Tyra Lashes Out After Fat Attacks - Page 3

TheSadeianLinguist · 02-01-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by calauria

I think models should represent ALL shapes, sizes and HEIGHTS of all women!!! I'm 5'3". Where are all the short models????

Ding ding.

I'm very sick of people not being aware of what "petite" is. It's 5' 4" and under, folks.

calauria · 02-01-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSadeianLinguist

Ding ding.

I'm very sick of people not being aware of what "petite" is. It's 5' 4" and under, folks.

I get turned down from plus size modelling for being too short. Not fair.

Green Eyed Fairy · 02-01-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSadeianLinguist

Ding ding.

I'm very sick of people not being aware of what "petite" is. It's 5' 4" and under, folks.

I had to explain this to some men in yahoo not long ago... they still wanted to argue to which I responded " I love it when men try to tell a woman about women's clothing"
Seems like I "won" that argument

wrench13 · 02-02-2007, 10:22 AM

For any one not the "approved" FA list.... come on, guys let's show some respect there, after all you wont get this seal of approval without it.

Jesus H Christ people like that piss me OFF!!!!!! Good thing my nose tweakin' days are over, for the most part.

fatgirlflyin · 02-02-2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Butterbelly

I thought the photo looked like it had been altered to make her look fat. I don't know how anyone can say Tyra Banks is fat. The woman stands 5'10" and is a little over 160lbs. To me, that is a normal weight for someone with her height.

Damn the media!!!!!!

I'm 5'11" and my Dr says that with my height and bone structure that I should be at about 160 pounds. I wont ever be there but I dont see how anyone can say that at 5'10", 160 pounds is fat.

LoveBHMS · 02-02-2007, 11:29 AM

It is possible for 10 women of the same height and weight to look completely different.

There are so many variables including bone structure, weight distribution, body type, muscle tone or lack thereof, and not to mention that any professionally photographed model is photographed with hair and makeup done, in poses designed to show off or hide certain features, with potentially deceptive lighting, and airbrushing/retouching.

Tyra seems to be hourglass shaped and looks fairly well proportioned. A pear shaped woman of her weight might look more heavy if she were carrying a lot of weight in her hips and rear. A body builder of the same weight might look less fat but might have a different body shape having built up certain muscles to obtain a particular look.

SilkyAngela · 02-02-2007, 11:42 AM

I don't take what Tyra has said thus far as anything negative. I understood her position to be that average weight is healthy and is not fat. It seemed to me she was saying, "Average weight for the runway is smaller than average weight in the real world. Yes, I have gained weight since retiring from the runway and I'm cool with it. This is me at a healthy weight, get used to it. (to the tabloid media)" I mean, yeah she could have come out of the gate screaming, OMG! I am huge and MUST lose this extra weight! She could have said nothing publicly and gone on a crash diet and turned up in the same bathing suit on another beach to set the record straight about her size if she was just pissed about being labeled. Regardless of her motives, I'm inclined to think it takes some balls of granite (and usually a damn good attorney) to stand up and say anything to the tabloids. These publications are known the world over to be slanderers and liars and yet the newsstands can't keep enough of them on the racks for consumers. I think Tyra is trying to give them a good bitch slap and I applaud her for that.

I don't see Tyra as being a champion for SA, but it seems she accepts her own size and I know people close to both extremes on the weight scales and people in between who could learn from her self-acceptance example.

Just imagine how the tide would turn if they did.

I respect her position and will continue to....unless she shows up on Jenny Craig commercials. LOL

Dibaby35 · 02-02-2007, 11:45 AM

For me personally, I felt this was a huge step in the right direction. I'm also 5'10" and people just do not understand that I will never ever way 125 pounds (nor do I want to). I'm trying to hit the 200 mark, where I think I will personally feel happiest. But still when I get there, I will still be considered obese by most people. So I'm hoping this was enlightening to the millions of people that will lay their eyes on it at the checkout counters.

02-02-2007, 11:29 AM	#56
LoveBHMS default title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,605	"Fat" It is possible for 10 women of the same height and weight to look completely different. There are so many variables including bone structure, weight distribution, body type, muscle tone or lack thereof, and not to mention that any professionally photographed model is photographed with hair and makeup done, in poses designed to show off or hide certain features, with potentially deceptive lighting, and airbrushing/retouching. Tyra seems to be hourglass shaped and looks fairly well proportioned. A pear shaped woman of her weight might look more heavy if she were carrying a lot of weight in her hips and rear. A body builder of the same weight might look less fat but might have a different body shape having built up certain muscles to obtain a particular look. __________________ It was all very careless and confused.

02-02-2007, 11:42 AM	#57
SilkyAngela runs with scissors Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 520	I don't take what Tyra has said thus far as anything negative. I understood her position to be that average weight is healthy and is not fat. It seemed to me she was saying, "Average weight for the runway is smaller than average weight in the real world. Yes, I have gained weight since retiring from the runway and I'm cool with it. This is me at a healthy weight, get used to it. (to the tabloid media)" I mean, yeah she could have come out of the gate screaming, OMG! I am huge and MUST lose this extra weight! She could have said nothing publicly and gone on a crash diet and turned up in the same bathing suit on another beach to set the record straight about her size if she was just pissed about being labeled. Regardless of her motives, I'm inclined to think it takes some balls of granite (and usually a damn good attorney) to stand up and say anything to the tabloids. These publications are known the world over to be slanderers and liars and yet the newsstands can't keep enough of them on the racks for consumers. I think Tyra is trying to give them a good bitch slap and I applaud her for that. I don't see Tyra as being a champion for SA, but it seems she accepts her own size and I know people close to both extremes on the weight scales and people in between who could learn from her self-acceptance example. Just imagine how the tide would turn if they did. I respect her position and will continue to....unless she shows up on Jenny Craig commercials. LOL __________________ "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.” -Ivan Panin Because every body matters. SizePositiveTV I get bloggy wit it. The Sweet Spot

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02-02-2007, 10:22 AM	#54
wrench13 Pirate music for sail Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In New York City, formerly the big Apple, now the Big Target Posts: 434	For any one not the "approved" FA list.... come on, guys let's show some respect there, after all you wont get this seal of approval without it. Jesus H Christ people like that piss me OFF!!!!!! Good thing my nose tweakin' days are over, for the most part.

02-02-2007, 11:45 AM	#58
Dibaby35 Chicken n' Dumplings Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 657	For me personally, I felt this was a huge step in the right direction. I'm also 5'10" and people just do not understand that I will never ever way 125 pounds (nor do I want to). I'm trying to hit the 200 mark, where I think I will personally feel happiest. But still when I get there, I will still be considered obese by most people. So I'm hoping this was enlightening to the millions of people that will lay their eyes on it at the checkout counters.