Andi Eigenmann has always been proud of her stretch marks, which she got from having her three children: Ellie, 11; Lilo; almost 4; and Koa, 2. That's why she has no qualms sharing photos online that show off her tiger stripes.
In one of Andi's recent posts, the actress-turned-surfer and entrepreneur in Siargao shared a video of her trying out some beachwear that gave a full view of her battle scars.
Andi then got an evenly positive response from her followers, including celebrity moms Jessy Mendiola and Sugar Mercado, as well as engaged actress Valeen Montenegro.
Jessy commented with three smiling face with heart-eyes emojis, while Sugar wrote, "iloveyou." Meanwhile, Valeen gave out three red hearts, adding "gloooowiiiing."
One netizen commended Andi for being a "real beauty with a real body," thus concluding "embracing motherhood is love." Another one agreed, saying "this is the the perfect body for a real beautiful woman."
Others described Andi as a "strong hot momma," pointing out that her battle scars are a reminder of her being a "one tough momma." Also this comment: "Ito lang 'yung nagpapakita ng flaws na walang bashers but receiving a lot of love from netizens."
Andi's "empowering" post also served as an inspiration to her fellow moms, who appreciated her showing her battle scars.
One mom confessed being so insecure to wear a bikini for fear of other people seeing her stretch marks. She then told Andi, "But you posting this makes me feel so brave and a great momma. Keep on inspiring and empowering mommas like us!"
Another mom gave props to Andi: "Love those stretch marks. Thank you for showing that. It reminds moms like me that it's normal, it's okay, it's natural, and we can wear it proud."
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Andi also shared in another post that her fiancé Philmar Alipayo has signed her up for a surfing competition called Mayor Sol's 1st Local Surf Comp for women. She admitted getting "all nervous and jittery," but ultimately found it as a "wonderful experience."
She explained, "And it awakened a bone in my body that made me realise that it's not too late to believe in myself and start pushing towards applying my life's motto into this sport: be the best version of yourself that you can be!
"I've been surfing for the fun of it, but nakakahawa ang hardworking and dedicated persona ni papa! More importantly it means the world to me that he believes in me!"
Read here on why taking time for yourself and your own goals is not vanity but is good for your self-worth.
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