Celebrity Big Brother 3 alum Teddi Mellencamp just can’t catch a break. First, it was her early exit from the show, which proved yet again she wasn’t a fan favorite and now the former housewife of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills received backlash from critics after sharing her 10 pounds weight gain on her social media.
The accountability coach, who is the daughter of music legend John Mellencamp, is known to be obsessed with her workouts. When Teddi was still on the RHOBH, which she joined in season 8, the podcast host shared how much she struggled with her weight in her life. This made her want to pursue a career in fitness. The self-proclaimed “accountability coach” quickly gained a clientele that was based mostly on women, who wanted to get back in shape. However, Teddi has also received backlash regarding her company All In By Teddi allegedly promoting a harmful lifestyle, as well as that Teddi’s daughter Slate is working out too much.
On Monday, Teddi posted a photo of herself on her Instagram with the caption that read, “Today I stepped on the scale for the first time since going away 20 days ago. Not as punishment but to see where I am after nonstop candy and cakes in [the CBB house]. I gained [10 pounds] while there.” Teddi continued by pointing out that “it’s not about a number on the scale” but rather how she feels when she eats better and takes care of herself. Teddi added, “Today I am posting to hold myself accountable to make my overall health a priority again.” Although this post was meant to be encouraging to women, critics took it to another level and the reality television personality received some backlash regarding her post.
After Teddi’s exit from CBB 3, the mother of three wants to focus on her fitness and health again. “Even those of us who are ‘fitness influencers’ go through different stages in our journeys. If you would like to join me and [All In] on you we all live, breathe and understand the support and accountability it takes to make life long changes. Let’s do this!” Teddi’s Instagram caption continued. However, some critics commented by accusing Teddi that her post “promotes women to feel guilty about their bodies.” Teddi kindly replied, for whoever thinks that way to “please unfollow” her. Others questioned where on her body she gained weight and some replied that they “like this version” of her body.
Regardless of what critics say about Teddi’s body, the Celebrity Big Brother 3 alum is no stranger to controversy, and this is not the first time Teddi has said something about her body shape, nor will it be the last time. As the accountability coach does fitness not only for a living but for her own well-being, Teddi will record her fitness journey on her social media. And although 10 pounds might not be a lot or noticeable on Teddi, 10 pounds can look and feel different for anyone.
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