Sexy Is as Sexy Does . . .Bigger is definitely better, as Katie Arons -- one of the fifty million American women who wear a size 12 or larger, and a world-famous Ford model -- knows. Without a single word about losing weight, Arons offers the encouragement, confidence, and techniques needed to attract smart, good-looking, and successful men. Here, readers of all sizes will welcome the way Katie defies the expectations of a society obsessed with thinness and offers up tried-and-true advice on:
-- How to accept yourself as you are
-- Where to go, what to say, and how to find the "right" type of man
-- The best cities where real women are truly appreciated
-- Alternative ways to meet men -- personal ads, the Internet, invitation-only parties (and how to get invited!)
-- Style tips: makeup, hair, and clothing
-- "How to make love to a man big time"
-- Plus lots more!And Katie has put together the ultimate resource guide to organizations, clubs, books and other publications, and on-line support groups. You name it -- if it's out there, Katie's found it. When it comes to love, the bigger the better!
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Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: How I Was "Discovered" and How I Finally Discovered Myself
Chapter One: Why Men Love Big Beautiful Women
They love our personalities * They love our faces * They love us because we'll eat with them * They love our softness * They love us because we're a part of their culture * They love to make love with us
Chapter Two: So What Are You Doing Wrong?
The hider * The too much * The seeker * The thankful
Chapter Three: How to Feel as Special as You Are
Finding -- and accepting -- your specialness * Katie's self-esteem building blocks
Chapter Four: The Outer Shell: Doing It with Style
The H.O.A.X. system of dressing * Figure flaw do's and don'ts * The bathing suit blues * Lingerie * Shoes * Katie's best shopping tips * Hair * Hairdresser know-how * Makeup * Makeup money savers * Extra touches that show you care * Best nails forward * Scents
Chapter Five: The Approach
Hopeless cases * Where are the knights? * Going it alone * Making an entrance * Tuning In * Walk the walk * The direct approach * Secret encounters * What if you already know him? * Flirting tips
Chapter Six: "Yeah? Well, You're Ugly and Stupid and You Can't Diet That Away!"
Coping with rejection * Ignore the ignoramus * Educate him * How to tell him to shut up in a nice way * Killer comebacks * When he says, "Sorry, not interested" * Some comforting words about rejection
Chapter Seven: Competing with Thin Women
Why thin women feel compelled to compete with big women * Love yourself * Don't assume he'll like her better * Decide if he's worth fighting over * Make your move faster than she does * Talk about him * Don't give up so easily!
Chapter Eight: Setups, Or, What's the Female Equivalent of a "Teddy Bear" Type?
Dances * The personals * Where to advertise and/or to read ads * How to write an ad * What do you say about your body size? * More Tips for Writing an Ad * Responding to his ad * Meeting him for the first time * Matchmaking services * Searching the Internet
Chapter Nine: Where Blokes Love Bountiful Babes
Down Under * Hawaii and other Pacific islands * The Bahamas * Peru and Brazil * Spain and Portugal * Italy and Greece * Mexico * Germany * Africa * Asia * The American South and Midwest * Katie's best travel tips
Chapter Ten: How to Make Love to a Man -- Big Time
Remember this: bigger women are sexier than thinner women * Gym benefits * Inner gymnastics * All by yourself * Entertaining: Stimulating all of his senses * Taking control * How to deal with "shapewear" * Sexual positions * Being adventurous
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