These Body-Positive Influencers Are Changing The Way We Define Beauty

After being diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 14, Cax is now an influencer, blogger, and advocate for everyone with prosthetic limbs.

Cax told Refinery29 that, "I want to tell women to focus on how you perceive yourself. If you think you're beautiful enough to be at the beach and to be yourself and be comfortable, then do that."

Callie is a plus-sized model who always keeps it real about the daily struggle involved with self-love.

She wrote on Instagram, " It’s still not easy being in a bigger body and wearing a bikini. At best we are mocked and laughed at, or made into memes. At worst we are verbally assaulted (has happened to me irl) or targets of online hate."

She says, "Visibility matters and seeing other people speak up against the ridiculous beauty standards we are put under is not only important but necessary."

Musician and fitness blogger Morgan Mikenas doesn't have any time for people's criticisms of her perfectly natural body hair. She wrote, "I hope to create movement towards a new trend for the next generations, so that we won’t have any reason to feel ashamed of who we are as we mature through life."

"I hope by spreading awareness of my own experience, I can help others prevent feeling like they have to hold themselves back from who they want to be/ who they are."

Sonny Turner is a striking model who isn't afraid to call out body negativity. "Take up space my queens. Don’t be afraid to speak out my queens. Don’t be insecure if ur the fattest in the room or the biggest in your friendship group," she said on Instagram.

In an interview with Elle, she said, "Social media has helped to normalize stretch marks and cellulite and all that stuff that's usually considered ugly. Now I see them as normal and beautiful. Having a social media presence makes me feel more comfortable to be myself."

Dana Falsetti is a yoga instructor who prefers "body justice" instead of body positivity. "It’s not only about self-love and self-care, but it’s about the ways in which people in marginalized bodies are viewed and oppressed," she said to Verywell.

"Confidence and assuredness of self gives us the tools we need to keep on keeping on, to live life as fully as we can, and recognize all we have to offer."

Denise is a model and founder of the "There's No Wrong Way To Be A Woman" movement. She actually got her start when she was rejected for a lingerie shoot. She was turned down for having stretch marks and tummy rolls.

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Denise said, "It wasn't until I owned my body and really learned to love it — all of it — that my career just went to a level that I couldn't have expected."

Kelvin is a body-positive men's fashion blogger, a model for Chubbies, an admin for Eff Your Beauty Standards, a dancer... he does it all, and he looks incredibly handsome doing it.

On Instagram, he wrote, "I’m hear[sic] to tell you fellas, love yourself. It’s a beautiful (manly) thing to do! You deserve to feel good about yourself. You don’t need a head full of hair, abs, fair skin or be tall to be considered worthy. You are amazing just the way you are! Be you and be confident."

Em is a beauty vlogger who isn't afraid to show off her natural skin. She posts makeup tutorials and makeup free looks on her blog and YouTube channel, My Pale Skin.

With over 31-million views, Em showcases how difficult it can be to be perceived as ugly or as having ugly features on social media. Check out this powerful video for yourself!

Zach was the first Brawn model for IMG models, and is a huge supporter of body positivity for men. He told Verywell, "To me body positivity is learning to love and respect who you are right now."

"It’s loving your body right now in the very moment because right now your body is beautiful, it is amazing, and it is you. Love every muscle, every roll, every curve."

Hannah Witton is a vlogger who's incredibly passionate about raising awareness for those with invisible disabilities. In her case, she has ulcerative colitis, which results in her needing to use a stoma bag.

Hannah's not only body-positive, but sex-positive too! You can check out her YouTube page for videos about her condition, sex education, daily life, and lots more.

Stephanie is a blogger and body-positive influencer who's trying to make a difference in how we see and treat women. She says in an Instagram post, "Something that really helped me on my journey to self love was seeing other fat women (especially black and POC women) in various states of undress online."

"Self-love shouldn’t be compartmentalized; learning to love every single inch of your body - rolls and all - is a beautiful, healing experience. SO I’MA KEEP POSTING THESE THIRST TRAPS," Stephanie added.

Yes! Tell 'em, Stephanie!

These influencers are working hard to make sure the new definition of beauty includes everyone and every type of body regardless of size, shape, race, ability, gender, and everything else.

BRB, unfollowing everyone except for them.