Bree Lenehan filmed herself ‘across 24 hours’ to show how bodies fluctuate
Bree Lenehan is back with another body positive post.
On Wednesday, the 26-year-old took to Instagram to share an encouraging video with her 682,000 followers on embracing your authentic self.
In the clip, the influencer filmed her stomach “changing over 24 hours” to show fans that bloating is a normal human experience.
Lenehan sewed four small clips together morning, noon, afternoon and evening, showing how her stomach expands and changes throughout the day. At the end of the clip, she smiled and rubbed her stomach while the words “You’re good enough” appeared on the screen.
In the caption, the self-love advocate opened up about the shame she used to associate with her body.
“Even as a ‘lean’ person, my stomach is never flat…not even at the start of the day. I always have a little bump on my lower stomach and it keeps growing throughout the day,” she wrote. “It’s something I’ve always been so ashamed of…but gas happens for all sorts of reasons.”
Lenehan went on to explain that bloating can happen because of the food you eat, hormone changes during your period, choking on air or eating too quickly, or because of “more serious” conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or food intolerances.
Later in the caption, the Australian added that as bloating and physical changes are common, you need to be “kind” to yourself.
“Our human body does so much for us. Bloating is just one way he’s reacting to the things listed above. … You should never be unkind to yourself when you eat and notice your body changing throughout the day,” Lenehan wrote. “You should never feel bad about having a belly full of vital organs! You need food and fat in your body to survive. It’s not the enemy, it’s energy!”
The influencer ended the post with a motivational message for her followers.
“Be kind to your ever-changing body and to all my ‘gut health’ girlies who don’t always know if their gut is actually fine, what’s triggering these changes or why their tummy is changing so much, you’re not alone! she shared. “It’s okay if you don’t like what you see, but I hope you know you’re good enough!”
In the comments, fans praised the body image supporter for her vulnerable but “relatable” message.
“So relatable, so real. Thanks!” commented one follower.
“My tummy is pretty flat in the morning, but definitely not in the evening. It can definitely evoke negative emotions but I try not to let it happen,” shared another.
“I really needed to see this today and know I’m not alone. Thanks for making me feel more beautiful and confident in my body and thanks for spreading positivity!” another added.
“I don’t know how you do this but you are a true hero to women everywhere struggling to accept their bodies,” wrote one fan.
Over the years, Lenehan has garnered a following for her inspirational content, which highlights the differences between “Instagram vs. Reality” — reminding her fans not to believe everything they see online.
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