We seem to be in an age where body-shaming is almost impossible to escape from, which I find hugely depressing. Whether it’s for being ‘too skinny’ or ‘too big’; both women and men are facing health-threatening personal struggles with their body image, forever seeking the allusive ‘goldilocks weight’.
From personal experience, I can say that this doesn’t exist. Once gripped by mental illness, I thought a thigh gap was essential to my life happiness and it really was only a stepping stone that led me down a destructive path to the complete opposite. The perfect body is a myth; it’s about feeling perfect in the body you’ve got, being healthy and showing appreciation for all that you are.
On that note, I’m by no means saying thick thighs are the ONLY way forward but I certainly think they get more stick than the sticks, and thick-thighed girls are under-appreciated. This is especially true of the fashion and beauty industries. Here are 8 reasons why I think all girls with thick thighs should appreciate their brilliance.
From personal experience, I can say that this doesn’t exist. Once gripped by mental illness, I thought a thigh gap was essential to my life happiness and it really was only a stepping stone that led me down a destructive path to the complete opposite. The perfect body is a myth; it’s about feeling perfect in the body you’ve got, being healthy and showing appreciation for all that you are.
On that note, I’m by no means saying thick thighs are the ONLY way forward but I certainly think they get more stick than the sticks, and thick-thighed girls are under-appreciated. This is especially true of the fashion and beauty industries. Here are 8 reasons why I think all girls with thick thighs should appreciate their brilliance.
1. Curves are hot
Big thighs often mean wider hips and anybody whoever tells you that the Marilyn Monroe curvy look isn’t hot as hell is lying to you. If you’ve covered your curves because you feel self-conscious, stop that. Show them off in tighter fitting clothing; we’ll all appreciate it.
2. Thicker thighs help you be a champ in the sack
Similar to point 1, stronger and thicker thighs are linked to better endurance. Forget just doing those passive positions though these can be great. When I think thick thigh muscles I think of all the crazy good positions that require strong legs. You can use your own imaginations here.
3. Your heart will love you for your thicker thighs
A Danish study conducted in 2009 found that thicker thighs could decrease your risk of heart disease and increase your life expectancy. The researchers suggested that those with narrower thighs didn’t have enough muscle mass to handle insulin correctly. Thanks science.
4. You outlast everyone on the dance floor
You’ve seen Beyonce dance right? Give some credit to those thighs on her. Whilst your other friends are throwing in the towel because of thigh fatigue, you’re dancing like there’s no tomorrow because strong thighs are better suited to dancing all night long.
5. To accept your natural body promotes positive body image
If there’s anything this era needs, it’s to accept all healthy body types. The foundation for this mentality comes with accepting your own, we have got to start practicing what we preach.
6. Your phone won’t fall in the toilet if you drop it whilst playing with it
Alright, this one is playful but speaks some real truths. One big low point of thigh gaps is that they leave you no protection if you’re doing the classic ‘on the toilet text phone drop’. Your hot, thigh-filled lap will be there to have your back.
7. Big thighs generally mean big booty
If there’s anything that’s hot on a woman, it’s a strong derrière. Girls are now spending time in the gym working those squats just to try and achieve that great arse. Science says women with big behinds are stronger and healthier…I don’t know if you heard but it’s all about that bass now.
8. Strong is sexier than skinny
Squatters thighs. If you’ve got a grip that could pull off WWE style finishing moves on your other half? That’s hot as. Life’s too stressful to not accept and love the body you’ve got, embrace it.