The fabulous Tim Gunn is championing for real women everywhere.  He has expressed his views and frustrations on plus size fashion.  He feels that even though the number of plus size retailers have increased in the last decade, but the number is nowhere near where it should be.  In a recent interview with Marie Claire he says, “It’s so difficult. Have you seen most of the plus-size sections out there? It’s horrifying. Whoever’s designing for plus-size doesn’t get it, says the Project Runway mentor. In my travels, I’ve been an advocate for larger women. I’ve been talking to designers, but only a half-dozen make an effort. Most say, “I don’t want a woman who’s a size 10 or 11 wearing my clothes.” Well, shame on you! It’s not realistic. We need to address real women with real needs.”  This has also prompted him to think about designing his own line of clothing for plus size women that will flatter their bodies.  Actually designing the cloths to fit our shapes and not just making the clothes larger.  You know he’ll “make it work”!

The mentor from Project Runway is now on ABC’s The Revolution.  He is part of a five person team that uses their individual expertise to tackle the everyday issues in people’s lives.  Tim is in charge of style and stars along with Ty Pennington (home/lifestyle), Dr. Jennifer Ashton (health), Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry (mental health), and Harley Pasternak (fitness).  They choose a “hero of the week” to do a weight loss and lifestyle makeover.  Each day of the week covers a 30 day period.  On Friday, they do the big reveal of the five month transformation.

For decades, Tim has made his living and dedicated his life to women’s fashion. He cares about women and is so incredibly funny.  I think we could not have asked for a better person to shine positive light on plus size fashion and women’s issues.

Being healthy at any size is a goal that can be achieved by everyone.  It’s all about the choices you make.  Do you ride the elevator or take the stairs?  Do you drive your car or ride your bike to work?  Do you bring your lunch to work or do you go out to eat every day?  Now, I’m not saying you have to start training for marathons or ride your bike 100 miles per week.  However, you can make your life healthier by really thinking about your everyday choices.  Take advantage of those beautiful sunny days by walking or riding your bike to work.  Just ditching the car a couple times a week does a lot.  You will get a little sun on your face and take a little time to clear your head after a tough day.  If you do drive your car to work or to a shopping mall, park at the far end of the parking lot.  The extra walking is great exercise.  While you’re at work, choose to take the stairs instead of taking the elevator.  Doing a few flights of stairs, throughout the day, will burn calories and tone and shape your legs.  When it comes to lunch time, there are many ways to make healthier choices.  Bringing your lunch from home is a great way to keep your lunch healthy and saves so much money.  Try and make extra food for dinner, so you can bring leftovers to work the next day.  If you do go out to lunch, stay away from fast food as much as possible.  Restaurants and deli’s, that make food to order, give you the option to order food in a more health conscious way.  You can order grilled chicken instead of breaded chicken, sauces and salad dressings can be put on the side, and vegetables are always better for you than french fries.  Making these changes whenever you can is better than not making them at all.  Every little bit helps you be a happier person and healthy at any size.

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