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Knowles told Shape magazine that, while her weight has fluctuated over the years, she feels that her struggle to accept her body is a common one for all women- a struggle that coined the term “bootylicious”, in fact. “I wrote that because, at the time, I’d gained some weight and the pressure that people put you under, the pressure to be thin, is unbelievable. I was just 18 and you shouldn’t be thinking about that. You should be thinking about building up your character and having fun, and the song was just telling everyone to just forget what people are saying, you’re bootylicious. That’s all. It’s a celebration of curves and a celebration of women’s bodies,” Knowles said.
In an interview with Teen Vogue, Knowles said that, “The best thing I can say to young ladies is accept the body you’re in. If you have curves, love your curves. The thing to strive for is to have the best healthy body you can have. It’s really not about being skinny or being curvy. What matters is that you love yourself and you are taking care of your health.”
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