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To find Joe Wicks a pain in the bum since he became a dad

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Bluewall · 27/04/2019 00:35

I know I could easily sort this problem by unfollwing him on Instagram. I used to enjoy his feed it was positive and cheered me up but since he became a dad he has become a smug first time parent who thinks he knows it all. He constantly posts about how laid back they are and how you just have to stay calm ......

I would say his millions and flexible life probably helps with that being that they are on a month long holiday.

As a harassed parent of 3 children I want to laugh when he suggests you just need to nap with the baby etc
There is no point to this just wondered if I'm a moody cow or anyone else feels the same :p

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goldenchicken · 27/04/2019 09:55

@Minai

Yes, I know exactly which post you are talking about and one of my friends has commented on it with a similar comment to yours. I can’t stand it when parents of a new baby so smug about their amazing parenting and how you just need to be relaxed and they will fit in with you. Yeh just wait until they are a toddler and you have other kids and we will see how great you are then! And easily said when you have loads of money and not working 9-5.

100% this. ^

These 'celebrity parents' really piss me off. Always so smug and acting like they know everything about parenting, and that you should follow what they do... etc. No way in hell do they have a clue what it's like to live a normal 'civilian' life, doing a 9-5 job, (or shift work) and with very little money.

I loathe them all. Including Jamie fucking-smug Oliver, Myleene Klass, Giovanna Fletcher etc etc etc........ Angry

None of them have a CLUE what life is like for 'normal' people.

aliceelizaloves · 27/04/2019 09:58

Yes! I have unfollowed. It's quite sweet really but very smug and a bit 'first time parent naive.' I think I probably said some of those things as a new first time parent. He's also due a book about weaning soon which I'm sure will be equally smug.

NotAnotherJaffaCake · 27/04/2019 10:03

Yes,this article has a link to the paper published by the American Heart Association. It has the complete breakdown of saturated fats by type:

www.google.com/amp/s/www.wcpo.com/nct/health/coconut-oil-has-more-saturated-fat-than-pork-lard-american-heart-association-says%3f_amp=true

Coconut oil has nearly double the amount of saturated fats as pork lard and there is not a shred of evidence for any dietary benefits from coconut oil. Saturated fats are extremely damaging for cardiac health; it's extremely damaging to promote coconut oil as in any way healthy alternative.

Smudggle · 27/04/2019 10:05

Sleepyblueocean

Referring to crying baby as having a meltdown = clueless

^^This.

He should try raising an autistic child. Then he'll know the true fucking meaning of the word 'meltdown' Hmm

NewAccount270219 · 27/04/2019 10:07

I think that JW is very generous with his content and that says a lot about him. You could follow his plan using his free YouTube and Instagram stuff without spending a penny.

That's because he makes his money in other ways than direct sales, not because he's some philanthropist

ShirleyAvenue · 27/04/2019 10:10

One baby, early days, no money worries, luxury lifestyle, flexible lifestyle, both parents available... but most of all... his body was never pregnant, he didn't give birth or deal with the after effects....
People don't follow him for childcare tips... he is turning off his followers... and we all know it's fake

Ohmygoodness101 · 27/04/2019 10:15

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AspergersMum · 27/04/2019 10:16

Please tell me someone's called him out publicly on using the word "meltdown" to describe his baby crying??!! Or at least asked when they plan to have her assessed for autism. What an absolutely moronic thing to say.

NewAccount270219 · 27/04/2019 10:16

Thanks half star - I know that this too will pass! It's actually DH who is going back to work at the moment, we did shared parental leave and I went back at 6 months. His head of department made it very clear how piss-takey him having any more time off was, but it's just all very stressful because I have a big deadline for the end of this month but I've had to have the whole week off and try and work in the evenings (he won't nap like he normally will at the moment). This too will pass, this too will pass...

GimmieTheCoffeeAndNooneDies · 27/04/2019 10:18

The lady who did my eyetest at specsavers said coconut oil is really good for taming hair (I was bemoaning my hair that had turned into a huge frizzy hap, so not random uninvited advice).

Not surprised that JW has turned in to a smug parent. I never liked his artfully touselled hair or his shiny teeth, and I don't think he is as good looking as he thinks he is, as he has malevolent insect eyes.

I think he also knows he has a limited shelf life and is trying desperately to reinvent himself.

Ohmygoodness101 · 27/04/2019 10:21

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Luckystar1 · 27/04/2019 10:25

I didn’t know anything about him, but I looked at the post on insta. Christ. My son was travelling/dining etc etc from very early. He’s still a bloody nightmare now at 4.5 years. Same with his younger sister.

On a different note, Joe and his partner look almost identical (I mean she’s obviously more feminine, but their features are so similar!)

outsho · 27/04/2019 10:25

Only vaguely know who he is but many FTP’s are smug like this. They have an ‘easy’ baby and think it’s their laid back attitude to parenting rather than sheer luck. Then the toddler years hit and they’re never quite as smug (even more so when they go on to have another child who isn’t as easy Grin).

ReadWriteDraw · 27/04/2019 10:27

Of course he’s not a philanthropist. He’s a business man who employs quite a lot of people - good on him for building his own empire out of absolutely nothing.

I just think it’s good that if you want to use his recipes and HIIT sessions but can’t. Afford the books or plan then it’s all there online for you.

MaybeitsMaybelline · 27/04/2019 10:31

I followed not long after the birth of Indie. He wasn’t famous for his parenting but his chilled out eating and fitness.

We all love our kids, loads and loads, but why cant these people see that other people dont actually love your kids as much as you. To be frank your kids bore us shitless.

Aldicheckoutworkout · 27/04/2019 10:46

To be fair to JW its not a new thing for someone to be famous for one thing and then jump on a baby bandwagon once they have a baby. I'm sure their managers must think that will make them appeal to a different/broader market. There are loads of celeb books on weaning or parenting because no "normal" person has ever fed or successfully parented a child before and it really grates. I'm really not a GF fan but at least she has some childcare credentials.

KMoKMo · 27/04/2019 10:54

YANBU OP. My first was 12 weeks prem. I was a wreck for a long time and his tripe is making me feel very guilty to be honest. I know it’s probably coming from a good place but what about those who suffer crippling PND etc.
There’s a great reply on the thread. I’ve unfollowed him too but you can still go and like it!

To find Joe Wicks a pain in the bum since he became a dad
RandomAmanda · 27/04/2019 10:56

@AspergersMum Someone really should Angry

lovesagobletofwine · 27/04/2019 11:09

omg glad it's not just me being miserable. fuck me everyone post i see i just think fuck off on your amazing holiday with your shit parenting advice. he makes me feel a bit sick i unfollowed yesterday after that you can take your baby anywhere just he calm blah blah blah in his teenagers voice.

JeantheHipster · 27/04/2019 11:12

All celebs do this. Holly Willoughby et al write parenting /weaning guides. All mummy bloggers/instamums think they're experts. I believe it is a legal requirement for mummy bloggers to write a post of their top tips for flying following their first ever flight along with affiliate links to a company selling overpriced books/toys.

JW does give the impression that he has quite a content baby. My dd2 is a dream to take out, dd1 was a bloody nightmare - I haven't parented differently.

noreciprocityherefella · 27/04/2019 11:15

@GimmieTheCoffeeAndNooneDies ‘malevolent insect eyes’ — just brilliant!

This man has barely been on my radar (apart from when I worked in a library and people wanted his books) and a brief scroll of his Instagram assures me that is for the best. First man to have a baby, by the way he writes. Hmm

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prettywhiteguitar · 27/04/2019 11:53

I clearly remember with my first trying to carry on my yoga that I’d done religiously throughout my twenties, ds cried as a baby if he wasn’t on me, then tried again when he was a toddler cue crying at me stood in front of me ! I gave up doing it whilst he was there, yoga is clearly very upsetting for babies and toddlers!

SchrodingersBrexit · 27/04/2019 12:35

I find him utterly smug.

I've read a few posts of his and the whole 'stay calm' thing is incredibly patronising. It's also ironic, as all I think after reading the posts is "DFOD, you are raising my blood pressure."

Pretty standard stuff for instagram/YouTube famous people, though. They all seem to be (in their mind) 'inspirational' Hmm

gluteustothemaximus · 27/04/2019 12:35

Chris Hemsworth described a flight with his 3 children as the trip from hell. 3 children under 5 on a 30 hour trip. That sounds about right Grin

Nice to see honesty.

I expect Indie would be delightful on the same trip, because, you know, they're so chilled Hmm

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