re: Cheryl Tiegs criticizes SI for putting plump girl on the Swimsuit cover

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She's right about it not being healthy.

Being overweight is bad for your health and America has somehow lowered the bar that is considered "overweight".

If you asked the average American to pick out people that are "overweight" they'd pick out super fat people, but in reality "overweight" has become the American "average".

Its gross and unhealthy.

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You are correct. The average height for an american male is 5'9". Which means the waste size should be no more than a 34. However, I guarantee most people would look at a 38 waist and say that guy isnt fat or unhealthy, just "thicker."