You go to the gym three times a week. You slather on the Bio-Oil. And, your pretty sure fruit and veg enters into your diet at some point in the day. For all intents and purposes you are a Healthy Human Being.
But then, you look down to find skin dimples on your legs. Because, cellulite does not discriminate. Though so many women have it, all to often there is a negative and shameful connotation associated with something that is actually completely normal. Though, with a little help from something called Photoshop, you’d be forgiven for believing you are in a very small club.
Now, Ashley Graham, a Vogue cover star and the first ever size 16 model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated, has posted a body positive picture of herself on the beach - proudly showing off her cellulite.
‘I workout. I do my best to eat well. I love the skin I'm in,’ Graham wrote. ‘And I'm not ashamed of a few lumps, bumps or cellulite.. and you shouldn't be either.#beautybeyondsize #lovetheskinyourein.’
The 28-year-old supermodel has been praised for sharing the post, which has already gained over 319K likes in 24 hours.
‘I really want to love my body the way you do,’ one follower commented. ‘It's been a daily struggle my whole life, but thank you for inspiring me.’
Another wrote: ‘Keep on keeping it real @theashleygraham your posts inspire me to love myself more and be happy and proud of who I am regardless of what my body looks like. THANK YOU.’
Hear, hear!
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