BELLY SEXY
I’m a plus-size girlie with an apron belly… cruel trolls call my body ‘reverse hourglass’ but I know I’m hot
Plus, five body positive influencers you need to follow
SHE'S a proud plus-size girlie with an apron belly - and she knows she's sexy.
Also known as a pannus stomach, the so-called apron belly is a medical condition that affects people of all shapes and sizes around the world.
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Amongst them is also fashionista Lindsey who proudly calls herself the on Instagram.
As explained by the experts at , the term is used to describe a sagging stomach or skin that hangs from the abdomen, which can occur after pregnancy or weight changes.
Not exclusive to plus-size people only, having a pannus stomach is totally normal for many - however, the sagging skin can also cause discomfort and even skin infections.
Whilst for years Lindsey, who is a size 22/24, thought that her apron belly would make certain styles ''off limits'' for her, she's now embraced her curves and proudly shows them off on social media.
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Whether that's bikinis or dresses, shorts or crop tops, the dark-haired beauty is not here to become invisible - and she certainly doesn't care what the bullies have to say.
Unfortunately, Lindsay, from Texas, US, has become a target for keyboard warriors who oftentimes leave nasty and rude comments about her appearance.
Bro's got the Mike Wazowski build
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One vicious troll, for example, recently compared the stunner to a character from the animated movie, Monsters Inc.
''Bro's got the Mike Wazowski build.''
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''Your body so confused like it wanna be skinny and you just like nah I’m good,'' another joked.
''Bros got the reverse hourglass build,'' a mean Instagram user commented on .
I was body shamed during my trip to Disneyland - people wouldn't stop staring at my curvy body but it's what makes me unique
Luckily for the dark-haired beauty, who proudly calls herself ''beautiful'' and ''sexy'', there's also been heaps of support from kind-hearted social media users.
One horrified person said: ''People literally cannot control how they are shaped, even skinny people all have different body shapes. This comment section is awful.''
''Can yall stop being mean? she did nothing to you,'' someone else agreed.
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''You are beautiful strong wonder woman!! Let the haters hate !! They can not walk a day in your shoes!'' a third hit back at the trolls.
Sharing her secret to feeling confident and ''pretty'', Lindsey said she usually steers clear of wearing athletic shorts and jeans.
''I don't feel feminine at all, not in the slightest bit.
''But I do know that I feel more like myself, I feel more pretty and I feel more feminine when I wear dresses and skirts.
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''So, I wear them all the time because that's what makes me feel beautiful.''
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