Germans most popular womens magazine -- Brigitte -- recently announced that it will stop using professional models. Instead, it will feature real women in its photo spreads. The move is part of an effort to encourage physical health and end the media-fueled promotion of poor body image.

"Andreas Lebert said the move is a response to readers increasingly saying that they are tired of seeing protruding bones from models who weigh far less than average women," the Associated Press reported. :Fashion centers around the world have begun trying in recent years to combat the size 0 look that has come to dominate the fashion industry."

On its web site, Brigitte called the change "a new epoch." The magazine also encouraged women to submit photos of themselves to be considered for upcoming photo shoots.

Labels: self-esteem, body image, size 0, modeling

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