Jules ’fIgur‘Es out motherhood By Liv Wilson
The nation’s favourite MAFS mama, Jules Robinson, is busy reshaping the world, one woman at a time, with her new shapewear brand Figur! She talks to MamaMag about motherhood, the work/life juggle, and embracing the body we’re given!
Jules, you have to be one of the busiest Mama’s we know. You’ve had an amazing jam packed few years, did you ever expect your life to take this direction?
Don’t waste energy on mum guilt! It pops its ugly head up from time to time but there’s no need to feel guilty about anything you’re doing for your child’s future. It’s normal to ask yourself if you’re ‘enough’; but I look at it as if we’re juggling; some balls are glass, some plastic, and at times you have to choose what’s plastic and can be dropped. Find a balance that works for you and your baby.
Jam packed definitely describes the last few years. I’ve always lived life to the full and had an exciting life full of ups and downs and adventure. I thrive on being busy and living with passion and purpose so I guess it’s no surprise my life has taken this turn.
Many women struggle with their body image postpartum. How have your feelings changed toward your body since Oliver arrived?
Congratulations on becoming a Mama to gorgeous Oliver. What’s been the biggest parenting surprise so far do you think? Parenting is just one huge surprise! I feel like I nail one thing and then the next challenge appears! A big surprise for me has been how much you can be in love with one tiny person. The joy, happiness and laughter Oliver brings into our lives is like nothing I could have imagined. When Ollie first arrived, Cam and I were the blind leading the blind, but it’s incredible how that motherly instinct kicks in and you just know what to do. A mother’s intuition is an incredible thing; to instinctively know how to care for your little one and understand what your baby wants from the little sounds they make is magical!
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If you had one bit of advice for a new or expectant Mama what would it be?
My main priority postpartum was learning to be a mother. It wasn’t until Ollie was eight months oId that I felt ready for change. I remember thinking “ok this is my new body, this is me now!” Of course my body looks and feels different, I made a baby! I felt good but trying to find something to wear other than activewear frustrated me. Like many women, my body didn’t “bounce back” but with dedication and the help of Jenny Craig I lost 20kg! I’m grateful for my body, the baby it’s made and the life it’s given me, but it’s ok to say “I want my body to be how it was before.” A healthy mindset and patience are key when it comes to your body.
You’ve had a huge positive impact on the way women view their bodies! Let’s talk Figur! Where did the idea for this incredible shapewear range come from? Shapewear has always been my little superpower and I wore shapewear the whole
