http://www.vogue.com/1342927/booty-in-pop-culture-jennifer-lopez-iggy-azalea/
Big behinds are certainly not a new thing. I, myself have been sporting one for over 20 years now. However, as an ambassador of the ass, I must say that attitudes towards the posterior have changed in recent years. Whilst I don't credit non ethnic minorities for introducing juicy doubles to the world, I must admit that they have helped make them more acceptable.
I have been made aware of my posterior as my colleagues and peers were quick to point out it's sizeable nature. Prior to this, I hadn't noticed that I was different. Mainly because my mother had shared her assets fairly amongst her daughters.
My behind was almost responsible for knocking over the office Christmas tree last year. It has also been known for its ability to sweep clean a desk as I walk by.
I remember being relieved with the appearance of Jennifer Lopez. The world revered her rear end. Here was a beautiful young woman, with a bigger behind than people were used to. But instead of being insulted for it or coerced into trying to make it smaller. It was accepted, and even envied. Following in her path have come Kim Kardashian and Iggy Azalea. Whilst they were originally crusaders of the cause, some feel that they may have hijacked the movement.
A few years ago, I lost a substantial amount of weight, and with it, most of my behind. The diet I did resulted in muscle wastage as well as loss of fat. I still had a bum, but rather than my usual bubble butt, I had a deflated balloon. In order to maintain my weight loss, I made sure I went to the gym regularly, between 4-6 times a week. In almost all of my classes, squats and lunges were a staple. At first I was happy with them, because I could see my muscles regaining strength and parts of my body returning to their original locations. But three years on, I'm still squatting away as if there is a public toilet permanently behind me.
Try as I might, it is impossible to reduce. If I try and diet, my mind rebels and I end up eating more than I normally would, resulting in weight gain everywhere, especially on the bottom. On the rare occasion that I diet successfully, I end up losing weight everywhere else in my body, which has the irritating effect of making the booty look even bigger.
So I have decided to own it and work (not twerk so sit down Miley) it! Embrace your booty! And let the world embrace it too. [Not literally, I am NOT endorsing molestation in any way, shape or form].
If you make changes, make sure it's because of what YOU want, not what someone/something else tells you that you should want.
I hereby pledge allegiance to the big booty brigade.