Gemma Collins told fans to remember that confidence is not about dress size. She posted pictures of herself in swimwear over the holiday weekend. The reality star has been open about her body image struggles. She became famous on The Only Way Is Essex and posted about body image on social media.

Gemma Collins smiled in a pink swimsuit by the pool.

Gemma wrote on Instagram: 'Body confidence is not about size, it's about energy. Own your glow, wear a swimsuit, and laugh louder.'

Gemma looked great as she talked about body confidence.

Gemma lost weight when she was in the jungle.

Gemma wore a pink bikini and threw a peace sign in the pool. She told her followers to wear a swimsuit.

Gemma said: 'Your body is not here to apologize. It's here to live and enjoy.' She wore an animal print swimsuit and posed confidently in the pool.

Gemma wrote: 'I patted myself on the back, I've never had a bad-looking boyfriend!' Fans liked her bold statements.

Gemma smiled by the pool.

A fan wrote: 'You're a lovely woman with a beautiful soul.' Another fan said: 'Your words are helping me on my holiday!'

Gemma joined other former campmates to film I'm A Celeb in South Africa. She lost weight while in the jungle.

Gemma lost more than a stone in the jungle.

Gemma took weight loss injections before going to the jungle, but stopped after a gallbladder attack.

Gemma said she lost 1st 4lb in the jungle. She used her phone less and called it a 'digital detox'.

Gemma dropped four dress sizes after taking fat loss injections. She said she tried many diets with no success.

Gemma said: 'I'm on weight-loss injections. I can only eat one course now. It's amazing.' She wants to be open with her fans.

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