I didn't even think about hiding anything - I honestly went into it [with the idea that] I'm going to show myself off because no one of my size has ever been in this magazine [Sports Illustrated] and I need other women to know that they are just as beautiful.

The sense of pride I take away from doing something I know will be inspire women to feel confident about their bodies.

I really hope that the fashion community will not accept anything that does not represent everyone.

I felt free, once I realized i was never going to fit the narrow mold that society wanted me to fit in.

I'm going to be pulling my pants up all day, and I'm just going to have a terrible day. Because if your clothes don't fit, just like bras or anything, it's not a good day.

Who doesn't want to be comfortable all day long?

There is not one standard definition of beauty or one perfect size.