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<\/p>\nWhen people make cruel comments it can be really damaging.<\/p>\n
In fact, one woman admitted she was called "fat" so often that she would cover up her body constantly, even during extremely hot weather.<\/p>\n
Alicia McCarvell said people are quick to say how "different" she is to her super-toned husband, Scott McCarvell, just because of her size.<\/p>\n
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The plus-size babe is known for documenting the couple's story on Instagram, and she often tries to promote body positive content.<\/p>\n
In a recent post she opened up about how she spent years hiding her curves due to insecurities, but now she's not going to let the trolls get her down.<\/p>\n
And she posed in super gorgeous green swimwear to show just how sexy curves can be.<\/p>\n
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Alicia posted a number of snaps of herself looking gorgeous in green \u2013 and she proved she's not afraid to flash her tum.<\/p>\n
Smiling proudly with her wavy locks sweeping her shoulders, she looked glowing and confident in the pictures.<\/p>\n
She also kept her make-up super neutral to show that natural beauty is powerful.<\/p>\n
Writing on Instagram, Alicia said: "My body is not society's ideal body. That\u2019s why I used to spend so much time being ashamed of it. <\/p>\n
"I was made to believe that my body wasn\u2019t acceptable and that it needed to be covered up.<\/p>\n
"I wouldn\u2019t tuck in my shirt because I didn\u2019t want others to see the belly. <\/p>\n
"I\u2019d wear shorts and a T-shirt to the beach, so others didn\u2019t have to see how round I was. <\/p>\n
"I\u2019d wear jeans to cover up my legs on a 30+ degree day, even if it mean I\u2019d sweat and be uncomfortable.<\/p>\n
"I would go out of my way to make MYSELF uncomfortable so that OTHERS didn\u2019t have to be uncomfortable seeing me.<\/p>\n
"I need to make something clear – covering your 'fat' insecurities does not make them invisible. It simply makes you feel more ashamed of them!<\/p>\n
"My arms are still flabby, underneath my long sleeve shirt. My belly is still big whether my shirts tucked in or not, and I still have cellulite under my shorts at the beach.<\/p>\n
"I think it is really important to understand where an insecurity comes from and truly grasp WHY you feel the way you do about your body.<\/p>\n
"There is something extremely empowering about unleashing your insecurities."<\/p>\n
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She said the more you see them the more you realise that these "imperfections" don't really matter.<\/p>\n
Alicia also encouraged others to wear bathing suits, short sleeves and to walk around naked at home to embrace their bodies.<\/p>\n
In an uplifting post, she promised people they "won't regret it".<\/p>\n
Since she opened up about body image more than 50,000 people have liked the post \u2013 and several of her followers commented too.<\/p>\n
One person said: "Because of this ladies post, I am going out for my bday and wear a jumper, which I never have done, and I'm going to rock it."<\/p>\n
Another wrote: "Because of you, I am wearing my first form fitting dress at a wedding next weekend."<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a third replied: "I'm so glad you're here like this! <\/p>\n
"It's real and an eye opener for all real women out there who think they need to hide their curves. Of that I'm one."<\/p>\n
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