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Demi Lovato took to Instagram recently to overcome her biggest fear, sharing an unedited photo of herself in a bikini.
The Sorry Not Sorry singer took to social media to post a heartfelt message about her appearance, body positivity and diet, coining the term celluLIT and seemingly announcing the start of national cellulite day.
In the post, the 27-year-old admitted to having edited previous photos of herself, saying she did so that others think Im THEIR idea of what beautiful is. While she also used the photo to signal a new chapter in her life, which will be about being authentic rather than meeting someone elses standards.
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Alongside the image, Demi wrote:
This is my biggest fear. A photo of me in a bikini unedited. And guess what, its CELLULIT!!!!
Im just literally sooooo tired of being ashamed of my body, editing it (yes the other bikini pics were edited – and I hate that I did that but its the truth) so that others think Im THEIR idea of what beautiful is, but its just not me. This is what I got.
I want this new chapter in my life to be about being authentic to who I am rather than trying to meet someone elses standards. So heres me, unashamed, unafraid and proud to own a body that has fought through so much and will continue to amaze me when I hopefully give birth one day.
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Lovato added:
Its such a great feeling to be back in tv/film while not stressing myself with a strenuous workout schedule before 14 hour days, or depriving myself from a real birthday cake rather than opting for watermelon & whip cream with candles because I was terrified of REAL cake and was miserable on some crazy diet shit.
Anyway, heres me, RAW, REAL! And I love me. And you should love you too! Now back to the studio.. Im working on an anthem… also. Just so everyones clear.. Im not stoked on my appearance BUT I am appreciative of it and sometimes thats the best I can do. I hope to inspire someone to appreciate their body today too.
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This is my biggest fear. A photo of me in a bikini unedited. And guess what, its CELLULIT!!!! Im just literally sooooo tired of being ashamed of my body, editing it (yes the other bikini pics were edited – and I hate that I did that but its the truth) so that others think Im THEIR idea of what beautiful is, but its just not me. This is what I got. I want this new chapter in my life to be about being authentic to who I am rather than trying to meet someone elses standards. So heres me, unashamed, unafraid and proud to own a body that has fought through so much and will continue to amaze me when I hopefully give birth one day. Its such a great feeling to be back in tv/film while not stressing myself with a strenuous workout schedule before 14 hour days, or depriving myself from a real birthday cake rather than opting for watermelon & whip cream with candles because I was terrified of REAL cake and was miserable on some crazy diet shit. Anyway, heres me,Read More – Source
