Stunning "plus-size" model Robyn Lawley is making news today for her post about the "thigh gap". For those of you unaware of this phenomenon, it's the gap between your thighs that only very thin, or genetically blessed women have. It's also currently one of the most sought-after, and for some, the most dreaded body issue for young women. Apparently there are Facebook pages and websites dedicated to the subject.
Check out Robyn below. First off, screw the thigh-gap, I would love to have her body. And second, it always amazes me how these models are considered "plus-size". I know they're larger than the average model - but still. She looks amazing!
From Robyn Lawley's op-ed in The Daily Beast:
"The truth is I couldn’t care less about needing a supposed “thigh gap.” It’s just another tool of manipulation that other people are trying to use to keep me from loving my body. Why would I want to starve and weaken my natural body size? I’m not saying women who have it naturally are unattractive. But I would have to change my entire frame just to achieve something that seems so trivial."
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| (Courtesy Robyn Lawley) |
I don't understand the need to have every"body" fit into one mold. People are tall, short, fat, thin... and there's nothing wrong with any of them. Our bodies are beautiful. Yes, I am dieting ... but it's because I want to be healthier ... not because I am ashamed of how I look. Just last night I looked in the mirror and wondered if I should really lose 75 pounds. I really liked how I looked when I was about 210. Who knows, maybe that's the best weight for me even if it's not what society (or some doctor's chart) say I should weigh.
As social media pervades our society more and more - people become more vocal about their bigotry. It's safe in that armchair where no one can see you, as you spout hate about others. Fat-shaming and thin-shaming are everywhere and neither is okay. I know that's not eloquent, but how else do you say it?
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