Woman posts photo of 'perfect' legs to show deceiving effects of lighting
'Even at my absolute leanest, I still had those "flaws"'
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Your support makes all the difference.Most people now know to take ‘before’ and ‘after’ body transformation pictures with a pinch of salt - simply by changing your posture and camera angle, you can make it look like you’ve lost a stone and spent months in the gym.
However, influencers and body positive advocates are increasingly highlighting the role lighting can play in pictures of your body.
Whether it’s creating the look of ab definition or hiding cellulite, lighting can be a tool for hiding perceived ‘flaws’ and making your body look different than it really does.
But one woman lifting the lid on the role of lighting is body positive fitness Instagrammer Tesia Kline.
The 27-year-old from Alabama recently shared two side-by-side images showing how a lighting shift changed the appearance of her legs.
“Thank you, angles and lighting for helping me see that I’m still f***ing FLAWESOME from every point of view!! And so are YOU,” she wrote.
Her aim is to urge us not to believe all the images we see of people with seemingly ‘perfect’ bodies.
Kline has been outspoken about her health and fitness journey in the past, losing weight and competing in bodybuilding competitions, and then giving up her strict routine and living a healthy, more relaxed lifestyle.
“There was a time when I was obsessed with trying to get rid of my so-called ‘flaws,’” she told Health.
“Cellulite, stretch marks, belly rolls, loose skin (from weight loss). I have used tons of creams and gels to get rid of those things. They never worked.
“I realised that even at my absolute leanest, I still had those ‘flaws,’” she said. “So practising self-love and a [having] a positive body image really helped me overcome my insecurities and gave me all the confidence I could ever dream of!
“Now I just focus on being strong and healthy. No more strict diets or harsh workout routines. Just me, my body and my mental health.”
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