Lea-Anne Ellison, the Los Angeles fitness enthusiast who triggered outrage last September when she posted photos of herself on Facebook lifting heavy weights just two weeks before her due date, has once again hit back at her 'haters'.
The 35-year-old mother of three, who gave birth to her youngest son four months ago, is back in the gym and says she, and little Skyler, are doing 'great'.
'I started back at CrossFit three weeks after my son was born,' she tells MailOnline. 'I did not go very hard as my body was still healing but I was so happy to be back to my program.'
No mommy tummy here! LA native Lea-Ann Ellison hits back at critics of her exercise regime and displays her post-baby body a mere four months after the birth to little Skyler, pictured
The trim blonde proudly reveals her post-baby body in a new series of photos with son Skyler, and there's not a hint of a mommy tummy to be seen.
'I know, for me, that keeping strong and fit during pregnancy, and eating a diet full of fresh organic food has been key to my success in gaining my figure back,' she remarks. 'And no sugar! Sugar will keep a mommy tummy on a lady forever!'
According to MuscleTech.com, CrossFit entails 'an aggressive yet well-rounded pursuit of general, overall fitness in the ten recognized domains, as opposed to the bodybuilding ideology of pursuing perfect muscle symmetry, size and cuts.'
Ms Ellinson sparked controversy when photos emerged of her lifting what appear to be heavy weights while eight months pregnant
Ms Ellison says that when she fell pregnant, she received the go-ahead to continue with her workout 'immediately' from her health providers.
'This is something I have been doing for many years and to discontinue would have been a disservice to my body and my unborn baby,' she explains.
In response to harsh critics commenting on a TMZ article yesterday, the fitness queen took to her Facebook fan page, writing: 'I hope to inspire other ladies to be healthy and fit while pregnant and after. If you don't like it, sit your ass on a couch and eat a donut.'
She continued by revealing that she now works out twice a week, without a trainer so she can spend more time with her kids, and that: 'What seems dangerous and impossible for some is a walk in the park for others'.
But some were less than complimentary of Ms Ellison's approach. 'While what she did may not have harmed HER unborn child, it was completely unnecessary, with unpredictable results,' wrote one commenter.
'Going to this extreme sends the wrong message to expecting mothers,' mused another.
Ms Ellinson claims that the negative comments have 'no effect' on her at all. 'For a self confident person like myself it's like dust in the wind,' she remarks, adding that she simply feels 'sad' for individuals who aren't educated on the matter.
And to her credit, she does seem to have more fans than critics. Many who responded to the TMZ story mentioned that that the new mother looked 'great' and was an 'inspiration.'
'I can't believe we're at the point of attacking people who strive for a healthier life for themselves as well as their children,' mused one.
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