Fat man makes naked calendar

The 29-year-old obese man from the United States has his own website where he appears in nude and semi-nude positions and he's even posed for these pics to become a calendar boy. “I feel sexy and attractive so that's the way I act," said Mikey, from Memphis, US. "I don't see why I can't pose for photos like any other male model." The financial consultant is so proud of his voluptuous body he has been selling his calendars for 14.99 dollars. "I was completely overwhelmed by the response to the 2008 Chubby Mikey Calendar," he added. "I actually had to refund orders because my supplies were depleted."

Although Mikey, who is homosexual, is no Johnny Depp he's not short of admirers in the "chubby chaser" community - men who are attracted to overweight people. "The guys I date are often really slim and muscle-bound but they love my curvy figure," he said. "I get hundreds of emails each week and the vast majority of them are positive. If someone says something mean I just ignore them and don't let it bother me.

Mikey, who lives with his mother Lill, 57, maintains his figure with fry-ups and big dinners - but insists he's not unhealthy. "Being big doesn't have to mean you're unhealthy. I've always been large but it's not because I eat three pizzas in one go. Mikey does stretches and swims almost every day and believes that despite his size he's physically fit. He believes everyone should be proud of who they are and not play up to unrealistic media stereotypes. "People should learn to love themselves for who they are," he said. Next year Mikey is planning to launch a workout video: "Living a Big and Healthy Lifestyle", and he is already working on a 2010 Calendar which will feature him in various sexy poses as well as others in the Chubby Chaser community.