介绍： She has already published two books on her life and acted in one documentary movie,she is Lizzie,the thinnest woman in the world, and this is Frank Mars Learning English,I’m Frank Mars. ***music********************* Lizzie Velasquez suffers from a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight. After be...

介绍： She has already published two books on her life and acted in one documentary movie,she is Lizzie,the thinnest woman in the world, and this is Frank Mars Learning English,I’m Frank Mars. ***music********************* Lizzie Velasquez suffers from a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight. After being called the "World's Ugliest Woman," she made a triumphant comeback, rising to become a motivational speaker and teaching everyone the meaning of beauty. The Lizzie Velasquez Story is a documentary following the inspiring journey of 26 year old, 58- pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. Born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight, as a teenager when she discovered a YouTube video labeling her "The World's Ugliest Woman." The film chronicles unheard stories and details of Lizzie's physical and emotional journey up to her multi-million viewed TEDx talk, and follows her pursuit from a motivational speaker to Capitol Hill as she lobbies for the first federal anti-bullying bill. When she was born, Lizzie's parents were told she might not survive, but she has finished university with a communications degree and is now starting a career as a motivational speaker.Despite eating every 20 minutes, and consuming thousands of calories a day, she never tips the scales above 4.3 stone (27.3 KG)and has almost zero per cent body fat . But now, scientists who have been studying Lizzie for more than ten years believe they are closing in on the gene that causes her condition, which may one day lead to treatments and a cure. They believe Lizzie, who is the oldest person living with NPS, is offering hope to other sufferers and helping doctors understand how people can survive well into adulthood. Lizzie, from Austin, Texas, who is bravely spreading her survival story to help others, explained: "I took a year out after university and now I'm ready to start travelling to give talks in different States. Despite the chances of a medical breakthrough in the future and the possibility of a treatment, Lizzie insists she is happy with her appearance as it is. Here’s a TV interview on Lizzie:(interview)***************** She said: "I would never ever ever change my appearance even if I could. It has taken me so many years to accept who I am and like the person I see in the mirror so I wouldn't change it just to 'fit in'." question today:What does Lizzie inspire you? you can leave your comments here or on my wechat at frankinchina, thank you! ....music********************** *Edited by Frank X;background music:Let Her Go-Passenger;Mr Kill-Cathy Davey;The Road To You-My Little Bear