Are you sick of scrolling through your instagram feed and seeing ‘perfect’ faces and bodies only to feel like crap about yourself and want nothing more than to go a drown your sorrows in a tub of ice-cream? We feel you! However, one thing to remember is that these people only post the highlights of their life on instagram and most of these seemingly perfect photos are generally photo shopped and edited like crazy. So here are some inspiring instagram accounts that portray real life and real bodies, read on and give these accounts a follow for daily inspiration.
1. @aerie
Aerie posts untouched photos of every day real girls in their swimwear and underwear looking happy and confident. Their motto ‘Why retouch beauty? The real you is sexy.’
2. @nadiaaboulhosn
Nadia Aboulhosn is a Los Angeles based blogger and designer who posts photos of her amazing style showing women off all shapes and sizes can dress to impress.
3. @healthyisthenewskinny
Healthy is the New Skinny is a Brand dedicated to creating a healthy image in the media for girls and women! Scrolling through their inspirational page will inspire you to love yourself the way you are and motivate you to treat your body with the love and respect it deserves.
4. @stylehasnosize_official
This account is run by Edith Dohmen who is a style adviser and believes that style has no size which is so very very true! Scroll through her instagram for some seriously cool outfit ideas.
5. @nourishandeat
This account is run by a girl called Gina who describes herself as a self-love enthusiast and eating disorder survivor. She posts lots of positive quotes and photos that show the difference between real life and photo shopping to show everyone out there that no one is perfect.
6. @thebodybook
The body book is the instagram account of the Book of the same name which is written by actress Cameron Diaz. Yes Cameron is a beautiful woman with an amazing body but she is a huge advocate for natural beauty, loving the skin you’re in and aging gracefully. This is evident on this instagram page, definitely follow this account for a daily confidence boost!