Laura Prepon just released a nutrition and weight management book called The Stash Plan, but it wasn't always easy for her to achieve a healthy lifestyle. The Orange Is the New Black actress opened up about having body image issues when she started out in the industry, revealing that she even injected herself with hormones.
When asked what body image advice she would give young actresses, Laura said "I totally understand that girls would go through the thing of torturing themselves with crash diets, and I, like, injected myself with hormones and all these crazy things because I was so desperate to look a certain way—which ultimately just ended up backfiring. But I think honestly, not to sound cliché, but I would really be like, 'truly embrace who you are.'"
Laura went on to encourage women to "embrace every curve," and take a leaf out of OITNB. "We all look so vastly different, and our show just celebrates individuality so much," she explained. "Be comfortable with who you are and really embrace it, because there's only one you."
You can check out Laura's book, The Stash Plan: Your 21-Day Guide to Shed Weight, Feel Great, and Take Charge of Your Health, over here (opens in new tab).
Follow Marie Claire on Instagram (opens in new tab) for the latest celeb news, pretty pics, funny stuff, and an insider POV.
-
Sex Toys For Partner PlayIf you thought toys were just for me-time, think again.
-
The Cast of 'Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area': Your Guide
Meet Netflix's new cast of thieves.
-
Lawmakers, Activists, and Allies Are Reacting With Fury to 'Roe' Being Overturned
Thousands are taking to Twitter to express their grief and anger.
-
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Fiancé Riley Roberts?
AOC's husband-to-be is an "easygoing redhead" who lives with her in D.C.
-
68 Times the Kardashians Posed Fully Nude and Owned It
And we mean fully nude—as in, not a shred of clothing.
-
Who Is Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles's Fiancé and NFL Player?
"The easiest yes!" Simone wrote about the couple's engagement.
-
Surprise! Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas Are Parents
They welcomed a baby via surrogate.
-
Meghan and Harry Share First Photo of Their Daughter Lilibet Diana
The Sussex's holiday card is here!
-
The 50 Best Celebrity Couple Halloween Costumes Ever
Honestly, we're impressed.
-
Alicia Keys Gets What She Wants
With her jazzy new album, Keys, the singer stopped worrying about everything except what matters: Her own opinion.
-
Brooke Shields on Reinventing Yourself, Making Friends in Your 40s, and More
The actress and CEO shared inspiring advice during a panel at 'Marie Claire's' "Power Trip: Off the Grid" conference.
