26/07/2022
In this weeks episode of the WLY podcast we step back in time to look at the history of how women have been targeted by the fitness industry over the last century, and how it has fueled women’s obsession with weight loss.
Our most cringeworthy discovery, the work of Debbie Drake, a fitness instructor born in the 1930’s who’s album (above) made it clear WHO women should be working out for. Not for themselves, but of course, their husbands. The back cover of her best selling fitness album is enough to bring any feminist to tears! Anyhow, best be off for my weekly pedicure 😂
Debbie Drake
“How To Keep Your Husband Happy”
From the Back Cover:
Checklist for keeping your husband happy:
1. Firm and graceful body.
2. Be at home when he arrives. (If you must work, try to arrange it so you’re home first.)
3. Clothes, s*xy – for your evenings home.
4. Be interested in him and the things he does.
5. A good conversationalist.
6. A bright smile over morning coffee.
7. Nice voice (keep it soft and musical; also a pretty laugh.)
8. Excess fat (taboo).
9. Well-set hair (brushed and clean).
10. Mentally alert (try reading).
11. Pin-curls (if they are a must, pin up after the lights are out and wear a bed cap.)
12. Perfume – just for him, when he’s home.
13. A regular manucure.
14. A weekly pedicure.
