Inspiration Verbatim

BODY POSITIVITY IS BANDIED ABOUT LIKE LOTS OF SLOGANS AND CLICHES. BUT THE TRUTH IS, WE SPEND TOO MANY WASTED DAYS OF OUR LIVES WORRYING ABOUT IMPERFECTIONS INSTEAD OF LIVING OUR LIVES. LEAVE IT TO THE CELEBS TO EXPRESS WHAT WE ALL SHOULD TAKE ON BOARD.

Comedian, Amy Schumer has never been afraid to stand up for herself. One notable moment was her reaction when a fan altered a photo of her in a bikini to make her look thinner. The Instagrammer wrote “So I think Amy looks great already but man does she look better in my opinion in the second photo”. Schumer took to the ‘gram and commented “I disagree. I like how I really look. That’s my body. I love my body for being strong and healthy and sexy. I look like I'd give a good hug or have a drink with you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts as well. See, we’re both right.” The Instagram user ended up apologising.

AMY SCHUMER

After giving birth to her second child, Miles, Chrissy Teigen posted a video to her Instagram story of her bare midriff in a bikini in Bali with the caption “mom bod alert!” then tweeted “Instagram is crazy. I think it’s awesome people have killer bodies and are proud to show them off (I really do!), but I know how hard it can be to forget what (for lack of a better word) regular ol’ bodies look like when everyone looks bonkers amazing. Also, I don’t really call this 'body confidence' because I’m not quite there yet. I’m still super insecure. I’m just happy that I can make anyone else out there feel better about themselves!”

CHRISSY TEIGEN

The 23-time Grand Slam winner, Serena Williams is no stranger to hurtful body shaming, and she’s never been afraid to speak out about it. In an interview, she talked about her post-baby body, saying “I was playing in Wimbledon, and I totally have a stomach. You know? It’s no secret. It is what it is. And I’m proud of my tummy. It pokes out a lot more than it used to, but I’m still coming back from having a baby. I just feel like this whole story about having a baby and then coming back two days after and looking better than before is not teaching the right way or the natural way or the believable way. Like maybe that happened to one person, but let me tell you, that didn’t happen to me.”

SERENA WILLIAMS

The beloved child actor refuses to be ashamed about her weight. In an appearance on “The Late Late Show With James Corden”, the star talked about being asked if she was pregnant because of her weight. She explained that when she isn't shooting, she enjoys her life and lets herself go. She said, “I heard Denzel Washington does this and I just want to believe it. He just enjoys his life and then pulls himself back together when he’s doing movies and looks amazing. So, I’m giving it the full ‘Denzel,’ even if that exists or not, and I let myself go.”

DREW BARRYMORE

“There is no shame in gaining weight during pregnancy (or ever). There is no shame if it takes longer than you think it will to lose the weight (if you want to lose it at all). There is no shame in finally breaking down and making your own jean shorts because last summer’s are just too dang short for this summer’s thighs. Bodies change. Bodies grow. Bodies shrink. It’s all love (don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.) Peace xx #noshame #lovewhatyouhavebeengiven