Japanese television personality Gal Sone said Tuesday that she gained approximately 20 kg [1] following childbirth.
Sone, a well-known competitive eater and mother of three, shared her experience during a television appearance to bring attention to the physical changes women face after pregnancy. By speaking openly about her weight gain, she aimed to evoke empathy and connection with other parents navigating similar postpartum challenges.
During the interview, Sone described the extent of her weight increase. "I got very fat. Really. I gained about 20kg," Sone said [1].
She also shared that her children have been candid about her physical transformation. Sone said her children have told her, "Mama wasn't like that," and suggested that she really ought to lose weight [1].
Sone is 40 years old [3] and has three children. Her eldest son was born in November 2012, her eldest daughter in January 2016, and her second daughter in November 2023 [2].
The host of the program acknowledged the difficulty of the situation. "Everyone is like that. It is something that cannot be helped," the host said [1].
Sone's openness regarding her body image contrasts with the often curated personas of television celebrities. Her decision to discuss the blunt comments from her children highlights the intersection of celebrity life and the domestic realities of motherhood.
“"I got very fat. Really. I gained about 20kg,"”
Sone's public discussion of postpartum weight gain addresses a common but often stigmatized experience for mothers. By detailing the blunt feedback she received from her own children, she highlights the psychological pressure women face to return to their pre-pregnancy appearance, even within the family unit.
