Hilary Duff isn’t afraid to get real.
In an interview with Byrdie published on Monday, the Younger star revealed she “struggled a little bit” with food and body image in her late teens.
Related: Hilary Duff Flaunts Her Baby Bump!
Luca‘s mother — who is expecting a baby with boyfriend Matthew Koma — told the publication:
“I struggled a little bit when I was 18 or 19 with food. And wanting to fit into this ‘image’ of a girl who is not me. But that was such a long time ago… Honestly, I feel like I’m in the same 5 to 10 pound struggle as most other women out there. Sometimes I’m crushing it and feeling great, and other times I’m like, ugh. I love to cook and, honestly, being a mom and being consistently busy helps keep my priorities straight.”‘
As opposed to being “skinny,” the former Lizzie McGuire actress focuses on being “healthy.”
“I work out a lot. Obviously, I want to be fit, but I’m 5’2” and I’m definitely not a ‘skinny girl.’ I’m a healthy girl… I always feel really empowered by what my body can do—having babies, getting pregnant, or swinging Luca around. He’s like 45 pounds, and I’m dangling him by his ankles and chasing him all around. So I’m so grateful that I’m strong and my body’s there for me.”‘
She added:
“And obviously I want to be in shape, but I think working out is more of a mental health thing for me. Just to be outside—I hike a lot; I swim a lot. And then training, doing weights and feeling strong, getting those endorphins pumping through your body is really important for your happiness.”
Last year, the 30-year-old posted a pic of her beach body on Instagram (SEE HERE), where she clapped back at her “body shamers.” She wrote:
“I am posting this on behalf of young girls, women, and mothers of all ages. I’m enjoying a vacation with my son after a long season of shooting and being away from him for weeks at a time over those months. Since websites and magazines love to share ‘celeb flaws’ – well I have them! My body has given me the greatest gift of my life: Luca, 5 years ago. I’m turning 30 in September and my body is healthy and gets me where I need to go. Ladies, lets be proud of what we’ve got and stop wasting precious time in the day wishing we were different, better, and unflawed. You guys (you know who you are!) already know how to ruin a good time, and now you are body shamers as well. #kissmyass”‘
Read the rest of her interview HERE!
[Image via Hilary Duff/Instagram.]
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