My Journey To Body Positivity + Body Confidence - Model Emily DiDonato
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Date: 2022-03-15
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Kathleen
Because the model industry has been one of the primary culprits in driving girls and young women to suicidal behaviours (not just eating disorders but self-harming, shame and lack of unconditional positive regard) I would like to see models name and shame those companies that turn them down for modeling gigs because they are too -big- at a size 6! A size 6 at your height is slim well beyond any -normal- standard and if that's too big well that's just WRONG. These companies should be called out for this disgraceful practice. I'm sorry for all you've suffered in this industry - as a Piscean I can't even imagine the depth of your suffering. Thank you for sharing your experience and being a guide to other women to a healthy relationship with their bodies. At 66 my physical concerns have little to with appearance and everything to do with prevailing good health but I have decades of memories of struggling to find self acceptance and confidence. I did finally reach that pinnacle in my 50's after years of intensive hard psychological and spiritual work.
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Because the model industry has been one of the primary culprits in driving girls and young women to suicidal behaviours (not just eating disorders but self-harming, shame and lack of unconditional positive regard) I would like to see models name and shame those companies that turn them down for modeling gigs because they are too -big- at a size 6! A size 6 at your height is slim well beyond any -normal- standard and if that's too big well that's just WRONG. These companies should be called out for this disgraceful practice. I'm sorry for all you've suffered in this industry - as a Piscean I can't even imagine the depth of your suffering. Thank you for sharing your experience and being a guide to other women to a healthy relationship with their bodies. At 66 my physical concerns have little to with appearance and everything to do with prevailing good health but I have decades of memories of struggling to find self acceptance and confidence. I did finally reach that pinnacle in my 50's after years of intensive hard psychological and spiritual work.
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Kristal
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
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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
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Mayang
Thanks Emily.. I'm quite depressed coz I'm so fat right now I'm negative in everything I don't know what to do, I'll try to keep up with what you shared. I think I'm in one of those days too I just hope I got same determination and confidence as you. Your words inspired me & I have to remember those Oh head pls work & keep away negativity I'll definitely follow ur happy thoughts and gratitude Keep safe xoxo -
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Thanks Emily.. I'm quite depressed coz I'm so fat right now I'm negative in everything I don't know what to do, I'll try to keep up with what you shared. I think I'm in one of those days too I just hope I got same determination and confidence as you. Your words inspired me & I have to remember those Oh head pls work & keep away negativity I'll definitely follow ur happy thoughts and gratitude Keep safe xoxo -
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Heather
I'm glad you now refuse to lose weight for a job because you are healthy. It's sick how these modeling agencies want you to look emancipated and so thin. Its not at all attractive. Healthy-looking women need to be the new norm in marketing AND society.
I don't think you realize how strong you are for getting the rejection and then continuing on to the next opportunity.
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I'm glad you now refuse to lose weight for a job because you are healthy. It's sick how these modeling agencies want you to look emancipated and so thin. Its not at all attractive. Healthy-looking women need to be the new norm in marketing AND society.
I don't think you realize how strong you are for getting the rejection and then continuing on to the next opportunity.
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Advanced
You're a lovely person - thanks for opening up and sharing your experiences. I could never imagine a girl looking so good would go through these struggles. Probably at all different sizes we're facing different and similar in a way issues, of someone not accepting us the way we are. We just have to love ourselves no matter what and we'll be fine --
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You're a lovely person - thanks for opening up and sharing your experiences. I could never imagine a girl looking so good would go through these struggles. Probably at all different sizes we're facing different and similar in a way issues, of someone not accepting us the way we are. We just have to love ourselves no matter what and we'll be fine --
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fashion
Thank you for being so transparent and opening yourself up like this - being vulnerable on the internet takes courage! On the other side of this.....HOW are some people a size 00? I mean.....just, how?? (Nothing against them, but even if I lost half my weight and a scientist shrunk me with a lazer....I would never be a size 00.....)
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Thank you for being so transparent and opening yourself up like this - being vulnerable on the internet takes courage! On the other side of this.....HOW are some people a size 00? I mean.....just, how?? (Nothing against them, but even if I lost half my weight and a scientist shrunk me with a lazer....I would never be a size 00.....)
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Babette
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I mean wow!! amazing and inspiring how open you are about your insecurities, and also very recognizable. It-s so necessary in this world where everybody always seems to been doing -great-. It-s so worth it to share your insecurities and remember that it-s okay, and that you-re okay.
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Thank you so much for sharing your story. I mean wow!! amazing and inspiring how open you are about your insecurities, and also very recognizable. It-s so necessary in this world where everybody always seems to been doing -great-. It-s so worth it to share your insecurities and remember that it-s okay, and that you-re okay.
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Natascha
you can't imagine how it feels to just here that it is oke that I don't feel as confident as I want to feel. Hearing that you understand the struggle and sharing your story helped me. Still crying here but in a good way, just emotional about your words. Thank you
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you can't imagine how it feels to just here that it is oke that I don't feel as confident as I want to feel. Hearing that you understand the struggle and sharing your story helped me. Still crying here but in a good way, just emotional about your words. Thank you
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Luna
It is shocking that someone so beautiful still has to go through such journey. I'm invisible next to you and off course had such judgements about myself. Life itself teaches us to become more and more our self. Nothing else is ever going to fill the -bucket-.
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It is shocking that someone so beautiful still has to go through such journey. I'm invisible next to you and off course had such judgements about myself. Life itself teaches us to become more and more our self. Nothing else is ever going to fill the -bucket-.
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susana
Emily, you seem wise beyond your years. I LOVE the judo chop. You also look exceptionally beautiful and radiant in this video! I think it-s a combination of your hair color -AND your healthy self awareness now... I hope you know you are STUNNING.
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Emily, you seem wise beyond your years. I LOVE the judo chop. You also look exceptionally beautiful and radiant in this video! I think it-s a combination of your hair color -AND your healthy self awareness now... I hope you know you are STUNNING.
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