Ashley James talks about accepting your body and not focusing on the negatives about ourselves

The former Made In Chelsea babe has become an advocate for body confidence in recent months. She took a sizzling snap of herself as she sunned it up on a luxury Maldives getaway.

But Ashley had a very important message behind the cheeky display as she vowed to embrace her “sexy, God given dimples.”

“Let me say this hopefully only once, she says. “What you perceive as someone's flaws is a reflection of you and your own insecurities. Beauty is subjective - some of us strive to be bigger, smaller, be more toned, etc. It's really down to us as individuals. What's important is our own confidence and happiness and this is a journey for each and everyone of us.

“I have always tried to be ‘real’ online, but I used to point out my insecurities. I realised in doing so, it not only meant I was focussing on my flaws and weaknesses, but it was potentially making others feel worse about themselves.

“For example, if I point out my tiny spot and say I feel hideous, how would it make someone feel with worse skin than me? Plus, why focus on the negatives about ourselves?

“Nearly every woman has cellulite, regardless of our size or exercise regime. It's sexy. It's not to be shamed of.

“There are a lot of people (men and women) who are dealing with eating problems, and words are very powerful.”

She finished off her empowering words by encouraging fans to think twice before leaving negative comments on social media.

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