The inspiration of Sarah Michelle Gellar to stay in shape for Thanksgiving? Herself.
The actress, 41, sparked a debate on social media after she shared pictures of backstrokes in lingerie as a reminder not to overindulge during the holidays.
"I'm just going to put this in my house as a reminder not to overeat on Thursday #thanksgivingprep," he subtitled the photos.
Taken
at a 2007 photo shoot for Maxim, the sexy shots sparked controversy in the
comments section of Gellar.
"Your
title is problematic and I suggest you do research on eating disorders, the
mental health problems that accompany them and how diet culture is harmful to
women. The girls admire you and you should keep in mind the message you are
sending, "said one admirer.
Another
added, "What empowerment for women! Disappointing to use your platform to
promote inspiration on a holiday once a year that should be about union and
gratitude. "
But
for the most part, Gellar fans supported the actress who shares her daughter
Charlotte Grace and son Rocky with her 16-year-old husband Freddie Prinze Jr.
An
Instagrammer wrote: "Thank you for promoting a healthy lifestyle! You can
enjoy Thanksgiving without going crazy !!
"You
are beautiful and you have the right to publish whatever you want. I applaud
your hard work to make it look like you and should be able to joke. People need
to stop worrying so much about what you post or say about yourself and you
focus on themselves, "said another fan.
However,
Gellar apologized on Instagram.
"It
struck me that some people think I was" embarrassed "with this post,
which could not be further from my intentions," he said. "I love
Thanksgiving and, unfortunately, my eyes tend to be bigger. that my stomach,
and I tend to eat so much that I get sick. "This was a joke reminder to
myself of not doing that, I'm sorry that people have been offended by my
attempt at humor. I could intentionally "embarrass" anyone for any
reason, I am a champion of all people. "
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