A thigh gap is the space between the inner thighs of women when standing upright with knees touching. Although seemingly impossible, women everywhere are longing for this feature. I personally have come to terms with the fact that at no point in the near future will I have one of these beloved thigh gaps. Here’s why:

1. I Love Food

I wouldn’t say it’s an unhealthy amount, but I can easily down a steak and potato then be ready for cheesecake as dessert. I mean, sure, a salad is good sometimes, but it’s more of an appetizer than an actual meal, am I right? Unfortunately, most diets don’t include treating yourself to fudge at the flea market or a cookie dough blizzard at DQ, but gosh don’t both of those sound downright incredible?

2. I Don’t Love The Gym

I know it may come as a shock to you 5K runners, but some of us would much rather watch an extra episode on Netflix than take an evening run. Honestly, I’m not totally opposed to the gym, but I’m the girl pedaling away on the stationary bike instead of up on my feet doing a serious workout. It’s a little embarrassing, but hey, at least I did something.

3. It’s Unrealistic

They say that only certain body types are made for thigh gaps and not everyone can have one. I don’t know who “they” are who say all of these things, but I am sure going to agree with them on this one. My body type is curvy with a side of definite thigh touching. I am a firm believer that if I ever did decide to be a crazy gym freak, there would still be some touching going on between these thunder thighs. (And that’s OK.)

4. Chocolate

Yes, chocolate itself is reason enough. I am a firm believer that chocolate is the best medicine for a breakup as well as the best celebratory food for any special occasion. Sadly, most diets have chocolate on the list of off-limits foods. That is why I do not diet. Oh, and do not be fooled when a diet allows dark chocolate to be eaten and nothing else. You should never limit yourself to dark chocolate only, when everyone knows milk chocolate makes the world go round.

5. Rebellion

I have decided that not only are these thigh gaps unattainable for some of us, but society’s view of what women should look like is absolutely insane. Who do the magazines and Victoria’s Secret models think they are setting impossible standards for us normal girls? If nothing else, I’m rejecting this crazy notion of a thigh gap for the simple reason that society is pushing it.

To the girls with natural thigh gaps: good for you!

And to the girls with no hope of ever having thigh gaps: enjoy your chocolate, sweetheart, and you rock those always touching thighs!