‘I’m more proud of my body than ever’: Romee Strijd shows off her post-partum physique as she insists she’s ‘not focused’ on losing baby weight
She announced the birth of her daughter Mint last month.
And Romee Strijd gave fans a glimpse of her post-partum physique in a lingerie-clad snap on Tuesday.
The Dutch model, 25, told fans that she’s ‘not focused’ on losing her baby weight as she’s still breastfeeding her daughter, but ‘couldn’t be more proud’ of her body since giving birth.
Gorgeous: Romee Strijd, 25, gave fans a glimpse of her post-partum physique in a lingerie-clad snap on Tuesday as she told fans she’s ‘not focused’ on losing her baby weight
Romee shared the black and white image on Instagram Stories as part of the True or False Instagram challenge, after a fan asked whether she’d share a picture of her post-partum body.
The former Victoria’s Secret star posted the snap alongside a caption explaining she’s in no rush to slim down since giving birth.
She wrote: ‘Many of you asked about my weight gain and if I’m back in my old shape. I’m not, and I’m proud of my body… more than I’ve ever been to be honest!
‘I look forward to going back to the gym because that has always been something that gives me lots of energy but I’m not planning to focus too much on weight loss since I’m breastfeeding.’
Happy: The Dutch model told fans she’s ‘more proud of her body than ever’ since giving birth to her daughter and is now breastfeeding the newborn
Last month Romee revealed she and husband Laurens Van Leeuwen had welcomed their first child together as shared a sweet breastfeeding picture of the newborn.
The Victoria’s Secret Angel wrote: ‘Mint van Leeuwen ~ feeling so blessed to finally hold you in my arms. We are so in love with you!!’
Romee’s happy news comes after she revealed the couple tried to get pregnant for two years while she was unknowingly battling polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The beauty announced back in May that she and Laurens, 29, whom she married in October 2019 after eight years together, were expecting their first child.
Welcome! Last month Romee announced she’d given birth to her daughter Mint van Leeuwen after trying to get pregnant for two years
Covering Vogue Netherlands‘ Motherhood Issue, the Dutch supermodel spoke candidly about her journey, revealing she hopes her battle will inspire other women struggling to conceive.
Romee said that complications from her PCOS, and a strict lifestyle, also meant the Victoria’s Secret model didn’t have a period for seven years.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity.
Parents: She and husband Laurens Van Leeuwen revealed they were expecting their first child back in May