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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 27: Lizzie Velasquez 21, pictured on May 27, 2010 in Austin, Texas.

Lizzie Velasquez weighs just 4 stone but she’ll be the first to tell you she’s not anorexic. Lizzie, 21, has a rare and undiagnosed syndrome that prevents her from putting on weight. Despite the fact she eats high calorie food every 15-20 minutes she remains the same weight as the average 8-year-old. Doctors are still unsure what condition Lizzie may have but they have found two similar cases. Despite some medical problems Lizzie leads a full and active life. She goes to university in Texas and hopes to become an motivational speaker.

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