'I have felt so insecure': Daisy Lowe discusses body image and says she wants to use Strictly platform to help other women feel good about their curves

By Dan Cain For Mailonline

Published: 18:38 EST, 8 October 2016 | Updated: 02:36 EST, 9 October 2016

She hasn't put a foot wrong during her impressive Strictly Come Dancing performances.

But it's not just about jigging her way to the Glitterball Trophy for Daisy Lowe since the star also wants to make women watching at home feel good about their bodies.

In an interview with The Sunday People, she explained: 'Every day we’re shown images about the perfect body and what it should be – but we just have the ones that we live in.'

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Good intentions: Daisy Lowe, 27, said she wants to make women watching Strictly Come Dancing feel good about their bodies

Good intentions: Daisy Lowe, 27, said she wants to make women watching Strictly Come Dancing feel good about their bodies

The model, 27, has looked sensational in each of her three performances, and she's more than content with her 10-stone figure. 

However, Daisy admitted that she hasn't always been so comfortable in her own skin and claimed at times she's been unable to get out of bed because of her insecurities. 

'I think feeling insecure can be completely crippling,' said the star. 'I have had times in my life when I have been unable to get out of bed because I have felt so insecure.

Body-confident: The model, 27, has looked sensational in each of her three Strictly performances, and she's more than content with her 10-stone figure 

Body-confident: The model, 27, has looked sensational in each of her three Strictly performances, and she's more than content with her 10-stone figure 

Overcoming her insecurities: Daisy admitted that she hasn't always been so comfortable in her own skin and claimed at times she's been unable to get out of bed because of her insecurities

Overcoming her insecurities: Daisy admitted that she hasn't always been so comfortable in her own skin and claimed at times she's been unable to get out of bed because of her insecurities

Daisy also revealed that she was staying in great shape thanks to four hours of dancing per day. 

'But I think the most important lesson I’ve learned is that you have only one body, so you might as well enjoy it. My weight yo-yos so much. It always has. I am now a bit ­trimmer because I’ve been dancing four hours a day.'

On Saturday night's edition of Strictly, Daisy dazzled the judges with her Mary Poppins themed quickstep for the show's movie week.

Dressing as the famous character in a soft white blouse fastened with a red bow, the model glided effortlessly across the floor with partner Aljaz Skorjanec - scoring an excellent 31 points from the judges.

Light on her feet: On Saturday night's edition of Strictly, Daisy dazzled the judges with her Mary Poppins themed quickstep for the show's movie week

Light on her feet: On Saturday night's edition of Strictly, Daisy dazzled the judges with her Mary Poppins themed quickstep for the show's movie week

Staying in shape: Daisy revealed four hours of dancing a day is keeping her trim 

Staying in shape: Daisy revealed four hours of dancing a day is keeping her trim 

Talking in rehearsal, the stunning daughter of Pearl Lowe had expressed slight concern about the dance, admitting: 'It is so fast... there are so many steps, but it is really fun!'

However the brunette mesmerised the audience and judges alike on the night, as she hopped and skipped across the dance floor to a favourite tune of the movie, A Spoonful of Sugar.

The charming routine featured a more complex Charleston section in the middle, in which she impressed with her precise and sharp footwork in the comfort of Aljaz's hold. 

Having fun: Dressing as the famous character in a soft white blouse fastened with a red bow, the model glided effortlessly across the floor with partner Aljaz Skorjanec

Having fun: Dressing as the famous character in a soft white blouse fastened with a red bow, the model glided effortlessly across the floor with partner Aljaz Skorjanec

  

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