There has been something I’ve been meaning to tell you all…
… you may think it’s ballsy, super cool or just plain stupid…
… but just know, I did it for me…
… I recommend running out and buying a copy of Cosmo Health right this minute…
… because I’m so proud of myself!
Yes, that’s me… butt naked in a national magazine.
Turn the page and I’m all dolled up!
I can’t even begin to tell you how I’m feeling right now. I was like a sneaky body confidence ninja when I walked into the newsagent to buy my copy of the 3rd Annual Cosmopolitan Health Magazine ($6.95), on stands today. No one knew it was me, nobody has probably even read it yet but I knew and it was all sorts of awesome.
“I feel most confident when I’m…
… dressed up for a photoshoot!”
Danimezza, 26, Blogger, 116kgs, 170cm, size 20
“Talking about my body, sex and associated feelings with my mother from a young age meant that they were never taboo subjects, which made me more open-minded and accepting of my body. I love posing in outfits for photos to publish on my blog Danimezza.com. Having the support of my readers and retailers is a great confidence boost. With the help of my doctor, I’m losing the weight at a healthy pace. I’m content with my body, but happy for change.”
As you can imagine, I couldn’t be more thrilled!
**EDIT**
**EDIT**
I was so excited about the feature that it wasn’t until this morning that I took some time out to read the magazine and I’m so glad I did because I may have missed out on one of the coolest parts by far… a mention, direct quote and final word in the editors letter!!! Thank you Franki oxox
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OMG how AWESOME are you! Will have to go and buy a copy!
Zomg I can nearly see your rude bits :P
Looks brilliant honey I'll have to pick up a print copy of it tomorrow.
Hot nudie dani rocks and i love the styled shot – it is PERFECT!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad to finally tell everyone – that photo of you is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tears in my eyes – hooray and bravo!!!!!!!!! Love your shape! Janine x
Eee! Congrats! You look amazing!
Whoo hoo! Go you! I haven't bought a magazine in freaking AGES but I'll be buying this!
whooo go girl! You look stunning!! Such an inspiration
HOLY CRAP WOMAN! AMAZING!!! WELL DONE!!! (yes that required shouting)
Good on you darling! You are amazing xx
You look absolutely gorgeous! Well done I am so happy for you, you look HOT! Go girl xxx
You are freaking amazing woman!
Woot woot!!! Go you good thing!
WOW! Cool!!
Good for you Dannimezza! Keeping it real for all us 'normal' people. Thank you! You look fabulous!
Anne @ Domesblissity xx
What's with these Danielle's I know always getting their gear off in magazines : )
Good job hun, you look awesome clothes or not! xx
Freaking awesome. You look fantastic.
Congrats Danni! xo
Great stuff Dani! *runs off to newsagent*
Your bravity has paid off, you look gorgeous!!
woweee, that's awesome!
I'm impressed with your ability to be happy with you. You inspire me to work toward feeling the same way about myself. Thank you.
Both photos are gorgeous!
Congratulations!!! Awesome news. Will have to check it out xx
Visiting from Twitter! You go girl, good for you. Love that you are keeping it real and that you are true to yourself.
Wow, you have been blogging for a while too! That's great!
Yay!!! Good on you! I tweeted about this ages ago hoping people joined in. You rock!
You have a kick ass booty :P Very proud of you gorgeous xx
Wow Dani! Fantastic!
I'm in awe of you xx
You are so inspiring. xx
WOW!!!!! Im literally checking my purse to see that i have the money to run out and get this! Youre amazing … and beautiful!!! What was it like doing the naked shoot? Tell all!
So proud hun. Congrats and the pics look beautiful. Can't wait to get my copy. xo
YOU GO GIRL!!! You look amazing!!! I'm going out to get a copy right now!! Superstar in waiting that you are! :) x
Awww YAYAYAY! I am so proud of you hunni. You look super fabulous! Good on you :-)
XXX
All different shades of awesomeness!
So beautiful as usual!
Well done :)
xxx
Awesome Dani – I'm picking up a copy ASAP! congrats on braving it all to the national audience.
Good on you!!
I'd be terrified to have my picture in a magazine. I mean *ANY* picture of me. You're so brave!
How come you chose to have your name as Danimezza instead of Dani/Danielle?
You are so brave! xx
AWESOME!
Shame doing something like that might lose me my job
Woohoo, how awesome are you!!
Wow ! Just WOW !! You look bloody fantastic ! Well done ! x
How exciting!!!!! You go girl!
Nicole x
Reow!!! That's so awesome… So proud of you!! Xxx
You're freaking awesome! Loving it! :)
Oh my god, you look like ME! That's my body!
You look great! Ill have to buy a copy. Wow, you are doing such exciting stuff these days – good for you!
You look awesome!! You go girl!!
You look just terrific and what a great role model for all plus-size women! We need more and more such inspiring images. If you're ever in the Santa Rosa, CA area, I'd love to photograph you (in Peggy Lutz Couture) for http://www.plus-size.com. Thanks for being a vibrant, expressive and beautiful women, xoxoxo Peggy Lutz
Yay! You are awesome and beautiful.
you rock!
oh wow, what an achievement. You have guts to do that regardless of size, as most women are so self conscious of their bodies (myself included).
I think it is a beautiful shoot :)
GO SISTER!!!!! You look AWESOME.. well done. I wish I had your body confidence, you really are inspirational, I look at you and think if you can so can I (similar sizes, well not the naked in a mag bit, haha)will be picking up a copy today.
Well done sweet!!!
I admire you and find you inspirational. Thank you for the joy!!!
You look beautiful! so amazing, go you good thing!
Dani, you are gorgeous. And MUCH braver than I! xx
You are amazing and beautiful. That is all xx
Danni… you are AWESOME! I think you've done a wonderful thing for all of us who are NOT size 12's.
Well done babe!! xoxo
While I think you are a sexy inspiring mummy I find it a huge stretch to believe you are a size 20… no offence intended in any way shape or form. Bravo to you for being such an advocate for positive body image!
Hi Anon, you can find all my measurements on the "Fashion Page", thanks for commenting :)
Re: the edit… that quote was something that really stuck with me too.
You know those "I'm famous on the internet" tshirts? You totes need one that says "I'm famous OUTSIDE of the internet" bwahaha.
Anon: I think all the ladies look really different clothed and unclothed so maybe it's hard to fathom what a size 20 'looks' like. But if Danimezza says she is a size 20 then she is a size 20, she's practically a professional clothes horse =op LOL so i think she'd know!
My shero!!!! You make me so proud to be me. :-)
AMAZING JOB! Real women!!! I love these issues and I love women like yourself that put it out there for what it is!!! Well done! True inspiration!!! xx I found you through tina Grey … already a fan ;) xx
Congratulations! That is such a courageous thing to do for any female and you totally rocked it! You go girl!!
bought a copy and flipped straight to your page. Now I have to read it all. Awesome and very brave thing to do!
Holy shiz balls that's so cool. Good on you that's awesome!! You should be very proud of yourself.
You are my idol Miss Danimezza x
congrats! <3
well done dani! ive pretty much got the exact same body as you and i commend u for being so brave and beautiful flaunting ur stuff in a national magazine!
You are sensational. You look sensational. Love a confident woman. That shines through more than your body shape.
Well done. You rocked it Danni.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
What a great piece. So many women are standing on the sidelines watching life pass them by because they cannot embrace the body they are in. You look fabulous. The world needs more beautiful, inspiring women like you.
Just having a browse around your site (as I am wont to do) and saw this. SOOOOO proud of you, you look fabulous, and your energy and positivity just shine through. You rock babe, you really do. xxxxxx
Good on you!! You look fabulous and the editor is right! Thanks for being such an inspiration :)
Well done Danni! You are amazing and an inspiration to women everywhere.
Wow! Good on you!
You look fabulous.
What a shame this is extraordinary – not that we should all be running around starkers, but we should feel good enough about our (amazing) bodies to do so if we were so inclined. And if it was legal. As reality is what it is, yes, you are an inspiration. i hope a few of these lovely girls will convert their awe to a lesser cringe at their own mirrors as the sleeves come off for summer. Keep up the great attitude!
Wow good on you girl if only we could all be so confident with our bodies as you i think what you have done is amazing and really inspiring!
Blimey, that was you?! I read it and didn’t even realise. Brave and cool I say;)
wow.. takes a lot of guts to bare all and especially when one isn’t in the typically raved about size. that being said, you looked really good! :)
it is true.. we shouldn’t be defined by our size… beauty is after all in the eyes of the beholder.
That took a lot of courage, congratulations!! I also bet it was a lot of fun!! Can I ask you if you have challenges with your bras? I custom make bras and also do repairs and alterations to bras, lingerie and swimwear. I am based in Brisbane, but travel to Melbourne and Sydney 3 times a year doing bra fittings as there is no one in these cities offering this service. I have a facebook page for my business as well as these trips, Personalised Bra Fittings for Custom Made Bras. I would love to hear from you. Have an awesome weekend. Linda
OMG you are SOOOOO awesome!!! I love this. Way to go gorgeous you!!! xo
I’m late to this, but lady I take my hat off to you. You’re confident and gorgeous and in complete ownership of your body. I’m still working on it xxxx
Rockin it girl!
You rock. That is so cool. absolutely wonderful!
Stunning, gorgeous, beautiful, with so many talents. Every time I see you you have the most engaging smile and a vivacity for life that is catching. xx
I heart you hugely. x
This is fabulous and you have some major balls :P
ps. if you made this website that is totally impressive. I love your design skills and all of the twitter/social networking pop ups. It’s amazing!
I love youuu!!!! :D Congratulations! you look amazing!! :3
Wow!! that is awesome, congratulations and good on you for represnting the real sized girls of Australia!!!
Wow, this article is fastidious, my younger sister is analyzing such things, thus I am going to convey her.
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Slightly delayed I know, but how inspirational… you look great with and without your clothes :)
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