Serena Williams took to Instagram on Monday to remind fans that "loving yourself is essential."
The tennis icon posted a photo of herself in a white bikini holding her daughter Adira and enjoying a sunny day on a yacht.
In her caption, Williams—who welcomed baby Adira with Alexis Ohanian in August of last year—shared a powerful message about postpartum body positivity and self-love.
She wrote:
"Loving yourself is essential."
"I find that I have to remind myself of that self-love through all different stages in my life."
Williams continued:
"Right now I love that my body is not picture perfect. I love that I smell like milk - that milk sustains @adiraohanian."
"I love getting to know a new version of my body. It is a change, but it’s a change that has been well worth it."
She finished her post:
"So start this week, knowing that you are loved, and that starts with you."
"Ok, now I’m about to go to the gym 🤪"
"Serena."
Fans of the tennis legend thanked Williams for her message promoting body positivity and embracing change.
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Thank you, Serena, for this powerful reminder and for continuing the body positivity movement!
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