Bethenny Frankel, 51, shares unfiltered bikini snap to promote body positivity: ‘I choose balance and happiness’
Bethenny Frankel uploaded an unfiltered photo to her Instagram to show body positivity to her fans and followers.
The reality star posed in a blue bikini and included a detailed caption explaining her journey of self-love over the decades.
The actress has shared previous posts on her social media to normalize the aging process.
“I choose balance and happiness”: Bethenny Frankel, 51, uploaded a photo of herself in a bikini to promote self-love
The 51-year-old posed in a two-piece halterneck swimsuit under the summer sun. The top and bottom were adorned with silver square pieces.
Her hair was pulled back from her face as she donned a sun hat to block the sun and stylish black sunglasses.
The star typed a caption for her fans and followers to explain how she’s appreciated her body over the years.
Frankel typed, “Here’s the sad truth. I rarely train. i hate water I prioritize sleep but fail. I eat what I want, but never eat. I run around like a madman with endless energy.’
Open and honest: The 51-year-old has been very honest about aging and has posted photos showing that body positivity is important regardless of age
“In my 20s and 30s, I dieted and exercised endlessly and was much heavier and less satisfied with my overall appearance,” the TV personality said.
The star then began opening up about her body and the positive path she has chosen.
“I have good skin, but I’m sagging in places and thin, but not in a remarkable muscular shape by anyone’s standards. I choose balance and happiness and do the best I can. When I’m 90 I won’t wish to do more exercise, that’s for sure,” she added at the very end.
Staying positive: The reality star has chosen to stay happy and accept that her body changes as she ages
in one Twitter post Earlier this year, the author responded to comments about her appearance.
“My favorite are people telling me I’ve aged and that I don’t look the way I used to… Um, yeah, wait… am I doing it wrong? Don’t we all age?’ she typed out.
The entrepreneur recently attended the second annual MTV Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED event where she received the MTV Reality Royalty Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mother-daughter duo: Bethenny and her daughter Bryn Hoppy were decked out in gorgeous dresses to attend the MTV Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED event
The star gave a heartfelt acceptance speech when she was presented with the award. According to People, she said, “Thank you MTV. Thank you to the audience who invested in a flawed and transparent person.
Bethenny also spoke about how reality TV was a positive outlet for her and how it eventually led to her other future successes.
She said reality TV is a “platform to be authentically myself, to be honest about my mistakes, my struggles, to be broke and alone with no safety net.”
The Real Housewives of New York City star has definitely come a long way from publishing bestselling novels like Business Is Personal to starting her own company called Skinnygirl.