‘My bum is flat as a pancake’ Melanie Sykes opens up about body issues and cosmetic surgery in candid blog post
The model admits to having insecurities and reveals how she conquers them
MELANIE Sykes may be tall, toned and tanned, but like many women she still occasionally struggles with body insecurities, saying she feels like her bum is “as flat as a pancake.”
The 46-year-old model and presenter opened up in a candid blog post recently, in which she admitted to having her “down days”, despite feeling happy most of the time.
"My down days, thankfully, are not the norm but of course I have them,” she wrote.
“It may be hormonal, at times I might be feeling lonely.
I could just be rundown or I might just be having an insecure day.
"I think a lot of women’s insecurities can mainly be body issues.
“I am often asked which bits of my body I don’t like and the answer is, I know I am a healthy person, so I do think I am lucky.”
She continued: “But, yes of course no one looks at themselves and thinks perfection.
“I will never have a J-Lo bottom, mine is as flat as a pancake and no matter how many squats, donkey kicks and lunges I may do in the gym it does remain flat."
She went on to reveal that the only cosmetic surgery she’s had is a boob job as after breast feeding her two children she felt they were looking “worse and worse.”
“The only thing I have cosmetically changed is my boobs.
“I breastfed both my boys and when they were a bit older around eight and 10 years old, I started training and going to the gym and getting really fit.
“My body started to look quite athletic and the boobs were just looking worse and worse, and not in keeping with my new found shape.
“So, I made the big decision to get them done.
“They are a little bigger than the originals and a damn sight perkier.
“I went to a surgeon recommended by a mate, his name is Adam Searle, and he really is fantastic. I have never regretted them.”
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She went on to tell her fans what she recommends for days when they’re feeling low.
“1. Have a moan to a friend about how you’re feeling and they are always guaranteed to make you laugh and set you straight.
“2. Have a bloody good cry!
“3. Do something that always makes you feel good.
“Buy yourself some flowers, go for a walk, have a beauty treatment or get your nails done.
“I always do something like that and to be honest, getting fresh air and going for a walk is probably one of the most grounding things you can do as a human being.
“It just makes you realise what’s important and I highly recommend that.”