Vicky Pattison in Bathing Suit Says "You Are Deserving of Love"

Vicky Pattison has a message of self-love for her 5 million followers in her swimsuit. The Geordie Shore alum shows off her figure – “flaws” and all – in one of her latest social media posts. In it, she models a swimsuit and embraces her real body. “Social media can often be misleading... After nothing more than a quick scroll through Instagram it can convince you that everyone has the perfect body, no one ever takes a bad picture, everyone's skin is perfectly smooth and they all have their shit together…” she wrote in the caption of the Instagram post. “I'd like to think I show both sides of the coin on my Instagram... but after a little flick through this morning I realised there were probably far too many carefully curated glam shots and fancy ads- so here is some of my reality- a reality that I am not only not ashamed of, but f**king proud of. I am 35, I have wrinkles, cellulite, dimpled skin, tummy rolls, absolutely NO lips compared to everyone else on here it seems 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ and double chins... I have good angles and bad, I have good days and bad... and none of this makes me any less of a good person or less deserving of self love,” she continued. “Don't get too hung up on the 'perfect' side of social media, don't let those images effect how you see yourself and your self worth- because behind every single one of those glam shots were a million more like this... That society has tried to tell us are in some way less desirable but if you ask me, there's far more beauty to be found in the real, in the raw... So be kind to yourself today and everyday for that matter. You are special, beautiful and deserving of love regardless of what clothes size you wear, whether your kitchen is tidy or whether your skin is perfectly smooth... ♥️ Don't let Instagram and all of its bullshit convince you otherwise.. Don't let it change you- you're YOU... and that is your super power.” How does the star maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 10 of Vicky Pattison’s top tips for staying in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Drink Nutrient Dense Beverages

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Vicky loves juice and smoothies. “I love waking up in the morning and having a juice, it's a great way to start off your day. I feel like I've managed to get loads of fruits and veggies into my diet in a very small space of time. I'm all for protein shakes and juices. Plus, if you whack spinach into a protein shake, you don't really feel like you're drinking it. I'm all for sneaking fruits and veggies into my body any way that I can,” she told Closer.

2. Maintain Variety in Your Diet

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Vicky’s diet is healthy, but she refuses to eat the same thing every day. "My life and schedule are super unpredictable so having a set meal plan is really difficult. I often find I just have to roll with the punches rather than enjoy a set routine,” she told Women’s Health. “I firmly believe that variety is the spice of life and it's good to keep your body on its toes.” If she’s really trying to be “focused,” she will rely on a meal delivery service.

3. Burn More Calories Than You Eat

Calorie deficit is a must if you want to lose weight. "I know a lot of people advocate carb cycling but for me I keep things quite simple - on days I don't train I just eat slightly fewer calories,” she told Women’s Health. “It's not something I do proactively, but it's more just a case of when I'm not training I'm just not as hungry. However, this is entirely subjective and I always try and listen to what my body wants."

4. Avoid Refined Sugar

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“I do avoid refined sugars and simple carbs like white bread as there's just no need for them and they make me feel rubbish and lethargic. The only exemption to this is alcohol - and I'll never give that up entirely. Life is for living!” she revealed to Women’s Health.

5. Follow the 80/20 Eating Plan

Vicky tries to eat healthy… most of the time. "I try not to exclude any major food groups as a way to guarantee that I want something is to say I can't have it,” she added to Women’s Health. "I train when I can, eat healthily 80 per cent of the time, combat hunger pangs by carrying nuts and berries in my handbag as well as a protein shakes,” she continued. What is her cheat food? “I love Haribo and wine and I'm definitely not about to live in a world where they don't feature in my life - balance is my mantra!"

6. Hydrate

Vicky drinks three liters of water per day along with juices and smoothies and green tea. The Mayo Clinic recommends that women drink a minimum of 11.5 cups of water per day, and men, 15.5 cups. “By consuming the minimum recommendation of water, you’re helping your body function better and improving your overall health. Read tips and a recipe if you have difficulty drinking enough water daily,” they say.

7. Seek Help

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Vicky is a big proponent of life coaches. “I've got a life coach, if you're in a position to get someone like that, I really would advise it,” she told Closer. “He's transformed my life and he helps me to make sense of everything. Talking through your day and the things you're going through with someone who's neutral on the situation really helps.”

8. Go for Walks

“My life coach always tells me to get out into nature with the trees and to get some fresh air,” Vicky told Closer. “I never really put much weight on it until I got my dog, Milo, and just getting out for an hour every day taking him on his walk makes me feel much happier, healthier and more balanced. I advocate fresh air for everybody.”

9. Do Pilates

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Vicky loves zero gravity pilates. “After being on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, I really looked at the way I trained. All of the things I'd been doing beforehand were weightlifting and more of the functional stuff. For a while, I wasn't really able to do that because I was quite badly injured,” she told Closer “I looked at alternative ways that were less intense on the joints and when I found zero gravity pilates, I completely fell in love with it. You look at the people who do it, like Chloe Lewis, Rochelle Humes and Lisa Snowdon, and their bodies are just lean and long and lush. So, yeah, I'm definitely on that hype at the moment.”

10. Love Yourself

Vicky emphasizes the importance of self-love. “I honestly just can't advocate enough for people to just be kind to themselves. As women, we're so obsessed with having it all figured out when we're supposed to learn and grow. We're supposed to figure it out along the way and make mistakes. I would just advise people to stop feeling like they have to do everything all at once, just be kind to themselves,” she told Closer. “If you've had a hard day, just accept it. Feel your feels, turn your phone off, put Sex in the City on, have a bottle of wine, have a chocolate bar. If that's how you relax, do that. If it's cuddles with the boyfriend, do that. If it's getting out into nature and walking your dog, do that. Just do whatever makes you feel better and whatever brings you peace and do it unapologetically.”