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m here to say that no-one should aim to be the weight that I am right now," Sarah Hyland said as she responded to criticism about her appearance.
The modern-day circle of relatives actress took to social media after suggestions she looked anorexic in a recent photo.
Hyland underwent a kidney transplant in 2012 after combating kidney dysplasia her entire life.
"i'm not on top of things of what my frame looks like," the actress said in a submit on twitter.
"i try to be as healthful as feasible, as everybody have to."
Kidney dysplasia is a condition that can ultimately reason the organ to malfunction.
Hyland made the feedback after some fans suggested she looked anorexic in a current instagram put up.
Sarah Hyland's Instagram post
"no, this is not photoshop, the ones are my legs, those are my fingers," she said. "i write this because i have been accused of selling anorexia, in, sarcastically enough, an anti-bullying submit. And i need younger girls to recognize that's now not my purpose."
Hyland has previously said: "i used to be born with so many health troubles that docs informed my mom i'd never have a normal life."
It is unclear what other health problems she has - however her father donated one in every of his kidneys for her transplant in 2012.
'i will overcome my boundaries'
"this year has introduced a number of changes, and with that, bodily changes," hyland stated. "i have been instructed that i can't workout. Which, for me could be very upsetting."
"being sturdy has gotten me wherein i'm, each mentally and physically. I am now not keen on 'being thin' which lots of you have advised me i'm an excessive amount of of."
Speaking approximately her latest fitness issues, the actress said: "i've basically been on mattress relaxation for the previous couple of months, i have misplaced plenty of muscular tissues.
She concluded: "i have been down before and i will probably be down again in my lifetime however i'm steadfast and stable and will triumph over my boundaries."
"i'm a 26-year-vintage girl who is going through extra than you can ever imagine on a each day foundation."