Several years have passed since "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton's book "Body and Soul" was first published and yet it continues to inspire countless people with its message of health and positivity.
The new mom recently shared a photo of her book and writes, "Honored to encourage girls and women in their overall health and faith with my book #BodyandSoul!"
"Living healthy is very important to me and a great passion of mine. I cherish my health and I'm grateful to be alive and well. We all have to find what works for us in our daily life..." she wrote.
When she got pregnant early last year, Hamilton lived by her beliefs. She promoted a healthy pregnancy by constantly exercising and eating good food.
After giving birth, Hamilton acknowledged that her body has changed. She encouraged other women who are conscious about their post-birth bodies not to feel depressed about it.
"I've seen many comments on 'her post birth body.' I find it silly for us as women to worry about our body as we grow a human being inside of us! It is such an amazing feat to go through pregnancy. And then you have this wonderful lil being that is part you and part of your significant other. It's natural and HEALTHY to gain weight," she said.
To prove her point, Hamilton shared a photo of herself wearing her surf suit with her belly bulging out. "Here I am two months after giving birth to Tobias," she said. "I feel great and healthy! It takes 9 months for our bodies to change and grow. So I can say it's alright to take your time, maybe about 9 months, to get back to the new, healthy, beautiful, and normal you."
