Known for promoting body positivity, plus-size model Iskra Lawrence is not shy about showing off her curves. There aren’t many models who would post a photo of themselves when they were thinner and compare it to their current curvy figure, but that’s exactly what Iskra did.
Iskra Lawrence knows she looks good, and she wants everybody to know that she is happy with her body whether she is thin or not. She posted an Instagram collage where she showed a photo of herself when she was much smaller next to her more voluptuous figure now. In her post, Iskra talked about how she had to try really hard to try to fit the industry standards of what a model should look like physically. They would over-exercise and hardly eat just to try to have the size 0 body that is so prized in models.
In her photo, Iskra is unrecognizable. Seeing how far she has come and hearing about her struggle to fit into the modeling world is helpful to those who are struggling with their body issues. Seeing how happy, confident, and bold she is now can inspire those who struggle with their self-esteem.
Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by an obsession with one’s appearance and finding flaws that they want to take exceptional measures to hide or fix these perceived flaws.
Look at Iskra’s body. She is curvy and fabulous, but more importantly, she is happy and content with the body that she has naturally. She is not trying to be unhealthy just to fit in with the industry standards, she is creating her own kind of beauty. Iskra Lawrence is a plus-size model who is out to change the way we view what is beautiful.