Miss Universe Canada, Siera Bearchell has been criticized about her body, pointing out and questioning why she had "gained weight" and she is 'losing points' in the competition.
Siera hit Facebook yesterday with a long post explaining that her self-love is more important than what society thought about her.
The 23-year-old beauty queen said, "I was recently asked, "What happened to you? Why have you gained weight? You are losing points" This was a reference to my body of course. While I am first to say I am not as lean as I was when I was 16, 20, or even last year, but I am more confident, capable, wise, humble and passionate than ever before. As soon as I started to love who I was rather than always trying to fit what I thought society wanted me to be, I gained a whole new side of life. This is the side I am trying to bring to the @missuniverse competition. The side of life that is so rare to find: self-worth and self-love. We always focus on the things we wish we could change rather than loving everything we are.#missuniverse #bodydiversity"
She proved how her beauty comes from the inside not just the outside.
She also posted a photo on Facebook today, saying, "To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing. •I'll just be over here picking strawberries in @fifthavenuecollection"
Fans have been nothing but supportive and haven't failed to show Miss Canada their love.
(Vanessa Wright)