She’s been a champion of body positivity and mental well-being since she rose to stardom on 2016’s Love Island.
And Malin Andersson has insisted that her decision to try and loose a few pounds is nothing to do with her appearance, and all about feeling stronger and healthier.
The Love Island star, 26, took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal that she has been feeling lethargic due to the weight she has gained during lockdown.
Strong: Malin Andersson has insisted that her decision to try and loose a few pounds is nothing to do with her appearance, and all about feeling stronger and healthier
Alongside a lengthy caption on her page, Malin showcased her sizzling physique in a black crop top and a lacy thong as she revealed her weight loss plans.
Malin contained her considerable assets in a supportive balcony bra, while she teamed it the thong as she showcased her killer curves.
The Refuge charity ambassador has spoken openly about her about six year eating disorder and has spent years campaigning for people to accept their imperfections.
Struggles: The Love Island star, 26, took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal that she has been feeling lethargic due to the weight she has gained during lockdown
Confident: Malin has encouraged women embrace their bodies by donning bikinis in a series of stunning swimsuit snaps over the summer
While the decision to slim down may appear to contradict Malin’s body-positive message, the influencer explained that her belief in self-acceptance regardless of shape or size remains as strong as ever.
Malin wrote a detailed post explaining that not working out and giving up meat and fish had left her feeling lethargic, bloated and less healthy.
The former makeup artist wrote: ‘Ok so I woke up this morning and felt lazy and a bit lethargic. So I weighed myself.
‘I haven’t weighed myself for a good few months as it’s not something I do anymore.I have gained a stone. I want to explain to you guys why I want to lose that one stone.”
Empowering: Malin has been a champion of body-positivity since finding fame on Love Island in 2016 and has encouraged fans to embrace their inner power
Honest: The influencer explained that multiple factors had led her to being less active and clean living than usual
Open: Malin, who has bravely discussed her battles with binge eating and alcohol dependency explained that for her, changing her diet is all about being fit and strong
Motivating: While she has decided to go on a health kick, Malin explained that her belief in self-acceptance regardless of shape or size remains as strong as ever
The columnist shared that she had decided to combat her low energy levels by switching up her diet, reintroducing seafood and upping her workout routine.
Malin continued: ‘For those of you that follow me you’ll know I gave up meat around a year ago, fish a few months ago. Only recently I have woken up tired, very hard to get out of bed (usually a 5am gal).. and struggling with energy throughout the day even though I’ve been taking correct supplements.
‘For me body positivity includes HEALTH. I have always advocated for good health and well-being, it all ties together with mental health.’
Bedfordshire beauty Malin also posted several clips of herself making a healthy breakfast of boiled eggs, tomatoes and guacamole.
Malin, who has bravely discussed her battles with binge eating and alcohol dependency explained that for her, changing her diet is all about being fit and strong.
Gorgeous: Malin has spoken candidly about her struggle with an eating disorder which she has combatted by accepting and loving her gorgeous body
‘The influencer wrote: ‘So the reason behind this post, as I’m always open with ya’ll – is that I want to lose a stone. For my HEALTH!
‘Heath is wealth. Health is great mental-wellbeing. Health enables me to live as long as possible.’
Malin finished her candid post by writing: ‘I advocate for body positivity – but that to me is an all rounder – it’s about me showing you that imperfections are actually perfect and normal whatever shape and size. It has nothing to do with weight.
‘Perhaps I’ve inspired someone to do the same today. Not to necessarily weigh them selves as this used to trigger me (it doesn’t anymore – but to check-in with their health.’
Wow: Mental health advocate Malin regularly posts clips and pictures of unedited body to her social media to promote self-acceptance in others