First Plus-Sized Miss Universe Contestant Speaks Out on Body Positivity

Despite facing body shaming and a medical condition causing weight gain, Jane Dipika Garrett advocates for self-acceptance and balance in health.

Jane Dipika Garrett, the first plus-sized Miss Universe contestant, has spoken out about her struggles with weight gain due to a medical condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Despite receiving negative comments and body shaming, Garrett has remained positive, stating that she had to learn to love herself and maintain a positive mindset.
Garrett, who represented Nepal, made it to the top 20 in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant and received the loudest applause from the audience, which she described as a 'breakthrough moment' for her and society.
Garrett has also spoken about her past struggles with mental health and eating disorders, and her journey to self-acceptance and body positivity.
She believes that any body type can be beautiful and that the key to being healthy is balance, not going to extremes.