Olympian Jana Pittman shows off post pregnancy body

Jana Pittman, who gave birth to twins last year, took to Instagram to share an open and honest take on her body looks like post pregnancy.

'Grateful': Olympian shows off new body. Picture: Instagram

An Olympian who had twins at 39 has shared candid images of what her body looks like a year on.

Jana Pittman shared photos in a bra and underwear as she grabbed parts of her stomach and pushed it together.

“I wanted to share these photos because they speak volumes to me,” she captioned the set of images.

“This body used to be ripped and lean, racing for Aus against the world’s best.”

She said in 16 years, and after having six children, her body had changed since her competition days.

Jana Pittman shares post pregnancy picture. Picture: Instagram

“Yes this is the heaviest I have ever been, yes my body wears the beautiful scars of motherhood, especially the stretched skin from the twins at 39yrs old but I am also heavy due to being so time poor,” she said.

The 40-year-old said that often her social media presence shows a “tough and crazy woman” managing different facets of life.

“But the reality is I have had to make choices with my time and there has been very little left for me,” she said.

'Grateful': Olympian shows off new body. Picture: Instagram

“The last 12 months have been an emotional and stressful journey on several fronts which resulted in comfort eating here and there … so I am now the same weight as when I was heavily pregnant!

“Regardless, this is me right now and while I am not exactly comfortable, I am so grateful for this body.

“It has bravely taken me through so much and even though I don’t always honour it, it honours me.

“Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Love the skin you are in.”

Jana’s followers on Instagram immediately praised her for her raw and honest post about her body.

Many people praised the post. Picture: Instagram

“Thank you so much for being so raw and beautiful. You are such an inspiration,” one person commented.

“I really appreciate you sharing as this is exactly how I feel right now and its nice to know we are all in this together.”

Another said: “I’m the same, after having twins 11 months ago and two other children my stomach has changed shape and bulges. I don’t have time to get into shape, I’m time poor as back at work. Sleep is actually more important for me right now! Better quality sleep!”

“I love this post so much. Thank you. I gave birth to twins a couple of weeks before my 39th birthday too,” another said.

“They are almost four months old. ️

“My body is at its heaviest too and I have to constantly remind myself what an incredible thing it has done. Big love to you and your beautiful, amazing body.”