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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.

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Ashley Graham
Age: 37
Born: 1987
Born: October 30
Model
Plus-Size Model
Television Actor
Television Presenter
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ashley Ervin
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