Amy weatherly where is she now

She shared the post in hopes other women would feel empowered and no longer use the phrase, "I've let myself go," but instead focus on what truly fulfills them. For Weatherly, that meant less worrying about throwing big birthday parties and looking pretty, and more worrying about being a good mom to her kids.

Stop saying that. You have simply let go of stuff that will last a little while, for stuff that will last for generations and generations and generations.

They are things, and there is a huge difference between the two. Weatherly's post, which was accompanied by a no-makeup photograph of herself posing alongside her 2-year-old daughter, garnered over 1, likes and hundreds of comments from mamas who said they can relate.

I was the girl never without jewelry, and lip gloss, and loads of foundation. I had myself together. On this particular day, she was out with a messy bun and felt the weight of 10 extra pounds. She told her friend, "Yeah, something about that third baby really forced me to let myself go.

They chatted for a while longer, hugged and promised they would get together for lunch soon, but parted knowing they probably wouldn't. Truth is, I kind of like myself now, definitely more than I did before. As much to herself as to other women, Weatherly says to stop saying out loud or to ourselves, that we've let ourselves go.

Especially when there's a good chance that the fierceness, hustle and heart motherhood requires has, in fact, allowed some women to find themselves. Stop saying that. You have simply let go of stuff that will last a little while, for stuff that will last for generations and generations and generations. A tribe of women who could choose to compete, but take the higher road of collaboration instead.

I walk up to people and get that sinking feeling they were just talking about me. Provide beauty and strength for others.

And I just laughed. Amy Weatherly year-old me, the one with the super flat tummy and the perky chest. Amy Weatherly year-old me, the one with a closet full of fancy tops for going out. I dunno. Sign up for the Newsletter. First Name. Last Name. Zip Code.