My Journey To Body Positivity + Body Confidence | Model Emily DiDonato

[@zeeleysa7682]

When Emily said "making friends when you're adult is hard" I felt that.

[@ratherbenapping10]

Omg its such a common issue! I especially remember when I graduated college and felt like I had to make friends all over again. And I know people can relate thats why I made a blog post of ways that helped me make friends. gossipandgrigio.com/f/3-ways-to-make-new-friendships

[@marthahunt]

i love that you mention over-exercising because taken an extreme, it can be equally as dangerous as ed’s 💔

[@marthahunt]

taken to an^*

[@ellay2715]

I love seeing you two talk about this! As someone who has suffered from an eating disorder, hearing about body image issues from others is so helpful. I do just wanna say, although overexercising can be extremely harmful, it’s not exactly the same as the psychological and physical havoc an eating disorder can wreak. The scariest health effects come from restriction and purging. These are mental illnesses with a genetic component and they are so hard to come back from. It’s hard to equate such a debilitating illness with simply overexercising (which I agree, can be super dangerous). Not trying to attack or discount any experiences. We all need to start a conversation. There is a distinction to be made though. Lots of love! Xx

[@rachelledjordjevic]

Martha Hunt it’s an ED in itself

[@ellay2715]

Cordelia I mean I don’t wanna diagnose her but yeah, she doesn’t seem very healthy

[@rachelledjordjevic]

Ella Y totally! I didn’t mean to come off as diagnosing her whatsoever. I was just saying that there is an ED that takes over exercising into account alone (anorexia athletics and over exercising disorder)

[@eliseanthem7052]

Makes me wonder how we should view the talents of these designers if they're only able to make clothes look good on a very specific body type. If a designer is unable to make clothing that make the average woman look beautiful, or if they think the average woman can't fully represent their image of some dress, maybe THEY'RE the ones who need to change their designs instead of demanding the models to mold themselves into an unhealthy shape.

[@Liza33650]

Clothes you see on the runway are just sample. Of course after they produce it in more sizes

[@bombdottcom111]

That's a really good point! It shouldn't be sample size, it should be wearable.

[@tuoyazhuo8063]

this is a good point but I recommend going to Justine Leconte's youtube channel - she has a video on why fashions are so thin! A really educational video :)

[@andreacaceres4705]

Great comment!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@tekgid433]

or lose some weight and be healthy fat asses

[@alejandralima2901]

When I feel bad about myself, I just think of me in the future, let's say 80 years old (with another body, another skin and surely some health issues) looking at a picture of me of today saying "Gosh, look how good I looked at that time! Why did I waste my time counting defects?". Then, magically, all the negativity thoughts go away. Let's appreciate what we are and what we have today. Thanks for sharing this, Emily. Kisses.

[@rosagapi]

Thank You! I'll do that too!

[@sweetpeace5]

Alejandra Lima TRUST ME, you are CORRECT. In fact, NO TRUER WORDS HAVE BEEN SPOKEN! I’m prob older than many here & I can say this even a couple years back fretting about not looking better & now due to health issues I’m less fit & thinking I looked so good😩this has repeated over years. It’s sad & a waste of life.

[@sarakjeldsen769]

This is so true. Most of the time I LOVE my body, but confidence can backfire when you meet insecure men who want to bring you down a peg.

[@laetitia6326]

Wow! This just hit me.

[@charlotteyan1833]

This is beautiful

[@giacomorotondi7251]

You are honestly one of the most estethically perfect person i've ever watched or listened to.

[@iad.s.8256]

Giacomo Rotondi I agree with you.

[@erinmurphy8301]

Giacomo Rotondi u missed the message loser

[@Sarsahhh]

Agree!

[@jessicastunden5562]

Erin Murphy he was just trying to compliment her and remind her that she’s perfect to a lot of people.

[@giacomorotondi7251]

@@jessicastunden5562 some has still got brain there, thanks for getting my point ;)

[@kriistine]

Thank you for sharing this with us. You are not only a great model, but a great role model!!

[@bombdottcom111]

Absolutely I agree

[@ilianadarosa6215]

For sureeee

[@karliekloss]

👏E👏M👏I👏L👏Y👏 this resonates with me in so many ways. THANK YOU for speaking up.

[@lisdavila3049]

If you are comfortable talking about it, I would love to listen to your own journey, navigating your own insecurities in an industry that profits off looks ❤️

[@seedzaidiraq8065]

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[@seedzaidiraq8065]

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[@carakeora7344]

You are honestly the most beautiful woman on the planet. Fashion industry gains billions compelling women to pursuit these fake standards of beauty. Health and self-care are the most rewarding things in life.

[@bombdottcom111]

Yes :)

[@zhrahuseynova2451]

You are right!

[@YSANROCHEOfficialYoutube]

I hate how the modelling industry is destroying perfectly beautiful women

[@jessicastunden5562]

Ok those people from Maybelline pointing out what was going on are amazing. So glad they cared enough about you to express their concern.

[@ashnicole8546]

As someone who has suffered with anorexia I know how hard it is to stay healthy and have a positive mindset and positive body image discovering Emily was the best thing I’ve done

[@lindsayhardaway4899]

As someone who has dealt with an eating disorder since I was 15, this is so inspiring. It is so refreshing to see someone accept who they are! Thank you for this great message and I hope you continue a healthy journey !!!!

[@NatalyasStory]

WHO LOVES EMILY?? 👇🏽🌈❤️ i’m ytber with aesthetic vids🤩

[@nurandanac8507]

Wow it is so interesting to see this issue coming from a very succesful model. I had struggled with my body image for all these years although I was probably nothing of a model material I used to receive compliments from people(sometimes from complete strangers) on my looks yet it made me feel good about myself for a few hours and then I went back to dislike the way I looked. I hated my photos and thought I looked horrid in each and every one of them. Now I am 30, looking through my old photos and all I can think is how stupid I was! I looked perfectly fine! It was all in my head.. Wish I hadn’t been this harsh on myself at all..

[@ninawinter6507]

crazy to think that such a beautiful and stunning person would feel bad about their looks. Its sad what we do to ourselves sometimes. You are so stunning and humble!

[@characharalambous838]

There’s a quote that fits you “A flower does not think to competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” And that’s what you really are. 🌸 💕 🌺 🌹 You’re always so true and open about things. I feel so sorry with the agencies that haven’t appreciated your charisma. 😒 You are one in a million!!! Yes sometimes people can be tough.. but you know what? We are tougher!! They are hating, they’re watching and they are admiring. 🥳❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pandasong7801]

Pure courage. Shame I can only hit the like button once.

[@talabaidas9025]

To be honest, your body represents a healthy body, a person who choose to take good care of the body they were given, and for that it is the most beautiful❤️ I love your personality and your confidence ❤️❤️

[@hattiecc]

I am literally going to rewatch this vid whenever i get negative criticism at castings ! So good to hear these words

[@Brianna-vr1xu]

I have looked up to you for a near decade now. I remember seeing your face on various commercials and running to the computer to search your name. This video brings me so much peace, as I always wished to be as pretty and as thin as you. Now as an adult woman, as a size 6, this video really is so needed. Thank you so much for sharing and for being vulnerable ❤️

[@bellamartino730]

Thanks for this video. It’s so sad that a size 6 on a taller woman is considered “bigger” in today’s society. I was a size 5/6 in high school but because i’m tall (5’9) with long proportions, people actually thought I looked like a size 2/3 in real life. It’s still a very thin size for a tall,longer legged woman. I would have had to starve myself silly to get into a size 2. That size was pretty much made for a petite,small boned women. Cindy Crawford said that a size zero didn’t even exist in her modeling days. The smallest was a 2, and even then that was usually a petite woman’s size, not a tall girls. Most 90s models were a size 4-6/7. I hate that society is the one who put the pressures on. That’s why almost every person outside of the fashion world still thinks the 90s models were the best. Emily totally could have been one!

[@anewchapter1336]

I completely agree and I am petite. In high school I wore a size 2/4 and now (thirty years later) I only weigh five pounds more, yet even some size zeros are too big. This all happened because of the modeling industry. Am I to need negative sizes now? I have to get most clothes altered now for an accurate and flattering fit. It's really a shame that women of different shapes and sizes and health in general are not celebrated in this industry. It made me sad to hear how a beautiful and healthy young woman with a perfect body such as Emily was made to feel inadequate, but at least she was able to overcome what happened to her.

[@ezramillie1345]

You have to take into consideration that a size 4 and 6 back then wasn't the same as now. Today, clothing manufacturers are often using “vanity sizing,” the labeling of clothes with sizes smaller than the actual cut of the items. So a size 4 or 6 in the 70's does NOT have the same measures as today. Don't fool yourself, high fashion models were always extremely skinny since the 50's

[@buzzlightyearandco]

Just imagine how pathological society's beauty standards have become to the extent that even this beautiful model felt like she couldn't measure up. It's such a universal experience now for women and girls to go through body image issues. Something has to change

[@ashnicole8546]

Thank you for being open and honest that’s why I love you as a model you’re honestly down to earth 💕

[@theaccount2964]

Emily your so beautiful and have helped so many people by talking about this 💕💕

[@AEP1170]

This was a very honest and refreshing video. Thank you for talking about the reality of your modeling career and how you deal with your body issues. I love the "I don't have time for this!" judo chop you give to your negative thoughts. I'm going to start using that when my negative thoughts start to creep into my mind. Thank you!

[@tatchi]

Hi Emily 🦋 thank you so much for making this video. I have such a similar story and this really reminded me that I am not alone. I’ve looked up to you since for years! Thank you for being you xx

[@dominique8144]

It means so much to hear your story, thank you for being real!

[@tiffanysummer369]

as someone who's always been tall and told to be a model but has constantly compared myself to industry measurement standards to excuse myself from ever trying... this means so much to me and i thank you for being someone healthy and positive to look at who has a similar body type. the road to self-love isn't an easy one but this has genuinely given me hope for my future confidence ❤️

[@iyslaalicecastelo5359]

This will be so helpful, thanks for always being so down to earth❤️

[@helenrcunningham]

she’s flawless because she knows she’s not and loves herself for it. strong women are the most attractive beings amiright

[@victactoee]

I've always known about you as a model, but wow I'm so incredibly happy I found your channel! You have no idea how uplifting and encouraging this is to hear from someone as beautiful as yourself. It's refreshing, because I think we all have those negative voices in our heads, and it can be isolating to think you're the only one that struggles with that negative inner voice constantly critiquing and judging, when everyone else's lives look perfect on social media. Anyway, thank you thank you thank you!

[@tralalaghan5779]

I don't know if you'll ever see this comment, but I was a fan since I saw your Aqua di Gioia commercial in Europe and back then I wondered what you'd be like when I didn't even know your name. And now I'm just really happy and impressed that you're such a inspiring person. Love you!

[@nataliedube1665]

i don't think many models talk about their own struggle with confidence, and i think this is really helpful and inspiring because we all struggle with it sometimes.

[@veroniqueleblanc8544]

I was watching this video while cooking just tuning into your lovely channel and at the end of the video you reveal that you’re a size 6. I literally gasped: you just made me realize how much body dysmorphia I really have. I’m a size 6, and I see myself as thin-ish, but definitely not as beautiful as I see you. It’s so strange how the same proportions seem amazing on others and are things you would judge yourself so much for. Thanks for providing your very welcome perspective in the body positivity conversation, we need everyone’s input! 💕

[@annacariati9127]

thank you Emily for bringing up and talking about this topic. when you said you initially didn't want to because you thought it was just about size 12, 14 and 16 and you're a size 6, i really felt that. people think it's not possible for me to be insecure and have low self-esteem because i'm a size 4, but it truly affects me the way it can affect any other person and i often get shut down when i talk about being insecure / trying to love myself despite my insecurities. btw i really admire you & i think you're great, keep going ❤️

[@magdalenao.9309]

This made me so emotional I’m crying 😭 thank you for sharing.. I keep trying to accept myself and such real video helped so much ❤️❤️ Thank you Emily!

[@johnstevenson4611]

Great video! Weren’t the famous models of the 90’s larger than the models of today. They were like a size 6 right? And people are still talking about them.

[@izabelezyleify]

Exactly! Cindy Crawford wasn't a size 00

[@bombdottcom111]

Great point

[@THEMODELGENE]

Designers used to have personal relationships with the models, they were heavily involved in the casting. Most of them have outsourced that part of the job so they no longer care about the models. Now you have designers like Riccardo Tisci complaining to his casting directors that the models they proposed are all too fat.

[@meganmccaffrey5066]

You are so right! Comparison is the thief of joy. Thanks, Emily! As someone struggling with body dysmorphia, I needed to hear this today.

[@Callmehajar]

I never by attached or liked a lot models.. But I love the way you are.. So genuine kind and you can tell you are a such a lovely person. Plus you are so freaking beautiful omg! ♥️ Un bacione bellissima

[@gzheng7921]

It breaks my heart knowing that a bright person like you were once so unhappy

[@anastasiascherbenok7785]

Emily, thank you for talking about this. It means a lot! You’re awesome!

[@Justcallmekatlion]

THANK YOU. We need to speak more openly about this, thank you for sharing your story and your struggles. You are beautiful inside out ❤️

[@DerSeiltanzer]

It is very important to address this issue nowadays, especially if it's a model who does it! I love you, seriously! ❤

[@k213389]

I’ve been struggling tons and tons lately with body dysmorphia and problems being kind to myself. It’s so comforting to know that even someone as beautiful as you has had the same struggles. Thanks for making this video.

[@jennifergoich3768]

You are so easy to listen to!! For the length of this video, I was hesitant but you have an amazing way of telling stories without rambling. GO GOURL

[@march9177]

I remember seeing your face in a magazine for a perfume ad back when I was in highschool and I thought you had the most beautiful face I've seen. It was so unreal. You still are very beautiful, but most importantly, you are beautiful on the inside. I'm glad everything worked out in the end for you. You are a great person and deserve to have plenty of success.

[@victoriafernandezmh]

I love your video because you talk in such an authentic way. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder when I was 17 and through my story I’ve decided to help others. Two months ago I started posting videos like this about dealing with mental health and my own personal story. I really related to your story, specifically with the thoughts that creep in. Thank you for sharing your story! Your honesty is helping so many people :)

[@zgirlhey]

I’m glad you came out and spoke about this!! We need to change the fashion industry with one voice at a time!!

[@tickled41]

I've actually been following your career since the early years and I remember all these transitions. You were stunningly gorgeous, always, but I remember your career growing to the next level post SI. You just looked so vibrant and happier? I'm glad you got there!

[@dwww5710]

I just came back from dinner with my friend and I was telling them about my insecurity about my body image and struggles with my body positivity. AND THIS VIDEO CAME UP! love you Emily. Your talk truly inspires me to love me for what I am and you are giving me energy not to hide myself from the world. Thank you so much. I and WE need to know how to love ourselves even when we are not perfect and when we are not we expect to be.

[@lilyjimenez4134]

Hi Emily. Thanks for you honesty talking about how important is to embrace and accept your body, because there is not a perfect body. This is a powerful message. ❤️👏🏻. Love from México 🇲🇽.

[@jingyuyuan2337]

It is so true that size 6, 8 are hardly represented in fashion industry, I’m in 4-8 depends on the fit but people just makes me feel like I’m too big for high fashion and too normal to be a model

[@robertab.5553]

She's so sweet, I really enjoy listening to her. In the end we are all together when it comes to struggling about out body image, whether we are models or not. Loved the video, I would like to see more about this topic. Sending love, xoxo

[@shanti2344]

I watched this video several times, because I need to listen to her voice every time I start to feel insecure about my body. I’m still recovering from an eating disorder. I don’t look sick anymore since I started eating 2 years ago, but it doesn’t mean I love myself. I look ugly and huge especially when I’m stressed out! People have told me I look okay but I don’t really feel that way. It’s really killing me. Anyway, all I want to say is THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS❤️ Your words encourage me more than you think! Sending you lots of love from Japan💕

[@lera9885]

omg that was definetely what i needed so much 😭😭😭😭 now i have weight which is absolutely unhealthy for my body and every day i'm trying to deal with hatred of my own body, this is literally the worst time of my entire life. i've heard a lot of things that gave me some right and important thoughts, thank u sooo much sweetheart❤❤❤ love u to the moon and back

[@aquarelhearts8248]

Hello Emily, You got the point: gratitude for what you have! I am your age and I have been living with an incurable and deadly disease for almost two years now. I also had so many insecurities about my body. Now I try to look at it with gratitude, because, despite everything, it resists. Obviously it's not easy looking at myself sometimes. Please 🙏 when you are not happy with your mirror image, when you dwell on too much or too little weight that you have, or complain about your waist, or thights or height, think about what your body allows you to do. Breathing, walking, running, jumping, dancing, laughing ... living. Love your body, nourish it, strengthen it and be grateful of it.

[@alenew3029]

Aquarel Hearts wow, what a powerful soul, really

[@onlinecomment]

When I look back at my skinny days, people would always comment how great I ‘used to’ look, but when I look at some particular pictures, I remember that at THAT exact moment I was so unhappy with my body bc *I gained 20g that and was bloated*, or how tired and lethargic I was, or that it was the reason why I quit excersise and diet for a year.

[@kristalvickers6666]

Wow!!! Thank you for your honesty. As a teacher of high school PE/Wt. Training and Track & Field coach I loved the way you honestly portrayed your thoughts on body image over the course of your career. I believe your on to something kiddo. :O) I shared the quote on my FB & Instagram about "Be careful how you talk to yourself because your listening." So awesome!! Your comments regarding we're not necessarily perfect for everyone. Spot on!! Thanks for the honesty in mentioning that your a size 6, and have at times been sent home because you didn't fit into the clothes. Bless your heart girl...because size 6 for your height and wt. is healthy and very athletic. Lastly, thank you for mentioning that self love has to be a constant daily, weekly mantra. You are what the girls and boys and adults such as me need to hear more of! Thank you again. Kris Vickers

[@veeeliza8514]

damn! now that you showed those old photos of you, I remember seeing you in ads. for some reason my brain didn't connect that you are that same girl! it's hard to imagine that an industry would try to change someone as beautiful as you. i've never been very interested in the modeling industry but it's been very interesting to see your take on these issues and other parts of everyday life! keep up the videos :D

[@RC-gd7nt]

Thank you for sharing! And yes please share more. I have an 8 year old daughter who is constantly told how beautiful she is (she really is) but I know once that teenage phase hits she will feel like looks are amplified. I want to share these kind of videos with her. Thank you x

[@daniellebrucks2776]

Thank you so much for discussing this topic! I have struggled with the same thoughts my whole life. Never being able to fit the “skinny girl” mold because I have a more athletic build. I first saw you on a Maybelline ad in Target and thought to myself wow she is gorgeous. Now after watching your videos I see that your internal beauty matches and radiates outwardly! Thank you for being so honest and positive! ☺️

[@samiravityugovabanat6113]

Samira Banat Emily, it took me over 10 minutes to re-write this comment as I struggled to piece together the words that could pull together my personal experience, which I’m certain countless other women and young girls have gone through or faced at some point in their life, as well as the gratitude I have towards you making this video and just, YOU. We need more women like you, sharing their personal struggles and stories, shining light on important issues that modern women come across, bettering and even saving lives. I guess I settled on just a short message that I hope acts as a thank you. Thank you thank you thank you, Emily.

[@aberlycassidy4660]

Thank you so much for putting yourself out there and telling your story, you really made me feel better about myself and body confidence. I also have always wondered why there is little space for sizes 4-10 in the modeling industry. I am a healthy girl, I listen to my body, eat when I am hungry, nourish my body with real, healthy food, and workout to build muscle and feel my very best. I would like you to do a video on tips for modeling as a size 4-8 girl! :)

[@allisonshimonski9399]

I appreciate your opening up I think this is a struggle with almost everyone. I agree it's confidence and as long as your comfortable in your own skin, beauty will always shine through. It is a tough topic to talk about but you did a great job- it's kind of nice hearing it from a model too because it shows us that it's not all about looking perfect- there is no such thing. Thanks for sharing and vlogging the topic.

[@dellagillianwinterton969]

I'm an ex model... I was one of those naturally super skinny girls. I'm now 47... weighing in at 67 kg... took awhile to feel ok. But I see you, I get you. And thank you for the message

[@juliafischer9246]

Thank you for so much honesty! You don't see many models speaking so open about their body journey and how they feel about themselves. It's really inspiring to hear what you have to say about this topic and that you didn't let yourselve be dragged down by body pressure ❤ You're such a beautiful person on the outside and inside !💗

[@MinuteMirror]

This video was almost too relatable! I'm glad that instead of continuing to hold off on watching it, I painted my nails through it and just absorbed it. Growing up I wanted to model so badly but am only 5' 7" barely and I've always had the body for it (and the face according to my s/o) BUT I just couldn't see it myself. Consistent comparing of myself to these new faces on magazine covers has destroyed my self-image over the years and while I look awesome, some days it's really just impossible to understand. I'm glad my mom never let me go farther past being scouted twice because I would've ended up with worse dysphoria than I struggle with now. It's a shame how this industry just sucks in girls, chews them up, and spits them out. And it's more of a shame that I've for a long time recognized that and STILL struggled with not wanting to model.

[@carisa2785]

thank you for using your voice in this industry ❤️ i wished more people in your industry thought this way too so that people like me don’t constantly feel the need to meet societal standards mainly influenced by the modelling industry. also you are so beautiful ❤️

[@Esra.AO96]

I think this video is amazing, so glad you did it and overcome all that. You look gorgeous!

[@Sophia-qq1lx]

YES THANK YOU! As a size 4 model and an agency with big hopes this was so wonderful to hear that you can succeed even if you’re not a size 0 or 4. Go go go body positivity!!!

[@mariellekaifer8589]

You look so vibrant, so healthy and so beautiful. Your honesty is refreshing and I hope all our daughters listen. Feeling at ease with oneself is one of the most important gifts we give ourselves.

[@vrank62]

You're a breath of fresh air! 🙏❤ I have dealt with the same negative self-talk about my overall appearance. When I was 15, I went to John Cassablanca modeling school. I thought modeling would help me learn to appreciate my body, or at least take care of it so I could. Back then, I was 100 lbs at 5'4". Too short, too big (which was shocking because I had always been called a toothpick by others). So for me, the external criticism made my negative self-talk worse. Over the years I have learned to accept myself, but at 44 years old, I still struggle. I think as women we will always deal with negative thoughts about our appearance because of the mold society tries to fit us into. But I like how you said you judo those thoughts by telling yourself "you don't have time for this." It's amazing how a little redirection can change the entire day! Keep doing what you do, inspiring other women with your realness. I come to your channel often for skincare tips, but felt the need to comment on this and say what a beautiful soul you are!!

[@love4maaike]

I love the fact that you took the time to make this video. You're a great person for sharing this, I really hope it helps people. It helped me!

[@dianaa8125]

wow. what a great video. Finally a model with some actual content who doesn't talk around in circles and cliches. Thank you. Your video really resonated with me. Esp the negative self talk and loving yourself the way you are. thankyou xxxxx.

[@tammy_j]

what lipstick are you wearing?

[@lesliebagaric6427]

Tammy Jaeger yes! I noticed!! Beautiful!!!

[@iliedimstillinmyroomhiding998]

Her natural lip color

[@a_little_disquised1101]

a girl hiding in her room oh honeyyy

[@SharikaxChy_]

@@a_little_disquised1101 tgats the lipsticks name?

[@grottogus]

Knowing that even someone looking this gorgeous has to go through what i am going through breaks my heart! wow industry messed with our brain so much! Thank you for being this open and honest with us !now i feel so much better and i know that what i am going through is normal ,there are women sharing this feeling with me. I feel more positive about my body thanks to emily ❣️

[@hellomynameisjen]

I love this video. I hope and pray the modeling industry will realize that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and they stop only accepting 00 sizes. Thanks for your honesty 👍🏼

[@gloriousnosebleed562]

I'm so happy and proud that you were able to be honest about your struggles (past and present) of body positivity and confidence. It's refreshing to see models talk about this subject more.

[@astralbina]

Thanks for sharing! I’m size 6 and 5.9 feet and often have these negative thoughts about my body and feel not comfortable. Gonna try to work on my thoughts also and appreciate my look. Hearing it from model makes it even more helpful.

[@hijlaa]

Besides the modelling thing, this is so relatable. I've been really skinny and I was never satisfied, it didn't make me happy. I had a huge wake up call when I was ill and lost more weight than ever (I plateaud) and my mind told me that I could lose even more if I started throwing up my food. But a at the same time, I was like NO this isn't who you are. I stopped obsessing and I don't allow myself to stand on the scale or measure myself. It brings nothing good for my mental health. I work out, eat healthy and allow myself treats and I still have areas where I feel self conscious about, but I have accepted that I can't change it in the moment and it's better to accept reality than beat yourself up over it. Getting older and wiser has many benefits 😅 Thanks for sharing Emily!

[@neishafernandes544]

Omg this is one the best videos I’ve seen here on the tube.. thanks so much for sharing. This was very helpful to listen to.. ❤️💋

[@patriciakruger1483]

Congratulations on the video. Simple, honest and very brave. Do not be disturbed by the evil comments you receive: they are pure envy. It is sad to imagine that you have gone through this and I am sure that the people who follow you are happy for your courage to share it and for overcoming it. And people admire you for what you are. To me, you are one of the most beautiful women in the world and deserve all the success you have. In fact, it deserves much more !!! Congratulations also for the positive repercussions of your video. That's awesome !!! Kisses from Brazil

[@rosagapi]

I had to check that SI photos... you are STUNNING. so yes, definitely it's only in our minds

[@andreastaines4423]

Thank you for sharing this. I literally broke down to tears, because of how much I relate to this. I’m not a fat person but I’ve been hating the way I look for years now and always comparing myself with my friends and other people. I’ve always suffered at times when I go to the beach instead of enjoying, all because I’ve never been confortable in a bikini, and I never enjoy those trips because I feel like I can’t eat or drink a thing because I’m even more aware of my body. It’s nice to hear that there are many people out there feeling this way, even when they’re insanely good looking models! Keep working on that positivity because you’ve come so far! And always remember you’re beautiful!

[@bellaprins4008]

I needed to hear this today. I seriously have been dealing with self image for as long as I can remember and have always wanted to just “fit in”, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video!

[@yasminmaley2237]

It shows that none of us are exempt from these impossible standards of beauty. Thank you for sharing your own journey and struggles with self love

[@victoria-ivanova]

A ray of sunshine - that's what you are, Emily! Thank you for speaking about this, it really does make a difference. Much love from Europe!

[@spunknsparkle]

Thank you for sharing your story Emily! I've struggled with Anorexia in my teens as a result of someone calling me fat in high school and now that I am an adult, - married and with a kid I still feel pressured to look a certain way. I tried modeling in my 20s and now a flight attendant. I've always been skinny but people can sometimes be too cruel that if you don't look like them they try to make you feel that there's something wrong with you. I am 5'7 and 110 pounds. I worked out regularly and eat healthy. I can say I am a fit mom and I like looking and feeling healthy. My husband loves the way I look. But most of the time I get mean comments from women who are not like my size telling me " you're too skinny, you look like you're sick " and discouraging me to work out . I feel bad whenever I hear it just because I don't have curves like them I don't deserve to feel good about myself or something. Like you, I started just turning off the voices that's not helping me love myself. Women have different body types. And I believe that at the end of the day, it's what you think about yourself that matters most. As long as you're happy with how you look and feel great about it , you don't need to fit into other's perception of what it beautiful. Always loving your videos! Take care. God bless u!

[@IrinaCastilloMusic]

Wow you’re so insanely beautiful but also so authentic and likeable, love hearing your stories

[@vuurstuurder]

I absolutely needed to hear this today. I used to struggle with my body for years and I still do now. I used to be a size 8 and I'm a size 0 or 2 now. My habits were extremely dangerous and toxic and lately I've been trying to enjoy life more. Been gaining a little bit of weight and I'm having a hard time dealing with it. This video helps a lot. You're a beautiful woman and a beautiful soul. ❤

[@katelyn5364]

Thank you so much for sharing this Emily. You never cease to inspire me and now u just became my inspiration to a whole new level. Thank you so much for teaching us to love our bodies. Confidence truly isn't something that all of us are born with, it's something that one needs to build gradually especially when it comes to body image. So thank you so so much Emily for breaking the barriers especially coming from a model like you. Lots of love ❤️😍💋

[@taleytaleytaley]

What’s more important than being a top model is being a top role model & you excel at both. I’m not a model & can’t fathom the pressure models go through to look a certain way, but while I’m thin & lucky to be so, I survey every inch of my skin & convince myself I am bigger than I am. I’ll be sitting on a couch & my stomach feels huge or talking to someone & feel like they’re thinking of my size. What takes me out of it is thinking of how big whatever room I’m in is & how small I am compared to that. Then I think of how big the building is & eventually I lead my way to how big the world is & how many big problems it contains & then I’m reassured my body isn’t one of them. I don’t know when I started doing this or why, but it helps every single time when my mind is spiraling down a not-so-good path. Thank you for this video, Emily! We all love you!

[@surabhisingh5100]

The only reason I started to follow you on Instagram is because I thought you were so uniquely beautiful. You seem like a lovely person. Stay blessed.

[@noellecondy3047]

I have literally become a model because of Emily. I always thought that she must be so happy with all the success she experiences that she has no idea what rejection really means, that she was a born model that knows nothing but winning. This video is so so inspiring and important for young girls that join the industry (or not) and believe that happiness only comes in a certain package /weight/ image . Thank you Emily for put this out for the world to see that there is success, happiness and joy in more than just a certain clothing size!!!!!!

[@micaeladellarosa1039]

This is my favourite video so far. I loved it because I feel like you shared something super personal and you addressed an important sensitive topic in a very tactful way. Hope you're doing great Xx

[@hannahlou4401]

So glad you made this video, I used to have a huge eating disorder when I was younger and the strange thing is I remember coming across those photos and looking at them as thinspo, strange to see the other side of it. Scary that it can be so common these days for such a young generation of women, thank you for being so open and honest xx

[@sieghart367]

How can someone be so beautiful inside and outside while also being nice to everyone.. 😍

[@virginiatesta4970]

Honestly hearing this from someone like you is amazing I wish more models talked about their experience the way you did. The modeling industry is lucky to have you 💕💕

[@cat4331]

This video is so brave! So so brave! I will support you no matter what! I love the message in this video! I know what you mean about size 6, when I express insecurity about my body, I’m automatically dismissed because I’m not “fat”... umm what?? “Smaller” ppl can have insecurities too? I’m 4’11 at 23 years old haha I don’t think I’m gonna grow anymore it’s not something I can control so might as well accept this and go with it lol Again, thank you for this video! I’m thankful for you❤️❤️ Cat

[@puck4049]

Thank you so much for this! I totally get the judo chop approach. Whenever I think of something negative about me or even other people, I stop myself and just sing a song in my head. It really does help.