Why did harnaaz sandhu gain weight

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Harnaaz Sandhu made the entire nation proud when she won the Miss Universe 2021 pageant. Earlier this year, Sandhu made a stunning appearance at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week. However, the model gained a bit of weight because of which she was brutally trolled by netizens. Now, Harnaaz has opened up about the struggles she faced after gaining weight. Back in the month of April, the model opened up about the condition she is suffering through. Harnaaz revealed that she has also been diagnosed with celiac disease, due to which she can't eat wheat flour and many other things. Further, she expressed that people's opinions made her feel bullied. "Physically I have kind of grown, got more pounds and increased my weight, which I am totally comfortable about right now. I was bullied for gaining weight." Harnaaz also discussed the reasons behind her sudden weight gain after she won the pageant, and revealed, "I was really focused towards my goal (during the competition), and I was [not] thinking about my health. The whole time we were working out, doing so many activities, and just after winning, I had almost a month just to relax. During that time, I actually didn't work out, and I was just eating and just enjoying that time with my family. I never realised that it would start showing on my body," Harnaaz was quoted by People Magazine. During the conversation with the magazine, the model said that people's opinions about herself affected her in many ways, and there was plenty of ti...

Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu recently responded to harsh criticism faced on the internet due to her sudden weight gain. In the statement, Sandhu proves that she is much more than a pageant holder, but an icon for body positivity and an inspiration for women grappling with insecurities attached to societal standards of beauty. In the interview, she candidly revealed that she suffers from celiac disease. The condition makes it hard for the body to break down gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Although the medical condition is associated with rapid weight loss, it may also lead to weight gain in some cases. Study reveals that it is a common disease with more than a million cases per year in India. In the interview, Harnaaz says, "I'm someone who believes in body positivity and one of the Miss Universes for the very first time is going through that. On the platform of Miss Universe, we talk about women empowerment, womanhood, and body positivity. And if I am going through that... I know there are a lot of people who are trolling me and it's okay because that's their mindset, their stigmas, but there are a lot of other individuals who are trolled every day irrespective of their Miss Universe or not. I'm empowering them by making them feel that if I feel gorgeous, you are beautiful too". She continues by saying, "For me everyone is beautiful. It's about how you represent yourself and what kind of ideology you have. Your features do not matter at one m...