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GBBO star Laura Adlington says she spent a long time wanting to 'slim down' to have 'better sex' before she found self-confidence as she shares body positivity message


Laura said that she often found herself 'putting things off' due to her weight, thinking she would enjoy things more, like sex, adventures and holidays, if she was 'slimmer'.

The Great British Bake Off star, 33, who is a size 26 and an avid body positivity advocate, recently gained 50,000 likes for her inspiring Instagram post. The Great British Bake Off star, who is a size 26 and an avid body positivity advocate, recently gained 50,000 likes for her inspiring Instagram post But as I’m looking at this photo now I’m so glad I didn’t, because what I also see is a happy and confident woman wearing a bright red swimming costume and having a lovely time on her holiday.

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