need help with my body...?

Question

all my life i've wanted to be a model. but my body is just so horrible. big thighs.. short, wide stubby body.. round face.. ACK

i want to be thinner and just have a nicer body.

Answer 1

If your body is as you describe it, chances are you won't be able to be a model in the traditional sense. You cannot change your fundamental shape although you can reduce it and shape up. If you are not overweight, chances are you will not be able to do much to change your appearance. If your body is short it will stay short and if your face is round (despite you being at the right weight) nothing you can do will change this.

Like others have said, I would not go for a career that focuses on body image. I doubt it would be a good choice for you. If you cannot be a model (in the mould of, say, Naomi Campbell or one of these models in a catalogue), think about facial modelling or (if you have nice hands and feet) modelling those areas. I was advised by my manicurist to do hand modelling - I never did - but it just goes to show what is possible.

I have to admit, I am curious about why you feel this desire to be a model. I was a model for 3 years and let me tell you, it sucked big time! At 5ft 8in, I was a US size 4 (a UK 8 was pretty big on me) and was told regularly that I needed to lose weight. I stopped after 3 years because I was tired of living on salad. My son is a model now but it isn't a profession for people who are insecure about their looks/bodies - that's for sure.

Answer 2

Try yoga, Pilates and Body pump classes, and just love your body the way it is, that's where you'll live for the rest of your life, so just get comfortable there.
Some models have really disgusting bodies and faces and they're still there ( ever watched the Next Top Model contest?)you just need good luck,

Answer 3

The issue isn't your body - it's how you see your body. Is your body really horrible, or is it just you that sees it that way?

Most people have issues with their body, and it's something that's increasingly prevalent these days especially in women. I'd suggest you try to find a way to like yourself, both physically and mentally, and that might mean counselling or something like that to get you thinking differently about yourself.

Maybe you'll never be a model, but that doesn't mean you're not beautiful.

Answer 4

Do a balanced diet and a good exercise program to stay fit. You can get a trainer to help with the trouble spots but short can't be helped without terrible and painful medical procedures! If you get in great shape ,not skinney and puny, try the petite modeling agencies.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

There is plenty of call for such models.

My guess, though, is that you weigh 100 lbs. and have the mistaken idea that you are overweight or don't look good. You need to change your attitude and appreciate your body.

To do so, exercise and eat right - the best medicine.

Answer 7

Aw, you sound cute! Ask yourself why you want to be a model so badly. If you want to be appreciated for your looks you may be overlooking more important parts of yourself like your intelligence, kindness, sense of humour, etc. If you need help to value yourself spend more time with people who like you as you are. Be healthy, yes, exercise for fitness but don't be fooled by the media into thinking that celebrity and fame are worth having; see through the hype and like yourself for who you are. (You do sound cute though.)

Answer 8

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

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*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

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A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 9

My advice would be to not pursue a career that tells you your body is horrible. All are different, and all are beautiful.

Answer 10

tuff, accept what youve got and stop deluding yourself. alternatively you could look into being a hand model (unless you have fat stubby hands too, in which case your f**ked!)