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While scrutinizing her imperfections, the DWTS alum revealed what caused her to start spiraling. \"I go on instagram and scroll through photos of girls that look \"perfect\".. shiny skin with not a bump to be seen, tiny little waist and thighs that look like chopsticks. And i compare myself,\" she admitted.

However, the 21-year-old added that she's taking steps to break from that mindset by reminding herself that she is healthy. She also wrote that she hoped her emotionally vulnerable post inspires other young women to break from the negative spiral while learning to love and be proud of their body.

\"If you're out there hating on yourself, stop!! Appreciate yourself. You're body is so magical,\" she encouraged, later affirming that she is learning to embrace her own imperfections.

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