Gok Wan has opened up about the importance of body positivity and his weight journey in a touching social media post.
The 45-year-old fashionista, who is known for his fashion and lifestyle transformations, took to Instagram to share a throwback snap with his 757,000 followers.
The flamboyant television star revealed that some fans had recently come to him after struggling with their weight gain in lockdown and wanted to adddress the topic.
In his moving message, Gok urged everyone to appreciate their bodies 'regardless of size'.
He then revealed his own body transformation and shared a throwback snap alongside a picture where he called himself 'anorexically thin'.
"I want to share these pictures with you because lately I have received a lot of messages from people who tell me they’re struggling with their body- especially due to weight gain during lock down," Gok began in his post.
"Now, I wish I had all the answers to being the most body confident person in the world but I simply don’t. However, I can tell you this.
"When I look at pictures of me when my body was obese and pictures of me when my body was anorexically thin I realise one wonderful truth."
The stylist added: "Both of these bodies are exceptional - regardless of their size."
In his heartfelt message, the presenter confidently pointed out that all bodies are capable of 'great things'.
He continued: "You see, our bodies do great things. They carry a brain that contributes to the thoughts on this planet.
"They carry a heart which loves, cares, guides and listens. Our bodies laugh, sing, dance and hold.
"Yes! Your body does all these amazing things."
The Fashion Brunch Club CEO concluded that fans should get to know their bodies and learn to appreciate what it is capable of.
"It may not look like what you think it should but, don’t let that thought out shadow just how brilliant your body is. Get to know it’s greatness... you and your body deserve it. Love you X"
Gok has been inundated with positive messages and applauded by his fan base for the thoughtful message.
In the meantime, the style icon has been keeping his fans entertained with a number of cute lockdown snaps and even making playlists for a kitchen rave.
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