Sculpt, shape and tone

I was reading a popular women’s fitness magazine the other day. (they’ve been publishing for 30 years) One of the main articles for that issue was titled, “Sculpt the Sexiest Curves,” and proceeded to show how one would go about shaping and toning the abs, triceps, shoulders, back, glutes and calves. I did not have a problem with the exercises themselves. They were easy to follow, safe and sound. What bothered me a bit was the fitness model who was demonstrating the exercises. She had a 25 year old’s face with a 12 year-old’s body. That led me to believe that this was the before picture, but it looked like the finished product. There wasn’t a curve to be found on this poor woman! And for goodness sake, she had to be working with at least 3 pound dumbbells!! The woman looked emaciated. I wanted to invite her over for dinner and fatten her up, or at least get her some protein. You see, this is what’s wrong with much of the fitness industry: they say one thing, and they picture something else, giving many people a very mixed message. What the heck is wrong with curves? And if they can be enhanced and perfected by some honest-to-goodness weight training, I say let Pandora out of the box!! (and then we’ll feed her)