LOOSE Women star Saira Khan posed in a thong for a body confident snap as she urged fans to embrace their bodies.
The former pannelist stripped off for a candid photo and shared it alongside a snap of a model’s bum shared by Victoria Beckham on Instagram.
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Saira, 51, said she criticised her body when she saw the peachy bottom, but insisted that appearance isn’t the key to being happy.
The mum-of-two shared: “When I saw this photo online it triggered in me insecurities I’ve had about my own backside most of my life.
“That is until I turned 50 and started to unpick all the brainwashing I’ve been subjected to over the years by magazines, fashion, music videos and now social media.
“But I wanted to share this comparison photo of my scarred, dimpled, uneven toned covered in stretch marks … to show women that we must not look at other women and feel inadequate about our own.
“I look (at that) bum and think, you look fab girl, good on you. But because mine does not look anything like hers, I do not feel inferior, second best, a failure or the need to change it.”
Saira ended her post saying: “Empowering and supporting women for me is a life mission.
“I have a daughter and I do not wish her to go through her life wit ‘body hang ups’ like I did, just because I did not look like the ‘woman in the magazine!'”
The opionated TV star insisted she supported women changing their physical appearance to boost their self confidence.
Though she admitted: “There are many women who just can’t afford facials, injectables massages etc – I was one of those women for many, many years.
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“I can tell you this – no matter what your physical appearance looks like- if you are not happy with who you are, what you represent, the life you are living and your family and friends, no matter what you do to your body, it will not bring you happiness or fulfilment.
“Work on your happiness, embrace life, be proud of your skills, talent and experiences and spend less time wasting energy on feeling like you don’t matter or count because you don’t look like a certain celebrity you love.
“I’ve made a total ass of myself when I’ve felt ugly. I missed opportunities, I beat myself up, I got myself into mental health issues. It wasn’t worth it. The only person I hurt was myself.
“Embrace your mind first and the love for yourself will follow.”
Her post got the approval from fellow stars Amanda Holden and Vicky Pattison, while fans thanked her for reminding them what is important.
One said: “I wish more celebrities would convey such important messages. Well done Saira, great post. ❤️”
Another said: “You are awesome, bloody love you ❤️ thank you for being an honest and really soul. Also you have a fabulous bottom 😍”
Saira worked on Loose Women for five years before quitting in January 2021.
She lashed out at the show’s other panellists – urging them to quit too because they’d “had their time”.
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