Alison Hammond delivered an empowering message on This Morning on Friday, June 9, as a viewer phoned in to ask for advice on how to feel good in her body after living with a condition called Lymphoedema, which as stated by the NHS is "a long-term (chronic) condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It can affect any part of the body, but usually develops in the arms or legs."
This powerful response occured during a segment on body image concerns where viewers were able to phone in to chat with life coach Michelle Elman on all things body confidence.
Elaine, who was calling from London, explained: "I've had Lymphoedema for a long time, but over the last three years it's got really bad in my legs and my hips [are] like tree trunks and they've got scars on where I've had cellulitis and things. And I hate going out and showing them and I just live in black trousers to try and hide them. And I just feel everyone looks at my legs and judges me for being overweight. When actually, yes, I am overweight, but not through sitting and eating packets of crisps all day."
