How Supermodel Paulina Porizkov's Health Struggles Made Her "Aware Of Every Extra Pound"

The pressure to fall within certain body standards is a very real worry that hundreds of thousands of women face today. Rather than seeing joy and cheer when they glimpse into the mirror, all they can see is expanded seams and bulging waistbands. So imagine the struggle that health troubles and its associated added kilos can bring, especially when your job depends on it.

Supermodel Paulina Porizkov faced such a situation over the last year and shared her journey of self-love and body positivity on Instagram.

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She revealed, "I gained about 15 lb after my bilateral hip replacement in early 2024" and went on to share how it affected the rest of her life, saying, "One day back at my old job, and I was excruciatingly aware of every extra pound. I didn't fit the clothes. Which of course WAS and IS my job. To fit the clothes! I squeezed into the largest of the items, leaving seams open, waistbands unbuttoned, and prayed that my ability to fake it was still in place. I managed to get through the assignments, but suddenly - I felt awful about myself."

That's when the supermodel knew working on her size was the only option if she wanted to be confident in front of the camera again. However, it wasn't that easy. "I had to lose some weight so I could fit into the clothing my job requires of me. And this is where I hit the post menopause bump. Didn't matter how little I ate, the weight didn't fluctuate Alright, time to add weight lifting to the schedule. And the protein. And ditch the desserts."

Months after working on her body, Paulina had a revelation. By focusing on her health, she may not have shed the kilos but it led her to tone her physique and in process, appreciate her body. "Two months later, I'm exactly the same weight. My butt feels firmer, but otherwise most of my clothing is too small, a good indication I haven't shrunk. And yet, I don't exactly mind this new, fuller body," she confirmed.

Not only did Paulina find herself with a new sense of confidence that came with her more taut figure, she was pain-free as well, which nothing in the world can buy. "Compared to a year ago when I was 15 lbs less but in constant pain, my new softness feels soothing. And thanks to my love @sjeffgreenstein my body also feels at the height of its sexiness, desirability and ok, I'll say it - prowess. So, really , my only problems are no jobs and nothing to wear," she concluded.

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