POPULAR British influencer Nelly London has shared before and after snaps of her weight gain after being forced to hit back as body shaming trolls.

The star has built up a sizeable following thanks to her relatable lifestyle and fashion content but she has also been forced to contend with cruel trolls along the way.

Collage of influencer Nelly London in before-and-after swimsuit photos demonstrating weight gain.Nelly London has showed off her weight gain online in before and after snaps Credit: Instagram Collage of before and after mirror selfies of a woman showing weight gain.The star confirmed she’s happier and healthier with her much fuller figure Credit: Instagram

Nelly has now hit back against the keyboard warriors who have begun to target her .

The star, who has been open about her struggles with food, eating and her weight, clapped back and insisted she was better, happier and healthier than ever after putting on a few more pounds.

Nelly showed off her body in a blue two-piece bikini with the star flaunting a much fuller figure on the right-hand image.

The star added the comment of a troll which read: “You’ve gained so much weight.”

Nelly London posing on the beach with wet hair, wearing a sparkly dress with a deep V-neck, with text overlay "Thanks, I gained a happy, healthy and fulfilled life too."She went on to detail some reasons why she was happier at a bigger size Credit: Instagram Nelly London in a white corset, ruffled underwear, and knee-high socks, with text about breaking the belief that skinny is the only way to be beautiful.She has been honest about her battles with weight and issues with food Credit: Instagram

Nelly followed it up with a series of snaps of her being thankful for the weight gain.

She added captions in response including: “Thanks, I actually enjoy being alive now.”

She followed it up with another that added: “Thanks, I don’t get 7 colds a year anymore,”

Other reasons she gave of being thankful for her weight gain were improved concentration, a lack of thought about food, enjoying dinners out of the house and being more physically comfortable as a result of it “not hurting” to lie down anymore.

Nelly went on to say: “For anyone who’s body has changed as a result of getting better, I know you get it, people are weird sometimes but I’m really proud of us.”

Her fans were quick to shower her with praise over the brave post.

One said: “You are incredible Nelly.”

Another added: “Proud of you too!”

A third went on to write: “So beautiful inside and out.”

With a fourth penning: “Love seeing hip dips so beautifully represented. You’ve inspired me to wear bikinis this summer for the first time since I was a teenager.”