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Woman Told She Was ‘Too Fat’ as a Child, Then Looks Back at Old Photos

Woman Told She Was ‘Too Fat’ as a Child, Then Looks Back at Old Photos

Summary

A woman named Katrin from Switzerland shared childhood photos online, challenging the belief that she was "too fat" growing up. She says she was influenced by her parents and society's focus on body image, leading to long-term effects on her self-image and health.

Key Facts

  • Katrin is a mother of three who lives in Switzerland.
  • She shared photos on Instagram showing she wasn't "too fat" as a child, despite being told otherwise.
  • Katrin believes cultural pressures influenced her parents' views on body image.
  • She says these body image messages affected her self-esteem and contributed to an eating disorder.
  • Katrin's Instagram reel has gained 3.5 million views and a large number of comments.
  • She encourages breaking the cycle of body image pressure for the next generation.

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