Bravo, Spain. Bravo.
Sep. 16th, 2006 10:35 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
I know, I know. It's possible that some of these models are just naturally thin and may have a below-normal BMI just because. I know. BUT, I still applaud Spain for going this route....
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060916/ap_en_ot/spain_skinny_models_4
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060916/ap_en_ot/spain_skinny_models_4
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Date: 2006-09-17 02:43 am (UTC)Also, I was annoyed reading "The Devil Wears Prada" where the "main character" describes herself multiple times as 5'10" and 115 lbs and says she's the fattest one at Runway and the "normal" one and wears a size six. Hello, I'm that height. I am a size 2/4 and I weigh WAY more than that. Way for her to screw with the poor minds of other girls. I was pretty pissed off reading that - clearly written by someone who is 5'2" and has a shorter person's view of weight.
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Date: 2006-09-17 04:37 pm (UTC)"Thin" for me, with my build is 155. Hell, that's not even plus size for the modeling industry. That's heifer size.
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Date: 2006-09-18 01:17 am (UTC)I think my body is at a setpoint of about 170....it's really hard for me to dip under that. And, right now, because I have been lazy I am definitely above that (thus, Weight Watchers). But, even though I am OK with those numbers, and myself, I admit that it feels a bit oogy to post that because SO many of my friends are teeny size 0s and 2s and I doubt that they can imagine seeing that number. Just goes to show you how much society can eff you up to be obsessed over weight...
I never read Prada. Now I think I am really glad I didn't!
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Date: 2006-09-18 02:18 am (UTC)I decided not to row at Cornell. It was hard not to, but I knew that it would be my life if I did row...and I wanted more balance.
I was in seven seat (or three, in a four). My stroke for one year was no more than 5'5". She worked SO hard, and she was awesome. No one thought she could be a good stroke and be so short. I love that she proved them wrong.
I don't think many people think I weigh what I do (and certainly not now), and the height definitely helps there. I can definitely carry some extra weight pretty well. But, I know when I start getting a bit pudgy and that's when I work on it....when Aidan was younger, I just didn't have the time or energy. And, as a result, I really let things slide. So, I am being a lot more careful now, given that we hope to try for #2 in the spring/summer.
Tim is tall, too, and Aidan is certainly taking after the both of us!
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Date: 2006-09-18 07:52 pm (UTC)I really don't have anything to hide, I guess. I am what I am, right?
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Date: 2006-09-17 09:09 pm (UTC)http://www.alexaandjefferson.com/
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Date: 2006-09-18 02:20 am (UTC)You know, we were probably at Choate at the same time for reunion. I hung out on the SAC lawn with the other 91ers at our 15th!
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Date: 2006-09-17 01:35 pm (UTC)BUT, I recognize that most women my age, and those younger than me are not like that. Women in the US are so obsessed with body image it is frightening. I am glad Spain took a stand to try to curb the very dangerous trend.
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Date: 2006-09-17 04:40 pm (UTC)I wish I knew what to do to stop the madness. I suppose all I can do is to teach my son about a healthy body image and work to ensure that he takes the messae to heart.