SHE spent years hiding her chubby tummy – but now this size 22 model proudly flaunts her curves.
Rising internet sensation Olivia (@OliviasWorld95), from Toronto, is a plus-size model who has gained a large following on Instagram for spreading body-positive content.
The stunning 27-year-old has around 400,000 fans on her platform, where she regularly shares uplifting messages.
But while the Fashion Nova Curve ambassador may now glow with confidence, that wasn’t always the case, as she recently bravely opened up about her past self-esteem struggles.
In a most recent snapthe plus-size fashionista confidently showed off her plump tummy in a gray bra and nude underwear.
However, despite her glamorous appearance with wavy brown hair and red carpet-ready makeup, Olivia admitted she wasn’t that confident growing up.
The model, who has 44H breasts, spent several years hiding her body because she didn’t love her appearance.
To illustrate her journey, Olivia wrote an open letter to Stomach, expressing regret for despising him for so long.
“Dear belly, I’m so sorry for hating you,” she began the touching post.
”For a long time I wished you didn’t exist and dreamed of having a flatter version of you.
”I wore clothes that hid you from the world, thinking I was protecting you from the judgment of others.
“Now I realize that it was my shame of you that kept it hidden.
”But I learned that you didn’t deserve to be an insecurity.
”You have positively shaped my identity as a confident plus-size woman.”
She continued, “Learning to love you has changed my life for the better.”
Olivia also acknowledged that trolls may suggest she lose weight to be considered “pretty,” but she no longer cares what others have to say.
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The beautiful brunette stated that her belly is already beautiful because it is part of her.
Since sharing the glamorous and sexy photos online, thousands of fans have liked them, and many were quick to tell her how “beautiful” the influencer looked.
One person said: “You always look amazing. When I feel insecure about my clothes, I look at one of your posts and say ‘hey, that’s the shape of my stomach too. She rocks it, and so do I.”
Another added: “Beautiful. Please tell me how you learned to love your belly. I’m trying to love mine and it’s not going so well.”
Another person praised Olivia for the content: “I love this. We need more body positivity and less trolls who tend to shame plus-sized women.
”We all come in different shapes and sizes. We are all beautiful.”
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