female body; let's take a reality check please

What the hell.....

OP, I see where you're going with this and I agree. The subject of weight and curves always gets touchy here. The people at either extreme -- very overweight or relatively underweight -- feel they're being targeted as not being "normal" when that's not even the point of the discussion. And to the overweight people getting defensive, if you were happy with your body shape, you wouldn't be here, right? Don't make everything into a personal attack. If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it.

I agree too. Women have such a weird image of what they want to be. We look up to models and celebrities because that's what we (not all, but most) think men want. The truth is, men want different things. Not every man wants a skinny little *kitten*. Some men like their women with some hips. Some men like their women skinny. Some men like their women skinny and fit. Some just don't give two ****s as long as they have a great personality or a vagina. Not saying it's all about men, but it is a component.

This is a losing fight especially with women. as evidenced by so many people offended.

I am offended. What does that say about me?

The two models that look like walking skeletons are ALSO photoshopped.....

Just sayin'

I know what you're trying to do, but you need to realize that women's bodies come in MANY shapes and sizes. Some women are naturally petite, while others are naturally husky.

I'm not offended...I must admit I'm still confused.

This is ****ed up.

As a fan of DS9, this is my reaction exactly!

I'm surprised that a personal trainer would think that she can stop people from "choosing" anorexia by showing people pictures of anorexic people.

Seriously.

1. Anorexia and all other eating disorders are mental illnesses, not lifestyle choices (despite what the self-proclaimed "pro-anas" and "pro-mias" may say. Most mentally disordered people don't think they are)

2. Those anorexic pictures would be considered triggering, so if you were thinking that you would stop someone from being anorexic by showing them and saying they are not normal, you would likely have the opposite effect.

3. All people are normal! Anorexia sufferers are normal people with a mental issue that needs treatment, but they are still normal. Someone who is overweight is a normal person with a weight issue. Furthermore, you cannot tell anything about a persons lifestyle or eating habits by looking at a picture. Many bulimia sufferers go unnoticed because they're weight is often in the normal range (and for clarification here, most people assume that someone who throws up everything they eat is bulimic, but that they are actually anorexic-purging type. Someone who is bulimic eats normally most of the time, but then for whatever reason will have a binge (think like 20,000 calories in one sitting) and then throw it up, and then eat normally again for a white. This is why someone can look completely healthy from a body weight perspective and still be suffering from bulimia).

Well, I'm getting off track but the point is we are all people and everyone has their own issues and flaws, some just show on the outside while others don't. BUT WE ARE NOT OUR BODIES and our bodies sure as hell don't define us, they are just one part of the whole picture. Who gets to decide the definition of normal anyway? We are all unique and there is no cookie cutter mold for what a woman should look like. Yes, extreme undereating or overeating can be hazardous to our health, and for the sake of our bodies we need to deal with those issues, but I for one say that I will be no more normal at my goal weight than I am now, or than I was at 212lbs.... I will just be me, healthier, still as normal as ever.

I'll take #2, That is so HOT !

I'd honestly take #3 over #1 as far as body types go. #2 and #3 are beautiful.

I'd have to agree with you !

So stop trying to starve yourself for thin thighs, because you will lose your T and A before those go anyway
and yes, as a personal trainer, the only way to get a thigh gap is to become an anorexic, cardioholic, mess which will destroy you
Coach Teresa

This is a direct quote from her profile: "As of Sept. 22, 2012, in fat burning mode to cut more fat off of my thighs". Ironic much?