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Hasselbeck Offers View of Post-Baby Body

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Posted: 2008-05-07 15:15:01
(May 7) - A bikini-clad Elisabeth Hasselbeck is showing off her ripped body in the new issue of Fitness magazine, just six months after giving birth to baby No. 2.

"Body image has nothing to do with scale numbers, it's how you feel inside," the bubbly "View" co-host explained in the magazine's June issue. "This is the first time I've felt free from that, because I am working out in a way where I feel so strong that there's no room for those doubts."

Hasselbeck, who turns 31 this month, worked out for seven weeks to prepare for the cover shoot. Running is her preferred mode of exercise but she acquired her rock-hard belly with twice-a-week ab work.

Her various allergies meant she had to work with a nutritionist during the intense training period.

"My choices are limited right now" she said. "I have celiac disease -- which means I'm allergic to gluten, the protein in barley, wheat, and rye -- and I'm breastfeeding."

Which part of her body is she most proud of now? The Rhode Island native said she's noticed a drop in spasms felt in her back and that, also, she "came to grips" with her "bum."

Should America be applauding and saluting Elisabeth Hasselbeck's new body?

Defamer Sure Thinks So

"Before, I always tied a shirt around my waist when I went for a run. It was ridiculous. Here I am trying to wean my daughter from her blankie, and meanwhile I'm hanging a shirt around me to cover my rear like my own security blanket. I finally told myself, "I'm not doing this anymore -- I have nothing to hide."

"I finally told myself ... 'I've got some curves, I've got a bubble butt, but I don't mind, because it's what powers me forward when I run.'"

Hasselbeck lit up at the photo shoot when asked about her two children, calling motherhood her "proudest achievement." The former "Survivor" contestant and husband Tim Hasselbeck, an NFL quarterback, have a 3-year-old daughter, Grace, and son Taylor arrived in November.

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toddmoss67 07:59:20 PM May 13 2008

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bellfran23 05:44:08 PM May 13 2008

Sure, with her money she did not have any help loosing the baby fat. Believe that and I will sell you this bridge in Brooklyn!!!!

bellfran23 05:33:58 PM May 13 2008

Who the hell cares?????

Lavitanuova07 03:07:15 PM May 13 2008

<<<I love Whoppi and Joy, and Babs, is getting up there, not remembering things. Babs send Elisabeth somewhere for a few years.....>>>

Yep, you love all the older, less attractive women who all happen to be liberals. What is it? Is Elisabeth a threat to you in some strange way? I think this smacks of jealousy.

Lavitanuova07 03:04:03 PM May 13 2008

<<<I have never thought she was an asset to the view..>>>

Maybe not, but I have a feeling you would consider her an asset if she voted differently than you!

j555sharkteeth 02:04:10 PM May 13 2008

show us ur BOOBS Elizabeth take ur top off

jdypat 07:29:10 AM May 13 2008

this little sweeter than sugar meek little rat makes me sick. why do they want a pampered little squeak on there, anywhere. shes so swweet and innocent i cnnot bear to know that she pulls herself up above everyone when she has no not one thing to overcome no hardhship no problems she has and does live a life of ease and wants to tell everyone how to live. ugh

lindsy1052 06:23:34 AM May 13 2008

How to make every new mother feel bad. These show people have professional trainers, massage therapists, etc. on staff to help them get back in shape, making what they have to offer worth nothing. If we all could afford what they can, we would all look like models at 50. Cher 61, Tina Turner 68, do you really think they look that terrific without lots of help??

gln923 12:33:07 AM May 13 2008

Elizabeth thinks she knows everything..No matter what the other ladies are talkin about She always has to put her two cents in...I have never thought she was an asset to the view..

jamers121286 11:43:14 PM May 12 2008

Ok, so you don't agree with her politics! Why do you all have to be so mean? What happened to freedom of speech? So you don't agree with her opinions, so what! Everyone single one of those co-host on the show make good points at time...let her be! I'm so sick of people hating on someone because their "view" is different! The foundation of this country was based on differences! Be nice and respectful! She's doing her thing, so go do your own!

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