Fitness model known for amazing pregnancy abs opens up about being trolled
Mum-of-one Chontel Duncan, 27, boasts over 575,000 Instagram followers, but her huge following leaves her open to cruel comments
A FITNESS guru who previously made headlines for her incredible abs while pregnant has revealed that even behind her tough exterior, she struggles with the online trolling she receives.
Chontel Duncan, 27, a fitness model and mother-of-one based in Brisbane, Australia boasts over 575,000 Instagram followers, but her huge following leaves her open to cruel comments.
In a heartfelt post she wrote: “Sometimes people forgot [sic] that I am human.... That I have paths that I won't cross.... Things I don't feel comfortable sharing,
“That I have a personality which makes me different an [sic] unique... That I read EVERY comment, private message & email... That I am just one person & not super women.
“Sometimes I feel like there's these crazy expectations but I am just one person & I feel like people forget that #NOHATE #GOODVIBES #FEELINGMEH #WISHPEOPLEWEREMOREUNDERSTANDING.'
The earnest post received over 11,000 likes - with many praising the model and mum for her honesty.
One woman wrote: “Don't let anyone get you down keep doing you you're amazing and inspiring to all!
Those who say bad things about you are probably jealous and don't realize that you too are just human.”
“There's just a general lack of tact.
“Being public figure doesn't mean every aspect of your life is for public consumption.
“You share more than enough of your life."
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Chontel shot to fame when she was pregnant and still sticking to her workout regime every day.
After giving birth she regained her gym-honed physique quickly - sharing incredible snaps of her stunning post-baby body only four-weeks after giving birth to her baby boy, Jeremiah.
Chontel also revealed that she had full medical permission to start walking and that she would be returning to training at the gym two weeks later.
She wrote: “I am such an OCD person with my body, I MUST get full approval for everything before I'll go do it,
“I'd absolutely be shattered if I caused myself injury or any damage for not listening an just jumping the gun.
“If I feel a slight bit of change in straight on the phone to my midwife lol asking every question under the sun [sic].”
Chontel has been sharing her fitness journey on social media since the beginning of her pregnancy and also shares a range of nutrition advice and workout ideas.