Kareena Kapoor Reflects on Gaining 25 Kgs After Jeh’s Birth: ‘There Was a Moment…’
Kareena Kapoor, admired for her flawless beauty and fitness, recently opened up about her struggle with post-pregnancy weight gain after giving birth to her son, Jeh. The actress revealed that she panicked after putting on 25 kg, a phase that challenged her both mentally and physically. Widely regarded as a symbol of the modern woman who balances motherhood, marriage, and a successful career, Kareena shared her journey of dealing with the changes in her body during a recent conversation, offering insight into her personal experience and how she overcame it.
Kareena Kapoor recalls being in a panic after gaining 25 kgs of post-pregnancy weight
Kareena Kapoor recently graced the book launch event of her former nutritionist, Rujuta Diwekar. During the interaction, she opened up about her personal journey with food and body image. True to her iconic on-screen line “Main apni favourite hoon,” Kareena shared that she has always felt confident in her own skin. However, she admitted there was a brief period of panic after giving birth to her second son, Jehangir, in 2021, when she noticed her weight gain. In her own words: “After Jeh’s birth, there was a moment when I felt ‘Oh my God, I have to go back and do this all over again’.”
Kareena shared that she had gained 25 kgs of weight after her pregnancy, but the panic lasted only a moment—she quickly embraced herself and got back to feeling like her old self. She believed she still looked beautiful and wanted to send an important message to new mothers. The Jab We Met actress emphasized that everyone, especially women, should live with a strong sense of self-love and constantly remind themselves of their worth. She said:
“That’s the only way every woman should live their life because self-belief is everything. However, you think or feel, you have to constantly keep telling yourself that. If you reassure yourself every day, it just becomes easy to believe, and then others will start believing it. Not that it matters what others think; at least I have always lived like that.”
Kareena Kapoor reveals about being a chubby kid in childhood
Kareena Kapoor has previously collaborated with nutritionist Rujuta, who considers her one of his most confident clients, something he finds truly impressive. He revealed that during their conversations, Kareena often expresses how good and fit she feels. In return, Kareena reflected on her childhood, sharing that she was a chubby kid back then, but that never affected her happiness. Fondly recalling those days, the diva said:
“I was always a chubby kid. But I was always happy. My relationship with food has been amazing, and I think that has really helped. It’s not like I have ever tried to starve to look thin. I am very comfortable in my own skin. In my teenage years, I was also always really happy to pick up a packet of chips and eat. I was a confident girl.”
On the work front, Kareena Kapoor rose to fame with her iconic role as ‘Poo’ in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…. Known for her versatility, she impressed with bold roles in Chameli, Omkara, and had a major breakthrough with Jab We Met. Once a trendsetter with her size-zero phase. Her praiseful performance in films like Udta Punjab, Ki & Ka, Bodyguard, Good Newwz, and Laal Singh Chaddha. She was last seen in her movie ‘Crew’ with Kirti Sanon and Tabu.
