A woman who is nearly 50 claims people often think she's in her 20s - it's all because of her vegan diet.<\/p>\n
Without a wrinkle in sight, Victoria Featherstone Pearce, 48, is often thought to be at least 20 years younger by strangers.<\/p>\n
The model and charity owner praises her plant-based diet, cruelty free beauty regime and teetotal lifestyle for keeping her young.<\/p>\n
Victoria from Bow, East London, says she feels healthier and more confident than she ever did in her 20s thanks to turning to veganism 15 years ago.<\/p>\n
She said: \"I have been a vegetarian since I was six years old and became a vegan overnight when I learnt about the dark side of the dairy industry at 33.<\/p>\n
\"I believe this has helped my appearance as I feel healthier and better than I did in my 20's.<\/p>\n
\"I only use cruelty-free creams and beauty products and I have never had Botox.<\/p>\n
\"I am not ashamed to say I feel and look good - I want to continue rocking it and being sexy until I am 90.<\/p>\n
\"In the modelling industry, I have had experiences where we have spoke over the phone and I will be dismissed due to my age.<\/p>\n
\"People hear I am 48 and a distorted image appears in their mind - just because I am older it doesn't mean I look it.<\/p>\n
\"I believe mature models have a lot more to offer and I don't want to be just a number.<\/p>\n
\"Recently, I lied about my age for a German commercial casting - the age bracket cut off at 38 so I tried my luck and got the job.<\/p>\n
\"I told the truth when they employed me, and they couldn't believe I was a decade older.<\/p>\n
\"The industry needs to change as it's also contributes to women of all ages feeling bad about themselves when really modelling should give women confidence, not take it.<\/p>\n
\"When I was younger, I would wear a lot of more makeup and minuscule clothing which would get a lot of attention.<\/p>\n
\"I have had guys as young as 17 years-old chat me up but in a much more respectful manner - it is funny.\"<\/p>\n
Victoria says she has appeared in TV adverts for Guinness, Birds Eye Peas, Sony TV and has recently taken part in a Models of Diversity campaign.<\/p>\n
The 48-year-old proves she's still got it and flaunts her body for the calendar which showcases diverse models each month.<\/p>\n
Victoria acts as an advocate for veganism and mental health as she has suffered with depression from 21-years-old.<\/p>\n
She adds: \"The calendar shoot was empowering, and I wanted to prove I am not just a number.<\/p>\n
\"I have been depressed for a long time due to finding out my dad wasn't my real dad at 21 years of age.<\/p>\n
\"Depression doesn't have a face; most people are shocked when they hear I am.<\/p>\n
\"My feelings on the inside don't match the outside but I have to battle daily to feel alive.<\/p>\n
\"There have been times where I have contemplated suicide, but I found my reason to live by helping dogs.\"<\/p>\n
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