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Victoria Beckham Asked to Gain Weight

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Posh Urged to Nosh Pre-Tour

— November 12, 2007 — Pop Culture
Apparently, skinny isn't so spicy anymore. Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has been asked to put on a few pounds for the group's world tour. Beckham, or Posh Spice, has been the source of many anorexia rumors, and target of media criticism regarding her 00 frame.

The tour kicks off in December, so Posh will really have to nosh on some high calorie meals if she wants to meet her goal before then.

"Vic is under orders to have at least five small meals a day, to get her body prepared for the tour. She isn't too happy about the plan but understands that it's necessary if she's to stay healthy and not burn out over the coming months. It's a pretty intense - not to mention bland - regime but it's essential she sticks to it," a source told the Mirror's 3AM Girls.

It's expected her diet will include brown rice at all three meals -- yep, breakfast too.

"This time around, Posh understands that the key is about getting stronger and if this means putting on an extra pound or two, so be it," the source said.

Now that she is going on tour with the Spice Girls, Posh will once again capture the attention of younger audiences, and for that reason, she has been urged to add a few pounds as not to be a poor role model for younger girls.

The last image show a comparison of Victoria now and back in the 90s. Some people might see a dramatic difference, but I don't. She's always have a petite frame, it just looks more extreme now that she has enormous implants. If Victoria is naturally slim, it's just as unhealthy for herself to force on the extra pounds -- not a good message to spread to impressionable young girls either. It's a tough industry, and hard to know what's right.
Trend Themes
1. Body Positive Movement - The request for Victoria Beckham to gain weight reflects a growing trend towards body positivity, opening up opportunities for businesses in the fitness and wellness industries to promote healthy body image and self-acceptance.
2. Healthy Eating and Nutrition - Posh Spice's prescribed diet plan highlights the increasing emphasis on nutritious and balanced eating habits, presenting opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry to develop and market healthier meal options and weight management products.
3. Influence of Celebrity Endorsements - The call for Victoria Beckham to gain weight demonstrates the continued impact of celebrity influence on societal beauty standards, creating opportunities for industries such as fashion and beauty to redefine notions of ideal body types and promote inclusivity.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for fitness and wellness businesses to create programs and products that emphasize body positivity and self-acceptance, catering to diverse body types and promoting overall health rather than focusing solely on weight loss.
2. Food and Beverage - The demand for nutritious and balanced meals presents disruptive innovation opportunities for food and beverage companies to develop and market products that align with consumers' desire for healthier eating habits, such as convenient and affordable meal options with a focus on whole foods and nutrient-dense ingredients.
3. Fashion and Beauty - The influence of celebrity endorsements on beauty standards calls for disruptive innovation in the fashion and beauty industries, including the promotion of diverse body types, expanded size ranges, and inclusive marketing campaigns that challenge traditional notions of beauty.
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