Stories of models who gained weight and promoted self-love with their before-and-after pictures
Viral Strange has collected 10 stories (part one) of models that have shared their weight gain experiences.
1. Iskra Lawrence
Iskra Lawrence is a body-positive model and an Aerie ambassador.
On National Eating Disorder Awareness week, she posted a before-and-after pic showing her body’s transformation.
“I know now that my body is mine and therefore perfectly imperfect and my home to be cherished. Grateful I’m here to tell my story when there are too many lives being lost from this mental illness.”
2. La’Tecia Thomas
La’Tecia Thomas is a plus-size model. She said that she didn’t love her body when she was a size six.
She gained weight and with that, she gained a boost of confidence, too.
“I remember how unhappy I was In the picture to the left, I would loathe certain parts of my body. I had so many insecurities, I compared myself to other women and I lacked confidence.”
3. Allison Kimmey
Allison Kimmey shared some before-and-after pics in a bikini body, sharing messages about body positivity.
“There’s a lot of hate in this world…and people are ready to bring you down at any chance of finally feeling more worthy themselves.”
“And there’s something I need you to know: no matter how much you change- your circumstances, your body, your finances, your job, your relationship status – You are worthy of JOY, LOVE, OPPORTUNITY, and probably the most important and least received: RESPECT,” wrote Allison on her Instagram post.
