![]() ![]() ![]() Fueling it with support in the form of hash tags, instagram/pinterest accounts for “thighspiration” and diet and work out plans that promise to unveil that so called sacred space. Social media sites have allowed this “thigh gap” desire to spread like wild fire. What was once something that only existed in the model world has now become a contagiously coveted desire for young girls and women. I sat at my computer and stared horrified at the screen. Still impressed, I did a little internet research and read a few articles, to see what was so wonderful about this space that I clearly, by the above photos did not posess. While I’ve been at the gym doing squats and looking in the mirror excitedly at my leg gains, other girls have been trying to eliminate theirs…. Well, clearly, my thighs and I were out of the loop on this “thigh gap” phenomenon. The running joke between my friends and I is that I “live underneath a rock” when it comes to all things that deal with pop culture, social media, and trends. ![]() So at first, I was confused with the whole “ thigh gap” term. They stick together in the summertime, glide by one another while I run, and make me order the next size up in jeans, cause a size two just won’t do, with legs as thick as mine. My thighs touch, they have for as long as I can remember, and their lack of a space has never been a big deal to me. I am proud of my muscular legs, and thankful for all that they do to support my body. All are words that have been used by others to describe my legs, to me, they are compliments. ![]()
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