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The reality TV star has been refreshingly open about her on-going battles with the bathroom scales. 

Indeed, at the beginning of this year, Lauren Goodger was photographed wearing an orange bikini on a beach in Egypt. The resulting shots showed that the 28-year-old had gained a considerable amount of weight.

Writing in her New! magazine column shortly afterwards, she admitted: "I’m too upset and embarrassed to look at those photos of me in a bikini taken on holiday in Egypt.

"They make me feel humiliated – they’re horrendous."

She also revealed her weight: "I’m 12st 9lbs and the heaviest I’ve ever been, but I’ve been distracting myself with other things so I don’t have to think about it."

Still, it seems that they provided the motivation she needed to get in shape.

This evening, just six months after those pictures were released, Lauren took to Instagram to share her outfit for the evening – and in the process she truly wowed her fans. 

Donning a khaki-coloured playsuit, she also wore knee-high sandals from The Secret Runway. 

Her slim, tanned legs were on full display; as was her tiny waist.

And the online reaction was seriously impressed. 

"Looking good girl well done," said one Instagram user. "Keep it up don't lose to much though," they added.

"Best you've ever looked," remarked another. "How amazing does she look here?" asked a further user.

Another person was more playful, however. Tagging a friend, they laughed: "This could have been us if we stuck to our diet 6 months ago lol x"

After an online spat with her former fiance, Mark Wright, Ms Goodger confirmed last week that she had rekindled her romance with ex boyfriend, Jake McLean. 

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All day long on social media we are bombarded with frustratingly gorgeous fitspiration posts.

With picture after picture of perfect people with perfect six-packs – we're regularly led to believe that by "following these 27 easy steps" we too can be of a similar physique. 

And key to this trend is the requisite before and after pictures.

However, now one fitness professional has written a blog post on how these pictures can be extremely deceiving and why we shouldn’t always believe exactly what we see.

Sophie Kay, a qualified personal trainer from London, explained: “As a personal trainer and a fitness blogger I can see a lot of pressure in the industry to look and act a certain way which can be rather stressful and damaging for some people.”

She even posted a before and after picture that was taken just three minutes apart to demonstrate the tricks of the trade.

“All I did in the 3 minutes between the two photos was to turn off the overhead light, put on underwear that fit better, twist my body slightly to the side to show off my best angle, flex and, of course, add a filter. So don’t pay much attention to those ‘before and after’ shots!”

This isn’t the first time someone has shown us how these pictures can sometimes be false. Melanie from MelVFitness posted a similar picture last year.

In the image she posed in her bathroom with poor lighting and bad posture. She then changed her bikini bottoms, put on some tan, changed the lighting and put some make up on to show how these after pictures can all be enhanced to look a lot better.

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In 2015, plenty of people become famous without the hassle of say, designing a fashion line, being a Victoria’s Secret model or landing a role in a box-office smash hit. Social media is where it’s at for some lucky stars.

We thought we had seen everything after Miley and her armpit hair became a trend, but after searching some of the most popular and unusual Instagram accounts, our minds were blown.

Instagram was the place where people like Jen Selter became millionaires for posting artful snaps of their assets, now there's a whole new generation of users to entertain us on a near hourly basis.

Latte art and fashion bloggers are only half of the social media network’s best users, the other half are hilarious, wacky and often very attractive. We gathered up just a small few of our favourites for your viewing pleasure. Including the sassiest Granny you will ever meet, because that's the internet. 

dublin_girlo

​Just your average stunner trying to document the daily struggles of her life. A brutally honest account of one hard-working girl's attempts to make her way in the world, while getting the value out of her much loved waist-trainer. Also, a lover of Meanies.

 

All day, Every day!

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baddiewinkle

​Unofficially "stealing your man since 1928". She counts the cast of OITNB as some of her best friends, and with the most ratchet chic wardrobe we have ever seen, it's not surprising she nominated Beyoncé herself for the ice bucket challenge. #lifegoals​

 

bad gals flick it well

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brockohurn

The King of the Man Buns is here! Brock is 27-years old and has many many abs, and almost 1 million followers. He is a personal trainer and he cares about your oral hygiene and wants you to love yourself. Apparently, he is also single. *flies to Santa Monica*

 

 

omgliterallydead

This is Skellie, who it's fair to say was probably the most basic bitch that Kate Moss was shouting about in that video last week. Skellie just literally "can't even" most of the time as she tries to live her best life. She also rocks a flower crown like no other.

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Before you start planning that Friday treat, take a moment to digest this model’s ridiculous figure.

Not happy with her new Estee Lauder campaign ads being released also today, the 19-year-old superstar is at it once again.

Wow, slow down there, Kendall Jenner! We get it; you're a goddess.

The 19-year-old is currently in Hong Kong for a CK jeans music event.

Rocking a plush white robe, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians beauty posed for another of her famous selfies and gave a shout-out to the brand she’s already signed a huge campaign deal with. Captioning the image #MyCalvinJeans, Kendall just gave us another reminder of how seriously svelte that million dollar figure is. 

We’re putting our second helping of doughnuts down right now. Promise.

It’s not the first time the aspiring Victoria’s Secret model has offered up some major fitness inspiration. Donning a teeny-tiny white bikini, the teenager flaunted those washboard abs for a recent cover of GQ magazine.

Just like big-sister Khloe, and when she's not jetting around the world, Kendall is a regular customer of LA-based fitness guru, Gunnar Peterson.

Often posting photos and videos of her workouts to her Instagram page, the young star is clearly dedicated to her fitness regime. And if you’re looking for some motivation to work out as hard as Kendall, then apparently you need to get some great music in your life.

In an interview with Vogue the Californian beauty said Drake and Kanye West (well, he is her bro-in-law) are what keep her intense workouts going.

And let’s not forget about all of those fantastic shots of the star taking scenic hikes along the coastline and hills close to her famous family's home.

Work hard, play hard… Ms Jenner has certainly struck a life balance at an age when most of us are still adjusting to separating our dark clothes from our lights before putting on a wash. We salute you, Kendall! 

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Thank you Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan!

From their incredible €1.4m wedding in Suffolk on May 24, to last night's last night-out in Dubai – they've thrown us sneak-peaks and snap-shots of their brand new, fabulous life as husband and wife. 

Here, and for your viewing pleasure, we’ve gathered all the couples’s divine snaps from their incredible honeymoon getaways to the paradise Indian Ocean island of The Maldives, and latterly, to the luxurious Middle Eastern city of Dubai.

Fair warning though: its pretty envy inducing…

 

Starting off in The Maldives, they stayed on the island of Maafushivaru. There the couple wasted no time indulging in some rest and relaxation. Mark shared the now practically famous photo of his new wife looking out at the crystal blue ocean and proudly captioned the shot with the hashtag #mrswright.

Saying he was “buzzing” for the journey ahead he shared another picture of the stunning island at sunset.

The couple also downed shots by the pool – to show their fans, no doubt, that they were having plenty of fun, as well as gazing lovingly into each other's eyes.

Up next, the duo made their way to Dubai. There, the former Towie star and his actress wife stayed at the luxury resort Atlantis The Palm. How luxury, you ask? Well, the underwater Atlantis room costs €7,200 a night. Fancy!

The couple would have enjoyed unlimited use of the resort's famed Aquaventure water park. Not only that, but they would have been given exclusive access to VIP private pool and beach areas. All part of their posh honeymoon package, natch. The 28-year-olds aren’t the only ones to share a room with stingrays, either: fellow celeb Khloe Kardashian is reported to have stayed in the very same spectacular room.

While in Dubai, Michelle took the opportunity to model some of the pieces from her successful Lipsy collection. Keeping with the bridal theme, the newlywed looked stunning in a white maxi with gold accessories. 

The pair seemed to have loved their lavish hotel stay as Mark admitted he was even tempted to stay in and chill with the fishes instead of heading out for a party. In the end, however, the glamorous pair ditched the plush looking duvets (we won't mention the mess) and took themselves out for the night, looking effortlessly stylish of course. 

Mark reminded us all that the twosome aren't ones to "mess about" when he posted this cheeky photo of that evening's beverages. 

It wasn’t just tables for two though: the final days of their luxury get away saw the extended family join in the festivities. Hey, each to their own, we say. 

The whole squad made the most of one of the best water parks in the world. Also, check out Michelle's hair. Flawless even mid-slide. #welljel

It was one big happy family wearing smiles all around as the group posed for photos on the last night of the trip.

Mark's parents and his brother Josh joined the couple. Josh's long-term girlfriend, Hollie Kane, was also invited along for the trip. Lucky girl!

Clearly, the couple had a fabulous trip and their occasional photo-sharing had us all feeling like sun-kissed newlyweds by the end of it all. Well… almost. 

 

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She already has a significant presence on Twitter – amassing a total of 3.65m followers since she joined the social media platform two years ago.

But now Hillary Clinton has decided to branch out, signing up to Instagram.

And earlier today she shared her first snap: a row of her signature power pant suits in patriotic red, white, and royal blue. 

“Hard choices,” she playfully captioned the image. Incidentally, Hard Choices is also the title of her 2014 memoir. 

Ms Clinton, 67, is hoping to become president of the United States next year, and her campaign is already very much underway. Evidently, she is hoping that a strong social-media presence will assist her in reaching out to voters.

A recent Harvard University Institute Of Politics poll shows that 83 percent of 18-29 year-olds in the US are on Facebook, 44 percent are on Instagram and 39 percent are on Twitter. After Facebook, Instagram is the most popular social media tool for millennials.

Her new bio reads simply: "Doting grandmother, among other things. #Hillary2016"

 

Hard choices.

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Just five hours after posting her inaugural photograph, it had notched up some 7,500 likes, with a total of 35,200 people opting to follow her.

Barack Obama joined the same photo-sharing service back in 2012 and now has 4m followers.

Hillary's preference for power trouser suits is much-documented – and indeed, it's a fashion choice that is sometimes mocked by commentators and her critics. 

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Wowsers!! On his last night on honeymoon, newlywed Mark Wright has lashed out at his former fiancee, Lauren Goodger.

​The reality TV star and his wife of two weeks, actress Michelle Keegan, have been sunning themselves in The Maldives, and latterly in Dubai, where they remain now.

But following a final night-out in the Middle Eastern city, 28-year-old Mark couldn't help taking to social-media for a rant.

He said the "endless mentions" of him and his new love were "embarrassing" for Lauren and further revealed that lawyers have become involved in the situation.

He added: "It's hurtful to think one person needs to mention YOU every week to earn a living," before tweeting: "If your reading this, please PLEASE respect my wife and STOP. Everyone has a past, get over it!!"

He concluded with: "I'm sure there is other ways to make money."

Don't hold back, Mark!

Lauren and Mark dated on-and-off for more than a decade, and were even engaged for a period of time.

However, within six months of their 2012 split he met Michelle – and evidently was smitten. He popped the question within nine months, and they married in a lavish €1.4m ceremony in Suffolk late last month.

It is suspected that a picture Lauren posted to Instagram may have sparked her former love-interest's anger. In the shot, which she has entitled, "Dubai my holidays," complete with a double-heart emoji, she is seen holding a glass of champagne having tucked-in to a lobster feast. Interestingly, just six hours later, Mark began his tirade.

 

Dubai my holidays

A photo posted by Lauren Goodger (@laurenrosegoodger) on

Following his late-night outpouring, Essex-native Mark made sure to re-Tweet messages of support from his fans. One said: "Actually about time you did write something Mark! Good on you."

Another stated: "Very well said Mark – why can't she just leave you and your lovely wife alone and move on.

Although, a third fan highlighted: "Don't give her the attention & publicity she craves, leave lawyers to deal with it. Congratulations on your wedding xx"

Ms Goodger raised eyebrows when she posted a cryptic message to her Instagram account just 48hours before Michelle walked up the aisle.

In it she wrote: "She's the kind of girl a guy meets when he's too young, and he f***s up because there's too much living to do. But later he realises she's perfect."

However, since Mark's incredible late-night revelations, she has so far remained silent on social media.

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With his bulging biceps, perfect smile, dark skin and striking coloured tattoos, it's no surprise that Miguel Pimentel turns heads.

And what undoubtedly makes his appearance all the more eye-catching is his New York City Sheriff's uniform.

Now his Instagram account, which is full of semi-naked shots of Miguel as well as pictures of him at work in the Big Apple, is garnering serious attention.

Indeed, his fan-base is rapidly increasing as his images continue to go viral. 

"Oh lord baby Jesus I think I might go shoot some one just to get arrested by you!!" said one, playfully. "I've been a really bad bad girl come please use those handcuffs on me," said another.

 

Ok ok last one #blameitontraffic#phuckyotimeline

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Others were more direct: "Oh my word," and "OMG arrest me officer," were just two of the remarks made under some of Miguel's photos.

It's no surprise that the law-enforcement officer is an avid fan of working-out – and many of his posts also show him at the gym, or posing up with his muscles flexed to perfection. There are further images of him competing at body-building competitions. 
 

Miguel, 32, originally hails from the Dominican Republic; he has two sisters, and remains close to his parents. However, sadly for his many female fans, he also appears to be attached – namely to 27-year-old Miami-native, Erika.

Erika, whom her beau often refers to as his "wifey," is also a body-builder and her impressive physique is regularly displayed to full-effect on Miguel's Instagram account, as well as on her own profile.

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We all know the stress of convincing yourself that a selfie is acceptable to put on social media… then freaking out when it doesn't get a single response in the first 15 seconds. 

Having said that, there are few feelings in the world as satisfying as receiving that coveted 11th seal-of-approval on Instagram – a milestone which automatically swaps your likes from names to numbers. Yup… 'tis the little things.

Although some people choose to use #NoFilter (we know it's all lies anyway) there is now proper scientific research to prove that adding effects will only improve your online reputation. Hurrah!

Yes, while it might seem that you need a seriously lavish lifestyle to garner attention, it turns out that your chosen filter has a lot more to do with it than you might think. 

In a study conducted by Yahoo labs and Georgia Tech, it has been discovered that adding the likes of a Mayfair, Hudson, Lo-Fi, or indeed the coveted Valencia, to your photo means more people are more likely to engage with it. 

Indeed, they found that shots with filters are 21 percent more likely to be viewed, and 45 percent more likely to be commented on. 

The study even discovered that different types of filters can have a greater or lesser impact (for your own records: the experts advise choosing one that increases contrast, corrects exposure problems, and creates a "warmer" colour).

So fear like-less selfies no more; this is surely a fool-proof way to direct people towards your social-media selves – science always knows what it's talking about after all. 

 

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Swoon! We’re always quietly happy when another hottie joins Instagram – so we were particularly gleeful when word reached us that a certain Ryan Reynolds has signed up to the photo- and video-sharing platform.

About time too, we say.

His account, which has been verified and was set up yesterday, currently just sports a single image: a mid-air action shot from his forthcoming movie, Deadpool

 

Stuck the landing. With my mouth.

A photo posted by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) on

But while the picture has been enough to hoover-up more than 62,000 fans, he has some way to go before he catches up with his wife, Blake Lively. The actress and lifestyle blogger has an impressive 2.5m followers, garnered from a modest 77 posts.

Deadpool is a Marvel Comics superhero film, which will be released in February next year. It has been directed by Tim Miller, who also directed The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Thor: The Dark World.

Ryan and Blake welcomed their first child, a daughter James, in December, and have been married since September 2012.

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As if David Beckham joining Instagram and posting some seriously cute family pictures and fab selfies wasn't good enough, another babe has now jumped on the Instagram bandwagon. 

Ryan Reynolds set up an account yesterday and shared his first post. 

The picture is a scene from his new movie Deadpool and shows Ryan in the suit jumping over a car, along with the caption: "Stuck the landing. With my mouth."

 

Stuck the landing. With my mouth.

A photo posted by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) on

So he isn't exactly going for the same family theme as David just yet, but we're still going to follow him anyway, along with the 48,000 people that already have.

Of course Ryan has only decided to follow one person, his gorgeous wife Blake Lively.

Jealous…

Well there goes three hours of each day creeping on Ryan Reynold's Instagram and seeing which filters he uses. Time well spent. 

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As David Beckham has followed in the footsteps of his son Brooklyn, and recently joined Instagram, he now has the fastest growing Instagram account in the world.

He has gained five million followers within six days, reaching a whopping one million in just ONE day. 

Those selfies are fab though…

We're taking a look at six other celebrities who have serious Insta-popularity.  

1. Beyonce
The queen has a loyal following of 32 million people. 

 

2. Kim Kardashian​
31.9 million followers get to view her selfies on a daily basis.

 

3. Ariana Grande
Not far behind Kim K, Ariana has a crazy 31.1 million followers.

 

4. Selena Gomez
Selena has 30.1 million followers and we can see why…

 

5. Taylor Swift
Tay has a well deserved 29.4 million followers. We can't get enough of those cat pictures…

 

6. Justin Bieber
26.7 million people want constant life updates from The Biebs, but that's less than his ex girlfriend Selena, awks.

 

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