Daily Times

Actress Parineeti Chopra just posted really a thought-provoking message on Instagram, about her body’s journey through the years and how she overcame shaming to emerge stronger. There are two ways to look at body shaming – one, to give in to frivolous judgments and let it affect your mind and play on your insecurities and two, to look that judgment in the face and prove those words wrong. And if you make the right choice, for yourself and not for others, you’re already on your way to a better, healthier lifestyle.

In fact, when you get the opportunity, thank those shamers – their words encouraged you to pay more attention to yourself, and less to them.

Here’s Parineeti Chopra’s message, that she shared with everyone, and we hope, inspired many girls to not let negativity get the best of them.

“Before all my life, I have struggled with how I look, how I feel, and how people looked at me. I was constantly made fun of, but the person I was, I generously laughed with them. Today, many people ask me what triggered the weight loss – did I give in to the ‘Bollywood pressure’? To that I say – thank god I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn’t achieve otherwise. I feel more confident, I feel at peace, and I feel proud! Girls and women meet me all around the world, at airports, events, on the street – they hold my hand, hug me, and tell me their struggles and how I changed their lives. They show me their wallpapers, their wallets, and it’s all pictures of me! They look at those pictures and want to make that change in their own lives. They look at my ‘Built That Way’ campaign and have stuck it to their walls. I have seen women tear up and tell me I changed their life. Post delivery weight, teenage obesity, they are fighting it, and I am their inspiration. As an actor, there is no bigger achievement for me. I am glad to be a part of your life in this way. So thank you everyone. Thank you for making me feel loved. Like I always say – if I could do it. So can you. And I am always there for all of you. Lots of love!”