Every year, as summer approaches, the concept of the “summer body” reappears. This happens as temperatures rise, the sun shines, and layers of clothing become less available.
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It's no secret that body pressure can quickly arise on social media, where there's suddenly an abundance of so-called “perfect” bodies wearing bikinis and swim trunks in various poses.
As a kind of counter-reaction, more and more people are choosing to share more “honest” photos in everyday situations. Influencer Martine Halvorsen (26) is among those who have long fought for everyone to feel good and comfortable in their bodies.
Newly in love: Martine Halvorsen took her new boyfriend Robert Brankovic to the celebrity party earlier in June. Photo: Andreas Vadum/C.O.G. Hørr
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Earlier this week, for example, she took to Instagram to share candid photos of her “summer body” from multiple sides. In the photo album, she attached pictures showing scars, pimples, so-called “orange peel” and pimples.
In front of Se og Hør, the influencer explains the idea behind the post.
“I want to remind you that all bodies are summer bodies. And our bodies look different in different angles, settings, and lighting. And you deserve to enjoy summer no matter what your body shape,” says Halvorsen.
– You can compare yourself left and right, whether on social media or elsewhere. It's a shame if you think you have to look a certain way in order to have fun and enjoy the summer. After all, summer is about so much more than just the appearance of our bodies, she adds.
Good message: – I would like to remind you that all bodies are summer bodies, says Martine Halvorsen to Se og Hør. Photo: Instagram/martine.halvs
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Although Halvorsen is keen to show what's natural and embrace the body she has, she admits that she too can feel the physical pressure that social media and society in general are putting on her.
-I think a lot of people do that. You get support and constant reminders that you can and should look differently, but I think it's important to look up from your navel, make choices that are good for you and figure out what's important to you.
However, she refuses to let it stop her from living the life she wants.
“We live in a world where we’re constantly told we’re not good enough, but I don’t want to sit in an old people’s home and regret that I wasted time thinking I wasn’t good enough, nice enough. Or good enough. So I think it’s important to log off of social media and real life. It’s not a filter, it’s not perfect, and we don’t need to be,” the 26-year-old stresses.
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