Paulina Porizkova<\/strong><\/a> is showing off her stunning figure in a vibrant red bikini ahead of her 61st birthday.<\/p>\n Taking to Instagram<\/a> on Thursday, April 9, Porizkova flaunted her abs in the swimwear as she shared an empowering message about aging.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m trying on this new super cute summer bikini and I\u2019m reminded how far I\u2019ve traveled in self-acceptance. I will be 61 tomorrow,\u201d she said via the social media clip. \u201cAnd I understand that this might sound crazy to you, but 40 years ago when I was 21 and when I was at the height of my career and supermodel-dom, that was when I felt the most insecure.\u201d<\/p>\n Porizkova explained that there were several factors in her younger years that caused her to be insecure.<\/p>\n \u201c[It was] partly because [of] the endless comparisons to other models by the people who employed me. I never seemed to be good enough,\u201d she explained. \u201cAnd of course, partly because my self-worth was entirely tied to my looks.\u201d<\/p>\n Porizkova said she was leaving behind the insecurities to embrace her current age.<\/p>\n \u201cSo today I\u2019m trying on this cute summer bikini and I flex muscles that I\u2019ve been working my cellulite butt off for. And not necessarily so I can look best in this bikini, but to feel my best in this sixth decade,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n She then joked, \u201cYou know, actually? Who am I kidding? I kicked my workout up like 10 notches because I do want to look my best this summer, but not necessarily in a bikini\u2026 in a wedding dress.\u201d<\/p>\n Porizkova has often been candid about aging, beauty and body positivity via her social media posts.<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
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