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Social media can often paint a misleading picture, particularly when it comes to body image. Liv, known as Liv Livin Life to her 190,000 followers, is one such individual highlighting the unseen aspects of the online world. Famed for her advice, she also champions .

Recently, she revealed the difference between her posed and flexed Instagram photos and her everyday appearance. For example, she pointed out that people rarely see her when she's bloated after eating. Bodies change constantly, and even those we admire online don't look the same all the time.



In addition, she noted that many go through numerous attempts to capture the "perfect" photo before posting it. Factors like posing and lighting significantly affect how people appear in online pictures. By shedding light on these realities, Liv aims to inspire women to feel confident in their own skin and resist comparing themselves to others online.

It's crucial to remember that things aren't always as they seem. In an post, Liv wrote: "I feel summer can be the WORST for becoming a place for comparison and only showing a highlight reel. So here's your reminder that behind every aesthetic cute pic is a WHOLE different story to what you are seeing online.

"So please PLEASE when you are scrolling online remember WHAT YOURE SEEING IS NOT THE FULL PICTURE. The friends photos of their Saturday night, the celebrities on the red carpets, the glute gains, the influencers on their holidays - they all don't look like this the whole ti.

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