'You are helping me on my journey to win anorexia': Instagram users rush to praise size 14 model Ashley Graham after she bravely shared an image of her cellulite online

  • The 28-year-old was vacationing in the Philippines when she took to Instagram to proudly post a snapshot of the 'lumps, bumps, and cellulite' on her thighs
  • Ashley's image has been liked more than 294,000 times in less than 24 hours
  • Thousands of people commented on the post, and many thanked her for sharing a realistic depiction of beauty 
  • One woman said Ashley's advocacy for self-love is helping her overcome an eating disorder, while another said the post made her smile before her wedding

By Erica Tempesta For Dailymail.com

Published: 16:33 EST, 26 January 2017 | Updated: 03:15 EST, 27 January 2017

Ashley Graham once again stunned the internet in the name of body positivity by sharing a candid snapshot of her cellulite, prompting thousands of women to praise her for being an inspiration and a real role model.

The 28-year-old model was vacationing in the Philippines on Wednesday when she took to Instagram to proudly post a snapshot of the 'lumps, bumps, and cellulite' on her thighs. 

The image of Ashley's bikini-clad lower half created a stir online, as more than 294,000 people liked the post, with many taking to the comments section to thank her for displaying a realistic depiction of female beauty. 

Role model: Ashley Graham is being praised for sharing a candid image of her cellulite on her Instagram page

Candid: The 28-year-old model was vacationing in the Philippines on Wednesday when she took to Instagram to proudly post a snapshot of the 'lumps, bumps, and cellulite' on her thighs

Wise words: Ashley said she wasn't ashamed of the cellulite, and she told her fans that they shouldn't be either 

'I workout. I do my best to eat well. I love the skin I'm in.  And I'm not ashamed of a few lumps, bumps or cellulite... and you shouldn't be either,' she wrote when sharing the image, using the hashtags: #beautybeyondsize #lovetheskinyourein. 

One Instagram user, Marina Luiza Schulz Homrich, told Ashley that her constant promotion of self-love is helping her overcome an eating disorder.   

'You have no idea how much idea how much you are helping me on my journey to win anorexia; thank you for all the body positive messages,' she wrote.

'Just love the way your gonna make a difference in these young girls coming up,' Beth Tracey commented. 

Recovery: Marina Luiza Schulz Homrich told Ashley that her constant promotion of self-love is helping her overcome an eating disorder.

Fan club: Ashley's image has been liked more than 294,000 times in less than 24 hours

Very true: Many Instagram users pointed out that women of all shapes and sizes have cellulite

And a woman named Angela said Ashley is 'by far' her 'favorite model'.

'My girls can look up to you; thank you!' she added.

The size 14 beauty has broken plenty of boundaries as a plus-size model, scoring numerous magazine covers and becoming the first curvy star to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue last year. 

Ashley has amassed more than three million Instagram followers, and she continuously uses her platform to advocate for positive body image for all women regardless of their shape and size.  

Community: Thousands of people commented on the post, and many thanked her for sharing a realistic depiction of beauty

Someont to look up to: Plenty of people told Ashley that she was a true role model for women

Impromptu photoshoot: Ashley has been enjoying the warm sunny weather while on vacation, and just a few days ago, she posted a series of photos to her Snapchat account 

Nicole Montanaro, a woman who is about to get married, said Ashley's post was exactly what she needed on a 'bad day'.

'I just began following you and thought you may want to know that this is the first time I've ever seen someone who looks like me and is proud of it, admitting to millions of people that it's okay. 

'I'm getting married in eight days and haven't even been feeling excited. "I know I won't look good in any of the pictures," I tell myself.'

However, Nicole noted that Ashley's post managed to put a smile on her face, and she now has a 'brand new role model'. 

True beauty: Beth Tracey believes Ashley is going to make a positive difference for many young girls who are growing up 

Helping hand: Nicole Montanaro, a woman who is about to get married, said Ashley's post was exactly what she needed on a 'bad day'

Strike a pose: While on vacation, Ashley showed off her sexy leopard-print bikini

Shady lady! She hid her striking features behind black framed sunglasses as she struck a sultry pose 

Ashley has been enjoying the warm sunny weather while on vacation, and just a few days ago, she posted a series of photos to her Snapchat account, showing off an animal print bikini, as well as her shapely curves and tiny waist. 

Although indoors, she stuck with the bathing suit theme by sporting a pair of sunglasses for the impromptu selfie shoot. 

Her hair was loosely tousled around her face and she appeared to be wearing very little makeup under her large, dark sunglasses.

Ever the model, she struck various poses, making sure to highlight every angle of her sexy figure.

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