She’s the Gold Coast-born fitness trainer who has been named by Forbes as one of the most influential fitness stars in the world – and at present is worth a cool AUD $32 million.
But that doesn’t mean that Emily Skye hasn’t battled with her own psychological details in the past.
Speaking to Women’s Health, the new mother revealed that she has struggled with depression when she was younger.
Speaking to Women’s Health, fitness star Emily Skye (pictured one month after giving birth) shared her struggles with depression when she was younger
‘I struggled pretty badly with depression for a long time and I tried to end my life when I was about 18,’ Emily (pictured before pregnancy) told the publication
The 33-year-old new mother (pictured with her daughter, Mia) added that she now believes it’s important to talk about mental health – especially with young women
‘I struggled pretty badly with depression for a long time and I tried to end my life when I was about 18,’ Emily told the publication.
The 33-year-old added that she now believes that it’s important to talk about mental health – especially with young women.
This is one of the reasons why she has hired a psychologist for her fitness programme – in order to help her followers with their own mental health.
Emily (pictured before pregnancy) has even hired a psychologist for her fitness programme – in order to help her followers with their own mental health
Emily (pictured while pregnant) – who gave birth to her baby daughter just before Christmas – also spoke about how her relationship with her body has changed since giving birth
Emily – who gave birth to her baby daughter, Mia, just before Christmas – also spoke about how her relationship with her body has changed since giving birth.
While it’s very much in her line of work to stay in shape, she explained that she’s ‘blown away’ with what her body has done in ‘growing a person from nothing’.
The new issue of Women’s Health hits newsstands on Monday 5 February
This real approach is one that Emily has echoed on her social media profiles, which show the new mother’s physique at one month post-partum, alongside her feelings about how she looks now:
‘So many people told me I would “bounce right back” after giving birth like a lot of other fit women do,’ Emily wrote next to a recent post.
‘Well that’s definitely not the case for me!
‘It’s only five days after I gave birth to Mia and I look about six or so months pregnant. I can tell I’m going to have a LOT of hard work ahead of me to get fit and strong again – which I KNOW I can do but it’s not my priority right now – spending this time with my daughter is.
‘Getting my “body back” can take a back seat for the time being… I’ll get there in a realistic time frame and I refuse to put pressure on myself to get there.’
She speaks in depth about this issue on her social media programmes, talking about the pressure to ‘bounce back’ straightaway
‘Getting my “body back” can take a back seat for the time being… I’ll get there in a realistic time frame and I refuse to put pressure on myself to get there,’ she said recently
Since that point – and one month later – Emily has gone on to start working out, albeit gently.
However, she maintains that she is doing it at her own pace, and doesn’t care that she is doing so in her partner, Declan’s, shorts, because none of her own clothes fit her:
‘For me this whole “snap back” idea is unrealistic – it’s taking me hard work, consistency and patience,’ she said recently.
‘I’ve got a saggy belly, extra body fat, cellulite, stretch marks and I’ve lost a lot of muscle but my abs are still under there when I flex my butt off.
‘I’ve got a saggy belly, extra body fat, cellulite, stretch marks and I’ve lost a lot of muscle,’ Emily explained – adding that her priority has been looking after Mia (both pictured)
‘Becoming a mum has changed me in so many ways,’ is a statement the new mother has made continuously (pictured while pregnant)
‘Becoming a mum has changed me in so many ways. Some changes are positive and some could be seen as negative but I’m choosing to focus on the positives and the things I can control – such as working out and eating healthy.
‘Many people have told me things like: “your body is ruined” and “your body will never be the same”. – You’re right, it will be BETTER!
She concluded by saying: ‘The best strength you can have in my opinion is mental strength and I’m much stronger mentally than I’ve ever been and I believe I can do whatever I set my mind to’.
Emily has been praised by women around the world for offering a different, little-talked-about approach to motherhood.
The new issue of Women’s Health, in which Emily also talks about making it onto the Young Rich List, is out Monday 5 February. For more information, please click here.
If you are struggling with mental health, visit Lifeline or dial 13 11 14.