Student who weighs 37st hits back at bullies in inspiring photoshoot

A student - who weighs 37 stone due to a binge eating addiction - has hit back at trolls by showcasing her figure in a series of revealing photos.

Lauren Mudie, from Barry, Wales, decided to start uploading images of her body in the past couple of years in the hope to help inspire others to be more body confident.

The 23-year-old is currently battling an eating disorder - known as binge eating - which makes it impossible for her to lose weight, along with struggle with mental health issues and lymphedema.

Lauren hopes that through sharing her story other plus size women will learn to appreciate their bodies.

The photography student, said:

I've always struggled with my weight, put after having a bad year a couple of years ago, I put on 12 stone in just 12 months.

As well as that, I struggle with an eating disorder, depression and lymphedema which causes swelling in my arms and legs, which doesn't help my situation.

My weight is something I'm working on but I thought why be sad and hate myself in the process - I love empowering others so I'm happy I posted pictures to flaunt my body.

I felt good about the pictures wanted to share a couple and encourage others too and to help people boost their own confidence.

Despite being targeted by trolls, Lauren received an influx of praise and compliments from other members of the Facebook group congratulating her for sharing her pictures.

One group member posted:

You are absolutely stunning! Your weight is nobody's business but your own! Keep being you.