Celebrity cheats encourage bad food habits in mums

Celebrity mums are ‘cheats’ when it comes to post-pregnancy weight loss say UK mums.

According to new research, more than 90 per cent of mums believe that celebrity mothers set a bad example by piling on pressure to lose weight after giving birth.

In a bid to keep up with unrealistic goals, mums are putting their health at risk by missing meals, and avoiding eating at restaurants.

The tide is now turning against copying the must have yummy mummy body.

Now 82 per cent of mums believe that celebrities cop out by undergoing secret surgery or surrounding themselves with an expensive luxury army of personal trainers, nutritional experts and chefs.  The new research has been conducted by food favourite Toby Carvery, as part of their campaign to encourage the UK’s new mums to look after themselves.

Nearly one fifth of UK mums are constantly restrict their eating and many resort to dangerous and faddy diets.

Popular Charlotte Church was the number one celebrity role model for mums.

Welsh singer Charlotte having grown up in the public eye is well known for her realistic figure, honest opinions and dedication to her family.

To help promote its cause, Toby Carvery has given its traditional Sunday roast a healthy make-over in a bid to get mums to eat properly, as well as being able to trust as restaurant meal.

TV presenter, nutritionist and mum, Amanda Ursell is spearheading their campaign.Amanda said: “While it’s right that the Government is focused on tackling the child obesity problem, it is crucial that parents take care of themselves properly as well.

“The pressure young mums are under to lose weight is ridiculous. After having a child, your body needs time to adjust and it’s really not wise to go headlong in to a strict diet and an exercise regime – especially when feeding a newborn.

“It’s sad to read that a quarter of mums say they avoid going to restaurants because they worry about the calorie content and hold back from dining out because they fear they won’t be able to resist the more fattening options on the menu. Going out for dinner is a treat that parents shouldn’t deprive themselves of – and doesn’t automatically have to mean eating unhealthily. Many restaurants now offer balanced, nutritional alternatives and are far more health-conscious than they used to be.

Nutritionist and mum, Amanda Ursell