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A content creator posts relaxed and posed photos to show how different bodies can look online

Armani SyedMay 16, 2022, 16:21 IST

Sara Puhto is a content creator who promotes body confidence through realistic photos.Sara Puhto

Sara Puhto is an influencer taking posed and relaxed photos to show how different bodies can look.
Puhto says her content isn't to shame those who edit images or pose but to be honest with followers.

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A content creator shares side-by-side images of her body while she's posing and relaxed to show how different bodies can look on social media.

Sara Puhto demonstrating how posing can make a body appear slimmer.Sara Puhto

Puhto described her content as "all about body acceptance and self-acceptance," and said she wants to normalize not looking "Instagram worthy" all the time.

A side view of Sara Puhto showing her sucking in her stomach and relaxing.Sara Puhto

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While her online following is predominantly made up of women of all ages, Puhto said she hopes to reach impressionable teenagers in particular.

Sara Puhto's stomach and legs while posed and relaxed.Sara Puhto

As well as helping other people feel better in their own skin, posting honest images and starting conversations makes Puhto feel more confident too.

An image of Sara Puhto with stomach definition and one of her breathing out.Sara Puhto

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Puhto said that editing apps have become prevalent among content creators but the body acceptance community tends not to use them.

Sara Puhto posing to conceal hip dips, and what they actually look like.Sara Puhto

Puhto still catches herself comparing her body to others online, but she's developed ways of distancing herself from these feelings.

Sara Puhto posed and relaxed in a little black dress.Sara Puhto

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