Plus-size model shares photo of cellulite in Instagram post: “I am more than #cellulite I am more than the #bellyrolls and the #backfat and #celluliteisnormal”

Lifestyle & Sports
29 Sep 17

Anisa Kurtaj

Women have always been compared to each other at all times. This is no different today. "Is she slimmer than me?", "She's got real bacon rolls," "Well, I'm not as hungry as I am back there."Whether in the gym, swimming pool or while shopping: we always compare ourselves with others and often quite critically. But when judged only by outward appearances, this is no longer normal, but body shaming.

The British curvy model Sophie Turner, who is based in London and New York and has more than 257,000 followers on Instagram shared on Wednesday a body positive message with a photo calling on women to learn to love their imperfections and start accepting themselves. The image is of the blonde beauty posing in a white crop top and underwear showing her natural body with cellulite and no Photoshop manipulation. The body-positivity advocate wants to inspire women to stop basing their self-worth on their looks.
“I done a photoshoot yesterday and these are some behind the scenes pictures,” the plus size model began. “I was angry when I saw this picture because of my cellulite.” She said her cellulite was on her mind, but argues that it shouldn’t have been. “I am more than #cellulite I am more than the #bellyrolls and the #backfat and #celluliteisnormal!!” she added. “It’s natural for us ladies to have cellulite and we need to stop seeing it as disgusting or ugly. Yes we all want smooth skin but we also need to accept reality!”

I done a photoshoot yesterday And these are some behind the scenes pictures - I was angry when I seen this pic because Of my cellulite - It was on my mind but why should it ? I am more than #cellulite I am more than the #bellyrolls and the #backfat and #celluliteisnormal !! It’s natural for us ladies to have cellulite and we need to stop seeing it as disgusting or ugly. Yes we all want smooth skin but we also need to accept reality! I’ve had cellulite since I was about 12 which is normal. After living with something for a decade it’s all apart of being me! And I’m still learning to love it and not hate it- it’s a slow road to #selflove but it’s the best thing you can do for your confidence and mental health ?❤️

Ein Beitrag geteilt von S O P H I E T U R N E R ?‘? (@sophieeturner) am 26. Sep 2017 um 8:51 Uhr

The post was like more than 12,000 times and Sophie's fans reacted positively, writing: "love her for sharing this" and "what cellulite all am seeing is a beautiful woman."
Others added: "I just see a beautiful human being, perfection doesn't exist, you are so beautiful just the way you are."

When I seen @vspink had velvet panties I had to get them ❤️ hope ya love them just as much as I do ☺️ #nophotoshop #noretouching #nofilter just good lighting !

Ein Beitrag geteilt von S O P H I E T U R N E R ?‘? (@sophieeturner) am 22. Sep 2017 um 12:12 Uhr

Being body positive is a process that takes time, but daily posts of inspiration from models and body positive advocates on Instagram can help start the progress.

No selfie Control ❌

Ein Beitrag geteilt von SC?elda.kocia? (@elda.kocia) am 7. Sep 2017 um 5:02 Uhr

Flexible ?‘??

Ein Beitrag geteilt von SC?elda.kocia? (@elda.kocia) am 26. Jul 2017 um 10:52 Uhr

Love this little black swimsuit by @swimsuitsforall. Link in bio?

Ein Beitrag geteilt von A S H L E Y G R A H A M (@theashleygraham) am 12. Sep 2017 um 5:14 Uhr