weight, weight.....wait!

There was a recent photo and article in Cosmo about a model that at 6'-2", 180 lbs., size 8 was considered a Plus Size Model.  The article is clear that this is a fashion industry standard....that size 8 and up are considered Plus Size.  It goes on to quote a model that feels that is could pose self esteem issues for girls. It also says that most American women are larger than a size 8.

Ok..... so what is the issue?  Really.  I don't understand why, after all the discussion about the obesity rates in our society and the poor food supply, information and eating habits there are people outraged about this.

Just because you don't associate with that size (on either end of the spectrum) it doesn't make it right to gripe about it.  Should I start complaining about all of the Victoria's Secret Models that have beautiful breasts to show off the bras simply because I barely fill out a b-cup?  I should be pissed at Lane Bryant because they don't sell or market to a size 6, right? ......It's ludicrous.

Brands and organizations are set up with a particular audience in mind and they work to appeal to it.  And just like the art of food photography, you don't always get what you see in those final pictures.  There is tape and concealer and airbrushing and re-sizing and smoothing of things to make it look they way it was intended. There is a whole industry that does this for a living. It's the art of the sell.

So can we stop bitching about it and hold ourselves accountable?  You don't like what you see when you look in the mirror or the number on the scale?  Get off your duff and do something about it!  If it's something you can't or are unwilling to change then make peace with it and yourself and stop taking it out on others. Jeesh!

Now that I am done ranting,  I plan to start adding more of me to this blog.  I'm going to let you in a little more and I'm going to share what I'm up to when I'm not behind a camera.  I will show you how I work every single day to practice what I preach. I'm excited about this and I can't wait to see what you think.

I welcome your criticism and words of encouragement. Don't be shy about using that little comment section below.