4 Body Positive Influencers To Follow

Being comfortable in your own skin is not easy, but these women make it look that way. They are redefining fitness and pushing the boundaries of social media, one post at a time.

Meet the amazing women who are showing the world that you don't have to be skinny or size zero to be beautiful.

1. Sakshi Sadhwani:

   Sakshi is a fitness enthusiast who believes in living life to the fullest. She is not afraid of sharing her journey with her followers. Her page speaks volumes about her love for Indian food and chicken curry.

   "Being fit is great, but being healthy is far more important" This is what Sakshi believes in, and she makes sure her Instagram feed reflects this mantra. From posting about her love for Indian food and chicken curry to being unapologetic about enjoying a sweet treat on cheat days, Sakshi makes her followers realize that it's okay to enjoy food guilt-free. "Food should not be the enemy," she says, and we totally agree with her!

   You can find her @sakshithesoulful on Instagram and her channel StyleMeUpWithSakshi on YouTube.

2. Rupi Kaur:

   Rupi Kaur is a poet, author and illustrator from a small town in Punjab. She is the first South Asian woman to have a poetry book on the New York Times Bestseller list.

   Rupi helps us understand what it means to be body positive. Her Instagram feed is filled with poetry and her artwork which reflect her ideas beautifully. She encourages us all to see ourselves as beautiful creatures, no matter how big or small our bodies may be. With each post, she takes a step forward in setting an example for other women. She talks about how you don't need a perfect figure to be happy in your skin; happiness comes from within.

   You can find her @rupikaur_ on Instagram.

3. Harnaam Kaur

   Harnaam was bullied as a child for having facial hair, a symptom of PCOD. But instead of letting it pull her down, she turned it into a story filled with inspiration. Harnaam is from London. She is known as 'The girl with the beard.' Harnaam advocates acceptance and has proudly walked for shows full of pride, just the way she is. You can find her @harnaamkaur on Instagram

4. Nidhi Sunil

   In a world obsessed with light skin, Nidhi speaks up about not shying away from her brown Indian Skill colour. She advocates the representation of people of colour in mainstream media. Nidhi, an ambassador of Loreal Paris, has walked on many international fashion shows. She is all about sharing inspiration to love your skin, no matter its colour or texture. You can find her @nidhisunil on Instagram. Join the Sheroes Community by Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) with real women and real stories. You can meet like-minded women, interact with experts, discover career opportunities, learn through free online courses, enhance your soft skills and do so much more to achieve your goals in life. A dedicated helpline also allows chatting with counsellors on all aspects of their growth journeys.