Recently we heard the argument regarding modeling, plus size models, and our society’s responsibility to accurately portray what is possible and what is perceived as a desired body type (or as the journalists put it, “impossible”). First off, TTH is not in the modeling business. TTH is here to keep your mind and your body healthy. One of our main areas of focus is mental attitude and perceived boundaries. That is what this article is attacking. I don’t care if you weigh 98, 125 or 160 lbs. The idea behind it is the same.
It is not possible for everyone to be a model. This was the initial problem with the piece put together to bash modeling by someone who thought dieting and being unhealthy was the way to achieve a dream (this belief is wrong #1). Once this person was down to an “ideal” weight, she failed to make it in the modeling industry and became bitter, blaming the unrealistic expectations of photographers, agents, etc…for her failure. What came out of this failure is disturbing!
The “right” answer has become the acceptance of plus-size models and “natural” beauty.
Lazy ass America
In the past 25 years the average woman’s weight in America has ballooned from 140 lbs to 164 lbs!! The warped perspective currently accepted is that since we as a nation are getting larger, so should our models. Instead of highlighting why we have been getting larger over the past 25 years, we are focusing on how to make everyone feel warm and cozy inside and accept “who they are” (this belief is wrong #2). Unfortunately it is too difficult for most Americans to be disciplined; it’s time we realize McDonald’s is now a part of the new modeling equation. Give me a break! It is entirely possible to get back to the 140 lbs we averaged 25 years ago…but this would take discipline.
Americans (in general) believe everyone is entitled to whatever they want. Um, I want a billion dollars for thinking my blog is the bee’s knees. I’m not going to be given a billion dollars. Maybe I should throw a fit and cry and whine that the health industry “owes” me something because I’m trying my best. That is essentially what we are doing with this modeling garbage.
We now have plus-size manikins because people want to know what clothing will really look like rather than what it will never look like on them. This is the beginning of acceptance for obesity. A new “normal” so people won’t realize video games, fast food, and office jobs are ruining their lives! Yes, I got all that from fat manikins! 
America, you are lazy. You take the easy way out, and it sucks! The real reason we are moving to plus-size manikins and the idea of “real” body types is that no one wants to put down the double cheeseburgers. Convenience is king. No one wants to work hard for health because they don’t have to work hard for anything else in life.
Here is what really makes me cringe: “natural” beauty campaigns. You know the ones. Be happy with yourself. Don’t worry about the weight gain. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Yep, that all sounds great, and those things are important! Oh wait, I forgot to tell you that if we continue this belief system, the trend will continue because someone else will be saying these current plus-size models depict an unrealistic size since the average weight in 25 years will be 190 lbs! It doesn’t appear to be rocket science, but most of us are focused on how to live a comfortable 65 years rather than an effort-filled and rewarding 125 years!
In an attempt to not be so negative (although researching and observing the trends first-hand makes it hard not to be), I am going to say the only positive thing that comes to mind…more cushion for the _____. I think you can fill in the blank. One last thing for anyone who thought that was meant to be funny, it wasn’t. It was sarcastic and gross!
Hoping all fat manikin manufacturers go out of business,
TTH Guy
Tags: obesity