Ashley James proudly showcases her 'whole confident body' in a candid bikini snap for empowering post amid festive family getaway to Mexico

Ashley James proudly showcased her 'whole confident body' in candid bikini snap amid her family's festive Mexico getaway on Friday.   

The former Made In Chelsea star, 37, revealed that she'd embarked on the last minute trip alongside partner Tommy Andrews and their kids Ada, one, and Alfie, three, in order to spend Christmas with her sister who lives in the US.

Taking to Instagram the stunner posted a string of photos as she and her nearest and dearest enjoyed a spot of winter sun while little one also were treated to a visit from Santa. 

Ashley wore a red two piece while sitting by the pool and told followers she wanted to show off her whole body to hit back at 'diet culture messaging'.

The stunner showed off her curves and ample cleavage in the candid snap, declaring she was the 'most confident' she had ever felt.

She captioned the post: 'Postcards from the last few days in Mexico.It’s been so special getting to be with my sister and her family in the sunshine for Christmas. We haven’t seen them since last Christmas as they’re currently living in the US'.

'We’ve spent the first couple of days in a resort in Playa del Carmen, and it was the perfect spot to get settled in. Both kids were pretty run down when we got here and Alf still wasn’t well, b it he hasn’t had a rash since we left and they both seem to be better after a couple of days in the sunshine. We’ve also been dealing with lots of wake ups in the night because of the time difference, so it’s been nice to chill and all be together'.

'I have LOVED doing Christmas in the sunshine! It’s meant to be raining for the next few days which is a bit sad because we’re off to an island and there’s not much to do other than the beach. But we’re all together!'

She went on: 'Mexico has such a special place in my heart because I came here solo travelling and think it was really such a huge part of my self love journey. Travelling by myself allowed me to push myself out of my comfort zone, learn new skills, and learn new hobbies'. 

'It was really what made me start loving being single and enjoying the freedom that chapter brought. It’s so nice to be back, even on a totally different type of holiday. It’s interesting to think how much has changed from 2018 to now. And it’s been SO nice to hang with the kids after such a busy couple of months'.

Ashley continued: 'I also wanted to show my whole confident body in the first pic because I know that the diet culture messaging is just waiting to try and convince you that you need to be the smallest shrunken version of yourself to be confident or worthy and it’s simply not true. I’m more body confident now than I ever have been'.

'Now we’re off on the boat in the rain, which will be interesting with 4 kids under 4!  As always if you want to know anything or have any questions, just let me know!  Sending you all lots of love '.

Earlier this year Ashley posted a stunning throwback bikini photo but revealed her sadness over the fact that she was 'really insecure' about her body at the time. 

The presenter posted the snap from 2015 on her Instagram Story alongside a message to her 400,000 followers.

In the holiday photo the model looked nothing short of gorgeous in a tiny baby blue tie bikini, showing off her figure while stood with her back to the sea.

Ashley highlighted her toned midriff with a belly button piercing and her ample cleavage in the low cut bra while sweeping her hair off her face. 

But in a message to her fans which she wrote alongside she said: 'Found this photo from 2015 and what makes me sad is that I was really insecure here - about my body about my face about my worth. I used to think I was never good enough and my love life was awful as a result.

'Wish I could go back and tell this girl she was perfect and whole and beautiful and most importantly just worthy and enough on her own. 

'It's sad we're taught to hate ourselves but a reminder that it's never about us and how we look and everything to do with a society that tells is we're flawed and unworthy.' 

The This Morning star has been sharing a series of empowering photos recently and last month shared a video of herself looking stunning in a red lingerie set. 

She posed on a bed in her underwear and urged fans to love their bodies as she shared that she has come to embrace her belly rolls, comparing them to ancient statues of the Greek goddess Aphrodite.