LOOK: Camille Prats overcomes her body shaming fear
Because of the prevalent body positivity advocacy in the country, Filipinos have slowly overcome their fear of being judged for their physical appearance through various means. This includes the liberty of posting their bikini pictures on social media.
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Celebrities alike are not exempted from this distress and countless have already shared their sentiments and self-realization regarding the matter.
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This time, it's Mars Pa More host Camille Prats, who admittedly grew up being very conscious of how she looks, who imparted some words of wisdom.
In an Instagram post earlier today, December 2, Camille shared some of her bikini photos from her trip in Miniloc Island alongside a lengthy message.
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“I used to be so conscious of my body because of the industry I work in, during my teenage years, if they think you're not thin enough, you don't get the role, harsh noh?
“I'm glad that's no longer the case these days. Thanks to the advocacy of body positivity!”
The actress also bared that she never wore tight fitting clothes since she was apprehensive of what other people would think.
“I used to be super conscious with what I wear, never the tight fitting type of a person, I was super conscious of what others might say about my body.
“'Ang payat mo pala sa personal! Ba't ang taba mo sa TV?' is what I usually hear.
“Being a mom of three, I've come to terms with the fact that my body has grown three humans, that alone is more than enough for me to accept the changes my body has gone through.
After all, she has long accepted her flaws and overcame her fear of being judged.
“So where am I getting at? Wear that dress you've been wanting to wear but has been hesitating to because of what others might say, dress up for yourself not for others.
“Start working out and eating right because you want to be healthy, not because you want to look good for others. Do things for you, life is too short to think about what others may say.
“Be comfortable in your own body even when others make you feel otherwise.
“Laban lang mga mars and keep doing what makes you happy and you'll definitely rock it!,” she added.
Camille has two kids with husband VJ Yambao, Nala Camilla and Nolan Cristiano. Her eldest, Nathaniel Caesar, is her son with her late husband Anthony Linsangan.
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