Love Island star Erin Barrett has come under fire after revealing that she plans to lose 5kg this year.
The 26-year-old influencer, who rose to fame on the first season of Love Island Australia in 2018, said she is “heavier than ever” and wants to slim down from 57kg to 52kg.
Sharing a series of stunning poolside bikini snaps, Erin wrote: “My friends this is the heaviest I’ve ever weighed 120lbs at 5’7”.
Love Island star Erin Barrett has come under fire after revealing she plans to lose 5kg
The 26-year-old influencer, who rose to fame on the first season of Love Island Australia in 2018, said she is “heavier than ever” and wants to slim down from 57kg to 52kg.
‘My goal is to lose 5 kg and return to a healthier lifestyle.
“I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with how my body looks, I just want to feel better on the inside.”
‘I need to eat better, drink more water and exercise.
‘This will also be very beneficial for my mental health. Who else made their 2023 goal to lose weight? Probably most of us. Let’s see how it goes…. ‘
Sharing a series of stunning poolside bikini snaps, Erin wrote: ‘My friends this is the heaviest I’ve ever weighed 57kg at 157cm
But the star was quickly criticized by fans saying that he is promoting unhealthy ideals.
But the star was quickly criticized by fans saying that he is promoting unhealthy ideals.
Clare Verrall of Married at First Sight responded to the post explaining that “thinness isn’t about happiness or courage.”
“It took until I was 38 years old to stop making my New York resolution to lose weight and instead focus on my overall mental health, loving my body, and treating it like the amazing vessel that it is,” she said.
‘I have love handles, cellulite, very pale skin and am always covered in random bruises. However, I love my unique body now. Being thin is not happiness or your worth in the world (although you are obviously a ‘thin’ woman). Everyone says that she is ‘still’ beautiful, she is just beautiful. Final point. That is.
Erin, who often posts about body positivity, responded to her critics by explaining that she was “not a bad role model” and “didn’t hurt anyone.”
In a second post, she added that she “never said weighing more was a bad thing” and that it was “her body and her choice” and that she is “not here to please everyone.”
The star hit back at fans who said she was a “bad role model” for wanting to lose weight.
I realize I sound like my mother, but my gosh, the media has made us resent our bodies, which is so sad. You are beautiful inside and out. Shit diets.
“Someone who is in therapy is much sexier than someone who is focused purely on being skinny.”
Another fan wrote: “I love your stuff normally but this is really useless for those vulnerable to eating disorders and body issues, especially a younger audience.” It’s great to have goals that suit you, but avoid numbers when it could have a negative impact on someone else.’
Erin first found fame on the first season of Love Island Australia before building a following on Instagram
Erin, pictured on Love Island, previously said that learning to love her body has been a long process.
A third added: ‘Wow, I love your stuff, but this is a bit damaging, 57kg is very light and a completely healthy weight for your size. I probably weighed it when I was a teenager! You may be triggering an ED with this post. I am activated and weigh 57 kg, which is a completely normal BMI. It’s not appropriate for a young audience.’
“I’m not sure why you needed to add your exact weight and height to a post that you say is about wanting a healthier lifestyle and feeling better on the inside,” said another. ‘I followed you for a while and usually find your posts inspiring and uplifting, but this is detrimental. I think we have to be more careful with so many young fans,’ they continued.
Erin, who often posts about body positivity, responded to her critics by explaining that she was “not a bad role model” and “didn’t hurt anyone.”
Clare Verrall of Married at First Sight responded to the post explaining that “thinness isn’t about happiness or worth.
‘Is it really “my body my choice”? ‘ she said in an Instagram story.
‘Because every time we make the decision to do something for ourselves and we post it on OUR PERSONAL page; someone always has a problem with the choice we made.
‘So really, if we want to do something, we have to ask permission here and get support before we’re allowed to do it? I feel like I have to seek approval from random people on my Instagram before doing or saying literally ANYTHING! Or else someone will be offended
‘Or… suddenly I’m a “bad role model”
Erin often shares amazing selfies online and has been open about breast augmentation and non-surgical nose jobs.
Scrolling through Instagram is getting exhausting. Constantly having to walk on eggshells 24/7 to make sure you don’t say or do the wrong thing because there are so many new RULES to follow.
“I will always stay vigilant: if I am not hurting anyone financially, emotionally, physically or mentally, then I am not doing anything wrong.”
‘Can we stop trying SO MUCH to impose our own personal beliefs/opinions on other people? Forcing them to see things your way is never going to work. If something I post offends you or you disagree; unfollow or block. Nobody forces you to follow the people you have on Instagram. Stop taking everything so personally and for God’s sake stop being so sensitive,” he continued.
Last year, Erin confessed that she “mentally struggles with cellulite” and that it takes “hard work” to love and appreciate her body. Glamazon posted a before and after image of the back of her to illustrate how social media influencers use clever photography tricks. to hide your cellulite
In a second post, she added that she “never said weighing more was a bad thing” and that it was “her body and her choice” and that she is “not here to please everyone.”
Last year, Erin confessed that she “mentally struggles with cellulite” and that it has taken her “hard work” to love and appreciate her body.
The glamazon posted a before and after image of her rear end to illustrate how social media influencers use clever photo tricks to hide their cellulite.
‘I took these photos five seconds apart! In the photo on the LEFT, I am pushing my hips back and slightly bending my knees. In the RIGHT photo, I’m pushing my hips forward and locking my knees. IT’S ALL ABOUT DEM ANGLES GURLS!’ she wrote.
Erin previously showed off her body at the gym, and was praised for showing off her ‘rolls’ at the gym.
She continued: ‘I know I have a lot of young girls following me here; so i thought i would show everyone my booty and remind the world that we ALL have cellulite SOMEWHERE. IT IS NORMAL.
Erin explained that learning to love her body has been a long process.
She wrote: ‘I have a hard time mentally having cellulite; every day I learn to love him a little more; but some days i absolutely hate that ass and cellulite. It’s okay to be honest and admit that loving your own body is hard work sometimes, right?
‘A reminder that most of our photos are edited to make our Instagram look fabulous, bright and cheery. Every once in a while it’s refreshing to add this type of content to my Instagram.’
Former love: Erin rose to fame on Love Island Australia in 2018. Pictured with co-star Eden Dally