On Instagram we marvel at many colorful pictures and beautiful people. What we see too little? Honest Instagram accounts – that make you feel better instead of worse. We present some of them to you.
Instagram on. A happy couple is kissing on the beach. They are tanned, their flawless skin sparkles in the sun, anyway, the great weather makes everything in the picture shine: The love that we wish so much for, the holiday destination we dream of and the flat stomach that is ours arching sweatpants somehow not at all. Instagram too.
We run through this scenario twenty times a day. We open and close social media. In the meantime, we have hardly seen anything worth mentioning and yet after the little Instagram trip we are somewhat more dissatisfied than before. We can't really believe it, but a small, spiky ball has formed in our stomach, which decides to prick the stomach wall now. And so that the waistband can be stretched even further. And what do we do to distract ourselves from this queasy feeling? We pick up the cell phone again – and play the game from the beginning.
Instagram is our window into a perfect world through which we emerge and unhappy in other people's lives. What we forget: We always see only a section, limited by a frame, never the big picture. So what is the solution? Close the window? Uninstall Instagram? Throw the cell phone in the bin? Don't worry, we have a more sustainable idea: just follow the right people on Instagram.
They may be difficult to find between all the filter images, but they do exist: honest Instagram accounts that show us life from a different perspective. And it is not only much closer to our own everyday life – it also leaves us with a good feeling! Well, if that is not something? We'll tell you seven honest Instagramers who are incredibly personable and at the same time promote self-worth!
"Neverfailedsogood": The other side of influencer life
Farina Opoku is known more as "Novalanalove" – and she is one of Germany's best-known bloggers. We find her second account "Neverfailedsogood" much more interesting. It shows the reality behind the illusion of influencer life: here we get to see the pictures that Farina would never share on her blog. And to be honest: we are much more sympathetic to them. Because they show Farina in a humorous, wonderfully imperfect and natural way!
Danae Mercer reminds us what normal bodies look like
Danae Mercer showered you with cellulite and stretch marks – and that's exactly what you need. The journalist and influencer has fully dedicated herself to the topic of body positivity. Those who follow her will see dents, stretch marks, scars and abdominal rolls every day. And we should look at them at least until we find our own "flaws" just as beautiful!
"Toyahgurl" brings humor to your feed
She describes herself as "MILF" number 1 – and she proves it again and again with wonderfully honest photos right after getting up. Toyah Diebel is a satire influencer and author of the book "Weiber: Von Dinkelmüttern, Powerfrauen und andere Emanzen". Incidentally, she likes to slip into different roles that serve every imaginable cliché with glory. If you follow her, don't be surprised if you suddenly see "Siggi" instead of Toyah in the Instagram feed …
"Marriedmomandmantras" and the beauty of real after-baby bodysuits
The woman behind the Instagram account "Marriedmomandmantras" is called Jasmin. She is a coach, podcaster, trainer and twin mom. After giving birth, she had to learn to love her body again – and now wants to share this experience. On her account you can see great women, bellies and their stories.
Sarah Kuttner – excitingly calm
Some people still know her as a VIVA presenter, the others from one of her books at the latest. People are already used to saying that Sarah Kuttner doesn't say a word: whether it's depression, self-discovery or self-hatred. On Instagram, she shows her life unadorned – and wonderfully normal. Anyone who follows Sarah Kuttner gets dogs, cheese rolls, cakes in bed, stretch marks and the memory of the next check-up from the gynecologist for free. It's worth it!
Well, it would rather scroll through the Instagram feed, right?