LZ Granderson : `` Plus-size '' model gets cyberapplause for posting unretouched pix . LZ : If she 's `` plus-size , '' it 's bad news for average women , who run about 165 pounds . He says America 's distorted views of beauty , appearance affect women and men . " TL;DR The New York Times Magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special issue on the magazine's iconic cover featuring an exclusive interview with author Barbara Ehrenreich. The problem is , Lawley is not what average people would call plus-size . Maybe Lawley 's brave photos will raise awareness of how crazy our beauty image is .
LZ Granderson : `` Plus-size '' model gets cyberapplause for posting unretouched pix . LZ : If she 's `` plus-size , '' it 's bad news for average women , who run about 165 pounds . He says America 's distorted views of beauty , appearance affect women and men . " TL;DR The New York Times Magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special issue on the magazine's iconic cover featuring an exclusive interview with author Barbara Ehrenreich. Maybe Lawley 's brave photos will raise awareness of how crazy our beauty image is .