Model Liza Golden-Bhojwani
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At a time when models are obsessed with toned tummies and sculpted butts, this US-based model inspired several to gain weight.

Model Liza Golden-Bhojwani, who is born in Texas, is one of the most successful models in the country, but her journey to the pinnacle was not simple.

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Liza's journey from a size 0 model to curvy is inspiring and she is reminding the world to accept bodies of all size. Liza, who started her modelling career at 17, was skinny, but now she has embraced her healthy transformation and she is looking "sexier than ever".

Earlier this month, she posted a before and after photo of herself, that was taken three years apart. The left photo was clicked in 2013 when she was at the peak of her modelling career, while the right is a recent photo.

A little flashback Friday action for you. This caption will be long and won't fit, so if you'd like to read please find the rest in the comment section....The left side was me at the start of the peak of my career. My first proper fashion week where I was actually the size I needed to be. I was booking amazing shows that one never thinks they actually could, walking with girls who I once looked up to, it was a serious adrenaline rush...but after fainting one night in my apt whilst preparing one of my very low cal meals (I think it was 20 pieces of steamed edamame if I remember correctly), I called it quits with the diet and workout regime I was put on and decided I could do it on my own. I thought to myself, I can still be this thin, but I'll just eat a little more so I don't feel so horrible. Well, eating a little more turned into eating nearly a bag full of almonds, which then turned into eating full size meals, which then turned into a full blown binge. I was craving every single food you could imagine and I was giving in to every craving even though I knew this was such an important time in my career. I made it through NYFW okay, no one had noticed any weight gain, but by the time I had gotten the LFW I could see the pounds starting to show both in the mirror and on the measuring tape, but I kept quiet obviously not wanting to sabotage myself. I found myself going to the grocery store and picking up raw vegetables to try and make up for the near two week binge I had in NY, but I didn't see any weight coming off no matter how "healthy" I was eating and no matter how many workouts I fit in. MFW came and I knew I was bigger and by bigger I mean a 35.5in hip rather than the 34.5in hip I started with in NY, I played it cool and just pretended everything was normal. I did end up booking shows, Dolce & Gabbana being one of them. Which I afterwards received online criticism about my thighs looking fat...Anyways PFW came about, and I found it impossible to resist those chocolate croissants ? I went on many a casting with one exclusive option being on my schedule, but after meeting the client I knew the reason for me not nailing the gig, my size...

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"A little flashback Friday action for you. This caption will be long and won't fit, so if you'd like to read please find the rest in the comment section....The left side was me at the start of the peak of my career. My first proper fashion week where I was actually the size I needed to be," she wrote in her Instagram post.

Liza said she was on top of her career and was booking amazing shows, but this had taken a toll on her health. She realised this when she fainted while preparing her low-calorie meals. She then called it quits with the diet and workout regime.

"I called it quits with the diet and workout regime I was put on and decided I could do it on my own. I thought to myself, I can still be this thin, but I'll just eat a little more so I don't feel so horrible. Well, eating a little more turned into eating nearly a bag full of almonds, which then turned into eating full-size meals, which then turned into a full blown binge. I was craving every single food you could imagine and I was giving in to every craving even though I knew this was such an important time in my career," she wrote.

She started gaining weight and this affected her career, as she lost several big offers.

"I went on many a casting with one exclusive option being on my schedule, but after meeting the client I knew the reason for me not nailing the gig, my size," she concluded. 

Fresh Monday.? Fresh start to the week, a chance to be more positive than you were yesterday or the day before that. Never give up on what you want to accomplish because you don't get instant gratification OR because not many support you. Do everything you do in life FOR YOU! You are the only person who can control your destiny! No ones words can do anything, but go in one ear and out the other. Remember that people only say mean things because they are insecure or want to make you feel as bad as they do. If anything, sympathize with them for being so miserable, not everyone is lucky enough to have the strength to live their lives for themselves rather than for the approval of those around them. You can only hope that one day they can experience true happiness and break free of that negative and controlled space. #bestrong #loveyourself #beyourself #beproud #standtall #mondaymotivation #positivevibes #shineon #lovetheskinyourein #effyourbeautystandards #imperfect

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Friday night wishes ✌?️ #friday #outfit #wishes #missguided

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Thursday night birthday celebrations for my sis @ruchikabhojwani #bdaybitch #keepingupwiththebhojwanis

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Monday night lights ? #monday #aboutlastnight

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