Actress and singer Demi Lovato, 27, recently shared a photo highlighting the cellulite on her thighs, which has prompted women like herself to share their own and embrace their insecurities.
After sharing the above image, Lavoto began with, “This is my biggest fear. A photo of me in a bikini unedited. And guess what, it’s CELLULIT!!!!”
Further elaborating on her decision to show the unaltered images she writes:
I’m 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 it’s the truth) so that others think I’m THEIR idea of what beautiful is, but it’s 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 else’s standards. So here’s 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. It’s 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, here’s me, RAW, REAL! And I love me. And you should love you too! Now back to the studio.. I’m working on an anthem.. 🙏🏼🙌🏼🤷🏻♀️ also. Just so everyone’s clear.. I’m not stoked on my appearance BUT I am appreciative of it and sometimes that’s the best I can do. I hope to inspire someone to appreciate their body today too. 💗 #nationalcelulliteday#celluLIT 🔥🔥🔥”
Lovato is no stranger to battling personal demons. In July of 2018 Lovato nearly overdosed on drugs after relapsing earlier that year. She had been sober for six years prior.
Lovato has also been public about her past eating disorder and mental health struggles. She was diagnosed as having bipolar disorder in 2011.
Since her near death experience, Demi has spent much of her time getting her life and music career back on track, and being an advocate for self love and personal growth.
Kudos to Demi for speaking her truth and encouraging women to embrace their own insecurities and loving the skin their in. #byherownrules.
(Photo: Demi Lovato/Instagram)
