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Ellie also believes one of the reasons she went undiagnosed until the age of 24 was down to what she calls "pretty privilege".

Although Johnson's research suggests that women with pretty privilege tend to be aware that people are often nicer to them as a result of their attractiveness, they also encounter unflattering generalizations about their personality because of unfounded assumptions based on their looks.

Instead of being ignored or rejected by the men that she liked, Stacie felt she had pretty privilege, a term for the social benefits that accrue to individuals widely regarded as physically attractive.

This observation is true, but it does not numb the sting of losing pretty privilege after gaining weight.

Looking back, she has advice for people who fear they have lost pretty privilege — never give up on striving to be the best possible version of yourself.