Depending on what kind of modeling you plan on doing, i.e., print, runway, fit modeling, the ideal height and size measurements will vary. For print modeling, models are usually 5’8” and up, and are sizes 12 to 18. For high fashion or runway modeling, models are usually 5’9” and up, and sizes 10 to 20/22. For fit modeling, models are usually 5’5” to 5’9” and size 18. And for commercial modeling, models can be any height, and are sizes 12 to 18. Although these height and size measurements may seem rigid, there are always exceptions. If you don’t fit these criteria, commercial modeling, fit modeling, parts modeling, and modeling for local and specialty boutiques are good alternatives. Models need to have healthy skin, hair, teeth, and nails. Plus sized models’ bodies also need to be toned and in shape. Take care of your body by drinking plenty of water, getting regular exercise, and eating healthy.  It is recommended that you drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day, i.e. 2 liters (0.53 US gal) or half a gallon. It is recommended that you get either 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. Examples of moderate exercise are brisk walking and swimming. Examples of vigorous exercise are running. Or, aim for a combination of both moderate and vigorous exercise.  Prioritize healthy fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains over processed foods, fast food, meats with a high fat content, and sugary foods. Having confidence is crucial to being a successful plus size model. You need to know your body shape, and you need to be comfortable with your body and its size. If you are uncomfortable with your appearance, it will show, and becoming a plus size model will be much more difficult.  Be body confident by practicing positive self-talk. Remove negative self-talk, such as “I am fat” or “I am not good enough” with positive self-talk, such as “I love my body,” “My body can do amazing things,” or “I love my curves.”  Focus on the things that you love about yourself. Pick a body part; it could be your hands, breasts, thighs, or even your freckles. Then, talk out loud about that body part in a complementary way, such as "I love my thighs in these jeans." You can also focus on what your body parts allow you to accomplish versus how they look. For example, instead of talking about how bad or good your legs look, be grateful that your legs allow you to walk, exercise, dance, and can take you from place to place.
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One-sentence summary -- Know your height and size measurements. Take care of your body. Be body confident.


The advantages of publishing through a website include:  Little overhead; the costs that go into writing and editing the book are the same costs that go into publishing it. Making an e-book doesn't cost much extra. If you hit it big, you hit it big. E-book publishers such as Kindle Direct Publishing let the author keep 70% of the total revenue of the book, meaning that if your book blows up and you price it competitively, you could be in for a windfall.  You keep all of your rights. You don't have to give up your rights to a publisher who may not have your best interests in mind. The disadvantages of publishing through a website include:  You're responsible for all the marketing and advertising yourself. The publisher won't market or advertise for you, usually. Competitive pricing. E-books can cost as little as cents, meaning that you'll have to sell a lot of books in order to make publishing profitable over the long term. Online publishers such as Smashwords, Kindle Direct Publishing, PubIt (Barnes & Noble), or Kobo's Writing Life  will let you self publish your book for free in e-book format. You will need this to upload your book and manage all the details involved. Many of these format from familiar word processing programs, or you can hire someone to format the document for you. Once you finish the categories listed by the website, choose to finish publishing and your book is printed. You are now a published author!
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One-sentence summary -- Know the advantages of publishing through a website. Know the disadvantages of publishing through a website. Publish online. Set up an account with the program. Upload your finished book.


Place it on the stove and turn the stove to medium heat. Keep an eye on the butter as it melts so it doesn't burn or brown. Use a flat whisk to whisk the ingredients together until they are well blended. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and the vanilla seeds, if using them. Whisk to combine. If you feel it still needs more salt, sprinkle in more sea salt until you reach a flavor that makes your mouth water with delight. If you're making the sauce for an adult crowd, add a shot of bourbon to the sauce to give it a little kick. The sauce will thicken a little as it cools, but it will remain soft enough that you can spoon it straight out of the fridge.  Butterscotch sauce is great over roasted pears, vanilla ice cream, and pound cake.  Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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One-sentence summary -- Take out a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Melt ½ cup butter in the saucepan. Add 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, and ½ tsp salt. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Remove the sauce from the heat. Taste the sauce. Serve the sauce warm or cool.


Visit a craft store or toy store to find Orbeez, and choose a package in your favorite color or get a mixed package. If you plan on making a lot of Orbeez,"look for multi-packs, which can contain up to 10,000 Orbeez pellets, to save money. Otherwise, stick to packages of 100, 200, or even 500 Orbeez. If you can’t find Orbeez in a store, you can order them online through the company’s website or Amazon. The Orbeez will slowly grow to about 100 times their original size in the water. Check on them every hour to make sure there’s enough water for them in the bowl. If not, add an additional 1 cup (240 mL) of water. For very large Orbeez, replenish the water after 4 hours and leave them to soak overnight. If the Orbeez aren’t perfectly round, that means they haven’t soaked up enough water. Leave them in the water until they’re perfect spheres.
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Purchase a package of Orbeez in-store or online. Soak the Orbeez in the water for at least 4 hours.