I wish all I had was HER belly fat. I wonder if she was standing up/with clothes on how our perception would change of her?

I know it's not politically correct, but I can't help but think 'ick' when I look at her stomach. I wouldn't want to see $12.99 Payless shoes in a fashion magazine just because they're what "normal women" wear either.

i'm torn on this one ... i'd have to say I sorta agree with mk_ultra on this one. I think when it comes to health we have to set our standards high, but it also doesn't mean i don't think that women of all shapes and sizes shouldn't feel comfortable in their skin and that the media places way too much emphasis on appearance...

mk - that's just horrible that you think the woman's stomach is 'ick'. And sad that you're too good for Payless shoes.

I think she's gorgeous!

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS.
I saw this picture in the actual magazine and I admire her, for one, and the magazine for two for putting this in there. It's real.

I think Glamour needs to have her on the cover next time!

I agree with @needcoffee

Lizzie is normal. Many people need to face the facts that not every female is hipless, curveless, small busted (or big busted like Barbie) with a flat tummy.

We should embrace all shapes and sizes. Not every woman above a size 2 is obese.

I am appalled at the fact that they finally placed a woman in that magazine. They should have done this SO LONG ago!!! The Dove "real women" campaign had something when they advertised their product with REAL women in their commercials. Good photographers are able to capture anyones inner beauty and already have a leg up on what's really appealling...It's called REALITY, and it's about time the mag editors begin standing up to and showcasing this reality as well. I see women like this everyday at the store, walking in the park, sunbathing, shopping, they're everywhere. And they're beautiful! It's just the plastic-like, makeup slathered 20,30 and sadly sometimes, the 40 somethings stuck in their teens who need to face life, give their overall personality an overhaul with a shot of moral botox, some guidance filled implants here and there, and maybe a handbag filled with integrity. Join the rest of the real grown-up women, in the real grown-up world. A person is more than just that big organ sheething over our frame, our skin. Sometimes advertising stretchmaks as proof of childbirth, a hard life evident through our scars and even a spot of rebellion proudly etched onto it even if it meekly proclaims "I Love Mom". I'm so happy to read such refreshing comments about this story, and after doing so, I'm even more proud of my own body. Even if it may need some exercise, has stretchmarks and a scar here and there, it's mine nonetheless.

Have some of these women who find Lizzi "appalling" ever had children? Yes, after children one can get back into great shape, but the skin does stretch a bit. If she were standing or even sitting differently, the "pooch" would show less. The point is, she is a beautiful woman...period. I wish my skin were that clear and the only place I had a little fat was my stomach. It's not like she has dimples on her thighs or flabby arms. As someone said, camera angles are everything. Glamour probably shot her this way to provoke discussion and here we are discussing it.