Soraya Arnelas responds to criticism about her physique: "After losing my baby, sport has been everything to me"
Soraya Arnelas recently shared a post on her Instagram account in which she proudly showed off her abs. In the caption she revealed that she dedicates an hour a day to practicing CrossFit and another to yoga, from Monday to Thursday. This revelation unleashed a wave of negative comments, accusing her of being obsessed with sports and of promoting eating disorders (ED). Given these criticisms, the singer decided to speak live with this Wednesday.
During her speech, she clarified that staying in shape is crucial for her career . From her: "Getting on stage requires a powerful physical background." The artist also denied promoting thinness and explained that her dedication to exercise has been crucial in overcoming a significant personal loss . "After losing my baby this year, sports have been everything to me," she confessed. The triumphant shared that sport has been a vital tool for her emotional well-being . "Sport has wonderful benefits and has been a great help," she said. "I have relied on sport and the result is this." Additionally, the artist expressed her discomfort at certain comments, particularly one that came from a mother. "There are criticisms that may bother you, like a mother telling me that I was not a good example for her daughter, that she had her daughter in the hospital. But I am not doing anything wrong. I am promoting healthy living and mental health, no diets or thinness," she reaffirmed.