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WHAT'S UP Y'ALL I posted this idea to my Insta story earlier this week and your response was HUGE so I figured I'd make a full youtube vid breaking this down! The Victoria's Secret Show is a controversial topic every year...I know it affected me growing up...so I hope this helps to give you a slightly different perspective!
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[@lindseybeck5176]

Glad you posted this! Very important for people to realize that body types are different. I am pretty short and this was my goal body as a teenager. Ive always been lean and I couldnt figure out why I was skinny but still didnt look like these models. So I just tried not eating. For a short girl this is not a realistic look. No matter how lean you get shorter limbs will NEVER LOOK LIKE THIS. So to all my short friends please take care of yourselves and look elsewhere for inspiration

[@Facetheblazingfire]

I relate to your story so much. I'm 5'1 and always wondered why I couldn't look like them. Now that I'm older, im trying to learn to love myself while going through my fitness journey.

[@Em-fz6eb]

Yes!!! A huge part of why they look so gorgeous is also because they’re so freaking tall, and no amount of me losing weight is ever going to give me those proportions

[@hollie3897]

Lindsey Beck omg yes thank you ❤️ i tried so hard to get a body like this but at 5'0 it just aint gonna happen

[@asariarchie5734]

Yup, it's just not realistic to look like a gazelle if you're below 5'9"

[@michellexbeauty9832]

I’m 5’6 but it’s sucks cause models ARE my inspiration

[@Cooper611]

Yea, people bash these models, but it really is no different than bikini competitions.

[@billionairegenius]

LiveFit Bunny ppl bash these modes bc they are jealous. I said earlier that I am not impressed w their physiques BUT I appreciate it does take work and dedication and discipline. Bikini competiting is know as extreme sport- it’s not healthy but it’s for a purpose and u don’t live at that low body fat for long. It’s annoying when ppl bash these things just out of jealousy

[@CoffeeattheBeach]

to be fair, bikini models work out a lot. there IS still an issue in the runway (Paris, NY, VC...) modeling world where cocaine and other drugs is a real issue even though people still want to deny it exists.

[@isabellahu4606]

@@billionairegenius I doubt a lot of people are jealous, nowadays girls are going to the gym to get bigger in some areas

[@rominaconstenla5624]

LiveFit Bunny in fitness competitions they tane into account your body type.

[@Cooper611]

@@rominaconstenla5624 I wasn't bashing fitness competitors. I was just making a point that both the fitness and modeling industry are very equal when it comes to getting in shape for a specific reason. But, people always seem to hate on fashion models more.

[@azpartam3566]

i'm glad this is not another video bashing on models. I hate it when ppl say they are unhealthy or photoshopped and how nobody ever cares to look at how they actually live to get to do those things. It is a possible body shape that is achievable for ppl with certain genetics. Thank you for acknowledging that!

[@sxpreme-2960]

Also the body type of the Angels is an aestecthic, just like with body building. Victoria secret shouldnt be forced to add overweight models. It's just not the aestecthic.

[@bubikiwi]

but actually they photoshop almost all photos they post on their igs, check an instagram account called celebface. most of the models edited their faces and bodies, either to look more curvy or like they were thick and only one or two edited themselves to look more slim which is even more ridiculous

[@fenecofeneco19]

They "bash" models because many of them are not healthy and since u don't see how what they eat smoke drink they shouldn't be venerated and compared to the rest of women in attempt to make them feel less than models.VS changed a lot over the years they changed body type meso ecto endomorph but most of them all look dried out in the same way NOT respecting all body types.Models from the past are way better in every way because it was more about the body, goal wasn't having monotone aestetic and force it on every body type ,it was having a body type and work for the better version of it.Now there's only one aesthetic and all different model have to conform to that.I'm sure u go to curvy models discussions and defend them from those hating on them too ...I'm SURE u do.

[@sxpreme-2960]

@@fenecofeneco19 point isn't to "respect" all body types. Just like body building there's a certain aestecthic they are going for. It doesn't have to be your standard of beauty, just like muscular men and women doesn't have to be your preference The Angels work out a lot to get lean the way they do. They don't eat much because they want to look lean, most of then do eat very clean, which should be praised. They work out more than average people , because average people are lazy or have other priorities. That's okay, but don't bash people for taking pride in working out & leaning out. Body building can be unhealthly too and doesn't show "average people" but that's the point, bc those people have worked hard

[@anys2793]

What are you talking about? Open a VS catalog ! You are a joke

[@corkaczarownicy]

I was feeling fat and unatractive, but when I watched the VS Fashion Show I felt so inspired! I instantly felt better in my own skin, because the sexiest, the most beautiful models on the runway, are those who are confident, who have fun and smile. I started eating well and going to the gym (and heckin enjoying it!). I understand why there is so much critisism around the models, but for me, they are inspiration for a healthy lifestyle, for loving myself and being a strong woman. Anyone with me?

[@ChiaraCoca]

It’s funny to me how some people preach about uplifting women yet tear down VS models. The most important thing is feeling comfortable, happy and confident in your body regardless of your shape, weight, height, etc. I agree with you! These women motivate me to work on myself, to feel confident and simply have fun and smile even though I know genetically I will never look like them! And that’s okay!!

[@corkaczarownicy]

@@ChiaraCoca Amen!

[@alaya3322]

That's how they make me feel too. They inspire me to do better, not be skinny but be healthy and confident.

[@InshasChoice]

They truly worked their asses off to be on that runway (most of them), it's admirable!

[@Veronica_revolver]

The Blue Rooted Tree I agree 100%!!

[@issecret1]

Their entire careers are about looking great. Even leaving genetics aside, someone with a normal job can’t compete with that. They’re beautiful and healthy, it’s just not realistic to want to look like them

[@blondie4lyfe245]

issecret1 trueee

[@blondie4lyfe245]

issecret1 preachhg

[@aleciagoguen836]

Then don't compare and move on from it.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Yes!! So we focus on MORE IMPORTANT STUFF!!! You go girl.

[@aleciagoguen836]

@Das Bienchen just because they are skinny models don't mean they Starve and smoke. Doing healthy things to your body can help make you look and feel better.

[@jilliangannon558]

This is the best model vs avg woman video! I love your science based content! Really puts things into perspective

[@abbypollock]

Thank you for that 💛 my goal was to give a less extreme, more practical perspective. I’m glad that showed through!

[@ridita5221]

So they are taller, younger, eat less calories and do more training. We can keep up with the last two.

[@newchannellookforlissaelle8507]

Rita Váradi I'm all of these (well, the youth I'm not feeling and couldn't be further from them - and I'm tall too!) At least there's hope for surgery 😂

[@_.a.amina_.456]

I have all of these too but it’d be hard for me to have their body type (not impossible) because I have more of a curvier shape.

[@notverysur3rightnow145]

I’m all 4 but the way my body fat is stored means I can’t look like them and be healthy

[@marjattakolari521]

i do all three daily, but i am short........very short

[@caitlyngaston2477]

Average women also don’t workout and stay on a diet as a large part of their career. They work full time to keep their bodies looking a certain way that most of us can’t obtain. Hope this message reaches some younger girls. Good video!

[@idkman2633]

“When you actually take a step back, & look at what they’re doing day to day, nothing is really that crazy; they just become very consistent with their routines & habits.” 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 ppl tend to put themselves down by believing it’s unachievable. Both exercise, eating healthy & routine is essential to most ppls happiness.

[@gymnast216]

I've always had the seemingly unpopular opinion that the Victoria's Secret fashion shows were extremely motivating to me. These ladies work their butts off in their daily lives and in their careers to get to that point and to look how they do. I may never be 5'10 and I'll always have larger thighs than hips but I can work hard like they do and train my body to fit the ideal I have imagined for myself.

[@charlyburmeister]

true!

[@komfykoala6083]

Same here. I'm also somewhat tall (5'8) and somewhat slim (I still want to lose weight though lol). But why does everyone like to bash on people who like to exercise and eat healthy?

[@STEPANKA]

100% THEE most intelligent response I have ever heard in relation to the VS fashion show!

[@tones1ish]

“...love living in your body”. I tell my daughters this all the time. Support your body as it supports you and helps you navigate through life. Love your body!

[@Losshe]

You're a wonderful mother! Whenever I had insecurities about my appearance I always think of what my mom told me: being natural is beautiful. Your encouragement means so much to your children. I'm 28 now and I'm still thankful for what she told me when I was a child

[@janna2363]

THANK YOU. I am so sick of people shaming these models! They look great!!

[@terawilkerson6584]

JANNA me too!

[@brittani9742]

I think it stems from jealousy. They’re jealous that they don’t look like them so they have to find reasons to bring them down

[@miranana1]

Exactly! Ppl just want to find ways to justify their bad eating habits. The sad thing about it is that they think they are the normal ones. Most of the ppl don’t eat healthy or exercise on a normal basis and have very sedentary lifestyle, it doesn’t make it ok or ‘normal’!

[@brittani9742]

Natalia Igaa i honestly don’t care. People don’t go around shaming fat women or calling them unhealthy but have no problem doing it to thin women. Wrong is wrong. I don’t really care to go look at your “preference” because it doesn’t matter. If people are so happy with their bodies then they wouldn’t have something negative to say about these women. Confident women don’t nitpick other women about their bodies. If you’re criticizing, it’s jealousy because something about them makes you feel insecure

[@janna2363]

@Natalia Igaa Well I do, and tons of my friends do... so idk what you're saying. Tons of women love the way they look.

[@dodonggoldblum2085]

VS models were never considered thin and unhealthy. The earlier VS models were very voluptuous.

[@octaviaarmstrong7551]

Your so right

[@Appleboo222]

Soo true!!

[@isabellahu4606]

Can we go back to that lol

[@komfykoala6083]

It's moreso high fashion models that look emaciated and pale. VS models do not. Even some models who started in VS seemed to gain weight (ie Candice, Taylor, etc...).

[@mv8744]

I love the way that you don’t trash talk Victoria’s Secret models or just models in general. I feel like a lot people trash talk about them being “bones and unhealthy” when in reality a lot of them are very healthy. I think some people talk bad about models to make themselves feel better about their own self, and that’s not the way to empower each other. ❤️

[@marinaamir7077]

Underweight is not healthy. Go to 4:48. Take these numbers and plug them into any BMI calculator and it'll tell you they're underweight.

[@KlearChristal]

@@marinaamir7077 Exactly.

[@evelynbaron2004]

I am still a bit concerned about the modelling industry and the age (15/16 is not unusual) for overt sexuality to be framed around very young women. There was indeed a ruling, never enforced about weight/body mass and age but came to nothing. I am also concerned that -- this is totally not model bashing, on the contrary, they work incredibly hard -- young women are growing up, see photos and think they have to look like that and in my experience, some men reinforce these expectations with a vengeance when girls are most vulnerable. I lost a close friend to anorexia; knew her very well years ago and her environment was relentlessly focussed on her looks. So, yes this was a brilliant video, but the darker side cannot be wished away. Loved the science of the video and the knowledge, but not all models (thinking Kate Moss) are models -- sorry for inadvertent pun -- of health.

[@marinaamir7077]

hongphetc using the same logic you could argue that many people are also ‘naturally’ overweight or obese, for example supermodels Ashley Graham & Tess Holliday. They’re absolutely gorgeous, so are Victoria’s Secret models, and I’m sure you are too! But beauty is not always synonymous with health. Actual scientific medical studies have shown that a BMI between 18.4 and 25.0 is ideal for long term health.

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Whenever I hear anyone say anything negative about models (any of them) it seems like the comments are coming from a place of jealousy and envy. People will automatically say it is completely unachievable and unrealistic. Not everyone who is young and tall looks like theses VS models. It takes dedication, hard work, and consistency. Like Abby stated, you can change your body if you're not happy with it. Easier to bash people and complain than take responsibility and put in the work.

[@annacb5486]

May be cos i'm a lil drunk, but those Lips moves agresively fast

[@alaya3322]

Now I can't unsee it

[@takecare0721]

Alaya lmao same

[@annabelle7123]

Haha hahaha I am not drunk just a bit sleepy but I feel you

[@cinnafontane7803]

Especially if the rest of her face doesn't move that much

[@picklepirate]

Haha she’s super articulating

[@KS-ck8ht]

This was so enjoyable to watch since it was undramatic but scientific and it actually takes the ''mystery'' out of it. People are always saying ''how is it possible that they look like that?'' You broke it down so well....there is no mystery, it's just science. Thank you for that!

[@mmmmmmolly]

it's always easier to hate and say they're not healthy anyway, than admit you need to have the right combination of characteristics to look like them. without it, it would be very hard. but people will say they're unhealthy as a subliminal excuse to not try to achieve the way they look, because deep down we know it would be near impossible, you partially have to be born that way. and the part with the liquid diets and crazy workouts before the show, how unhealthy it is, tell me, you never pulled an all nighter before a test fuled by coffee and/or enegry driks? you never stayed overtime at work days in a row to finish a project/task then got home and fell into bed? these aren't healthy either, but I'm sure the majority of people do it because we push ourselves harder before a deadline or major evaluation of our competence. it's their job to look the best they can in lingerie and no wonder they'll push themselves before a show, only in different ways then us with more usual jobs. I'm happy to see a positive video about these women, they get so much criticism. if it were easy, many many people would look like them.

[@bubikiwi]

a lot of these models keep having a BMI of 17.5 or less (healthy BMI is above 18.5). the reason imo people get heated over this and say they are unhealthy is because most of them are already built this way but also workout and eat in order to lose some extra pounds just to look even leaner. and just because you pull a one nigher once every x months before a test doesn't compare to going the last month in a liquid diet and crazy workouts, if you compare to those in silicon valley that do small doses of drugs to literally not sleep or only needing a few hours of sleep without getting tired that's the best comparison. they probably are already people that don't need that much sleep to be functional the fucked up part is going beyond that and going things that are like or not, unhealthy for your body. also for reference my BMI is 16.4 unless i try hard to gain weight and even then it's incredibly hard for me to get to a BMI of 17 even, but i'm sure as hell not all of them are built this way and i'm sure as hell that what they do is unhealthy, their image of themselves is unhealthy or else they wouldnt edit the crap out of their faces and bodie (check celebface on ig, gigi hadid edits her face soooo much it's ridiuclous), some of them either edited to make themselves look more thick and like they had more weight or even more skinny somehow

[@ms1748]

I remember you ttt tú dt

[@aleciagoguen836]

@leean if it was as unhealthy to have a low bmi than how come they are perfectly fine. I have a low bmi and have no trouble. And how do you truly know their bmi's are low. You can't trust articles because people can lie when writing an article, have read plenty of them. And if it is bad, than our ancestors must have been unhealthy, at least half of them.

[@bubikiwi]

@@aleciagoguen836 you can search for their height and weight online and it'll show up, obviously it doesn't mean it's their actual weight but it's something around that. also to keep in mind having a low bmi is fine but there's a difference between having a bmi that's a bit lower than what you're supposed to and a bmi of like 16.5 or less

[@evelynbaron2004]

@@aleciagoguen836 Which ancestors? The ones who were lucky to make it to 30???

[@Emz2700]

Thank you for this video... my siblings and I are naturally thin with very long legs. We were bullied throughout our school years and constantly told we needed to eat more. At the end of the day we were pretty healthy and couldn’t change our genetics... everyone is amazing in their own ways!

[@abbypollock]

EXACTLY 🙏 and this is a side of the controversy the media doesn’t seem to respect. While I was a thicker kid, I had a huge growth spurt as a teen and got the exact same criticisms. I’m glad this hit home with you.

[@harukiformosa6219]

Pretty girls are bullied because most other girls are jealous of your physique. Becoming mentally strong is also a part of your beauty.

[@blueberrycupcake4403]

@@harukiformosa6219 when i was 12 and 13 my classmates especially men mocked of my thin body and called me anorexic but i was not, years later i got those female curver which doesn't means i am fat, i am still a skinny woman but not a stick.

[@alaya3322]

@@harukiformosa6219 not really I think everyone gets made fun of during childhood just because kids are mean.

[@alaya3322]

@123fort andbree who said short girls can't be skinny, we just said it won't look the same.

[@mementomorgan6721]

I’m so glad this wasn’t another video bashing the models. You really broke it down and gave us the nitty gritty. 🙏🏽

[@crowgrl13]

I remember years ago reading an interview with a model (I don't remember who), who explained that models look like they do basically because they won the genetic lottery. She simply said something like, "We got lucky and that's why we look like this. That's why we're models." She said neither she or anybody else was starving or slaving at the gym more than anybody else. And it makes sense. Some people are naturally bigger, or taller, or shorter, etc.

[@LOLEliSays]

Omg Abby this literally is the video I’ve been waiting for my whole life!! You are amazing

[@ginnyburt8976]

Great information! Being a VS model seems like a very difficult job and their body’s are their work but you really did a great job explaining how comparing your life to their lives is not very possible. ❤️❤️

[@jenellyparra6823]

Yesssss. Finally someone that sees things with an objective look. Loved this.

[@misramful]

thank you Abby :) this video is maybe the best i've seen regarding this issue. i loved that you put a focus on not wanting to have the same physique as other people but getting 'the best' out of your body in case someone wants this. as i've been suffering from eating disorders and fluctuating weight for years this is something i'm still learning to do. love your channel and how you undermine your opinion with science. lots of love from austria

[@madibrookes8026]

So true. Love that you addressed this! ❤️

[@karissaprilliman5896]

This was an amazing video Abby! Thankyou for putting in the work to find facts and education to help support this video 🙏🏼 the last minute and a half was the perfect ending!!

[@abbypollock]

THANK YOU for watching till the end 💛💛 I’m so glad you liked this vid and appreciated the message.

[@ShileSkyDiamonds]

Best channel ever! Your perspective of things is spot on and more people should hear it. I’ll be sharing this! Thanks for everything you do Abby!

[@cheriser9181]

I love to hear Abby say “getting” and it sounds like “get in” every time ☺️ I enjoy listening to other accents from my favorite youtubers 🤗

[@rebeccamardis8772]

This is the content I subbed for!! The science, the rational discussion of evidence- love it all! I really like that you don’t bash the models and that you focus on how the average person can be their best self.

[@starlasmith5596]

Thank you SO much for approaching stuff like this with science! 🙏🏼❤️

[@agakania7371]

The amount of work and research you put into your videos is just mind blowing. Thank you!

[@Rmmmm7000]

Thank you for this! As someone who was literally told by a personal trainer at my gym that I’m “too skinny” even though I’ve been training for 4 or so years, bulking cutting the lot of it and am just slow at putting on muscle mass, it’s nice to see someone not just bashing thinner women and actually acknowledging GENETICS!

[@Workforthenightcomes]

Such a good video! You put so much time and effort into your work. I am always excited when you post a vid. Keep crushing it!

[@eor42]

This was the most informative video I have ever seen! Thanks for the details Chika! Love seeing content straight out of Canada! Yes girl!

[@valramos1219]

I LOVE THIS. Thank you for saying this and explaining it so openly.

[@minismalls3096]

Models catch a lot of flack and it's pure jealousy. Plenty of athletes cut weight or do other drastic things before competition, it isn't anything new.

[@lissabean3993]

nari나리 ikr !!

[@alessandramackay9050]

Wow, I absolutely LOVE your videos! I really appreciate how your analyses use science to help explain body composition, needed calories and weight.

[@allisonmerz2251]

Love this Abby! The science based comparison is amazing and I love the body positivity message at the end. We need more people saying what you're saying ❤️❤️

[@anapatrocinio3904]

Got my daily dose of Abby and I'm feeling great! Great content!!! ♡

[@stefaniebosnyak6852]

LOVE this video!! love how creative you are with your video ideas omg! Keep up the amazing work

[@jadenpetersburg1431]

This was so good! A really different approach I especially liked the spiel at the end 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ashdingler1]

Thank you for putting in all that effort to research everything to make this video!! Such great information!!

[@artofapril]

Love this! Thanks for going so in depth on everything

[@abbypollock]

Thank you for taking the time to watch it 💛

[@brennagreene7005]

Maybe my favorite video yet!! This is amazing. Thank you for this reality check!!

[@nicolawoodgate5680]

This is exactly what I needed💖 You inspire me!

[@sara-cn8ug]

thank you for this video, it always pisses me off when people bash models saying they’re starving themselves for their bodies or that they’re unrealistic. realistically they don’t have to work that hard to keep it. i’m 5’11 and 115 pounds and ive looked like this my whole life, i eat whatever i want and go to the gym when i want and my body has never changed. its 95% genetics some people just naturally have the “model” build.

[@MrsRobinNL]

You're so wonderful Abby! It's amazing to take the time to make it clear that these girls aren't a bunch of starving super humans, but they "simply" live a consistent and healthy lifestyle that is well thought out. Also, your last two minutes were why I love you so much. Even if we were all to follow the EXACT same routines as a VS angel, we would most likely still look different and that's okay. Loved this vid and your approach! ❤

[@AlyNichelle]

So happy to see the break down of this!

[@daquelly2660]

Loved this and all the science! So much effort was put in this. Big thumbs up

[@abbypollock]

I’m glad it shows 💛 APPRECIATE YOU

[@fashionfreak85]

Literally the best health related vid I have ever seen! Thank you!

[@melisaura_art]

Impeccable as always. Thank you abby!

[@HereIAm247]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think any woman will look her best, if she follows the VS daily routine. Both diet, exercise, grooming/hygene, posture, etc. It is designed to make them look their best, and enhance their individual body, not make it a certain way. And any woman can do that! :) I never really understood this obsession with being tall and thin like a model. Any body have an attractive shape inside, and what you do in your everyday life is what brings it out. VS models are not gorgeous because they are tall and thin; they are beautiful because they are making the most of their particular features. Long, toned muscles (as the VS models usually train for) will look good on any body type, since they enhance the natural shape of the body. Taking care of hair, nails and skin, wearing nice clothes, and looking put together, will make a huge difference. Not to mention posture, how you move your body, and how you interact with others. Just take inspiration from them, and see what it does to your body. I am sure it will be beautiful. ;)

[@katherinecovington4850]

HereIAm247 it’s not possible for any woman to do it though. VS models usually work out 2 or 3 times per day. Regular people don’t have time to do that. Plus, their diet isn’t even that healthy. They barely eat any carbs, which should make up a majority of your diet.

[@HereIAm247]

@@katherinecovington4850 You don't have to do everything exactly like the models to look good. Just following the tips moderately will make a huge difference in any womans appearance. :) But obviously, your results will depend on the effort you put in. As the video states, they eat very healthy, and they don't undereat. Anyone can cook every night with fresh vegetables, non processed meat, and perhaps a moderate amount of rice/bulgur/potatoes/etc. Just spending a little time learning a few basic go-to recipes will get you started, and then you can expand with more recepies later. A lot of them do eat carbs; they just don't exaggerate the amount. Just use 1/2 a cup of bulgur/rice/other grains (it is delicious!), 100-150 grams of lean meat, and bake some veggies in the oven. Use seasoning. Healthy and delicious, and in no way fanatic. Just use a tablespoon of olive oil/other healthy oil at the most; no more and no less. Obviously you won't see results if you eat burger and fries every night; just practice the 80/20 method, and eat healthy the majority of the time. They only work out 2 times a day in runway season. The rest of the time is daily. And no-one is saying you need to work out that much to see results. Doing the exercises they recommend for 30 minutes every day, will make a difference, and start toning and shaping your body. Even 15 minutes will make a difference, just over a longer period of time. If you are overweight, sure, you might need to do more exercise if you want fast results. But for a women with a BMI under 25, being consistent will show results relatively quickly. Working out will also help your posture, and help you move in a more beautiful way. The good thing about the exercises they do is, that they are designed to shape the body to be as feminine as possible. Even of they put on 25 pounds, their body shape/proportions would still look feminine. It is not their body fat percentage that makes them beautiful; it is their proportions, posture and the way they move. Taking just 5-10 minutes to do your hair, and 5 minutes to take care of your skin (could be at night), and spending 5 minutes on a nice outfit, that enhance the best parts of your body, will make you feel more confident. That is 10 minutes at night, and 10 minutes in the morning. Think of it as a self care ritual; some time you take to spoil yourself a little. Practicing your tongue posture can help define your jaw and chin, and drinking lots of water will help a number of things. (hairgrowth, inflammation, skin, nails, energy levels, deputing your face, etc.) Looking good is not an all or nothing thing. :) The things I mentioned are doable for most. As I said, it is more about taking inspiration from it, than meticulously do everything precisely like them. Look at what you spend your freetime on. I used to spend hours on the couch, doing nothing. And that is fine. But I decided to take at least 15 minutes each day to exercise, and I often end up doing more once I get started. And another 15 minutes for self-care in the morning/evening. I generally eat healthy. It is not that much when you think about it, and you don't really feel it missing.

[@shyrae1093]

I remember when most of my teenage years and early 20s were consumed trying to look like a VS model from my toxic relationship with food to harming my body in ways that has taken years to undo. And quite frankly, I am still trying to mend my ED today. What helped me snap out of this obsession was to see it from a different perspective. Someone told me “Their full-time job is to look good. Imagine if your entire career and life involved working on your physique 24/7.... you would do everything to uphold those beauty standards and would have access to the best diet plans, exercises and training programs, skincare regimens, etc...” Exactly what I needed to hear! Don’t compare yourself!

[@evelynroxanne8543]

Thank you so much for posting this video. You always post great content. You are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashleykrenzke]

Abby... this is my absolute favorite video you have ever produced. It was so thoughtfully produced and I appreciate your message so much. THANK YOU! I hope everyone sees this!

[@abbypollock]

THANK YOU for taking the time to watch 💛🙏 I’m so glad the message resonated with you.

[@Sorayaraqs]

Go girl! Happy to see a well researched nutrition video.

[@FloraBeverley]

Love love love the science basis of this video! So good to have a balanced view :) Thanks!

[@bilyanadimitrova5314]

I love your videos pff. I've never clicked faster on a notification. You are amazing, love you lots💞😍

[@abbypollock]

Bilyana Dimitrova I hope you like this vid!!!

[@bilyanadimitrova5314]

@@abbypollock I love all of your videos. You are so social and you keep up with your viewers. I'm so happy that I have your notifs on. All of your videos are unique, helpful and interesting. ❤️❤️

[@FAN3497]

this was soooo interesting and educational thank youu

[@abbypollock]

💛💛💛

[@mikeytalplacido4887]

It's not the voice but the way you talk that I like. On top of that, your knowledge... 👍 I gotta rewatch this. The whole number thing got me, learned something new.

[@kizzyb2871]

Brilliant video! Very wise words at the end, great research and a down to earth personality to boot. I'm subscribing.x

[@justarandomperson2020]

FINALLY SB WITH A BRAIN! Thnx for sharing! ❤️

[@TaylorChamberlainFitness]

Great video Ab!! ❤️

[@melbabeee23]

I am so glad I found your channel , I am relatively new to the world of fitness but your videos are informative and based on empirical evidence which is most pleasing !

[@bettyjo2431]

I can see all the hard work you put into this! I'm so happy you mentioned genetics as well. I feel like that plays such a huge role and people tend to forget this. Love your videos!

[@claire6309]

Your videos are so educational and easy to understand, I love them❤️ I know so much now about how our bodies work more then ever!, thankyou 😊 I'm so motivated

[@victoriabarylak2031]

this video was SO necessary! thank you!!

[@yalnzoyuncu383]

I just got 5 notifications but I chose to watch this one.

[@abbypollock]

Hu ni YOU LOYAL 💛

[@maryambozo1879]

This is an amazing video and super informative. I love these models and really respect their dedication

[@iambeautenow5874]

Great post! Its important for women to recognize that we are all built differently, and therefor out bodies are different. Not every model in unhealthy. Some woman are naturally, very tall and thin and as you mentioned, they maintain a consistent and healthy lifestyle as well. I'm a curvy, short, size 8 woman and every year I enjoy the VS show,without feeling bad about myself because I ACCEPT myself as I am. THANK YOU!!!

[@mcpetty8357]

I can tell you put a lot of work into this 👏 we need more youtubers like you

[@ohheyLeighannn]

Impressive video! Also, great job including those references in the description. As a nutrition major, it's frustrating seeing videos with statements that are not backed up!

[@onthemoon822]

"Our acceptance comes from within" - Abby Pollock. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the message in this video. I can't agree more! Every body has different body type and genetics. People should be happy with how they look and who they are as long as they are living a healthy lifestyle (mentally and physically). With my body type, I will never look like the models even at my healthiest time and I have accepted that fact from inside out. (It took me a long time to accept that fact and be happy with who I am.) From what I have seen, VS models usually eating healthy foods and workout. I feel that people have a misconception that VS models don't eat and starve themselves. Sure, they are blessed with tall and lean genetics, but they work hard to have the bodies they want! Bashing on VS models' bodies which they work hard to get and their blessed genetics is no different from bashing on overweight and inactive people.

[@bullet5911]

I love your videos Abby! They’re so helpful! You’re awesome 😎

[@gracemarie2368]

Love this video, a very honest and genuine video about models finally!!

[@dailyuser1000]

Such an amazing video.❤️❤️ thank you for this

[@abbypollock]

Thank you for watching 💛 I’m so glad you liked it

[@annazully2680]

This was a great video, very informative, and I hope to see more like it in the future ^^

[@jojoanimated7314]

I love her channel so much because she explains in detail

[@elena_blur]

Really appreciate the amount of research, time and effort you put into this video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@imogensharma]

Just found you and I'm so impressed with the detail and effort to be empirical. Really informative and useful, thank you!

[@wtflamingo7]

Yasss 🙌🏽 love your science based content❤️

[@daniellebrissing9485]

I wish I could have LOVED this video. Such good science and a good breakdown and explanation. Thank you!

[@abbypollock]

I’m so glad you loved this one 💛 I wish I could have thought more objectively about this when I was a teen!

[@fashionspy96]

LOVED the structure of this video!

[@fran791]

The information queen as always 👑

[@haleymcclure9541]

Excellently executed video! The research you did was not only creative, but thorough and supported by empirical evidence; loved this!

[@kimberlysmith8968]

This is absolutely fantastic. Thank you!

[@ghostbunny3870]

Beautifully said! Great video!

[@silviraud604]

Love this video! Can you do one in the future about proper ab engagement in terms of engaging the TVA and regulating intra-abdominal pressure?

[@peachiethecat]

This is why you are my favorite ♡ LOVED

[@abbypollock]

Allix M I hope you like this one! I tried to present a slightly different perspective 💛🙌

[@peachiethecat]

Yahhh it's so different from other youtube videos about the VS models

[@fitbyindi]

I love love love this video! Thank you so much for not just bashing on Victoria’s Secret models! Of course there are going to be some models with unhealthy eating habits but that’s true for “normal” women too! It pretty much always comes down to genetics on whether you make it as a model or not so people need to stop being so negative towards them!

[@aqualuna9599]

I love this video! Very good points! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

[@caseyandshana716]

Thank you!! I thought I was going to hate you after this video, but I now give you thumbs up! Thank you, for actually letting people know that everyone is different and genetics play a good role! I love VS models, because I know they are super healthy. They motivate me to be healthier and more active. I am naturally thin like them (I wasn't blessed with height though. A whopping 5'6) I have gained weight through working out, but I still love the VS models.

[@ilovehorrorrr]

Love this balanced, informative video about them!

[@sanjacetkovic9320]

Great content as usual. Love your videos :)

[@CherryFruitSnack]

I love you summary at the end. For most of my adult life, I was unhappy with my body, even when I was thin. In the past 2 years, I've really been learning how to accept and love my genetic body shape and the proportions I was born with with, despite needing to lose weight, this way, when I do achieve my goals, I won't still be unhappy with my body's build/shapes/proportions.

[@victorialim686]

The most informative video regarding body maintenance I've ever watch... thanks !

[@TheConfidenceNetwork]

I love what you said! We need to learn to live and love our bodies. At 52, I focus less on esthetics and more on what my body can do. I appreciate my body more. Of course I still want to look good in my clothes, but I don’t obsess anymore. I’ve taken my focus from being thin to being healthy and happy. Currently the number in the scale is more than I’d like, but I just keep making healthy choices and let my body dictate what it needs.

[@jkalb1744]

I love what you said. I just want to be healthy right now. I am struggling with ibs and right now I am so bloated I just want to feel better I do t care that I look 6 months pregnant.

[@Yessyfeelsnheals]

I love you && your videos ❤️ thank you for this ! 🙏🏽

[@faithirismacilvaine2499]

Amazing video! Love you so much!