Love Island's Dr Alex George issues lengthy statement over fat shamers
msn.comDr Alex George has hit back at fat shamers with a fresh shirtless picture. The doctor spoke out - and said he "loves" his body after weight gain.
The Love Island star and mental health campaigner spoke out on Instagram. He wrote: "Throughout the work that I have done as ambassador it has become clear that body image is a huge pressure on young people. "Although we cannot ‘blame’ social media or body image for eating disorders, as there are a multitude of issues that can contribute, speaking to young people and experts, it can certainly play a part. " READ MORE Coca Cola can with 'secret drugs compartment' found by cops as arrests made He added: "This week on Eating Disorder Awareness Week we need to raise awareness of how serious eating disorders can be with 1 in 50 people currently suffering. ""Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of ALL mental illnesses," he added.
He continued: "I’m not arrogant or ignorant enough to think that by posting this picture I can change peoples perception of body image on my own. "Rogether however, we can change this dangerous narrative that continues to snowball around ‘how we should look’. "He continued: "For what it’s worth, I would like to say that I am grateful for the skin that I live in, I love my body, and I am proud of who I am.
Let’s come together this week and shout from the roof tops, eating disorders need early intervention and support. " Alex continued: "Normalize ALL body types.
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