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Model of the Moment – Kristina Mancini

written by Jazzy

Kristina Mancini is a 30 year old up and coming plus model from Flanders, NJ. Creative and passionate about the arts she holds an Associates Degree in Visual Communications and loves photography.

Her biggest loves in life are her children, a baby boy named David and her step daughter Rayna (who lost her real mother when she was 4) and her husband. Now a stay at home mum she also keeps busy with photography, and as an animal lover, a dog groomer.

She is Lupus fighter and works hard to promote the illness in hope of finding a cure.

Kristina loves to cook, sing, write, take pictures and adores comedy and kickboxing!

You can follow Kristina on Twitter @Kmiks_XLModel

Model of the Moment – Kristina Mancini was last modified: November 22nd, 2016 by Jazzy
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“You are young, you’re happy, and you’re full of life, but being overweight you are a ticking bomb.”

written by Jazzy

“You are young, you’re happy, and you’re full of life, but being overweight you are a ticking bomb.”

Big is Gorgeous founder Sharmilah Begum was offended. She had come to meet Xndo founder Lars Brittsjo to talk about how the Singaporean weight and health management company could collaborate with BIG. At the end of the discussion he had challenged her about the health implications of her own weight.

“When he said that I was a bit upset with him, because I felt that he judged me like everyone else,” Sharmilah said.

“Just because you’re overweight you would always be unhealthy, right? I didn’t tell him I was upset with him, but I felt why is he telling me I’m a ticking bomb, you know? I don’t think I’ll be a ticking bomb, because I’m so active right? I love to eat, but I do exercise.”

Sharmilah dismissed the challenge. Eight years later, the ticking stopped and the explosions began.

A diagnosed diabetic, Sharmilah became sick; very sick. Small infirmities compounded and grew to become major problems. She was hospitalized several times and fought a constant battle with fatigue. The young, happy life she was living gradually disappeared beneath a cloud of pain and infirmity.

“I was going from bad to worse. I was coming out with a lot of things, and all of it was diabetes related,” she said.

“I had a carbuncle on my head that gave me a face stroke. I put a headband on and I wore big glasses. Everyone thought I was looking so diva, but actually I was going through head surgery. Underneath that headband was a bandage and behind those big glasses was a face that had melted down.”

Against doctor’s predictions Sharmilah’s face recovered and movement returned. She remained positive and upbeat, but the sickness continued. She had a second operation on her head, then one on her toe, then her hand. All the while her energy level was diminishing. A sugar and carbohydrate lover, her blood sugar level was three times the healthy range, and her blood pressure was up to a dangerous 200.

She pushed on but the normal demands of life and business often became too much and she’d fall sick again. Friends became worried, and business opportunities were lost. A seemingly continual stream of health conditions embattled her.

Eventually, with diabetes threatening her eyesight and doctors telling her she would go blind, Sharmilah saw Lars on Facebook and contacted him again. When they met, she reminded him of his words.

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“You are young, you’re happy, and you’re full of life, but being overweight you are a ticking bomb.” was last modified: November 8th, 2016 by Jazzy
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Model of the Moment – Sophie O’Reilly

written by Jazzy

Sophie is a 25 year old Plus Size Actress, Model & Blogger from Islington, London. She has an extremely strong passion for Acting & Blogging, and love sharing her thoughts about the latest Plus Size Fashion, Beauty and Accessories.

 She is a strong supporter of Body Positivity. Dream, Believe, Achieve, no matter what your size! She was in the Miss BBW (Big Beautiful Woman) United Kingdom 2010 Pageant, which involved modelling Casual wear, Evening wear and Swimwear on a catwalk.

Sophie has modelled for Plus Size Photo-shoots.

Sophie played Wendy for a short Comedy Thriller called Sex on the Beach by James Everett which was screened at The Curzon Cinema, Soho, London on April 5th 2012.

Sex On The Beach Won Best Short Film at The St Tropez International Film Festival 2013 and won best Foreign Project at The Central Florida Film Festival 2013.

Sex on the Beach has also made official selection for 2013’s Costa Rica international film festival, Laugh or Die Comedy Festival, Chicago, The Bahamas International Film Festival and The American On-line Film Awards 2014.

You can get in touch with Sophie via Twitter! @SPlusSizeWonder or check out her blog here

Model of the Moment – Sophie O’Reilly was last modified: November 22nd, 2016 by Jazzy
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