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Demi Lovato has vowed to stop editing her photos because she’s tired of being “ashamed” of the way she looks.<\/p>\n
The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer – who has battled an eating disorder and addiction issues – shared a candid unedited photo of herself in a bikini and admitted she “hated” the fact she’s always digitally altered her pictures but has now vowed to be more “authentic” and “proud”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
She wrote: “This is my biggest fear. A photo of me in a bikini unedited. And guess what, it’s CELLULIT!!!!<\/p>\n
“I’m just literally sooooo tired of being ashamed of my body, editing it (yes the other bikini pics were edited – and I hate that I did that but it’s the truth) so that others think I’m THEIR idea of what beautiful is, but it’s just not me. This is what I got.<\/p>\n
“I want this new chapter in my life to be about being authentic to who I am rather than trying to meet someone else’s standards. So here’s me, unashamed, unafraid and proud to own a body that has fought through so much and will continue to amaze me when I hopefully give birth one day.(sic)”<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old star is thrilled to have overcome her issues and be back at work.<\/p>\n
She continued: “It’s such a great feeling to be back in tv\/film while not stressing myself with a strenuous workout schedule before 14 hour days, or depriving myself from a real birthday cake rather than opting for watermelon & whip cream with candles because I was terrified of REAL cake and was miserable on some crazy diet s**t.<\/p>\n
“Anyway, here’s me, RAW, REAL! And I love me. And you should love you too! Now back to the studio.. I’m working on an anthem.. (sic)”<\/p>\n
However, Demi stressed that she still isn’t “stoked” on the way she looks, but hopes her candidness can inspire others.<\/p>\n
She added: “Also. Just so everyone’s clear.. I’m not stoked on my appearance BUT I am appreciative of it and sometimes that’s the best I can do. I hope to inspire someone to appreciate their body today too. #nationalcelulliteday #celluLIT (sic)”<\/p>\n
The “Cool For the Summer” singer later admitted she was still “shaking” after sharing the honest post.<\/p>\n
She wrote on her Instagram Story: “Literally shaking still…that was so hard for me to post. But wow… so blown away by the love and support.(sic)”<\/p>\n