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Ash Soto is a Florida-based artist who uses her own body as a canvas. 

The reason for her artistic endeavours? The fact that she has vitiligo, for which she was plagued by bullies her entire life.

Now Ash is reclaiming her body for herself by displaying it in an array of creative ways, all glorifying her vitiligo. And she looks amazing doing it. 

 

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The body-positive Floridian is working on loving her speckled skin, and her 92,500 followers love it too. 

"They say your body is a canvas, I'm just painted differently," she captioned a post about her skin on Insta. 

"Finally at a point in my life where I can say I love the skin I'm in. It's a learning experience each day but I'm getting there."

 

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Outlining her vitiligo patches is Ash's speciality. 

By doing so, the body-positivity activist creates an effect that resembles a world map. 

 

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"When my vitiligo first started spreading and that's when the jokes started which caused me to never wear shorts or short sleeves again," she captioned another shot, showing her skin before and after her vitilligo spread.

"I've been called cow, I even was once told I had Michael Jackson syndrome."

"How can an innocent girl trying to find herself take that?"

 

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We applaud Ash for standing up against those who previously made fun of her and for encouraging people to embrace them selves and the skin they're in.  

That's definitely a body positive message we can get behind.

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Lena Dunham has fought the battle with body shamers since she first arrived in the spotlight thanks to the huge success of her HBO series Girls.

The controversial writer and actress has always spoken out against the wave of body hate, and has done it again in her latest Instagram post. 

Taking to the social media site, the 30-year-old has once again written a poignant statement against shame, opening up about her health and body struggles.

 

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"I feel I've made it pretty clear over the years that I don't give even the tiniest of shits what anyone else feels about my body," she said, captioning an Instagram post.  

"I've gone on red carpets in couture as a size 14. I've done sex scenes days after surgery, mottled with scars. I've accepted that my body is an ever changing organism, not a fixed entity- what goes up must come down and vice versa."

"I smile just as wide no matter my current size because I'm proud of what this body has seen and done and represented. Chronic illness sufferer. Body-shaming vigilante. Sexual assault survivor. Raging hottie. Just like all of YOU."

 

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"Right now I'm struggling to control my endometriosis through a healthy diet and exercise."

"So my weight loss isn't a triumph and it also isn't some sign I've finally given in to the voices of trolls. Because my body belongs to ME–at every phase, in every iteration, and whatever I'm doing with it, I'm not handing in my feminist card to anyone."

"I refuse to celebrate these bullshit before-and-after pictures, " she continued.

 

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"Don't we have infinitely more pressing news to attend to? So much love to all my web friends who demand that life be more than a daily weigh in, who know their merit has nothing to do with their size, who fight to be seen and heard and accepted."

Preach girl, preach. 

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Ah, PMS. Around half of the world's population suffer from it, and yet we're still known to discuss it in hushed tones from time to time.

Malin Olofsson has survived anorexia and is now a vegan weight-lifter and a body-positive Instagrammer.

However, like many of us, she suffers very heavily from PMS.

Bloating, mood swings and unbearable cramps are part of her life once a month, but she stayed silent about it because people think it's "weird."

 

——————————————– Some of you have seen this before. Some of you haven't. Some of you experience and go through this yourself once a month. Some of you will be disgusted. Some of you will sigh with relief and think -Omg I'm not alone. Some of you will not read this caption and presume that I'm pregnant. ——————————————– This is the visual signs of PMS for me and many other women. For some it's less extreme, for some it's more. Water retention is a very normal and common symptom of PMS. Some women will hardly notice it and some go through immense discomfort for a couple of days a month. It can start anytime between ovulation and your period. ——————————————– THIS  IS  NORMAL. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Yes – it is very uncomfortable, and yes – it is really difficult to not feel like you must hide it and try to suck your stomach in. I've stopped. I've decided that breathing is more important than what other people may or might think. I've decided that my body's reaction to the hormonal change is not going to be an aspect that I let contribute to my already unstable mental state. Because when I have PMS, I already feel like dying. And I've decided to love my body no matter how I feel about life. ——————————————– Do not blame your body for how you're feeling. It is never your body's fault. It is never anything wrong with how your body looks. Yes – your body might experience discomfort due to hormonal changes – so instead of making it worse through shaming your body, try doing the opposite. Realize that this is when you need extra self-care and self-love. Realize that you don't have to be ashamed and hide. You are perfect and your body is just doing it's job.

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Last weekend, Malin shared a photo of herself on Instagram, along with an explanation on her intense PMS symptoms.

"Some of you have seen this before. Some of you haven’t.

"Some of you experience and go through this yourself once a month. Some of you will be disgusted.

"Some of you will sigh with relief and think – Omg I’m not alone. Some of you will not read this caption and presume that I’m pregnant."

 

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She then told her followers that these are the things she goes through once a month.

"This is the visual signs of PMS for me and many other women. For some it's less extreme, for some it's more.

"Water retention is a very normal and common symptom of PMS. Some women will hardly notice it and some go through immense discomfort for a couple of days a month.

"It can start anytime between ovulation and your period.

 

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She ended her post by saying that we shouldn't punish or blame our bodies because they put us through these things. It's more important to take care of ourselves than worry about what people think.

"It is never your body's fault. It is never anything wrong with how your body looks. Yes – your body might experience discomfort due to hormonal changes – so instead of making it worse through shaming your body, try doing the opposite. 

"Realise that this is when you need extra self-care and self-love. Realize that you don't have to be ashamed and hide. 

"You are perfect and your body is just doing it's job."

We all need to remember that last line.

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2016 saw a huge surge in models and bloggers spreading body positivity.

Instagram alone has seen fitness gurus and make-up masters bare their natural skin and bodies in hopes to educate young women and girls that everything is not as it seems on social media.

And the latest woman to show off her flaws is British fitness blogger Cary Grays of Busy Bee Fitness fame.

She took to IG last week and shared two photos side-by-side. One snap was a selfie with a full face of make-up, and on the other side showed her without a drop – plus some eczema patchs.

She captioned the photo: "Slight different #REALITYCHECK today!! I have a skin condition called eczema and sometimes my skin is happy as Larry and sometimes it has flare ups. 

"Social media/Instagram will show the good days. The good parts of people and their lives and that's ok! That's what social media is for.

 

Slightly different #REALITYCHECK today  We all have good days and we all have bad days I have a skin condition called eczema and sometimes my skin is happy as Larry and sometimes it has flare ups  Social media/Instagram will show the good days. The good parts of people and their lives and that's ok That's what social media is for But here's a reminder that next time you see something on social media that you think is 'goals' that it's not the full story, it's not how that person will look or be alllllll the time  I'm still struggling to accept myself on the right, it's a big insecurity of mine and that's fine. I'm learning to accept myself knowing that everyone has their own struggles and insecurities and that's what makes us unique and special  #fitness #fit #health #healthy #gym #workout #Abs #glutes #fitfam #girlswholift #cardio #fitspo #instafit #gains #girlgains #muscle #strength #motivation #muslce #booty #leanin15 #gymshark #gymsharkwomen #womensbest

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"But here's a reminder that next time you see something on social media that you think is 'goals' that it's not the full story, it's not how that person will look or be alllllll the time!" 

She continues her post by saying she's still not 100 per cent happy about her skin, but is trying to love herself the way she is.

"I'm still struggling to accept myself on the right, it's a big insecurity of mine and that's fine.

"I'm learning to accept myself knowing that everyone has their own struggles and insecurities and that's what makes us unique and special."

We need to learn and accept that everyone has their flaws, and no matter what we just got to keep doing what we're doing and not let them get in our way.

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Kylie Jenner clearly loves killer curves, and has drastically altered her shape over the years to achieve them.

To celebrate this, the reality TV star in launching her new Kylie Shop Valentine's Collection, featuring an underwear set emblazoned with the word "thick."

However, the teaser snaps of the set leaked by the teen faced major criticism for featuring a model that Instagram deemed to be the opposite of the term. 

In an attempt to rectify this, the makeup and merchandise mogul released some snaps of plus size and body positive model Barbie Ferreira showcasing the undergarments.

Barbie has previously been seriously vocal about the body shaming she has faced online and within the modelling industry.

"I don't pay attention to internet haters, but what really rustles my jimmies is when a girl will tag her friend and say I remind them of her. And then she'll get all offended like, "ew am I that fat," tweeted the model.

"You're commenting on a pic from an international magazine. You wish you were this FAT."

The model has faced more criticism in the wake of Kylie's campaign, as the images have been bombarded with both hateful and approving comments.

"It's all fun and games till you catch diabetes and heart disease. But yeah you right do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Until then don't be surprised the day you have difficulty doing something simple like getting out of bed," commented one troll. 

Quite a few fans are thrilled with the addition of Barbie to the campaign, which also features fellow plus size model Jordyn Woods.

However, some Kylie fans think that she is glorifying one body type to the detriment of another: "What are you supposed to wear if you're skinny? Stop praising single body types and start praising all body types," said one.

It seems that when it comes to body type representation, there's no way to please everyone. 

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Ashley Graham just proved that she couldn't give less f***s about what anyone thinks of her body.

The model slayed on the cover of Sports Illustrated last year, as the first plus-size woman to be featured on the cover. 

Taking to Instagram, the star posted a snap of the cellulite on her upper thigh while she reclined on the beach in a bikini. 

"I workout. I do my best to eat well. I love the skin I'm in," she captioned the post. 

"And I'm not ashamed of a few lumps, bumps or cellulite.. and you shouldn't be either."

Ashley has been breaking down industry barriers since she arrived on the modelling scene with her body-positive ethos. 

2016 was a pretty great year for the model, who was honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year awards for her work as a body-positive activist. She also got her very own Barbie doll and became the first plus-size woman to grace the cover of Vogue. 

She has also never been afraid to showcase her size 16 curves in skin-tight dresses and bikinis, and has actively spoken out about being body shamed in the past. 

"When I post photos showing my cellulite, stretch marks, and rolls, I'm accused of promoting obesity. The cycle of body-shaming needs to end. I'm over it," she told Lenny.

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Every January, millions of women around the world make resolutions to lose weight, tone up, look more put together or just change themselves or their body in some way.

When those resolutions don't quite work out, in fact 80 percent of people have failed at their new resolutions by February according to U.S News, we can be left pretty downhearted.

However, everyone is drop dead GORGE in their own way, so a resolution to be  more positive about ourselves could be a winner.

And with the help of these Instagrams, this resolution will be a little easier to keep. 

1. The Body Is Not An Apology

"Learning to love radically means loving the hardest yet most beautiful parts of ourselves unapologetically."

This colourful Instagram pages bio gives a hint to what you're going to discover on this feed, plenty of little quotes full of positivity. 

2. Winnie Harlow

 

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Winnie Harlow came to fame after appearing on the 21st series of America's Next Top Model.

Renowned for their distinctive look, Winnie suffers from vitiligo, a skin disorder that many people struggle with, but she flaunts her skin with pride. 

3. Eff Your Beauty Standards

Founded by mega plus sized model Tess Holliday, the Eff Your Beauty Standards movement has taken Instagram by storm.

Sharing photos of women of all shapes and sizes, the page promotes realistic bodies little and big. 

4. The Slumflower

 

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"You must love yourself in the way you dream of being loved," says the Slumflower, an introspective fashion and feminism blog.

If you don't go for the self love, definitely go for the clothes.

5. Aerie

 

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Lingerie brand Aerie ditched the photoshop last year and launched the hashtag AerieReal.

While all women's bodies as "real," losing the photoshop is such a major step for a company to take in the fashion industry. 

6. Positive Body Image

The clue is in the name with this one, and Body Positive Image shares photos of quotes that we literally want to frame and hang in our houses.

7. Gabi Fresh

 

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One of the original body positive bloggers, Gabi Fresh has a massive influence and the most positive of attitudes to herself and her body.

The savvy style icon just launched an inclusive range of swimsuits for plus sized women and loves the hashtag #NewYearSameYou. Don't ever change Gabs. 

8. Joanna Thangiah

 

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Joanna makes art about feminism and body positivity, and her divine illustrations are both insightful and amusing. 

 

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Plus sized model Ashley Graham has been immortalised in plastic by Barbie manufacturer Mattel.

It's been a pretty great year for the model, who was honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year awards for her work as a body positive activist, as well as becoming the first plus size woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. 

The super model worked with the toy company to create the relatable doll, after disclosing in an interview earlier this year that she was proud of Mattel for producing more size-inclusive Barbie dolls. 

"She had to have her thighs touch. No ands, ifs or buts about it. And I asked for cellulite but obviously plastic and cellulite don't go hand in hand," she shared with the Hollywood Reporter.

"It was important that the Barbie resembled me as much as possible. The thighs touching was one way to show young girls that it is OK for your thighs to touch, despite society saying that a 'thigh gap' is more beautiful."

Mattel is is not currently planning on selling the Ashley doll, but previously the company received such a positive response to its Sheroes, a line of Barbies who represent strong women, that they inevitably produced them after initially not intending to.  

 

Come on @Barbie, let's go party!!!Thank you to my new and incredible @Mattel family for this honor! #beautybeyondsize #barbie #curvybarbie

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For her Barbie outfit, the model chose to exactly replicate one of her New York Fashion Week looks, a sparkly bodycon dress paired with a Sonia Rykiel patched denim jacket, and spiky stiletto Pierre Hardy boots.

"Would I have looked at my body differently if I were playing with Barbies that looked like me? Would I have accepted my thighs and my round arms and my round stomach a little bit more? Probably."

"I think it's absolutely incredible that an iconic image in the fashion world, like Barbie, is keeping up with the times and following along with body diversity in such a big way," she finished.

The new doll is receiving a warm response, with Twitter users celebrating Mattel's move to further embrace body positivity. 

"I love the Ashley Graham Barbie doll! Finally a Barbie with curves! Thank you @theashleygraham for proving that beauty is more than 'skinny'" tweeted one fan. 

Fingers crossed that Mattel decides to produce the doll, and just in time for Christmas!

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