Mum who shrank to a size 4 after obsessing over ‘thinspiration’ posts is happier now as a size 16 after GAINING weight

which featured a side-by-side photograph of her body at a size 4 and a size 16, Natalie was praised for promoting body positivity and acceptance.

She said: “I had so many people sending me lovely comments about my post.

“While I’m not always entirely comfortable with my body, I’m learning to accept that this is how I am after two babies and a comfortable relationship.”

Now she is sharing her story in the hopes to inspire others to feel confident with themselves and to embrace their bodies at every size and weight, saying: “I feel more womanly now knowing that I’ve carried children and fed them, and this is just the end result.”

She added: “It’s got me so much in life, so I’m giving myself some TLC.

“This has just become part of who I am, a few extra pounds but so much more of a fulfilled life.

“The truth is, it really doesn’t matter what other people think of you.

“As long as you go to sleep at night feeling happy, healthy and loved there is nothing more anyone else can give you.”

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