![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/cruel-trolls-taunt-me-but-i-embrace-my-saggy-jelly-belly-feel-sexier-than-ever/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/newspress-collage-24259879-1696416010741.jpg&description=AFTER giving birth to her first child aged 21, Holly Ramejkis felt like "damaged goods". She had gained weight, found herself with a "saggy jelly belly", and was covered in stretch marks . 8 Holly Ramejkis spent years hating her 'saggy jelly belly' - but now she embraces it Credit: Have Your Say Stories/@thebodypositivemum 8 The 36-year-old thought she was 'damaged goods' Credit: Have Your Say Stories/@thebodypositivemum Two further pregnancies took an even greater toll on her body, and Holly hit rock bottom. The now-36-year-old said: "I lost my identity. "I gained five stone and had all these stretch marks. "I thought I was damaged goods and no-one would want my new body so I battled with yo-yo dieting." Holly lived miserably until she turned 30, when something shifted, and she decided to take back control. Instead of beating herself up over the changes in her appearance, she decided to embrace them. "I embarked on a self-love journey, and I found myself again," the mum-of-three, who struggles with dyslexia , said. "I decided to embrace everything about me and put myself out there. "It was scary, but it was worth it." As part of this journey, Holly shared her story on Instagram ( @thebodypositivemum ). She regularly posted pictures of her "saggy" skin and overhanging pouch to empower others. Holly even went to several auditions, and now models lingerie and clothes for several high street brands, including River Island and Boa Boa. The parent, who has more than 43,000 followers, said: "We are so conditioned by society and social media that our bodies shouldn't look a certain way, but let's be honest, more people probably have a body like mine over a size 8 to 10. "It's very rare to see a mid-size body represented in sexy lingerie, but I know from my followers that I am inspiring them. "I've made women look at themselves in a new light and I'm so proud of that. "My body is normal. Anyone who has lost weight or has had kids and has a jelly belly now should still f){kind=link}
AFTER giving birth to her first child aged 21, Holly Ramejkis felt like “damaged goods”.
She had gained weight, found herself with a “saggy jelly belly”, and was covered in stretch marks.
Two further pregnancies took an even greater toll on her body, and Holly hit rock bottom.
The now-36-year-old said: “I lost my identity.
“I gained five stone and had all these stretch marks.