body to the test by eating cake for nine months when she finally decides to start a family.
Chloe told Now magazine that she would still definitely be lifting heavy weights once she chooses to have a baby with her rugby player boyfriend, James Haskell.
She said: 'The rule when you're pregnant is it's all about maintenance.
'If you could already squat 80kg then you can carry on doing that until your last trimester.'
But the fitness fanatic is amazed by women who are able to get straight back into shape.
She told the magazine: 'I'm so excited to be [at the idea of being] pregnant and eat cake for nine months. I love the science of the body and would love every second of it and learning.
'You see all these super fit women getting pregnant and I swear a week later they have abs. I'm like "What the f***!" I'd love to put my body to that test. It doesn't scare me at all.'
Chloe with her rugby player boyfriend James Haskell. She recently opened up about her plans to keep squatting 80kg in the gym when she falls pregnant
The personal trainer has an amazing body but isn't afraid to admit there are days when she doesn't look like this
Chloe has been dating Wasps captain James and he recently hailed Chloe as 'the one.'
He hinted that, after 18 months of dating, marriage could be on the cards.
He told the Mirror: 'I was a bit of a player before I met her but she has 100 per cent changed me.
'From the day I met her until now I have been completely happy, and 100 per cent faithful. I can see myself staying with Chloe.'
And the feeling is very much mutual with Chloe calling James a 'supportive boyfriend' but currently he prioritises his career - with Chloe feeling the same.
She previously told the Sun on Sunday: 'We have talked about marriage in the future and when we are ready we will talk about it again.
'I’m at that age where everyone is getting married and having kids, and it is wonderful that they have found that.
'But I’m just not there — yet. I have so much going on in my life that I haven’t had a chance to sit down and think about it.'
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