Rebel Wilson Opens Up About How Wanting To Be A Mom Inspired Her Fitness Journey -- And Talks Her New Relationship!
18.05.2022 - 23:13
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Rebel Wilson just got REAL about all of the changes she’s been experiencing in her life!
Between starting her “year of health” in 2020, working on some new projects, and beginning a new romantic relationship, it has been a busy couple of years for the 42-year-old actress. And unsurprisingly, she brought her fans along for parts of this journey — especially when it came to her fitness. And speaking with People, Rebel further opened up about how prioritizing her health was not just for herself but about welcoming a kid sometime in the future.
The Pitch Perfect star recalled when her fertility doctor told her in 2019 that she would have a better chance of harvesting and freezing her eggs if she lost weight. She told the outlet:
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So while we love that Rebel is looking out for her future kid already, it is important to note that people of all sizes can get pregnant and give birth to healthy babies without having to undergo a significant amount of weight loss. But as many know, this is the reality for so many plus-size people: When you walk into a doctor’s office, more often than not, they are more interested in telling someone who is overweight to shed some pounds than actually addressing their health, looking into medical issues, and providing care. Just saying!
Rebel, who also has polycystic ovarian syndrome, which can impact fertility, eventually lost over 80 pounds, though she admitted:
But also, the comedian noted that her fitness journey was not just only about losing weight but also about addressing her mental health:
Although her Pitch Perfect character Fat Amy “was probably the most favorite character” she has done because she “loved representing and I was