'I took snaps in two different changing rooms – don't trust mirrors or lighting'

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READ MORE: Woman defies trolls who call her 'whale' who 'promotes obesity' by embracing bodyAustralian body positive influencer Bree Lenehan has shared the answer to that - and it's all to do with the lighting and mirrors.The 25-year-old self-love preaching beauty is no stranger to encouraging women to embrace their bodies, no matter what shape or size.And, in her most recent post this is no exception.Bree, who battled an eating disorder in the past, shared that fitting room mirrors used to be a 'trigger' for her.She told her 656,000 Instagram followers that she'd end up in 'tears' because of the way she looked trying on clothes.But over time, the influencer realised how lighting can alter your appearance.She demonstrated just show by stripping off to her undies to take a side by side snap – highlighting the difference "soft" and "harsh" lighting can make.

Bree's skin appeared to be more smooth with the softer spotlights, whereas the harsher lighting showed off some of her skin texture.She then wrote a lengthy caption which highlighted how her mindset has changed towards fitting rooms.Bree said: "It can be a confronting and confusing experience trying on clothes.

Seeing yourself so exposed, under harsh lighting, with mirrors showing so many angles that you usually don’t see yourself in…"In one store, you might feel great, but the next makes you feel worse.

One store you’re a size M & the next you’re an L."One mirror makes you look taller, another wider. The list goes on."Continuing to open up, the self love guru said: "This was one of the triggers I had years ago that made me suddenly want to 'start a new diet'… Fitting rooms would tear any confidence I had left to shreds.