Instagram is a whole world of highlight reels, and while I love the artistic and fun part of this social media app, it can tend to be discouraging we only see the best 10% of someone's life. Insta doesn't show that the girl you follow who has the most perfect hair is also going through a horrible breakup, so while it seems like these people have it all together, they definitely don't. If you constantly find yourself getting down because of always comparing yourself to all of the Victoria's Secret models you follow, maybe try unfollowing them and switching to some more 'real' accounts that aren't always photoshopped and show a more realistic angle of their lives. Here are some of the best 'real' and just simply inspiring Insta accounts that leave you feeling empowered and like a total 'Girl Boss!'
1. GIRLS BUILDING EMPIRES (@girlsbuildingempires)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5nSw6Isp_/?igshid=1t2vjf7069bbu
This account is so freakin' adorable! The pastel aesthetic paired with the inspiring quotes, has me re-posting to my insta story constantly!
2. We’re Not Really Strangers (@werenotreallystrangers)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz62uRKgdDQ/?igshid=19rc66njbzcfl
This super fun page is a melting-pot of quotes. Whether they're spray painted on a brick wall, or written in red lipstick on a mirror, they all really hit home.
3. Mik Zazon (@mikzazon)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3or9ijpzr/?igshid=1ujzgvmy4z7iq
MIk is a gorgeous body-positive queen whose posts vary from killer bathing suit pics, to a un-filtered selfie opening up about insecurities. She focuses on empowering females by killing the game without having to photoshop the heck out of her pictures!
4. Gabby Male (@gabbymale)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkkT1vHL3g/?igshid=1ji8hxjhbz1wz
Gabby's profile is a mix of healthy recipes, incredible workouts, and workout OOTDs. She is so unique in that she encourages a healthy lifestyle but comes across so understanding and encouraging!
5. Sarah Nicole Landry (@thebirdspapaya)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5srCkFahn/?igshid=1pkemwi05wrvs
This influencer, podcaster, wife and mom of three is killing the game! In her posts she opens up about her incredible weight loss journey, posting bathing suit pics, quotes, outfit pics, and family photos! She embraces the cellulite and the stretch-marks while taking pride in how much her body has endured as a mom and throughout her weight loss!
So while the 'gram is still riddled with photoshop, at least we have accounts like these to empower and inspire us to love ourselves better. Go give them a follow, you won't regret it!