Dr Alex George hits back at trolls during appearance on Lorraine and says he is ‘not going to stop’

He is known for championing body positivity and mental wellness.

and dr. alex georgeThe 30-year-old once again opened up about how she’s dealing with trolls on Monday’s episode of Lorraine.

Dr Alex, who is the government’s first UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, addressed his “shame” critics and said he would not stop speaking out about his mental health.

“Sadly it’s not just me, it’s people embarrassed by their appearance and many people have told me they feel uncomfortable going to the gym because people might judge them – movement is for everyone,” she told host Lorraine Kelly. , 62.

“It’s about how you feel: your health, your happiness, it’s not about having a six pack.

“I don’t mind that he doesn’t have a six-pack frankly and I don’t think other youngsters should either.”

Ambassador: Dr Alex, who is the government’s first UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, addressed his ‘fat shame’ critics and said he would not stop speaking out about his mental health.

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‘I’m not ashamed anymore’: Dr Alex defied ‘fat shame’ critics and hit the gym with a celebratory shirtless snap

Commenting on the suggestion that he should not practice medicine due to previous mental health problems, Dr Alex said: ‘To be honest, it’s not the first time I’ve had it. “If you have mental health issues, you should be taking care… Shouldn’t medical advice stop you?”

He continued: ‘If you understand what it’s like to suffer or need help, I think you can relate to that person.

“Most of the time it’s about what you can’t see and that’s why I think it’s so important to have understanding and true empathy.

‘I have no shame, and if people want to say that about me, that’s fine. But I’m not going to stop and I don’t think I’m a worse doctor for that.

Back then: The former Love Island star declared he was “no longer embarrassed” after feeling embarrassed about working out due to losing the six-pack he showed off on the show (in 2018)

It comes after Dr. Alex called out his “fat shaming” critics when he hit the gym and shared a celebratory shirtless photo.

The former Love Island star declared that he was “no longer embarrassed” after feeling embarrassed to work out due to losing the six-pack he showed off on the ITV2 show.

Posing in the mirror for a shirtless selfie, he slung his shirt over his shoulder and smiled in the gym locker rooms.

‘Be proud of the skin you’re in’: He previously shared a shirtless photo while on holiday in Mauritius in November in another empowering social media post.

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