Girl of the Week Emi Ray
Slickster Magazine: What advice can you give to young women to stay in good shape for modeling?
Emi: This is a tough one! Honestly, I struggle with staying in good shape/being healthy due to my busy lifestyle. One thing I always try to do is drink green tea in the mornings. I hear it’s very good for your metabolism. Do your best in avoiding too much carbs. Oh, and try cooking healthy dishes at home! I used to eat out constantly, but when I started cooking more at home, I dropped almost 10 lbs in a year and noticed residual fat loss around my tummy area. Exercise is my weak spot, but I try to do little things once in a while like keep myself moving around the house or parking farther away to force myself to walk more (lol). It’s hard when we have such a busy schedule, but you can do it! 🙂
Does that advice help build confidence when you are in front of the camera?
Not really. I think you just have to feel it (confidence). When I model, I am also acting. And when I act, I am showing a small piece of myself that has been tucked neatly away inside my mind that comes out when I want it to. You don’t need to be skinny/super fit to exude sexiness or confidence in front of a camera. But at the same time, you need to feel that strong confidence in yourself in order to model well in front of the camera. It helps a lot if you have come to terms with your body.
Let's move on to dating... Social media is huge in many people's lives now. Is it ok to stay friends with an ex on Facebook?
It depends on the kind of person you and your ex are. Personally, I dropped him because being friends with him wasn't allowing me to grow as a person. Some people are best friends with their exes and receive a lot of support from them. So I say do whatever is comfortable for you, but if all you feel is negativity, you might have to reevaluate your friendship with the ex.
Is there anything you’d like to promote to your fans?
Yes! I just recently set up a store for my modeling prints. I’m really excited because this is my first time doing this.
What is the most important message you'd like to share with the world?
Body positivity. It's hard when we live in a world where women have to fulfill certain beauty standards in order to gain their sense of worth. Confidence comes within, not on the outside, and You're beautiful with or without cosmetic surgery and/or photoshop!