A belly dancer defended herself against haters who told her to cover up.

She chose to celebrate her body instead of giving in to their negativity.

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Arielle (@madisisondancelife) shared her body-positive response in a TikTok video.

A commenter named LifeCoachEddy protested the fashion choices that showed her midriff while she danced.

“You are overweight and need to cover up. Go to the gym and put all your energy into fighting the fat,” he wrote.

Arielle remained undisturbed as she threw on a black, star-spangled crop and continued to do her thing.

No matter what she did, she said the trolls would never be satisfied.

‘Why? So you can criticize me there too?’ She said sarcastically as she shook her hips and stomach.

“Going to a place dedicated to diet culture until I become ashamed of my body, as I rightly should?

“What you’re really saying is: stop being visible and start punishing myself with exercise. Whatever it is, I shouldn’t enjoy it or be seen enjoying it. You sound like a dookie life coach, Eddy.

“May my fat joy burn on your retinas and my joyful shivers live rent-free forever!”

Many of her viewers supported her, including someone with knowledge of the history of belly dancing.

“Many people don’t know it, but traditionally belly dancers had more of a ‘belly’. So you keep doing what you love,” they said.

Some thought the troll’s comment wasn’t worth her time.

“I mean… look at your epic timing, control and power. Don’t even give haters your beautiful energy!” said one commenter.

“These guys have no idea how much absolute control and strength you have to develop to dance. It’s harder than the gym,” said another.

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One mom decided she was done with her shapewear for good.

More than just embracing her body, she felt it should be a “crime” to cover her body.

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Emily (@thevondyfam) shared the body positive message in a TikTok video.

“I’m at a wedding in the bathroom and I took off my $98 Spanx,” she said.

“I shouldn’t be ashamed of a little shaking around here.”

The mother explained that she refused to be ashamed of what her body looks like after giving birth to healthy children.

“The more we see confident, sexy moms owning their post-baby bodies, the more society will say yes, and more importantly, what a crime it is to cafe this puke,” she said.

“How am I going to shake what my mother gave me if it’s in a cage?

“Honestly, fuck the norm that says women’s bodies should be seamless. No dimples, no rolls, seamless. I’m over it.

“I’m done squeezing into spandex. I can’t breathe and it gives me a stomach ache at the end of the night because they’re literally squishing my organs, all for what?

‘To look thinner? That’s a no for me.’

Her decision to let go of shapewear dramatically improved her experience on the dance floor.

“I’ll leave that thing hanging until the day I die,” she said.

“We no longer need to confine our bodies to meet a standard.

“If you like wearing shapewear then do your thing mom, but if like me you hate shapewear but think you have to wear it then you don’t have to because I’m still a 10 without my shapewear.”

One woman revealed she had a valid reason for wearing shapewear.

“My shapewear is just to prevent thigh burns,” she joked.

Others fully supported her decision.

“For the love of all things good and holy, do not keep the galley in a cage!” said one viewer.

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A MUM-OF-FOUR who once shied away from showing off her body says her wobbly bits won’t stop her from wearing a bikini.

Cherry Bloom, an NHS cleaner from Scotland, revealed she now earns thousands of pounds and shows off her natural curves.

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But the mother wasn’t always proud of her body and it took years for the 42-year-old to embrace what her mother gave her.

From her ‘cellulite’ to her belly, Cherry has never been so confident in her appearance.

But since bringing in thousands of people, the mom has let go of her distrust and fully embraced what she is – wobbly thighs and all.

She wasn’t sure at first about posting photos of herself in her bikini online, but has grown to love it more than ever, she told the Daily Star.

“At first I thought, ‘oh no, my stomach and my thighs are touching’, then I thought, oh well, I’ll give it a try,” she says. said.

“I’m human and I’m real, and that’s how I say it. Don’t get me wrong, there are some beautiful, beautiful women out there with the perfect face, the perfect breasts, the perfect body – everything is perfect.

But if they don’t like it, they don’t have to watch.

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“Then I come in with a little wobbly belly and a cellulite-covered butt and I’m like, well, I’m real, I’ve never had a procedure before.”

Cherry recognizes that everyone has a preference and it seems she has created her own audience.

Instead of covering up her “wobbly” bits, she says men love the natural look.

And Cherry doesn’t care what the haters think of her new career.

“I love it, I don’t care. Life is for living and just because I’m a mother doesn’t mean I can’t have fun myself. I don’t hurt anyone and I have fun, and everyone benefits,” she added.

“My breasts are real and soft. You see some and they fit perfectly, but mine hit my knees.”

In the past, Cherry has addressed the negative reactions to her on social media.

She revealed that some say she “has the face for radio,” only to start following her modeling account and paying for her content.

The bizarre response makes Cherry feel angry and sorry for the haters.

Speaking about people not liking her natural body, Cherry had one thing to say.

“But if they don’t like it, they don’t have to watch. Everyone has stretch marks and cellulite.

“For some reason, a lot of men seem to enjoy looking at that real person because they can imagine that I’m a real person. I’m not fake and I’m not a robot,” she said.

Exercise helps increase metabolism, which in turn helps get rid of belly fat and lose weight. Here’s a 20-minute routine to help burn calories.

The weight loss journey is an amalgamation of a good diet, lifestyle and exercise routine. Going to the gym is not always a compulsion. Having a standard weight loss routine is good enough if you do it with dedication. For some people, getting rid of that stubborn belly fat, arm fat or thigh fat is the priority. Therefore, the set of exercises should also be chosen that relate to this.

Here’s a general workout routine that includes a little bit of cardio and a little bit of other exercise.

WEIGHT LOSS EXERCISE: BASIC FAT MELTING ROUTINE

1. Heat up: It is imperative to start with a warm-up. The muscles and body need to lose some weight and be ready for some physical activity. Start with 3-5 minutes of light cardio exercise to warm up your body. You can walk briskly, jog in place or do jumping jacks. It helps reduce the risk of injuries, muscle cramps, etc.
2. Mountain climbers: Stand in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line. Alternately bring your knees to your chest as if you were running in place. Do this exercise for 1 minute to increase your heart rate and activate your core muscles.
3. Russian twists: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight. Hold your hands together in front of your chest and rotate your torso from side to side, touching the floor on each side. Perform this exercise for 1 minute to work your oblique muscles.
4. Bicycle crunches: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulders off the ground and bring your left elbow toward your right knee as you straighten your left leg. Repeat on the other side, bringing your right elbow toward your left knee. Continue switching sides for 1 minute to tighten your abdominal muscles.
5. Plank with hip dips: Get into a forearm plank position with your elbows directly under your shoulders. Lower your hips back and forth, lightly touching the floor on each side. Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels. Do this exercise for 1 minute to work your core and oblique muscles.
6. Jumping rope: Grab a skipping rope and jump continuously for 1 minute. If you don’t have a rope, you can mimic the jumping motion without a rope. Jumping rope is an effective cardio exercise that helps burn calories and fat.
7. Reverse crunches: Lie on your back with your legs bent and lifted off the ground, knees above your hips. Place your hands at your sides or under your glutes for support. Use your abdominal muscles to lift your hips from the floor to your chest and then lower them back down. Repeat this move for 1 minute to target your lower abs.
8. Burpees: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down, place your hands on the floor and jump your feet back into a high plank position. Perform a push-up, then jump your feet back to your hands and explosively jump up with your arms above your head. Repeat this exercise for 1 minute to work your entire body and increase your heart rate.
9. Cooling down: End the routine with 3-5 minutes of light stretching to cool your muscles and promote flexibility.

Remember to listen to your body and adjust the exercises as necessary. Consistency is key when it comes to losing belly fat, so try to perform this routine regularly in combination with a healthy diet for the best results.

“STAFF!” a fed-up fifty-year-old recently wrote on Mumsnet: “What are fat middle-aged women wearing these days?”

She went on to explain how she had come 2nd during breast cancer treatment and now, at 6ft 1in and around 18st, was living in leggings despite having an overflowing wardrobe.

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It was no surprise that she was flooded with responses.

Many women can relate to feeling like they’re not feeling like themselves as they battle menopause, change their bodies, and make judgments about what to wear and what not to wear midway through life.

The advice ranged from opting for classic clothes like French to having a capsule wardrobe.

But the most common tip she received was to look at Instagram accounts like @rantsandbigpants,@fabfatand40plus and @dressedtothemax.

Maxine Sumner Woolley, the woman behind the latter, says in her biography that she is “small, round and over 50. . . making midlife beautiful.”

Her Instagram is full of bright, bold photos of herself embracing her size 16 frame and not being afraid to show off her boobs.

But she’s also had her own battles with midlife fashion.

The former city worker says: “I lost my way after I turned 50 and went into deep perimenopause.

“I always looked at younger women on Instagram and wondered where my tribe was.

“I thought there had to be more women who looked like me and I wanted to find myself and help others do the same.”

Maxine, mother to Eleanor, 21, and stepmother to Meg, 29, and Tom, 26, has 33,500 followers but insists she has the same body issues as everyone else.

Maxine, 6ft tall, says: “I have to get myself in the mood to try on jeans in a warm dressing room and dread going jeans shopping, but I still enjoy helping other women enjoy of clothing.”

Here are her golden rules for dressing fabulously at midlife. . .

NEVER HIDE YOUR CURVES

I taught myself to understand and work with my shape. It’s important to celebrate yourself with clothes because it not only makes you look good, it makes you feel good too.

Hiding your body under shapeless clothes will only make you look bigger, if you are aware of it.

A belted dress with a V-neck is flattering for a full bust and thanks to the belt you can make it as tight as you want.

The rest of the dress can still be flowy and comfortable, but defining your waist will show off your shape.

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BALANCE SHEET RATIO

I’m bigger in my hips, so I tend to wear more flowing shapes on my lower body, like wide-leg pants and flowy skirts.

You can still wear high-waisted and hip-hugging trews to show off your curves, but the fluidity of a wider silhouette at the bottom of your body will make you look taller and slimmer.

I balance that width at the bottom of my figure with a more fitted top and a structured blazer with shoulder pads that give the illusion of height. And vice versa. For example, if I’m wearing straight-leg pants, I’ll wear a looser top.

BLACK IS NOT EVERYONE’S FRIEND

Don’t always assume that black is the solution to looking slimmer.

It doesn’t do me any good, and my face makes me look pale and older than I am. I only wear it in a color I love, like green, and in a texture that gives it some depth.

If on occasion I wear a black sweater, I make sure to lift my appearance and complexion with some accessories combined with a bright lipstick.

BUILD OUTFITS AROUND MARINES

As we reach midlife, navy blue is kinder and more forgiving than black. It makes an outfit instantly look chic and expensive, and it doesn’t cost you any color.

It matches many other colors, such as bright yellow, orange, pretty pastel pink and golden green.

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SHOW OFF YOUR ASSETS

Since I’ve always had fuller breasts, I’ve learned that a well-fitting bra can define your shape, making you feel much more confident in your clothes.

I get measured every year. Sizes also vary a bit between styles and brands, so I don’t assume my usual size will fit every time.

INVEST IN BASIC

TIMELESS basics are the backbone of my wardrobe. Always remember the price per wear: if a jacket costs €50 and you wear it 20 times, the price per wear is €2.50. Bargain, right?

My basic pieces are items such as blazers, denim, sweaters and trousers. Then I buy a few cheaper, trendy items that I will wear for a season or two.

YES, YOU CAN WEAR SHORTS

MY rule is to make sure the leg shape is slightly wider than your thigh so that at the hem there is a gap between you and the fabric.

This way, the shorts don’t dig into your thighs and are more comfortable to move in. A style that has almost an A-line shape is even better. They have the added bonus of making your thighs look slimmer if that bothers you.

NEVER FEAR COLOR

SCIENCE has discovered that wearing color can boost your dopamine hormones, making you feel happy.

I like to mix color with neutrals and I love a tonal look – the same color from head to toe – because it gives the illusion of height.

My favorite shades are green, blue and orange shades. But ultimately, color will work for every skin tone.

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LAYERS

During perimenopause I found that I could no longer wear man-made fabrics because they made me hot and itchy and the hot flashes got worse.

Now I wear cotton, linen and viscose. In the worst case scenario, if I was about to have a hot flash at any moment, I would wear several thin layers that were easy to take off, such as a cardigan, shirt and chunky knitwear.

TOSS THE SKINNY JEANS

I KNOW it can be daunting, but I always push myself to try different shapes and styles. For example, switching to wide leg jeans instead of skinny jeans has completely changed the way I see myself.

TWEAK AS YOUR BODY CHANGES

OUR bodies and our tastes change, so I do a complete wardrobe overhaul every year and never keep anything that’s just right.

You should wear what you love and what makes you feel good.

A MOTHER is calling it quits on hiding her figure and says her postpartum shape is nothing to shy away from.

She even added that she is even more proud of her body after having children and will continue to wear crop tops.

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Stacy Buitrago (@stacybuitrago_) filmed herself talking about her unapologetic style choices in a video on TikTok.

“So I just saw this video of a mom getting pretty much shamed for wearing a crop top, because she’s a mom,” she said.

“And I’m like, ‘b***h, I’m more proud of my body after having two kids than I’ve ever been in my entire life.’

“And if I want to show off this little, fucked up belly button I have after having those kids, then I’m going to do that.

‘If I have to look at it, you have to look at it too. So enjoy the show, okay?”

She made her fashion choices clear for summer and warmer weather.

“If you see me in a crop top this summer, mind your business,” she said.

The video attracted many viewers who weighed in on her style in the comments section.

“Yes,” someone wrote. “I love my body more than I ever have in my life.”

“I’m a mom, 35, overweight and wear crop tops almost exclusively,” another added. “F**k anyone who tells me I should do something different.”

“I’m walking around in a crop top and shorts with my cheeks sticking out,” a third commented. “Yes, I have stretch marks all over, but I’m dealing with it.”

“I’ve had three kids and ended up losing 80 pounds. I’m proud of my body and crop tops are comfortable. I’ll wear them and everyone can mind their business,” wrote yet another.

One viewer even offered motherhood advice for those who chose to go with a bare midriff.

“Crop tops make breastfeeding so much easier lol,” she noted.

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A mom has shown off her body and her tips for self-care routines.

Although she received some criticism for her body, she fought back against body shaming.

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Karen (@thisboomermom) shared the uplifting message in a TikTok video.

She explained that at age 50, she put a plan in place that included a change in her diet to up her fitness game.

“I made my retirement plan when I turned 50. I watched my mother commit suicide with alcohol and several family members grow older and suffer from obesity, heart disease and smoking-related illnesses,” she said.

“I have prediabetes and this is how I deal with it.”

At age 59, Karen explained that she would much rather be strong than skinny.

To achieve her goals, she incorporated more protein, heavier weights and less cardio into her routine.

Plus, she’s focused on more sleep, less sugar, less alcohol and real food.

In a videothe mother fought against beauty standards and showed off her body.

“Do you think this 58-year-old belly is gross?” she asked.

She showed off her belly rolls in a crop top and underwear.

“It folds! If you’re over 50, loose skin from human birth isn’t dangerous,” she explained.

“It’s the excess belly fat that will kill you. Eat right and balance your macros. Love your body!”

Other moms used the comments to thank her for spreading the word.

“You’re beautiful. I’m 59 and I feel the same way,” said one commenter.

Karen explained that it was completely normal to have a belly, especially if you’ve had children.

“Because we had children! Perfectly normal! We are human producers! Men can’t do what we can do!” she replied.

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Een jonge Australische vrouw heeft zich uitgesproken over het moment waarop bij haar tijdens een backpackreis rond de wereld de diagnose eierstokkanker stadium drie werd gesteld.

Tora Murphy was vorig jaar vier weken onderweg toen ze zich in Zuidoost-Azië een opgeblazen gevoel begon te voelen.

Ze dacht er niet veel over na en dacht dat het misschien te wijten was aan veel voorkomende reisziektes, zoals de Bali-buik.

Haar ongemak bleef echter bestaan ​​terwijl zij en haar vriend, Hewson Perry, hun reis naar Colombia in Zuid-Amerika voortzetten.

‘Ik heb het min of meer toegeschreven aan het feit dat ik duidelijk veel verschillende soorten voedsel dronk en at’, vertelde mevrouw Murphy aan Daily Mail Australia.

'Ik heb het letterlijk gegoogled en er stond dat een opgeblazen gevoel bij reizigers heel gebruikelijk is. Dus eigenlijk dacht ik er niets van. Het was een normaal opgeblazen gevoel en ik dacht dat ik aankwam.

'Maar het werd in die paar weken steeds erger en uiteindelijk zag ik eruit alsof ik ongeveer zes maanden zwanger was.'

Toen haar symptomen verergerden, besefte mevrouw Murphy dat er iets ernstigs aan de hand was.

Ze wachtte tot ze in Londen aankwam om haar symptomen te controleren. Daar aangekomen ging ze rechtstreeks naar de eerste hulp, waar de artsen enkele tests uitvoerden.

Mevrouw Murphy was in ‘complete shock’ toen de dokter terugkwam en ‘de kankerbom liet vallen’, waarbij hij uitlegde dat ze een kankergezwel op haar bekken hadden gevonden.

Er werd gediagnosticeerd als stadium drie eierstokkanker.

'Ik dacht: “Wat bedoel je met een mis? Wat bedoel je met kanker?” Het kwam niet eens in mijn gedachten op', zei mevrouw Murphy.

'Vanaf dat moment was het letterlijk: ga, ga, ga. De consulent wilde me meteen zien en ik moest een beslissing nemen over waar ik behandeld zou worden, in Londen of in Australië.'

Slechts zeven weken na haar droomavontuur als backpacker, en na tien dagen in het ziekenhuis te hebben doorgebracht, vloog mevrouw Murphy terug naar Australië.

Een terugkeer naar Australië

Eenmaal terug in Australië begon mevrouw Murphy met de behandeling in het Mater Hospital in Brisbane.

Artsen onderzochten manieren om haar vruchtbaarheid te behouden, maar kwamen tot de conclusie dat ze een volledige hysterectomie en verwijdering van haar eierstokken nodig had vanwege het vergevorderde stadium van haar kanker.

Helaas konden ze, vanwege hoe gevorderd haar kanker was, geen van de eieren van mevrouw Murphy extraheren of invriezen.

Mevrouw Murphy zei dat ze de operatie nog niet helemaal heeft geaccepteerd, omdat het de mogelijkheid om kinderen te krijgen wegnam voordat ze zelfs maar de kans had gehad om te overwegen een gezin te stichten.

‘Ik heb het een beetje terzijde geschoven als het gaat om het emotioneel omgaan ermee, alleen maar omdat ik jong ben’, zei mevrouw Murphy.

'Ik kan het niet eens echt doorgronden, omdat ik nog niet eens op een punt in mijn leven was dat ik aan kinderen dacht. Ik leefde gewoon mijn beste leven toen ik jong was en met mijn vriend reisde.

'Ik zal er alles aan doen om gewoon gezond en levend te zijn, dus het krijgen van mijn eigen kinderen was op dit moment geen prioriteit in vergelijking met mijn eigen leven.'

De 24-jarige nadert het einde van haar 12-ronde chemotherapieplan, met nog maar vier behandelingsrondes te gaan.

Ze voegde eraan toe dat er een grotere kans op herhaling is omdat haar kanker in een zo laat stadium werd ontdekt, maar blijft hoopvol dat haar ziekte te genezen is.

Mevrouw Murphy zal twee jaar lang elke drie maanden contact moeten opnemen met haar artsen voordat ze overgaat naar controles van zes maanden voor nog eens vijf jaar.

De regelmatige controles hebben de reisplannen van haar en haar vriend niet afgeschrikt. Het paar hoopt aan het einde van het jaar voor drie maanden in Thailand gestationeerd te zijn.

'Wat mij door de dag helpt, is gewoon plannen maken voor de toekomst', zei mevrouw Murphy.

'Reizen zal er voor mij in de toekomst een beetje anders uitzien, het is duidelijk dat ik niet een jaar lang zomaar kan gaan… we zullen langzamer reizen, zoals drie maanden achter elkaar soort ding.'

Gelukkig heeft mevrouw Murphy een sterk ondersteunend netwerk dat haar helpt tijdens haar reis naar kanker, waaronder haar vriend, de heer Perry.

'Hij is een lieverd, als de beste steun ooit, alsof ik niet om beter kon vragen. Eerlijk gezegd, ik weet niet wat ik zonder hem zou hebben gedaan', zei mevrouw Murphy.

Ze moedigde jonge vrouwen ook aan om het leven ten volle te leven, want 'het leven kan in een oogwenk veranderen'.

'Leef je leven ten volle en doe dingen waar je blij van wordt, want alles kan gebeuren en je leven kan in een oogwenk veranderen. ‘Wees dankbaar voor elke dag en dankbaar voor je gezondheid’, zei mevrouw Murphy.

'Eierstokkanker is moeilijk op te sporen omdat de symptomen zo vaag zijn. De symptomen laten je niet denken: “Oh mijn God! Ik heb kanker”.

'Maar als ze doorgaan, moet je voor jezelf opkomen. Als er iets mis is, laat je dan onderzoeken.'

TikTok gebruiken om andere jonge vrouwen te bereiken

De gemiddelde leeftijd van een patiënt met eierstokkanker is 64 jaar, waardoor mevrouw Murphy een van de jongste patiënten is die bij Mater voor de ziekte wordt behandeld.

Mevrouw Murphy zei dat ze moeite had om een ​​steungroep te vinden waar ze zich mee kon identificeren, aangezien haar type kanker voornamelijk bij oudere vrouwen wordt gediagnosticeerd.

‘Ik had het meeste moeite met het vinden van mensen met wie ik me kon identificeren, omdat alle steungroepen zoals op Facebook bestaan ​​uit vrouwen van 60 jaar en ouder’, zei mevrouw Murphy.

'Elke keer als ik daarheen ga, heb ik zoiets van: ik voel de sfeer hier gewoon niet. Dus alsof het een beetje moeilijk is om met iemand met mijn diagnose om te gaan, omdat het altijd oudere vrouwen zijn.'

De jonge vrouw besloot haar kankertraject op TikTok te documenteren en heeft per ongeluk een steungroep opgericht voor een jongere generatie die aan eierstokkanker lijdt.

'Ik wilde gewoon die persoon zijn voor het geval iemand anders zich in dezelfde situatie bevond als ik en ik heb een flink aantal mensen bereikt die het erg nuttig vonden en me bedankten voor het delen van het proces.'

Ze drong er bij vrouwen op aan om voor zichzelf op te komen en een arts te raadplegen als ze merken dat er iets mis is met hun lichaam.

Maand van de voorlichting over eierstokkanker

Mevrouw Murphy deelt haar verhaal voor de Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in februari – een tijd om de aandacht te vestigen op een ziekte, die jaarlijks het leven eist van ongeveer 1.000 Australische vrouwen.

Eierstokkanker komt vaak voor bij vrouwen ouder dan 50 jaar, waarbij jaarlijks ongeveer 1.300 Australische vrouwen worden gediagnosticeerd.

Eierstokkanker is de dodelijkste gynaecologische kanker en heeft een vijfjaarsoverleving van 49 procent.

Er is geen screeningstest voor eierstokkanker beschikbaar, wat betekent dat de meeste gevallen al in een vergevorderd stadium zijn wanneer ze worden ontdekt.

Mater is een van de slechts drie ziekenhuiscentra voor de behandeling van gynaecologische kankers in Queensland en behandelt ongeveer 130 patiënten met eierstokkanker per jaar – iets minder dan de helft van het totale aantal nieuwe jaarlijkse gevallen in de staat.

Senior medisch oncoloog bij het Mater Cancer Care Center, dokter Catherine Shannon, zei dat de kanker van mevrouw Murphy ongebruikelijk was.

'Eierstokkanker is grotendeels een ziekte van oudere vrouwen, maar mevrouw Murphy heeft een slijmachtig subtype dat we soms bij jonge vrouwen zien, hoewel het uiterst ongebruikelijk is', zei dr. Shannon.

'Tora's operatie is succesvol geweest en ze verdraagt ​​de chemotherapie goed. Haar casus illustreert hoe vaag de symptomen van eierstokkanker zijn.

'Het is belangrijk voor alle vrouwen, van elke leeftijd, om de tekenen en symptomen van eierstokkanker te kennen, inclusief een opgeblazen gevoel, bekkenpijn en opgezette buik.

'Als ze deze symptomen aanhoudend ervaren, is het belangrijk om naar een arts te gaan en ze te laten onderzoeken.'

A fashionista has proven that confidence is the only accessory you need.

While some women spend their entire lives trying to minimize their bellies and get rid of their rolls, she called them “beautiful.”

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TikToker Madds (@madds.maxjesty) encourages her followers to “do something that makes [them] happy,” she writes in her biography.

And for her, that means embracing her body as it is.

In a clampshe shared her words of wisdom while wearing a fitted dress that showed off her curves and full stomach.

“If you've been stopping yourself from putting on a dress or clothes because of your belly dog,” then this one is for you.

She admired the way she looked in the fit and gave a 360-degree view to really show it off.

“See how cute this is? It's okay,” she said, pointing to her stomach.

“Bodies have bumps, lumps and curves, and it's okay to show them off, even if they're the ones society says are 'unattractive'.”

She encouraged her followers to “wear the dress,” as she wrote in the caption, even if they aren't confident about their figure.

In another clampshe doubled down on her statement.

This time she wore a two-piece set that hugged her curves and gave a peak to her stomach.

“No, you don't have to get rid of your belly dog ​​to be beautiful.”

She shared a side angle of her body to prove that she was comfortable with a small belly.

“2024 is the year you love EVERY part of yourself. It's okay to have goals for your body, but either way, you're beautiful.

Viewers agreed with her opinion.

“We have hips, broad shoulders, a belly dog ​​and yes, big arms. We exist and we are beautiful,” one person wrote.

“Thanks sister, I needed this reassurance,” another added.

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A BODY-positive Victoria Secret model showed off her curves and her confidence.

The size 16 model said she wished she could show her younger self how far they had come.

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Sophie Hughes (@sophwithlove) shared photos of her sporting Victoria's Secret lingerie in an Instagram post.

The medium-sized model tied her pink hair back and wore a blue slip dress with purple lace and a similar green one with white detailing.

She sat on the kitchen counter beaming brightly as she lay comfortably in a pink polka dot swimsuit that didn't hide her stomach and thighs.

“In my gentle girlhood,” Sophie wrote.

“I wish I could go back and show 15-year-old Soph these photos, I wish I could show her how far we've come, shooting for Victoria's Secret UK feeling more confident than ever before a size 46 body.

“It would bring her so much peace.”

Instead, Sophie was more than happy to share her journey to body acceptance with other women who might need to hear the message.

“Instead, I'll show you. Because I can't help her heal, but I can help you,” she said.

“I can show you that all bodies deserve to take up space, that belly rolls, scars, cellulite, it's all so normal.

“It's all so beautiful, and you don't have to keep yourself small.”

Her followers thanked her for being genuine and beautiful inside and out.

“Amazing. I'm so grateful to live in a more inclusive world. We still have a long way to go, but we've come so far!” said one commenter.

“You are so freaking beautiful,” said another.

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