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Instagram is flooded with images of airbrushed perfection, and while society is certainly waking up to the fact that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, there is still along way to go when it comes to celebrating beauty diversity. 

One Insta influencer who is helping the movement along is Ariella Nyssa, an Aussie-based beach babe whose feed is absolutely stunning.

Ariella recently uploaded an Instagram picture highlighting the differences between what we see as we scroll through our feed, and what's actually a reality. 

 

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'When I first saw the photo on the right I had negative thoughts almost straight away. “I’m not putting that photo up”' she wrote. 

'But when I compared these two pictures I realised just how important it is to post it. What you guys don’t see behind Instagram photos is the 300 other images that didn’t ‘make the cut’.'

'The in between shots where you test out different poses, angles and wait for the perfect lighting.'

 

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'The photo on the left I posed my body to an accurate degree to emphasise my body shape, the sun was out from a cloud and my body looks smoother.'

'The photo on the right is a natural stance, my posture is shocking and all of my lumps and bumps are out on display.'

'This is reality and I think it is so important to love these photos and love my body in ANY form, ANY lighting and ANY pose. So no I’m not going to delete this photo, im going to show off the things that make my body mine!'

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Summer had finally arrived, and you know what that means – BBQs, beer gardens, and of course, a social feed full of other people's holiday snaps. 

Now, whether we like it or not, all flat tummy bikini photos can fill our minds with high expectations and feeling of inadequacy, even if deep down we know they're not realistic. 

After all, who hasn't sucked in their their stomach or stood on their tippy toes in order to look good in front of the camera? 

And while the girls of Instagram have got this practice down to a fine art, it's important to remember the truth behind those seemingly perfect pool-side snaps.

Earlier this week, Instagrammer, Imre Çeçen, shared a this photo in an effort to debunk the 'hotdog leg' myth.

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In her caption Imre describes the measures she had to go to in order to take the first picture, and to be honest it sounds like a lot of work. 

"Creating that thighgap & skinny legs feel was real hard. I had to arch my back like crazy, hold my legs up (serious ab work was involved) and had to sit on the edge of the pool which caused me to almost fall."

She also said she admired the women who actually have the strenght do actually sit like this all the time.

"To people who do sit like this in real life; I admire your core strenght & willpower!"

So, the next time you're soaking uo some sun at the edge of a pool, don't feel self conscious – you're leg a supposed to look like that. 

"Yep, that's the truth behind poolside hotdog pics. Truth be told I'd much rather sit like that right pic whilst enjoying an actual hotdog."

You and us both, Imre. 

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Scrolling through Instagram or flipping through a magazine can be aspirational AF, but looking at the seemingly perfect lives and figures of our favourite Instagrammers and models can leave some of us feeling dissatisfied with our own bodies. 

A new study from Florida State University has found that interaction with average or curvy models has a positive effect on our mental health when compared to slim models or those with a less attainable body shape for some women. 

The study used psychophysiological measures to examine how women respond, both psychologically and physiologically, to models of different sizes.

 

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According to the study, when average size and plus-size models were on screen, research participants had an overall more positive experience.

Participants answered questions about their body satisfaction after viewing images of both plus and straight sized models.

The participants, who were all female and all had made indications that they wished to lose weight, made fewer comparisons between their bodies and those on screen.

The subjects also paid more attention and remembered more about those models.

Most importantly, participants also reported higher levels of body satisfaction.

'We found overwhelmingly that there is a clear psychological advantage when the media shows more realistic body types than the traditional thin model,'  said Jessica Ridgway, assistant professor in the Department of Retail, Merchandising and Product Development at FSU.

'Women made fewer social comparisons, felt increased body satisfaction, paid more attention to and remembered average and plus-size models,' added Russell Clayton, assistant professor in the FSU School of Communication and lead author of the study. 

'Therefore, it might be a useful persuasive strategy for media producers to employ plus-size models if the goal of the campaign is to capture attention while also promoting body positivity.'

We're all for more curvy representation in the industry, and definitely support having a mix of diverse body shapes, both slim and plus-size, promoted in advertising. 

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Callie Thorpe is one of the world's most popular fashion bloggers, and she just so happens to be plus sized.

The online star was recently included in a British Vogue round up of some of the hottest summer swimwear trends, alongside the likes of Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.

Since the release of the piece, Callie has faced more online abuse than ever before, and created a heartfelt video discussing how she copes with such a level of intense scrutiny over her shape. 

 

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Sharing a snap of the British Vogue article Callie snapped back at body shamers saying: 'To all the people who called me Fat, Ugly and treated me like trash because of my weight growing up….Catch me on Vogue with your WCW.' 

However, Callie is only human, and the negativity forced her to respond to the hate. 

'They were just so awful,' she begins in the video, 'that I couldn’t even get them out of my mind after I read them.'

'There was 900 comments, and pretty much all of them were vile, like violent, abusive comments.'

 

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'It was just the worst thing I’ve ever read in the last five years that I’ve been blogging or doing anything on the internet. In the night I couldn’t sleep because of some of the stuff I read about myself.'

Callie has been a complete trailblazer in the realm of body positivity, and her open showcase of how shaming can effect a person was harrowing. 

We can only commend her for being unashamedly herself, and maintaining her body positive stance. 

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We've probably all been there in our lowest moment, thinking 'I can't wear that until I've lost five pounds,' or 'I can't go on that holiday, I'll look awful in a bikini compared to everyone else.'

These are horrible, harsh thoughts we all inflict on ourselves when we're feeling negative about our bodies, but a new Instagram is here to prove that every body slays in a bikini. 

The Insta account Fat Girls Traveling is shaking up our thinking and reminding us that there is no reason our bodily perceptions should hold us back. 

In a time where travel bloggers enthral us with their shots of perfect scenery, covetable Airbnb listings and long, tanned and most often thin limbs, this account showcases a less represented body type.

You know the exact type of travel accounts we're thinking of, tonnes of turquoise blue water, Triangle bikinis and laxative tea endorsements. 

While both big and small women alike deserve to be proud of their bodies, this account focuses on travel bloggers with major curves. 

'My goal with creating Fat Girls Traveling was to build a safe and inclusive community, as well as help take the stigma out of the word fat,' creator Annette Richmond said on her blog.

'Fat does not mean ugly. Fat does not mean lazy. Fat does not mean unhealthy.'

The grid is littered with gorgeous women of all different sizes sizzling on their summer holidays, with no hang ups about their figures.

The page has one goal – to empower women by showing them the beauty of other women like them. 

And with a following steadily creeping upwards in the thousands, it's working. 

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Visibility for plus-size women in the fashion industry has come on leaps and bounds, but there is still a way to go. 

Not Another Agency model Irena Drezi has been known to use her Instagram to promote body positivity while showcasing her distinct fashion taste to her 100k plus followers. 

In her latest post, the Irish influencer explains how she has always struggled with the concept of 'perfection'. The black a white image shows Irena posing confidently in a white bikini as she looks directly down the camera lens. 

"I've been a size 8 and I've been a size 18," she wrote. 

"My obsession with "perfection" began when I was 12. I wish there was more diversity in media back then.

"It brainwashed me into thinking I had to look a certain way. I know it's extremely hard not to let media affect you but don't compare yourself to others. If you want to change for the better, do it for yourself and nobody else."

The post has amassed close to 4,000 likes so far, with followers taking to the comments with supportive messages for the model. 

This isn't the first time Irena has inspired her followers to love their bodies. In February she shared a unedited shot along with a captioned that encouraged women to accept their flaws. 

"Raw. no makeup, stretch marks and cellulite un-retouched. Nobody has perfect skin and nobody has the perfect body," the caption read. 

"Three years ago I'd never post a picture like this out of disgust but I've realised you yourself are your own enemy.

"Learn to accept your flaws and stay positive." 

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Wearing a bathing suit or a bikini can be quite a daunting experience for many women.

We can’t help but feel exposed and self-conscious about the parts of our body that we aren’t too fond of. Giovanna Fletcher has penned the most inspiring post about why we all need to embrace our bodies for what they are because comparing yourself to others is a waste of time.

She posted a photo where she is wearing a black bathing suit and messing about in the pool in Disneyland. Holidaying in the happiest place on Earth may seem perfect, but those worries and self-conscious thoughts often prop up no matter where you are.

 

Talking about ‘real’ bodies can’t be done without body shaming those who have the bodies we’ve been relentlessly told we should strive to achieve, which really goes against what praising and embracing our different body shapes is meant to do in the first place. ‘Real’ bodies, ‘real’ women, ‘real’ mums… I’m pretty sure we’re all ‘real’ no matter our sizes, if we have flawless skin or cellulite and stretch marks, or if we’re an apple, pear, oval, diamond or hourglass. Our bodies should be seen as wonderfully unique, not something to be ashamed of – or something people might judge us over. Question actions and words, but not a body’s inability to ever achieve a thigh gap, someone’s muscular abs, slender frame or a wobbly bingo wing. I still have moments where I doubt myself, where I think before stripping down to my swimwear, but then I remember how much my body has given me (and continues to give me) and I decide to get into that blooming pool and splash around with my beautiful boys. Better than that, I love every second. Don’t let your body hold you back, whatever your shape and size. Don’t judge or compare. Be you… be the best you in that moment. Xxx

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“Talking about ‘real’ bodies can’t be done without body shaming those who have the bodies we’ve been relentlessly told we should strive to achieve, which really goes against what praising and embracing our different body shapes is meant to do in the first place,” Giovanna wrote.

The author said that everyone has a ‘real’ body regardless of its shape. “We’re all ‘real’ no matter our sizes, if we have flawless skin or cellulite and stretch marks, or if we’re an apple, pear, oval, diamond or hourglass.”

She believes that we should all accept our bodies for what they are and not to waste time worrying about what we think they should look like.

Comparing ourselves to others is a pointless battle. “Our bodies should be seen as wonderfully unique, not something to be ashamed of – or something people might judge us over.”

 

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She urged her followers not to judge people by their appearance, “Question actions and words, but not a body’s inability to ever achieve a thigh gap, someone’s muscular abs, slender frame or a wobbly bingo wing.”

The Billy and Me author admitted that she still has doubts about her looks. She admitted that she often feels nervous about wearing her swimwear, as many of us do, but we need to stop those thoughts from taking over.

There is one thing that helps Giovanna move passed those doubts, “I remember how much my body has given me (and continues to give me) and I decide to get into that blooming pool and splash around with my beautiful boys.”

She encouraged her followers to enjoy the moment, “Don’t let your body hold your back, whatever your shape and size. Don’t judge or compare. Be you… be the best you at that moment,” she shared.

Giovanna’s moving words are ones we all need to live by.

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Jesus lads, just when you think the world can't get any more pathetic. 

We all know that nightclub bouncers have the authority to refuse people from venues – usually because said humans are too pissed to function.

However, we've never heard of someone get turned away from a nightclub because they were considered 'fat'.

I actually hate the fact that I had to write that, but people need to know. 

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The gorgeous Agustina Rios Martinez was ona night out, celebrating a friend's birthday in Argentina, when they arrived at the door of a popular nightclub. 

The bouncer apparently told her she didn't 'hit the target' and she wasn't 'the kind of girl who goes to his place'.

Well, that's fu**ing rude. 

Agustina shared her experience in a Facebook post, where she explained that: 

"All my life I have been insulted, shouted at in the street, and mocked because I was a fatty, but not letting me in a club because of my physical appearance! It was the worst thing that happened to me so far."

"I share this with you so that you try not to go to these type of shit places that have no brain and believe they can manage the universe."

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The post has actually been removed, because Agustina shared a link to the bouncers Facebook account – no doubt he's been getting dog's abuse. Rightly. 

According to her brother, Agusta has been very torn up about her experience, and has been suffering from panic attacks.

This is truly a disgusting story, but it is important to share it. 

Has something like this ever happened to you, or someone you know? 

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A new campaign is inspiring women to ditch their #BellyJelly insecurities rather than their belly jelly, and embrace their bodies regardless of size or shape.

The campaign, created by the Movemeant Foundation, aims to normalise having a tummy.

It wants to leave behind the narrow, one-sided definition of beauty that we see on the Instagram pages of fitness gurus and celebrities, and remind women that they are beautiful no matter what.

In a viral campaign video, the foundation highlights how everyone – from gym junkies to yoga nuts and body builders – has a little bit of #BellyJelly.

"We’re in the midst of an epidemic. Our young women are bombarded with images and messages that glorify perfection as thin and beautiful," explains the foundation's website.  

"In some instances, they also have inadequate education on the merits of healthy, active, nutritious living. As a result, our young women are falling short – failing to realise how extraordinary they are."

The inspirational video has garnered over 50,000 views from women the world over, who are spurred to accept their body as it is through the power of exercise. 

"There has never been a better time to shift the dialogue that women are having around their bodies," says Jenny Gaither, founder of the Movemeant.

"Embracing our 'belly jelly’ and celebrating that women are physically strong despite a little jiggle, is a powerful statement, and one we hope will inspire women and girls across the country."

Hell to the yes.

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It seems somewhat of a cliché to talk about body shaming, as it's discussed so often, but the real issue is the fact that the narrative hasn’t changed in decades.

No matter how often we 're told to not body shame, it still happens every day in some way. Whether you accidentally judge another person in your head for gaining a bit of weight over Christmas or even chastise yourself in the mirror for not being good enough – it is pretty hard to escape.

But things need to change.

I am a size 16, and 5 foot 10 – there is little-to-nothing small about me. I do go to the gym a few times a week, I eat healthy enough, and I am pretty happy with myself. Usually.

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Growing up, I was always just physically ‘bigger’ than any of my friends, and while I pretended to be okay with that, it was far from easy.

Teen discos turned into self-esteem bashing 101. School wasn't a whole lot easier. And even walking down the street, there would always be the cruel idiot who would shout ‘fat’ or 'miss piggy' at me. I even remember the moment I was walking down the street when someone from my class commented on my 'tree trunk' legs.

Losers, but it hurt nonetheless. 

That was 10 years ago, and it still happens.

Everywhere we turn, there is a new modelling campaign or catwalk show (calling you out, Victoria Secret!) with thin women at the forefront. Why? Because they wear the clothes better? Why is a size 0 the beauty standard in today’s world? Why is there a beauty standard at all?

And the worst thing? It isn't just society – it is a low-hum of unacceptance that we have started to absorb from social media. We scroll through feeds of women who have the ‘ideal’ figure, and cannot help but feel less than perfect.

But we are all perfect, whether you are slim and lean, or a little bit jiggly in places.

The issue runs deeper, however.

When someone now passes a compliment my way, I immediately get annoyed. Not because I don’t believe them, or because they don’t mean it – simply because it is the same compliment every time.

‘You have such a pretty face,’ seems nice enough, right? For me though, each time I hear this statement, I cannot help but be reminded of the fact that not once has anyone ever said I have a nice figure, nice legs, or a nice stomach.

Full disclosure, I do not have abs of steel (at all) or legs for days, but why should that mean that I am unworthy of praise?

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The world is making progress, this is certain. However, for every step forward we take, it certainly seems as though we take two steps back.

We have amazing women like Ashley Graham and Beth Woodhead spreading body positivity every day, with their beautiful figures, and sensational personalities. Sure, their thighs may rub off each other, but that's life, lovelies.

We’re all, every last one of us, gorgeous in our own way. So, bring it on 2018 – let’s ditch beauty standards, and accept our bodies.  

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The body positivity movement has come on leaps and bounds over the past few years.

In an effort to shut down unrealistic beauty expectations, more and more bloggers are ditching the filters and face-tuning apps and are instead choosing to embrace their true selves, flaws and all.

It's a breath of fresh air in a world of airbrushed models and #spon posts, and it's creating a healthier and more accepting environment for young women online.

However, putting yourself out there can come with a huge amount of backlash.

Few bloggers can make it a week without receiving any negative of hurtful comments, and unfortunately this kind of reaction is far more common when someone doesn't live up to society's definition of the 'perfect' woman.

Something plus-sized activist, Melissa Gibson, knows all too well.

 

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Melissa, a body positive blogger from Louisville, Kentucky regularly shares empowering photos with her 200,000+ Instagram followers, with the aim of encouraging young women to love their bodies.

Most of her posts are met with a hugely positive reaction, with many followers thanking her for teaching them that it's OK to love the body you're in.

However, after posting a photo of her and her boyfriend Jonathan celebrating New Year's Eve together, Melissa was inundated with a host of hurtful and judgemental comments.

Some claimed that Melissa's weight somehow made her unworthy of her relationship, while others implied that Jonathan must have some kind of fetish for wanting to be with a plus-sized woman.

 

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Speaking to Café Mom, the blogger said: “I think people feel entitled because there is a sense that attraction is tied only to bodies that fit within a certain mould, one that my body does not fit into, but my partner's does.”

“What they are doing is not only defining a person's worth by their body, but also then buying into ideas about who deserves to be loved and by whom.”

 

When taking a picture in a sparkly dress next to the man you love makes people comment about your body, question your relationship, make judgements about him for loving you. Our relationship is political. Even though we both know how natural and right it feels. And if the world won’t just let us be, we will keep fighting for our love, for our space, for our right to be seen, accepted without question, and celebrated. In all honesty it’s silly to think it bothers people so much, but when privileged people base their value on attraction and relationships, it results in the plethora of relationships that look like mine being erased and delegitimized. Like somehow I don’t deserve him or our love isn’t real. We are exactly what each other wants, and guess what, our bodies are a part of that. It’s not a abnormal or a fetish. It’s simply natural. So while you insist on yelling your insecurities and bigotry at me, realize I’m not playing the game you play any longer. I’m not playing by your rules. And it’s honestly sad you still are. 2018 is the year for Love that is not defined by weight, age, ability, genitals, gender, sexuality. Not defined by race or ethnicity or religion. We’re having more fun this way anyway ;). #love #bf #relationshipgoals #fatbabe #visiblewomen #louisville #newyearseve #2018 #nye #debshops ………. ALSO THIS DRESS IS FROM @debshops FOR ALL THOSE THAT ASKED. Remember I always tag where I got my clothing in the picture.

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Two days after the backlash, Melissa posted another photo taken on the same night followed by a clear message for anyone who thought they had the right to make assumptions about her and Jonathan's relationship.

“If the world won’t just let us be, we will keep fighting for our love, for our space, for our right to be seen, accepted without question, and celebrated,” she wrote.

“In all honesty it’s silly to think it bothers people so much, but when privileged people base their value on attraction and relationships, it results in the plethora of relationships that look like mine being erased and delegitimized.”

 

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“So while you insist on yelling your insecurities and bigotry at me, realise I’m not playing the game you play any longer.”

“2018 is the year for Love that is not defined by weight, age, ability, genitals, gender, sexuality. Not defined by race or ethnicity or religion.”

We couldn't agree more!

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People tend to share the best parts of their lives on Instagram. We will always post a selfie when our skin is clear and our hair perfectly curled, but we never post about the bad moments, when we just aren’t feeling good about ourselves.

Demi Lovato has bravely opened up about her flaws in a touching Instagram post. The singer shared a photo where she is smiling from ear to ear on the beach.

The Skyscraper singer is wearing a striped bikini in the photo, but despite her smile, Demi admitted that she felt self-conscious about her look.

She wrote, “I’m insecure about my legs in this picture but I’m posting it because I look so happy and this year I’ve decided I’m letting go of my perfectionism.”

Demi has decided to embrace freedom and self-criticism in 2018, which is one of the greatest new year resolutions we’ve ever heard.

She continued, “Learning to love my body the way it is is challenging but life-changing.”

The former Disney star has honestly spoken about her eating disorder in the past. Demi explained that battling the disorder has been one of the toughest parts of her life.

 

This man is so incredibly talented 

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She admitted, "I work every day towards solid recovery even if I mess up sometimes. Today I’m feeling strong. You all can do it too. It IS possible.”

We love how positive Demi is. Women everywhere will benefit from the singer’s empowering message, especially in an age where we feel an immense pressure to look perfect.

You go, Demi!

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