Ashley Graham, the new body positive message: “Love the skin you are in”

The supermodel Ashley Graham, always spokesperson of the body positive philosophy which invites the acceptance of one’s body and its imperfections, in view of the summer he wanted to launch a new message. Posting a series of photos of sexy and happy women (including herself) in spite of extra pounds, cellulite or stretch marks. A long caption accompanies the photo gallery: «When the heat begins, many people struggle to wear less clothes and to show more skin. I hope these photos, that I’ve been tagged in, of so many beautiful bodies, will inspire you to love the skin you are in. Believe me when I say that your body is beautiful. I know it’s easy to tell yourself the lie that you are not beautiful enough, thin enough, sexy enough, “perfect” enough to wear a tank top or bathing suit. Instead you are. And it’s hot out there. Don’t let your mind stop you from enjoying life to the fullest (and remember to tell yourself “I love you” every day) ».

The plus size model, often targeted by haters for her physique, she has been fighting body shaming for years and has become a proud champion of all women like her. Even during her first pregnancy – on January 18, 2020, little Isaac was born, the fruit of the love between Ashley and her husband Justin Ervin, Graham has never stopped posting unfiltered photos in which she proudly showed her changing body. Stretch marks included.

“The average size of the Americans is 50, not 36”, had said some time ago a Vanity Fair. In its past, a history of diets and sacrifices. «I tried everything but I couldn’t, so I decided to give up. We cannot be constantly at war with ourselves, in search of an ideal that forces us to unnatural measures », she had declared proudly. “It’s not the numbers you read on the scales that people love you, but for what you can express ». And she managed not only to be loved (they follow her in more than 13 million followers) but also to conquer covers, catwalks and front pages.