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The 31-year-old model shared a photo of herself ready for a workout on Thursday
Posted it on her Instagram account along with a snappy caption, bashing trolls who assume she doesn't keep an active lifestyle
'Gym selfie - because fat people don't work out right?' she wrote ironically
The model also pointed out that no one should feel obligated to exercise, adding: 'Even if we don't it's NOT YOUR BUSINESS'

By Clemence Michallon For Dailymail.com and Erica Tempesta For Dailymail.com

Published: 12:49 EDT, 2 June 2017 | Updated: 17:36 EDT, 2 June 2017

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Tess Holliday hit back at body-shamers with a gym selfie Thursday, making a point against those who assume the size 22 model doesn't keep an active lifestyle.

The 31-year-old body-positive advocate shared a photo of herself ready for a workout, rocking a marble print sports bra and leggings, on her Instagram account.

She snapped it in the changing room of her gym in Manhattan Beach, California, and posted it along with a snappy caption.

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Message: Tess Holliday hit back at body-shamers with a gym selfie Thursday, making a point against those who assume the size 22 model doesn't keep an active lifestyle

Strike pose: The size 22 model previously showed off her curves in an Instagram shot taken overlooking the mountains in Malibu, California

'Unapologetic': Tess, a body-positive activist, also shared the image on Instagram Stories, noting that she feels no shame for posting the picture

'Gym selfie - because fat people don't work out right?' she wrote ironically, bashing trolls who believe she doesn't exercise.

The model also pointed out that no one should feel obligated to work out, adding: 'Even if we don't it's NOT YOUR BUSINESS.'

Tess, who often speaks out against discrimination targeting fat people, has previously given her views on what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. It is, to her, a pursuit unique to each individual.

'Health is so personal for everybody,' she told Today. 'It's really my business, and everybody's business what we do with our bodies and what healthy means to us. So I just ignore them and keep living the dream.'

As part of her body-positive activism, the model also keeps an eye on pop culture and the messages it sends.

She shared her workout selfie two days after calling out a new movie poster that casts a curvier, shorter version of Snow White as less beautiful than her svelte incarnation.

Really? Two days before sharing her gym selfie, Tess called out a new movie poster that casts a curvier, shorter version of Snow White as less beautiful than her svelte incarnation

Statement: The size 22 model took to Twitter Tuesday to slam the ad, which promotes an upcoming parody of the classic fairy tale titled Red Shoes And The 7 Dwarfs

Tess took to Twitter Tuesday to slam the ad, which promotes an upcoming parody of the classic fairy tale, titled Red Shoes And The 7 Dwarfs.

On the new poster, a plumper Snow White glances bewilderingly at her tall, doe-eyed, thin-waisted self. A tagline asks: 'What if Snow White was no longer beautiful and the 7 dwarfs not so short?'

The model pointed out how detrimental such a message could be for younger viewers.

'How did this get approved by an entire marketing team? Why is it okay to tell young kids being fat = ugly?' she wrote.

The activist tagged Chloe Grace Moretz, who voices the movie's main character, in her tweet. The 20-year-old actress has since apologized for the poster and said on Twitter it had left her 'appalled and angry'.

Personal: Tess, who often speaks out against discrimination targeting fat people, has given her views on what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. It is, to her, a pursuit unique to each individual

'Reunited with my family!' Tess posted this funny image of herself impersonating a whale on Instagram, turning online trolls' cruel comments into a source of entertainment

Joker: The size 22 model added in the caption of the image that she believes whales are 'majestic as f**k', suggesting she's not bothered one bit by the comments

Tess' criticism of the movie poster came as she proudly showed off her curves in an Instagram shot.

The model kicked off Memorial Day by sharing a stunning image of herself standing on a veranda overlooking a mountain range in Malibu, California, wearing a backless lace onesie while striking a pose in front of the scenic view.

In the glamorous snapshot Tess is facing the mountains and arching her head so her long auburn waves flow down her back.

'Views,' Tess captioned the cheeky picture, using a mountain and a peach emoji to represent both the scenic view and her curvy backside.

The advocate for body confidence and self-love also posted the image on her Instagram Stories, writing: 'Unapologetic.'

Looking glam! Tess took to Instagram earlier this month to share this photo of herself behind the scenes of her recent book cover shoot

Showing off her curves: The 31-year-old model often posts photos of herself in lingerie in the name of body positivity

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the model proved once again that she won't let online trolls' cruel comments about her body get her down - instead she used them as a source of entertainment, both for herself, and her many fans.

The mother-of-two posted a funny image of herself posing alongside a picture of a whale, while joking that she had been 'reunited with her family' in the caption.

Tess added that she believes whales are 'majestic as f**k', suggesting that she couldn't be happier about the comparisons people have made between her and the marine mammals.

Her humorous picture was quickly applauded by many of her 1.4 million Instagram followers, with numerous people commenting to share how entertaining—and empowering—they found the image, and the message that went with it.