The SI Swim cover was life changing, not just for myself but for women everywhere who've been told they can't do something because of their size. Body positivity is no longer a side conversation, it's mainstream.

It doesn't matter if you're a size 2 or 22, you can be healthy as long as you're taking care of your body, working out, and telling yourself 'I love you' instead of taking in the negativity of beauty standards.

Some people might only recognize me half naked in my bikini and bra!

For me, wearing lingerie isn't about anyone else but me. If I dressed for others I would be a miserable person.

As a model, I'm used to having my body scrutinized, and I have a tough skin so I can shake it off. I know I'm the only person that gets to decide how my body should look.

I was the first size 14 model to be featured in an ad in the magazine,I was the first size 14 model on the cover!

I feel like we have to have [plus size models] as soon as possible. We're the norm. We're the majority.