Demi Lovato has never been one to shy away from talking about body image.
In fact, just a few days ago, she took to Facebook and reflected on the past six years that she’s attended theMTV Video Music Awards—specifically discussing how her body has changed during those years. She posted side-by-sides of herself on the red carpet and wrote:
“This picture makes me feel so many mixed emotions.. I remember the day I wore the dress in the very first picture. I remember asking for Spanx to flatten my stomach because I use to feel so heavy and ‘fat.’ Now looking at this picture, you can clearly see my hip bones. It makes me sad because I wasted so many years ashamed of my body when I could’ve been living the happy and healthy life I live today. It TRULY just goes to show you that your perceptions can lie to you. OR they can make you learn to enjoy life. Fortunately looking at the picture of myself in the red dress yesterday, I not only feel so grateful for the love and support I’ve had from fans, friends, and family, but…I also feel…beautiful. I’m so excited to live my life the way I deserve to and to the complete fullest. Thank you guys once again…I’m so thankful for my Lovatics. I love you… And never forget that staying strong is worth it.”
Demi has talked openly about her battle with bulimia and went head-to-head with Lady Gaga for “glamorizing” the disease when the singer enlisted a performance artist to vomit onstage. She’s also been vocal about her wish for a “real-body” Barbie—a doll with more realistic proportions (and it looks like her dream has come true!).
Promoting positive body image whenever possible? We say that’s a definite Do.
Article source: www.glamour.com
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