AceShowbiz - Valerie Bertinelly is opening up her body issues in an Instagram video. On Thursday, December 23, the 61-year-old actress tearfully talked about the bad body image day she was having ahead of the holidays.

"I'm standing out in the rain because I'm doing my best to distract my mind from spiraling to a place of self-loathing, because I saw a picture of myself today that made me want to do that," the "One Day at a Time" actress said. "I am not where I want to be right now, body-wise."

She went on to share, "I don't know if I ever will be, but when I see it right in front of me, it really does send me down that path. And I am doing my best to be positive and more full of joy and hopefully my body will follow along. I'm not there yet."

The Food Netwook star, however, noted that she was determined not to "focus on all the shortcomings and flaws and imperfections." She explained, We can all give ourselves permission to feel joy, be intentional about it, and remember to be gratefu. I am grateful, even through all the mess. 'Cause there's still good in all the mess."

Back in May 2020, Valerie opened up about her decades-long battle with self-acceptance. In an interview with PEOPLE, the star recalled a story when a teacher "patted me on the belly and said, 'You might want to keep an eye on that.' "

The negative experience made it rough for Valerie. However, she keeps working hard to accept and love herself over the years. "I don't weigh myself as much anymore," she divulged. "I'll put on some jeans every once in a while to see how they feel. Why do I have to know what number I am? I know it's really about the internal work."