In a refreshingly honest and empowering interview, ITV's Celebrity Squares star Donna Preston has spoken out about her journey towards body acceptance, revealing how finding love was the catalyst for ditching unhealthy diets and embracing her figure.
The actress, who is famed for her witty on-screen persona, explained that previous relationships had left her feeling pressured to conform to a certain size. "I've been with people who have wanted me to be thinner," she shared, highlighting the toxic impact such comments can have on self-esteem.
Finding Love and Liberation
This all changed when she met her current partner. Preston glowingly described a relationship built on mutual support and admiration, not criticism. "He's just so lovely and so supportive... He always tells me I'm beautiful," she revealed. This unwavering encouragement gave her the confidence to break free from the cycle of dieting and finally feel comfortable in her own skin.
Her partner's attitude stands in stark contrast to her past experiences. Preston recalled a particularly hurtful moment with an ex who would watch what she ate, a memory that now reinforces the health of her current relationship.
Embracing a Healthier Happiness
For Donna, health is no longer measured by a number on the scales but by her overall happiness and well-being. Gaining weight became a symbol of her contentment and a rejection of the harsh restrictions she once imposed on herself.
She now champions a powerful message of body positivity, encouraging others to find their own path to self-love and to seek out partners who lift them up, rather than tear them down. Her story is a testament to the fact that true happiness often comes from acceptance, not change.
