10 Body-Positive Instagram Accounts You Need in Your Feed ASAP

Some say you are what you eat. I say you are what you feed yourself. The road to self-love can be a long and arduous one. And according to a study done by Royal Society For Public Health, your Instagram consumption can have negative effects on your mental health. Your Instagram feed helps shape the way you feel about yourself, your life, and your body. There are countless ways to help you feel good about your body, and one of them is to make sure you're following inspirational and motivational people of all shapes and sizes. From cancer warriors to millennial moms, here are 10 body-positive Instagram accounts you should be following.

01

@fatgirlflow

Corissa is a self-described "Happy Fatty" and the creator of the blog and brand Fat Girl Flow. Since 2015, she's not only been sharing her favorite pretty things on her blog, but she's also been discussing the intersection of self-love, curvy fashion, and body politics. Her designs go against the grain and challenge toxic stereotypes with bold graphics. Her "Fat B*tch" Tee has been seen on some of social media's biggest influencers, including blogger and designer Gabi Gregg.

02

@ihartericka

Ericka is an activist, writer, and award-winning sexuality educator. In 2016, the cancer warrior attended Afropunk Fest topless, revealing her double mastectomy scars. Her work in sexuality education is just as radical and revolutionary but most of all relatable, giving both visibility and a voice to the sociopolitical topics of race, gender, chronic illness, and disability.

03

@lornalitz

You've probably seen model, actress, and advocate Lornalitz in campaigns for Torrid, Nordstrom Rack, NYDJ, and Kmart, to name a few. Half Puerto Rican and half Japanese, Lornalitz has taken to social media to help raise money for her home island of Puerto Rico through a GoFundMe campaign. The island was hit by two major hurricanes in 2017 and is still recovering.

04

@thisisjessicatorres

This blogger, body-positive advocate, and fashion stylist is not afraid to put products to the test. From newly launched beauty brands to clothing lines, Jessica tries it all and reports her honest feedback on her blog and Instagram.

05

@rvbyallegra

Ruby is an Australian makeup artist, activist, and artist. They use colorful makeup, fashion, and photography to give insight into their world as a disabled, sexual, gender-fluid human. Born with arthrogryposis, Ruby not only preaches accessibility and inclusivity, but they practice it, too. One way is by using image descriptions on their Instagram posts as a tool for those unable to see, process, or read posts.

06

@plump.ph

Established in 2009, Plump is the first-ever fashion and body-positive lifestyle web magazine for curvy women in the Philippines. It was created by twin sisters Danah and Stacy Gutierrez as an outlet to share their personal troubles and triumphs. These self-love-advocating sisters have gone on to create a community called the Self Love Club that meets monthly to discuss body positivity.

07

@simonemariposa

Simone plays in a league of her own using hashtags like #WeWearWhatWeWant and #VisiblyPlus. This YouTuber is not afraid to speak her mind when it comes to relationships, body-shaming, fetishizing, and self-love. She's motivating and empowering people of all shapes and sizes to advocate for themselves and to take up as much space as they need.

08

@girlwithcurves

The definition of a millennial mom is Tanesha of Girl With Curves. This blogger, designer, esthetician, and entrepreneur has beat her battles with self-esteem issues and an eating disorder to become one of the most notable brands in the curve community. Tanesha is candid and relatable, discussing everything from curly hair problems to mom-shaming.

09

@evolveyourimage

Proving that style is ageless is blogger, image consultant, and author Carol Parker Walsh. This accessory aficionado is an authority on looking fabulous over 50 and uses her blog to teach other women how to create a powerful personal brand.

10

@watchshayslay

Shay Neary is a model who's breaking barriers. In 2016, she became the first curve, transgender model to be featured in a major fashion campaign. She has gone on to work with brands like Yours Truly and Woman Within. On Instagram, she opens up about dealing with difficult family dynamics and learning to love herself.