Valerie Bertinelli, the 63-year-old actress and television personality, has boldly spoken out against unrealistic beauty standards. In a recent Instagram post, she shared a series of images featuring herself in a bikini back in 2014. Alongside the photos, she made a powerful statement about body image.

Bertinelli pointed out that at the time of the photos, she weighed 150 pounds on her 5'4" frame. She expressed frustration at not knowing whose standards deemed her overweight, and declared that she no longer weighs herself. "It's stupid and I believed them for far too long," she stated.

The veteran actress emphasized the importance of recognizing one's true worth beyond physical appearance.

"Who you are and what your character is should never be overshadowed by what size you are or how much you weigh," Bertinelli passionately wrote. She concluded her post with a defiant message: "You are enough. Just the way you are. F--k 'em."

Bertinelli has been openly critical of diet culture and promotes a focus on overall health rather than mere body size. She believes that health is not determined by a number on the scale and emphasizes that one's worth as a human being should never be defined by their body.

In a separate social media post, Bertinelli acknowledged the emotional and mental work she has done to overcome the pressure to always appear okay.

She has come to understand that health goes beyond physical attributes and is not limited to a particular body size.

Valerie Bertinelli's candid statements and body-positive messages resonate with many individuals struggling to live up to society's beauty standards. Her courage in rejecting these unrealistic expectations serves as a reminder that self-acceptance and self-love are far more important than conformity to arbitrary ideals.