Crystal Renn, Kate Dillon, Toccara Jones, Whitney Thompson, Mia Tyler, and Ashley Graham

The fashion world is doing a better job at embracing women who aren't a size 2. I am always in awe of the amazing confidence of plus size models.  They appear in ads, walk the runway and compete for jobs against women who are less than half their size.  Keep in mind that in the fashion world any woman over a size 8 is considered plus size.  Of course this isn't the same as off the rack clothing.

Many of these beautiful ladies have battled anorexia in order to get modelling jobs. They've come to accept their natural size and shape and embrace their curves. I'm finding inspiration in these women as I continue my 30 for 30 journey.

(l to r) Crystal Renn, Kate Dillon, Toccara Jones, Whitney Thompson, Mia Tyler, and Ashley Graham

Plus Size Model Whitney Thompson Pictures And Photos

Beautiful Whitney is the first plus-size model to win the reality-based TV show America’s Next Top Model. Thompson began her modeling career at age 15 in her home state of Florida, appearing several times on the cover of her local “Jacksonville” community magazine. Thompson is 5’10″, has declared herself to fluctuate between U.S. sizes 8-10, and was 20 years of age at the time of her appearances on ANTM. Thompson will be the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of Seventeen magazine, on the July 2008 issue.