Having a weight-obsessed society can make it hard to feel comfortable in your own skin, even though the majority of American women aren't a size zero.
Recently, a few brands and companies have been using average-sized or plus-sized women in their ads, thinking it would help women feel more comfortable.
Unfortunately, it's done the complete opposite.
According to a study from Canada's Simon Fraser University, ads that use plus-size models aren't helping your self-esteem either.
Why is that?
Listen in as Adrienne Ressler, LMSW, CEDS, discusses why women might be more self-conscious when seeing plus sized models instead of the typical skinny ones.
Adrienne Ressler, eating disorder and body image specialist, is the Vice President of Professional Development of The Renfrew Center Foundation and immediate past president and Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.