Real Women Don't Diet!: One Man's Praise of Large Women and His Outrage at the Society That Rejects Them

By Ken Mayer

Millions of full-figured women face discrimination and cruelty every day of their lives. Too many hopelessly struggle to conform to society's image of how a "real woman" should look. Now, one man offers a bold new direction with this powerful and sensitive affirmation of the beauty, desirability, and sexiness of big women. Real Women Don't Diet will alter the way the women of America view themselves.

How did Ken Mayer become such an outspoken and forceful advocate for the attractiveness of large women? He begins by revealing an intensely personal and intimate look at the realization of his own sexual fascination for big, beautiful women.
Real Women Don't Diet explores the unrealistic roles that are created by the media. Ken exposes the male insecurities and frustrations which lead to the abuse of power and documents the forces behind the manipulation of women. It becomes clear how the interests of the fashion, medical, and fitness industries are served by making females feel overweight, unhealthy, and undesirable.

Real Women Don't Diet is also a celebration of the triumphs of big women in their efforts to achieve a positive self-esteem. You'll hear the courageous stories of women who grew up "fat" by society's standards.

The author, a large size fashion photographer, includes portraits of women that capture added dimensions of beauty, shattering the stereotyped image of feminine sexiness.
Ken Mayer challenges women to take a stand and fight for the right to be themselves--regardless of their size; to refuse to be exploited. His message is simple, yet profound: large women are perfect, just as they are.

Real Women Don't Diet will convince you that big women are attractive to the kind of men who desire women with presence--women who achieve their mental, emotional, and physical potential.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0910155275
• ISBN13: 9780910155274
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Bartleby Press
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

I love Ken Mayer, and now I love myself

I started reading a few chapters last night and it brought me to tears. This book has managed to do what therapy, medication, and other books and movies have failed to do for me. Unlike other books I've read, this book is from a man's perspective, so reading it, I didn't feel like another fat woman was trying to build me up. Ken Mayer straight out explains what he sees in big women and now I feel like I can finally accept myself. I no longer see myself as a flawed person that should be diminished, but as someone who is beautifully big. In fact, I think I want to exercise more now...to show off my fat better.

What a Great Book!

This book opened up my eyes to what our society is like! Since I read it I can no longer stomach looking at some of the sick looking models that do jean commercials. Why would anyone look like that? What about some of the really beautiful larger women? Someone like Camryn Manheim? How come they never do those commercials.I happen to be a workout fanatic and eat and exercise to feel good. Looking good should not be starving oneself and have a frame that looks like it will snap in two.I admire women of all shapes and sizes. A pretty face and shapely body (not a pencil thin one)is what I like in looks. Usually, a warm and cheerful personality makes the face beautiful (not tons of make-up). People need to stop falling for advertising by people that are trying to sell you a false bill of goods.Bravo Mr. Mayer!

Great Intelligent Read!

Good short stories and antecdotes make this discussion of our society's expectation of women an easy read. The basic theme is that we, as a society, are wasting a precious resource by keeping women's energies focused on living down to the supermodel ideal of a small package with nothing in it. The author offers a man's perspective on why so many in our society find abundant women so threatening, and calls for the end of weight prejudice. A great book! Very positive for women. If you like this one, I'd suggest "No Fat Chicks," for look at the same theme from a woman's perspective.

Its Great

Its nice to see a book out that shows and tells the stories of plus size women, the pictures are the best, they show the womens true beauty. It also talks about the pressure put on men in society to date and marry that size 6 woman. I think women will like it for the fact that there are men out there that like them for how they are and not the way society claims they should be.