Ashley Graham has spent plenty of time defending herself against those who loudly believe her appearance is offensive.

Usually, she finds herself explaining why it's perfectly acceptable to be a model and – shock horror – have a body bigger than a size zero.

However the America's Next Top Model judge says she recently had to cope with negative comments from people unhappy because they believe she's lost weight, even labelling her a “fake fat person”.

In response to this damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don't scenario, Graham has penned an inspirational essay condemning anyone who judges and criticises women's bodies, declaring: “The cycle of body-shaming needs to end. I'm over it.”

Writing for Lena Dunham's Lenny newsletter, she explains while on set filming recently she – as active social media users are wont to do – had a photo taken of her outfit (below).

Ashley Graham pens strong response to those shaming her for working out: “I am more than my measurements”