Extraordinary Lizzie Velasquez
The Motivational Speaker
by- Anjali Sharma
"Tough times never last but tough people do"
Lizzie Velasquez - Meet Lizzie, 24 yrs old lady was born in 1989 , Austin,Texas. When she was born, she weighted 2 pounds and 11 ounces only. She was so small that her clothes were bought from toy stores as the clothes of normal baby size were too big for her. Doctors told her mother she could not be able to walk, talk and lead a normal life but despite of that Lizzie's brain, bones, organs and teeth were all normal.
Lizzie was born without ADIPOSE TISSUE, it means her body cannot store fat. She has zero percent body fat. Her syndrome is so rare that only 2 more people in the world are known to have this syndrome. Doctors are not able to diagnose the exact reason of the Lizzie's health condition. This exceptional case has made doctors all over the world go spellbound. Lizzie Velasquez is also a part of genetic study.
In order to survive she consumes 5000 calories per day. Despite of eating 60 small meals in a day, her body weight remains at 58 lbs to 60 lbs (27 kg approx).
This syndrome has also effected her eye vision. She is unable to see from her right eye and also, her left eye has limited vision. In appearance she is very thin and has already aging skin due to the Progeria.
Lizzie As Anti bully Activist - More than health sufferings, she suffered bullies. People use to stare and tease her. She was called as the "ugliest woman of the world by cyber bullies". This was heart breaking for Lizzie. After living the painful years of mental torture, Lizzie gathered the broken pieces of her heart and decided to fight back the bullies.
In 2007 this courageous woman decided to become a "MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER". She decided to tell her story to the world and the real meaning of "BEAUTIFUL". She wrote two books -
"BE BEAUTIFUL, BE YOU" & "LIZZIE BEAUTIFUL". The determined lady started delivering motivational speech to the youth in Texas and soon became very popular and successful. Her motivating words helped many people to get out of their shell and face the world. She also created video on YOU TUBE - "IT GETS BETTER", which became very popular with more than 3 lac viewers.
As she believes that any form of bullying really hurts, this young passionate motivational speaker also works as a ANTI BULLY ACTIVIST.
*Lizzie has proved that "crying never helps, courage do". "Get out of your shell, i.e. your self conciousness".You are unique and that's what is best about you.
Always remember that we all are beautiful powerful souls and we are always accepted by ALMIGHTY no matter how we look. Everything you are looking for is inside you :)
So, Have Faith :) Keep moving :) Adore yourself :)
- ANJALI SHARMA :)
