I'm sure that many of you have seen this video on YouTube. But it's always a good reminder to not compare ourselves with the models on magazines, commercials, and billboards. If you haven't seen it, it might bring you a little peace and comfort from wondering why you don't look like the girl on your 17 magazine :)
In Tosca Reno's book, The Eat-Clean Diet she has a chart of the average women's measurements compared to Barbie, and Store mannequins. It's pretty interesting.
AVERAGE WOMAN
Height 5'4"
Weight 145 lbs
Dress Size 12-14
Bust 36-37
Waist 29-31
Hips 40-42
BARBIE
Height 6'0"
Weight 101 lbs
Dress Size 4
Bust 39"
Waist 19"
Hips 33"
STORE MANNEQUIN
Height 6'0"
Weight N/A
Dress Size 6
Bust 34'
Waist 23'
Hips 34'
Sure, we've all got a little bit to work on. But we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves! We're already BEAUTIFUL the way we are!
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