Over the past decade-plus, the term "dad bod" has become something to admire. But while men are celebrated for their paunch and potbellies, women are still being held to impossible standards of beauty.
Now, thanks to a recent viral video from TikToker @brightnorthstudio, slowly that is beginning to change. Have a look as women all over TikTok begin celebrating their "mom bods."
According to an article in Men's Health, "The phrase "dad bod" refers to an average guy who doesn't have a lean, shredded physique."
In a nutshell, it's the stereotypical image most people have when they think of the suburban middle-aged man.
"Do you ever think about how society is so accepting of "dad bods" and yet, it's women who literally carry and birth the child," Rachel asked.
"And the second they do, they're bombarded by society about how to lose the baby weight."
Women's bodies literally birth life into this world.
So why do we make them feel that their appearance after the fact is anything that they should be ashamed of?
"I love that it allows for body acceptance and confidence, but why only for men?" Rachel asked earnestly.
Since Rachel's post, her video has gone viral. And mothers all over TikTok are starting to proudly share their "mom bods" with the world.
