Sigh -- why is it you guys can sum up what I'm trying to say in just a few sentences!

I think that's exactly it Missy. It makes me uncomfortable because it seems like they are promoting it. I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling this way.
I'm not talking about plus sized models, or anything like that. Most of them really don't seem that overweight -- just a big body type. I think most of the plus sized models are probably about a 14, or 16.