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Cheung Tak-yuen
52 Mover

Each box weighs 25kg
I don't drink or smoke, I think that is all a waste of time. People say doing this kind of work makes you slim, but I just want to look happy and healthy.
I eat more meat than vegetables, but I don’t know why my stomach is so big. Still, I feel healthy and strong.
Every part of my body is quite big. My legs are very strong - always have been. I'm satisfied with my body because it is strong.
Marija Minic
Biologist, 30
Born: TorontoVital Statistics: 36-27-37, 170cm tall, 60kg
When I was a teenager I used to hate my hair and once I did one of those relaxing treat-ments, and it turned my hair into a broom. You either love it or lose it.
I have five piercings in each ear. I got the first one when I was little, but then I managed to get my hands on a self-piercing machine. I asked my boyfriend to do the second set for me, because I was scared, but I did the last three myself.
This tattoo (arm) has a lot to do with my identity, it is a crest from Serbia, where my parents are from.
Not very flexible (back).
A friend in the Philippines designed this tattoo (lower back) for me. It includes humans, animals and plants - the basis of ecology.
I think diet is very important, when I stopped swimming I noticed a big change in my body, and I am happier when I am active because my body reflects that.
Lai Wai-hei
Firefighter and student
Age: 26Vital statistics: 43, 33, 40Height: 183cmWeight: 85kgBorn: Hong Kong
You can’t see the shape of your head until you shave your hair off. I am lucky - my head is round because I had a Caesarian birth.
I was chubby when I was a kid. I was born to be a bit rough looking.
I really like my ears. I think they look like textbook perfect ears. I used to have an earring, but I took it out when I joined the force.
My immune system is good. People have to look at the whole picture, and they should accept themselves.
I used to be very trim before I started studying - I used to exercise and diet a lot. I've put on weight from drinking beer with my friends.
For a Chinese guy, I am quite hairy, but I am ok with that.
Kenneth Leung
Tattooist, 19
Born: Hong KongVital statistics: 38-30-34, 170cm tall, 63.5kg
I like this earring post. I don’t have any other piercings.
This God of Death tattoo covers up an old one of a dragon, which was too stereotypical of Chinese triads. I think it is beautiful - it looks evil. It took 25 hours over five sessions.
The scorpion tattoo (chest) was my first - I got it when I was 13.
I'll cover this dragon and cross tattoo (arm) next, perhaps with another God of Death. I am not impressed with the artistic work.
I fractured my wristbone this year when I was playing football. I had the cast taken off last week. I’m learning how to become a tattoo artist and had to take a break because you need both hands to practice.
Star tattoo on thumb, lizard tattoo on stomach.
Tom Chan
Part-time school sports coach, 62
Vital statistics: 36-33-35 165cm tall, 68kg
I’m 5’4" - a bit short, I think. I was born during WWII, and we didn’t have enough food to get by.
I swam in the sea a lot when I was young and I reckon the seawater damaged my eyes - they are sensitive to strong light.
The strongest part of my body is my chest and my waist. I could do almost 50 meters of butterfly stroke.
I am very careful about what I eat - nothing too oily or salty. I drink two cans of beer a day. I know it’s not good for my health but I can’t quit!
Sometimes my back hurts. I have gained a bit of weight recently, especially around my waist. But I'm 62 and can't exercise like I used to.
I hurt my knee when I used to vault during gym training. It aches on rainy days and is getting worse.
Saffron Leung
Part-time life-drawing model, 30s

Vital statistics: 32-23-31, 143cm tall, 33.5kg
I have been growing my hair for 10 years. At first it was a competition between my friend. If I were to cut it I would get a skinhead.
I have had acne for a year or so but I let it be because skincare products don't work.
I have four ear piercings - three in the right and one in the left. I’m letting them close up - I think ears with no piercings are sexy.
When I was six, I fell off my bed and bit my tongue. I spent a night in the hospital, with ice in my mouth.
There are a lot of acne scars on my back. I never pay them much attention - I like swimming nude.
I have been meaning to gain weight - I want to be plump. I eat a lot, but I stay away from beef because it gives me a rash.
I am quite small but everyone’s body is unique - no point getting upset over something you can’t change.
Yu Sze-man
Dance instructor, and belly dancer, 21

Vital statistics: 34-25-35, 160cm tall, 49.8kg
The hairdresser cut my hair too short so I had a hair weave.
I perm my eyelashes.
I have two ear piercings. I did think about having more, but I'm afraid of the scarring.
During a performance four years ago, I got kicked in the jaw and dislocated it. It "pops" when I open my mouth.
I can do a headstand and somersault without breaking a sweat.
I wouldn’t mind gaining weight to look more curvaceous - to have bigger boobs.
I had my belly button pierced 2 years ago. I did it twice because the position was not right and the wound was inflamed.
Matt Pearce
International Action Spokesperson, 30

Vital statistics: 44-36-42, 186cm tall, 91kg
I get quite dry skin so I use a lot of baby lotion. I don’t think enough men use creams.
I don’t have much chest hair. I think men should shave their body hair because it is more hygienic, especially in Hong Kong where it is quite sweaty.
I used to feel self-conscious about my beer belly. People worry too much about weight. As you get older, you worry less.
I broke my arm when I was 10 years old playing rugby. It hurt like hell. I also have a beauty spot, to me it looks like an ugly spot.
I have big hands. I think hands are very useful. Sometimes I paint my fingernails red - it is the most classic and gorgeous color.
My favorite part of my body is my penis, like all men, because it is my favorite toy.
I have large feet for Hong Kong, It is difficult to find shoes that fit me - in fact, it is becoming a problem.


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52 Mover

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Biologist, 30

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Marija Minic