My Struggles With Body Image

[@mareemulvoy7700]

Almost 20 minutes with no script, and she spoke eloquently from her heart the entire time. She is one of the most relatable public figures. This is how a public figure should use a platform, to lift people up!

[@crcw9973]

Agree! I was just thinking how do people downvote something like this?

[@josephthompson5020]

@@crcw9973 those who are jealous of her

[@rachellovely3081]

I think it's so telling that after ALLLL of that, someone tells her she's "too small" now. There's no winning, and you're always "too" something. So proud of you for unpacking years of trauma and relearning how to love your body!

[@danielfeldman5800]

Seriously??

[@lisaedelstein0118]

After watching my daughter suffer through anorexia, I will never EVER look at body size the same way again. Our society has hurt women so much by making us think we should look a certain way. I’m so proud of you for speaking out!! Thank you!!

[@emmaheintz9880]

My mom was bulimic when she was young. She told me that when she was my age (12) she weighed less than me when she was 18. She said that’s just the way it is. Now I am working through my own unhealthy relationship with food and my body. My sister breaks my heart because is “small” for her age (9) and yet she still calls herself fat.

[@alliejominton]

On a serious note. I think as a female in 2021 we are all struggling with self image and constantly comparing ourselves to others. I’m sure 99% of the women watching the have at one point compared themselves to you (Hannah). So to see you open up and express that you’ve felt this way and are identifying that it is unhealthy to have these thoughts and try to be someone you are not. It’s very refreshing to hear

[@selena528]

Yep - this exactly. In 2020 I was healed from a toxic relationship and finally started taking my health back, and Hannah is one of my vision board people lol - I follow strong beautiful intelligent women for motivation to keep at it. Seeing that she struggles with self image is mind blowing.

[@camillaedda6611]

Who else thinks Hannah is GLOWING. You have no idea how much I needed this, Hannah. Thank you thank you and sending all the love 💗

[@ilovemyhors20]

exactly my thoughts!

[@angelfielder3738]

I admire you for opening up about this. Such a stigma for woman and even men about discussing body image issues. Loved this!!! ❤️

[@adamwoolard6579]

Beautifully authentic 💙

[@shirleymcconnaughhay198]

She is a keeper! Many blessings for y’all’s relationship! 🙏

[@KielePS]

A paradigm shift: Fuel the body with a healthy lifestyle/eating and accept how your body responds/looks as a result. Body shape is not the goal. Health is the goal.

[@nicolewoods2885]

So open and honest, you should be so proud of the women you became and you’re showing people real life struggle

[@ZP916]

It’s really eye opening and heartbreaking that even a woman this stunning could feel she wasn’t pretty enough.

[@clairerich]

I can’t believe people would say “if you just lost 15 pounds you could do anything” 😥 That’s such a terrible message. Glad you are getting to a better place with your body image 💕

[@tiffanilynn89]

Today I canceled plans because I didn't feel like my hair and makeup looked good. I cried to my husband about how I didn't feel beautiful or worthy. Loving yourself is hard. Having self confidence is hard.

[@nicholeparadis8677]

Thank you for sharing this, I know it must have been hard. I feel your pain everyday 💔

[@lisajaws8514]

We are so conditioned as women that we are never enough or too much all at the same time. It's exhausting. Not thin enough, not fit enough, too fat, too skinny, too loud, too quiet...I've let myself down with disordered eating and I'm just really sad. Your video shows me that we're not alone and I have some unlearning of the negative and learning of the positive to do. Love you Hannah ♥

[@laurenschubert93]

It wasn’t until somebody told me they couldn’t believe I was insecure, that I realized there will ALWAYS be somebody who want to be and there will ALWAYS be somebody who wants to be you. We’re so hyper focused on our own relationship with our bodies and diets, that we don’t realize everyone else is fighting the same battle!! Proud of you for sharing your story Hannah. Thank u!!

[@tarynkizer8585]

It’s sad because once you get small enough or “skinny” everyone will tell you to eat more or gain some weight.

[@denisestange6478]

That’s why you need to not take it in!

[@IRIS-yg1wb]

I hate that

[@BG-pr1rx]

Facts it’s ticks me off

[@daarczi6]

Yes! And people find it way easier to tell you that you should eat, than to tell you that you should stop eating. They think it’s fine and it hurts less, because this sick culture accepts skinny more than fat, so „it can’t hurt you that much”. Double standards. Sending love to all body shapes ☺️

[@clynn11]

I’m not crying...you’re crying. This made me ugly cry. You’ll probably never know how many of us needed this today. 💛

[@ccharney1]

It's so crazy that so many women, myself included, can relate so heavily to issues with body image. I truly LOVED this video. Thank you so so so much for making me feel understood and reminding me that my efforts on "weightloss" are best invested in loving and caring for my whole self.

[@elizavogt1758]

One of my favorite videos you’ve ever done. The world needs more people like you!

[@ksal1219]

What an incredible human being you are. My goodness...you glow, girl. What a light you are to so many women. To think someone as beautiful and fun as you has the same issues as many of us makes us (or at least me) feel better.

[@stormcloud7137]

I too have "logger legs" but i prefer to call them "thunder thighs" and I am so grateful to have them as they have carried me throughout my life with purpose and confidence. I love that my body serves me.

[@moodsofkiwi9285]

One thing I’ve realized is that body beauty ideals change through time. I used to be embarrassed of having thick thighs, but now they’re “in style” and I feel good about them. Only until then did I realize my self esteem depended too heavily on the trends!

[@gwenbradford5362]

My own parents used to say I had thunder thighs. How wonderful for a young girl’s self-esteem...😠😢

[@moodsofkiwi9285]

Gwen Bradford, so sorry. Parents can be so critical. They shouldn’t have the power to reduce any beauty you have in your eyes. Just know they are flawed themselves and are probably projecting their insecurities onto you.

[@gwenbradford5362]

@@moodsofkiwi9285 thank you for your kind words

[@stormcloud7137]

@@gwenbradford5362 Really. XO

[@alrightok3157]

“Better and better, not smaller and smaller”- Hannah B. This was so comforting and so real. Thank you for being someone I can look up to and relate to. You are the person I look at and say you can be strong and beautiful. Thank you 💙

[@hannahjoerger5560]

ah you have no idea how much I needed this

[@hannahbrown]

YOU are so strong ❤️

[@reallifepsych3309]

Body positivity is important. Studies even show that it’s harder to stay motivated to eat right and exercise the more we negatively internalize our bodies. It’s ok to love yourself while you’re still working on yourself.

[@kennyjohnson720]

@@jonogren5567 please elaborate

[@l00c55]

SO true !

[@l00c55]

@@jonogren5567 Jon, why the negativity? Hope you're doing okay.

[@sydneywelch9720]

Okay, I desperately needed to hear this. After gaining weight through college and the pandemic, I have STRUGGLED with my body image. I was an athlete for my entire life growing up, and after by body changed when I stopped working out so often, feeling unattractive and uncomfortable in my body became the norm. I couldn't stop thinking about how different I looked. There came a point towards the end of last year that enough became enough. I sought counseling and started swimming again just because it felt good to move my body! Movement and exercise not for the purpose of losing weight or any other societal expectation has changed my life. I can appreciate what my body does for me! Thanks for always being real Hannah B and using your platform for such honesty and kindness!

[@lizzypurdue3183]

I relate to this so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@maireadleonard5569]

Thank you Hannah for being so honest, it is so refreshing to see someone I admire admit securities. Thank you, this is a relief to hear

[@laurenhemington2722]

Hannah you rock! I shared this with my 65 year old mother who still struggles with all this. Such important lessons!

[@kimberlystopa8539]

As someone who struggles with an eating disorder, I appreciated you talking about your experiences and the comments you received and how wrong they were. I have to say though, I had to stop this video once you started getting really specific with your diets you did. I wasnt a fan of that... You show photos of what you looked like on those extreme diets and it is a body to die for. It felt like an encouragement to starve yourself. I know I'm sensitive to these things because I'm in remission from an ED, but I think focusing less on when you were "sick" (as we called it) and more on why it was wrong to have had someone recommend a diet, or how harmful it is to compare yourself with others, or the strive for a toxic perfectionism can be so destructive. Thank you for being a force to start these conversations so we can change this culture!!

[@sammyb3391]

“If you just lost 10 or 15 pounds..” I have heard that many times throughout my life too! It can really take a toll on your self esteem. Thanks for sharing your story!! So inspiring 💗

[@Gabby-jw7ht]

Omg Hannah thank you so much for sharing this. Only 4 minutes and I’m already tearing up because I’ve also struggled with my body image and an eating disorder for a really long time. You have no idea how much it helps knowing that someone as beautiful and successful as you are has struggled with the same thing ❤️

[@hannahbrown]

💕💕💕

[@mareemulvoy7700]

Someone very close to me is really sick with anorexia, and I’m really worried. She is getting lots of support from our family, counselors and doctors. This is the exact message she and so many others need. Thank you, Hannah.

[@katerose3304]

Coming from a teen recovering from an eating disorder, thank you for this!!!!!!

[@jenellelynn7937]

thank you for talking about these difficult issues! it must be hard to open up to thousands of people like this, but it helps so many :)

[@melinalopez8043]

Hannah I saw you in person and you looked so angelic. I would have never thought you'd go through this. But thank you for sharing. I think most women go through this. But when we learn to love ourselves and how God made us we see that we are beautifully made. Knit together in our mother's womb that's what the bible says. God bless you Hannah and when we learn to love ourselves we become free

[@tabithatyler1484]

I almost cried watching this because of how much I relate to it. Thank you so much for this 🤍

[@nataliehamilton761]

I am only 14 and throughout my childhood i was always bigger and had a round face like yours even though I was very active, I just ate so much. When I was 12, I got sick and dropped from 95 to 80. I was happy with this because I was finally skinny. For the past year and 1/2 I've been so afraid of gaining that wait back. I am afraid to look like how I did before. I related with this video soo much and hope to have the same mindset as you one day. Thanks

[@AnnaMiddleton]

Gaining weight as you grow into a woman is part of growing up, I know it can be really hard, but keep reminding yourself that you are strong and beautiful and keeping your body and mind healthy is SO much more important than any number on a scale. Here for you girl. Keep seeking out body positive content like this!

[@celestemiller453]

Absolutely!!! Your body will change so many times and in so many different ways and thats the beauty of being a woman. You are beautiful in any form

[@nataliegundersen9673]

Proud of you for seeking out a mindset like hers. If you're on instagram, you should check out beauty_redefined. They are a great place to start!

[@thelipstickdistrict7422]

Best bachelorette of them all! And I have been watching the show since Trista😂

[@RoseLawrence765]

Agreed 🎈💞

[@kristiekershaw2243]

Rachel Lindsay was the best but Hannah is definitely my second favorite!

[@hayleybean4994]

I suffered from Anorexia for several years (even had to go to a treatment facility). I am now 36 and a mother of five and struggle for my two girls in this world. I struggled when there was no social media and now the pressure is so much worse for girls! Thank you for being an example. We need more woman to stand up and say we are beautiful no matter what size we are! Thank you for using your platform for good! I truly appreciate it.

[@nataliestringer6448]

I think you are sincerely beautiful and have never NEVER noticed your legs or acne. It's so amazing that women as impressionable as you are able to be so open about these struggles. What I have learned in my own journey for self-acceptance is people can say whatever they want, but the only thing that will matter is what you say to yourself. You seem healthy, happy and holistic and that is absolutely what's most important in life. Life is WAY too short to fret, put focus into spreading kindness and love and there you'll find positives in your own perceptions :)

[@amandac57999]

My favorite quote is “How to comment on a woman’s body... don’t”. We think about it enough. The comments don’t help.

[@YvetteCorinne]

This was so beautiful. I remember watching you on the bachelorette/DWTS and being like “her body is banging”. It’s crazy how we look at ourselves. I’m so glad you shared this journey with us because it is so needed. You are beautiful human, any size. Thank you for being you!

[@casandraraylene729]

You’re amazing Hannah! Thank you for always being real and talking about important things 🤍

[@tiffanysullivan1782]

I needed this because I struggled so hard with weight. I was also a dancer growing up and I suffered from anorexia because I just kept thinking I wasn’t thin enough. I was always being criticized for having muscular thighs and I tried everything I could do get rid of it. what people don’t get is words carry a lot of weight when you already have the weight of your own words on your shoulder. So I thank you more than anything for sharing your journey Hannah. I truly hope others find this as helpful as I did. A mom of two who is struggling with feeling good about herself currently.

[@HBGdesign]

This video was really refreshing and I admire that you shared your experience with toxic body image. As someone who is currently recovering from an eating disorder I can relate to the obsession with starving yourself and seeing yourself getting thinner and unhealthier and yet not being happy with the result. At my worst I thrived on comments from friends and family when they told me I was too skinny and I was constantly counting the bones that would stand out on my body in the mirror. It is so important to bring awareness to the unhealtiness of toxic body images that people and especially young girls think they need to fit in in order to love themselves

[@aimeespiker4061]

This resonates with me so much. As a former pageant girl and dancer who is still constantly trying to lose 10-15 pounds to be “happy” it’s great to be reminded that other people struggle too. You’re beautiful ❤️❤️

[@willykung1017]

I also struggle with body image issues. I often see myself as too thin & unattractive, & I've always had a tough time putting on weight (struggles aren't as bad these days, but still self-conscious about my body image). I just wanted to tell you you are amazing, & very inspiring. Awesome video. You rock!!

[@chrissyfreese8450]

This was sooo enlightening and really refreshing. I'm 25 years old and I still struggle with body comparison all the time. I think it's really nice to know that we all get insecure but should just accept our imperfections.

[@kaitlinmiller6279]

This resonated with me so much! I’ve been in a bad cycle of disordered eating for the past couple years and feeling horrible in my own body. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@cheyannekillin9266]

"when the world shuts down and your body shuts down, that's when you have to get still and get real." THANK YOU FOR THIS.

[@agnieszkakancik3164]

I think this is my favourite video of yours , I really can relate to everything you said , I'm always like I'm loosing weight and gaing weight again after this because I'm starting to struggle and now I'm just eating healthy and I'm trying to be healthy but not like I have to be like crazy about it

[@oliviasipes8739]

Thank you for opening up! So many struggle with this!

[@sgood3712]

This meant so much to me that she opened up about such personal things. I can completely relate. It’s refreshing

[@walmartsucks1995]

ill stan you forever and admire your honesty with everything. even as a "thin" man i've dealt with my own body issues and i appreciate you sharing your story. it means alot.

[@nicolefabian4214]

Thank you, Hannah, for being so honest & vulnerable. You are an inspiration to me. As someone who has struggled with body issues, it is a relief to hear that I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing your story. ☺️💗

[@sbragia11]

Man I can relate to this so much, especially this past year. Broken heart, anxiety, loss of appetite, loss of curves, comments made that “I’m too thin.” Seriously everything you’ve said. Thanks for making me feel less alone.

[@caketo2]

Comparison truly is the thief of joy. Learning to love ourselves is transforming. So proud of you! 💕

[@lds5359]

Hannah, you have an important voice that makes others feel less alone in their struggles. The way you share your heart is a beautiful thing that touches so many.

[@shelseahidalgo4733]

This meant so much to me, I am currently doing pageants. I lost 20 pounds in a month, and the my skin just broke out so bad. I can relate to so much of what you said. Love you Hannah, thank you so much for being true.

[@SamElle]

your vulnerability is what makes me love you so much!!! I love how raw and real you are!! Thank you for using your platform to speak about this hannah!!

[@selena528]

This made me almost cry. To see a woman who is so beautiful struggling with self image and the same things we all go through always surprises me; like ~Hannah Brown~ is considered, probably to most people, one of the most beautiful women in the world. Just goes to show you can never assume what someone is going through.

[@RoseLawrence765]

Hannah is one of the bravest most beautiful young women out there she continues to peel back the layers of herself and expose herself to us💞🎈

[@laurenmcclimon7886]

She is GLOWING. You have no idea how much I needed this, Hannah!

[@emily9067]

Ughh my fav! Thank you for continuing to be such a light for all!!

[@katherinedavidson2029]

I already adored you, but this just made my love for you grow more 😭❤️ this is such an important conversation that so many people aren't honestly having publicly. Thank you for this. And you're perfect, at any weight, and without a thigh gap. I hope other young women and teenage girls hear this and realize how silly it is to worry about something as trivial as the space between their thighs. Our worth and value is so much more and should never come from our size or weight, but rather from the inside. And this video truly showcased how beautiful you are on the inside, as well as the outside. Thank you for continuing to be a positive influence out there in the world! 🙏

[@AlexisMaragni]

Thank you for sharing this vulnerability with us! As someone with my own history of an unhealthy relationship with my body and my image, I've learned (and I'm still learning) that health to me is a mental and physical feeling, not a weight, look, or size.

[@kimberlypetersen5981]

This hit all of my childhood insecurities. Thank you for being so open. ❤️❤️

[@AlwaysJazzy]

I literally have a whole youtube channel devoted to body positivity and I still struggle with it! I'm loving these vulnerable videos from you girl, it is so hard to open up about these topics but it is also so important! I love seeing people with your amount of exposure be open about body image and things they have struggled with. Thank you for this video, I know it will resonate with so many people❤

[@kannyngrace7243]

I love this and I love your channel!!!

[@AlwaysJazzy]

@@kannyngrace7243 awe thank you so much♥️ that makes me so happy!!!

[@sayp.4816]

Hannah, girl, yes. My body type is athletic and curvy, and I’ve never felt like the smallest girl in any room. In one of the most mentally unhealthy spaces I was in was when I was able to physically be the smallest. I got compliments, which was encouraging, until I started to get criticism for being “too small.” I once had a guy I went to middle school with randomly tell me he “liked me better before.” And it occurred to me that I would never make anyone happy, even people whose opinions shouldn’t matter to me. So, I healed my perspective... and allowed my body to catch up. And yeah, maybe that means there’s going to be some harder days (mentally and physically) to be alright with where I am at... but I’m glad to have this awareness of myself and that outside pressures are what I allow them to be. Thanks for showing all of us that even Alabama Hannah, who is quite honestly an incredibly beautiful, authentic, and lovable person, one I identify with and would easily befriend, is just like every woman. Cue “I’m every woman” by Chaka Khan lol. You’re the best and I genuinely adore you.

[@KmD448]

Thank you Hannah for being so honest, it’s refreshing to see someone be so real. ❤️

[@staceytrantham1407]

Hannah, thank you so much for sharing your personal feelings about self-image! I also deal with that little devil on my shoulder who says I’m too fat, legs are too big, need to fit a certain size... often I have to remind myself that I AM good enough and God made me just as I am for a reason! You have a lot of support here in NC ❤️ stay fab and beautiful 🌸

[@IvanaaSu]

I was getting towards the end of the video, maybe 5 minutes left, and was starting to wonder when you were going to say what worked for you/how you overcame your body image struggles, and then you said that you’re still figuring it out. It was so refreshing to hear that, as I feel like most of these types of videos always end with a full-circle type of message, which is incredible and amazing for those women, but not my experience. Thank you for speaking for speaking about it as an ongoing, evolving process that looks different for everyone❤️ so proud of you and all that you’ve overcome so far!

[@debrafinnel7153]

omg Hannah. My son and Tyler went to daycare together. Grew up and graduated together. I followed your journey because Andrea and I were good friends. She supported everything Tyler did. I was so sad things did not work out. But my son Zach Finnel lost his finance to cancer at 26 a week ago, I think maybe while you were in Jupiter, you met her passed away. She was a gorgeous girl that was robbed of her looks because cancer does that. Zach and Lauren were supposed to get married March 20 , 2021. They were college sweethearts for 8 years. All she wanted was to survive. Get married. Have Babies. Be normal. She didn't care about thigh gaps. Her abs. Although as a sorority girl she had that "stuff". Andrea and I supported her and enjoyed wedding dress shopping. She never got to wear her dress. Just know as a gal who knows somebody that knew this girl, what really matters is who you are and what you do with your blessings.

[@d.l.n.7133]

So well said . Lauren accomplished a lot in her short life. Doing so much for senior citizens. It isn’t fair that her journey was cut off so soon. Your advice for Hannah was spot on. Blessings to your family and thank you for all the good works you do. 🥰

[@woo5185]

Thank you for sharing your story. Such an important reminder. And it definitely seems like Andrea was a blessing to many, including Hannah based on her love and support.

[@Jessnphcali5]

I’ve needed to hear this a lot, especially right now. I’ve gained a lot of weight and am the heaviest I’ve been and just like trying to get that weight off the healthy way is SO hard. I also struggle with disordered eating and has been a journey. I’m just thankful to hear it from other people and the real-ness that comes from someone like you! So thank you for this!

[@jemimapearson4371]

You’re most certainly not alone, I’m going through a similar journey atm... but just take it day by day with small steps as that is more than enough ❤️🙏🏼

[@grace-henn]

Thank you so much for this video. Gotta be honest cried a little bit cause I feel your struggle, it's not easy being in a society where your always scrutinized about how your body looks. Such an incredible message and so proud of how far you've come ❤

[@mickeymcgalliard45]

Yes, it’s so crazy how people offer advice to “help you” get those last 10 pounds off. Why is it ok for them to do that? It’s not! You’re so open and sharing the REAL REAL (lol) w us! You’re beautiful just the way you are. God made you this way for a purpose and you’re living it now!

[@vartikagaur2922]

omg, just last week i looked at some picture you posted and admired how healthier and so much more radiant you looked than than ever before!! This new mindset of yours is already making such an amazing difference

[@parkerhanson4928]

Growing up with an eating disorder is so hard and still battling it. thank you for sharing this. you’re a leader and i appreciate you promoting taking care of your self in every way. 💜

[@MelanieDear]

I can relate a lot to wanting to get skinny so family would stop making unnecessary comments on my weight. In comparison to my siblings, I was chubbier but not unhealthy. I definitely lost weight over the years due to that, but I’ve never been happy enough with the way my body looks & the comments never stopped. I either “eat as slow as a bird” or “have chubby cheeks.” Very confusing. Its programmed me to freak out as soon as I see weight gain and change the way that I eat. In my head I liked myself best when I weighted 105 lbs (I was 17-19) I am now 23 and I am constantly trying to go back. I do feel as though I’ve hurt my body and haven’t appreciated it enough at times. I’m so happy to hear that you are learning to love yourself for who you are and starting to treat your body better. You are inspiring. Thank you sharing your story 💖

[@pamelagordon5550]

😭 Thank you Thank you Thank you for being so honest and open about this I have struggled with the same exact thing my entire life I was born in the '90s I get the whole limited too magazine image! I grew up feeling the same exact way It's crazy but if we were standing beside each other our body types are so similar from chest size to thigh size It's almost crazy there are so many of us that feel that way who are petite but curvy and muscular all at the same time and the world has to see and understand that not one body image is only acceptable that all body images are acceptable and they are beautiful and that they are lovable and that we have to change the way we think and change the way society has brought us up to think that only one image is acceptable It's all a lie! It's time to take a step back and stop looking at what is being fed to us and reset our moral clock reset how we think and stop allowing our minds to be programmed! You are so beautiful and I honestly admire you in every way for being exactly who you are! Keep doing you! 😘😘😘💞💞💞

[@angel2mosha]

Thank you so much for sharing, Hannah. We're the same age and I needed this right now. You are such a lovely presence and I'll take this with me: our weight won't be what gets in the way of being beautiful and successful.

[@lundenfarris1696]

Wow, this is my favorite version of Hannah. Giving voice to the struggles is so powerful. ❣️

[@adrianapetroff380]

this changed me. you don’t know how much i needed this at this moment of my life. wow

[@kaylagibbs3556]

This is it! Thank you for sharing, Body Image is a HUGE topic that a lot of people try to avoid, but we need to be more open about it. You are beautiful inside and out, I am glad you are reaching those mental goals for yourself.

[@Decantdesigns]

Isn’t it amazing that we get wiser as we age? During this video, I thought about “writing a letter to your younger self”. You just did the video version. Love your honesty and humility. 💕

[@madisonfleming3607]

I’m only 17, but I’m struggling with an eating disorder right now; it’s been 18 days since I had an episode, and I haven’t been able to say that in 7 months. Some days are really hard, but hearing you talk about your issues without the stigma and being so brave is BEYOND inspiring. If you ever begin to struggle or anything like that, know that I’m with you! This video and you will continue to inspire me. You are so beautiful, and we are all made to look different; that’s what makes us all interesting! Sending love, a high five, and a big hug! This must have been hard to film so thanks again!

[@UncommonRD]

Girl!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I had no idea you went through that. Your story teaches us that NO MATTER how someone looks we should never judge or make unsolicited comments about their body...people were praising you for an "ideal" body but little did they know you suffered with disordered eating patterns. Those comments can even make things worse :( This is why I never comment on peoples bodies anymore even if I think it would be "a compliment"...you just never know what someone is going through. PS: we will always love you for WHO you are not what you look like 💜💜💜

[@breeanahogman8580]

All I gotta say is, let's normalize "curves" as being...well NORMAL and that "curvy" does not equate to NOT beautiful. Such a beautiful story shared straight from the heart. Thank you Hannah for being so honest - I seriously wish we could have a conversation about all this- it is so near and dear to me

[@mthek6697]

Thank you for sharing your story. It feels good that I can relate to someone else!

[@kickitupannacci]

Thank you, Hannah! at 29, I still deal with body image work that gets triggered from things said to me or how I thought I "should" look growing up. You're beautiful inside and out and very inspirational! xoxo

[@israelassefa1086]

Thank you for talking about this big issue! So many people struggle with it and it’s feels good to know your not alone☺️

[@bethmcbride2385]

Best video you’ve ever made! Extremely articulate and transparent. What a great role model Hannah. My daughter is 13 on accutane, I plan on showing her your acne video and now this one! Proud of you ❤️

[@abolton5458]

This will help many on their body image journey. Way to use your platform for good.... so real, honest and brave!🥂

[@jennahill6413]

Hannah, you are so beautiful and so strong!! I am seriously so inspired by you and love hearing about all of your journey's! I can relate to so many things that you have gone through so its so nice knowing I'm not alone

[@jamieroutzong6379]

I was a gymnast for 18 years and I’m only 5’ tall, so I’ve always been pretty thick/stocky/muscular. I was mostly fine with all of the things that came along with that really until the last few years. I graduated from college and I’ve not been eating the healthiest and I’ve not been going to the gym very much. Plus covid hasn’t helped any of that, but that’s really no excuse. I’ve dealt with major body dysmorphia my whole adult life, thus far, as a result of being a gymnast for so long and having that thicker build. I’ve always compared myself to other girls who are skinnier than me or who are leaner than me. And even now I’m still pretty small, but I’ve gained around 3-5-ish lbs over the last year and everytime I see even a small change on the scale it stresses me out because I don’t feel like I’m thin enough or fit enough. I know it’s a process and I’m trying to find what works best for my body and focus on not comparing myself so much to everyone else! Thanks so much for sharing your story, you’re an inspiration to so many and I love that you use your platform to be honest and open with the people who follow you about your life and experiences. So many of us have been through very similar struggles, even though we’re all different, and it’s always nice to know you’re not alone! :)

[@noelkathryn1531]

I am with you, Hannah! You are so strong! Thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable- I feel heard

[@paytonburcham1489]

this moved me and literally brought me to tears. thank you so much for sharing your story because i know this is so hard to talk about especially publicly

[@carleygraham987]

I enjoyed watching and hearing your journey. It is so easy to see people on social media and think "Oh its just easy for them, they have always looked this skinny, fit," etc. You are glowing, Hannah! I love to see you loving yourself and figuring out what YOU want, not what everyone is telling you to want.

[@tavaniecesmith8673]

Thank you Hannah for sharing how you feel and sharing your thoughts. I honestly think you are beautiful just the way you are!!!!

[@hannahgarska9080]

Thank you for speaking out about this! So relatable and we need more honest people to just be real and chat about these things!

[@elartadventures8174]

Best video yet 💛. We love a Hannah Beast always, and all ways.

[@barbaraingle3666]

Hannah, thank you for peeling back the layers to help us all learn to accept who we are inside and out...always on the journey of becoming a better version of ourselves.

[@boykinhaile2320]

Hannah, I can’t explain how much your words mean to me. As a 26 year old in my first year of medical school, it is hard to find that balance from feeling like I have to study all the time to the point of skipping meals, but also realizing a healthy brain starts with prioritizing physical health and fueling our bodies. I so appreciate what you have done with your platform, in speaking up about your past, to normalize talking about mental health. I pray that the stigma behind mental health will soon be a part of the past and that with people like you coming forward with your story helps carve the path for people to be more accepting of the fact that more people struggle with mental health than we realize. You keep doing you #teamnothighgap ❤️

[@meganredgate1366]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm a nutrition coach and I go through so much training for what NOT to say to young girls to avoid this...I grew up as the skinniest, smallest out of everyone my age and once I hit puberty and got boobs and some meat on my bones I felt huge and lost my identity of being "the smallest" and it wrecked me and started a journey of years and years of starving myself and hating my body. This is too relatable and it needs to be talked about more. You're amazing and I just want to thank you on behalf of so so so many young women for using your platform in this way. We love you, we think you're so beautiful, strong, and smart, and we are so blessed to have you.