To wonder what posh Mums cook for dinner…

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I have just seen Pippa Middleton’s bikini photos on the DM. Three different bikinis so far, washboard abs & nothing jiggles as she chases three kids. She could easily pass as a fibreglass mannequin. I’m wondering why it is that the Middleton women and affluent women (even middle class at my child’s school), always seem to be so impossibly slim. I struggle with my weight and I would love to see the groceries, fridge contents, packed lunchboxes and dinner plans of the other half. Obviously I know what healthy eating and cooking is but, the bodies of Mothers these days is next level. Why am I struggling to keep my tummy from flopping out while women in their 40’s pull off wearing linen mini shorts (not in UK) and high waisted jeans.

It is currently reported that 7 out of 10 people are overweight or obese. This is a significant increase from the 1 in 10 people who were overweight or obese in the 60s and 70s. Having no money does not necessarily play a role in weight gain. People may consume a full pack of chocolate biscuits, or bags of crisps or constantly nibble on dense UPFs, these can be expensive.

Interestingly, when compared to the supermarket snack equivalents, homemade treats like Grandma's flapjacks and buns did not have the same effect on weight gain. It is worth noting that 40-50 years ago, being slim was considered the societal norm.

Pippa Middleton is a runner and has completed ultra marathons. Comparing her body shape to Hollywood actresses is daft- you’d be better off comparing her to female athletes. Jessica Ennis Hill and Paula Radcliffe don’t look much like Halle Berry either.

Not insulting or dickish - it’s a genuine question as to whether people have lost sight of what is attractive. Especially when having a physique like that is the result of quite deliberate effort. I’m all for eating right, exercising etc - but killing yourself to look arguably not great? Seems a very peculiar thing to aspire to

I’m a size 8 and aged 51. I have chronic fatigue/migraines/digestive issues but I always walk the dogs and when I’m well I do Ashtanga yoga. I’m in bed a lot of the time though.

I really don’t think women like PM eat as little as you think….no one can survive on fish and veg. I’ve just had cod steamed for two mins in the microwave and microwave brown rice (about 3/4 of the packet) with chilli sauce. I’ve also had half a big tub of coconut yoghurt, a Trek protein bar and 40g of 70 percent chocolate.

@godlikeAI I agree.

What exactly do you think is wrong with her body shape? @godlikeAI

She has a rectangle figure. Straight up and down.
She's slim and fit.

People really have lost sight of what is attractive.
They seem to to think pumped up boobs, enhanced pumped up bums etc are the way to go.

She's a normal size with a muscly body. She isn't showing skin and bone collar bones, or ribs. She's slim with good muscly legs.

There's some pretty offensive generalisations being made about overweight people in this thread too. I am overweight - I have never eaten a whole packet of biscuits. I don't eat biscuits at all actually or cake or UPFs in general.

Thank you! I’m not saying she can’t look however she wants, of course she should, as should anyone. I just can’t believe hundreds of people would sit around wondering how to look the same - that’s the strange part

I couldn't say what her body fat is but she is not excessively skinny. I agree with @ImNotAsThinkAsYouDrunkIAm - rather compare her to athletes, not actresses.

When DS was overweight in primary school and being teased and we had to work hard to get him on track - through a combination of better food choices and activity - he was stressed for a long time that he was still overweight (and at school he was still being bulled/teased). At one point, I took photos of his body for him, then found some genuinely overweight children of his age online and then I removed the heads and showed him all the pics. I was horrified that he was convinced that HE was the person who was the most overweight.

I think the same is happening in reverse with the Middleton sisters. They're constantly accused of being too thin, borderline bulimic/anorexic etc. But I think if their bodies were just shown without their faces next to a whole lot of other celebrities they'd just be normal within that framework (less so compared to us mere mortals! )

Agree - genetics play a huge part. Especially if you have a naturally muscular physique. I was always small but muscular as a kid. These days, if i do any exercsie for just a few weeks, I tone up really fast. Because I naturally have muscle tone and muscle memory. My sons have different body shapes - my youngest is more like me and you can see his muscles. My eldest is more like his Dad, and even though they do the same activities, he has no muscle tone!

Pippa has good muscle tone, quite athletic. She obviously works hard for it, but I bet it's way easier for her to look like that than other people on the same diet and exercise plans.

For most women, to achieve Pippa Middleton's extreme lack of body fat will require unhealthy disordered eating. Her body fat % is unlikely to be in the healthy range. We do require some body fat and this extreme lack of body fat is unusual without severe food restriction along with a lot of exercise.

@pokebowls I am thinking that PM knows one heck of a lot more than you do about nutrition and health. She's recently completed a Masters in Physical Education.

To accuse her of having an eating disorder is just making yourself appear stupid.

The only time my BMI was in the healthy range and top end ...was when I was at university in my late teens. Honestly I really didn't eat much..one meal a day. I was always hungry. It was a struggle.

I feel for women in the public eye. It must be exhausting being hyper focused on your appearance - or maybe PM isn’t and is just blessed with good fortune in the figure department (and a personal chef, home gym, PT, and loads of spare time to exercise).

@Nots456 I eat very much like you but sadly my downfall is always treats!

God this is depressing. She looks fit and strong to me. Perhaps she exercises and eats well because she wants to live a long and healthy life?

I’d love to look like pippa or kate
sadly I love my food more!

I expect the majority of their diet is veg

I've just googled her and think she looks about as slim and defined as me although I have a different shape. I have a BMI of 22 and I keep it deliberately there because I am over 60 - lower is not really recommended if you are my age. I doubt hers is any lower than mine, so she is really not dangerously skinny, she is fine and healthy and is probably just disciplined.

PM looks amazing in the most recent bikini photos, like a really fit athlete.

Pippa has a very athletic body which looks like she takes her food and exercise very seriously. Her neck and shoulders are well defined- clearly she lifts.

I exercise 3/4 times a week. Weightlifting and circuits mainly. I eat well, watch what I eat, not too much UPF.

I look nothing like PM, I am size 8/10 and weight about 57kg, but looking like that is a very specific high protein diet counting all the macros. Who has the time?!

Pippa will have only eaten an almond and three cress in the last two weeks, while you, my lovely, will have indulged in a whole feast of culinary treats...

Now, who's the lucky one?

Also you don't have to deal with people clamouring to get behind you to see your arse and then passing judgement on it...

You are blessed!

This. She's an athlete, and clearly eats to support her training.
It isn't possible to look like this and run ultramarathons if you're starving yourself 🙄

I know a number of women who look like this, all eat a huge amount of the right food and train regularly.

You sound out of shape

So rude and unnecessary.

How does the pp you quoted "sound" out of shape?

@wibdib similar in my family

I still cook my choice of food, but in smaller containers and freeze it

I usually eat with DP and DS, but sometimes, they have their food and I have mine

I wasn’t talking to you 🤗

You're not the thread police.. I'll comment on what I want.

But I see you can't answer my question.

Imagine calling someone out of shape...that's rude enough....then imagine calling someone out of shape when you can't even see them?!

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