BBW FACTS



        FACTS

        • The average American woman weighs 144 lbs. and is a size 12-14!
        • Marilyn Monroe wore a size 16!
        • If shop mannequins were real women, they'd be too thin to MENSTRUATE!
        • BBWs can be HEALTHY, too!
        • There are 3 billion women who DON'T look like supermodels!


        MYTHS

        A lot of people tend to generalize about issues, people and things. BBWs are not an exception. Some people truly believe that ALL BBWS:

        • Are lazy!
        • Don't exercise!
        • Overeat!
        • Are unattractive!
        • Smell bad!
        • Are unhealthy!

        There are non-BBWs who are lazy, don't exercise, overeat, are unattractive, smell bad, and are unhealthy! Being a BBW does NOT mean we are all of these things. There are BBWs that eat healthily, and in fact, don't overeat. There are BBWs who exercise on a daily basis. There are BBWs who work harder and longer than non-BBWs. There are BBWs who are very healthy, have low to normal cholesterol levels, normal blood pressure, and have a lower risk of heart disease than non-BBWs. Bad odors are about hygiene, NOT SIZE!

        The truth of the matter is that there are alot of reasons for being overweight. Surely some of us are overweight due to poor nutrition and/or our eating habits, but there are other reasons as well: problems with hormones, medications, genetics, etc. There are some people who just LIKE and WANT to be FAT -- and don't feel they need to give an excuse or have to answer to anyone.