"I am a lone wolf," says Joby Bach.
As a veteran of the plus size fashion world, Joby has made a name for herself as a sexy, fashion-forward model who isn't afraid to push boundaries and do things that other plus size models have been afraid to do. She also doesn't wait for permission before charging forward with her ideas and inspiration.
Joby is best known for her dangerously curvy figure. Those curves don't come without hard work! Health and fitness are very important to Joby.
"For me, it's from there my well-being comes from. When I take care of my body and I train and feed myself well, it's easier to get through the day. I become more productive, I feel happier, and all of the people around me feel happier too," says Joby.
Joby Bach takes care of herself from the inside out!
In the gym, Joby likes to mix up her routine and incorporate different activities and training techniques.
"I train almost every day. I must change my routine FREQUENTLY because my body is stubborn and gets used to one thing too quickly, so I use multiple routines to avoid the tendency of my body to not cooperate with me."
For nutrition, Joby tries to structure her eating around her fitness routine.
"I try to eat my carbs right after my workout because it's the best time to eat carbohydrates. I trained with a bodybuilding champion for two months to pick up lots of tips and techniques on fitness, and now I'm doing it by myself," Joby shares.
Despite being an icon in the plus size fashion world, Joby doesn't take herself too seriously!
For many, Joby has become a plus size beauty icon. When I asked Joby about other women that she admires in terms of their beauty, she cited Rosa Acosta.
"She is a young professional Ballet dancer who has decided to become a curvy fitness model. She is so awesome and so inspiring. She takes care of her health and she puts out lots of natural recipes for skin, hair, nails etc. For me, it is very important to take care of your health REGARDLESS of the weight you are, and I think Rosa exemplifies this," Joby shares.
Joby has worked with all types of people during her time in the plus size fashion industry. Most of the time, those people have been kind to her, but other times she felt like she was treated poorly because of her size.
Joby stays focused on the positive and doesn't let negative feedback (or people) get her down.
"I hate to give attention to negative energy. I prefer focus on the good, and build my reality as it suits me. But Lord, there have been trying times. In 2011, I worked with a photographer and he insulted me, calling me fat . . . I just got the heck off of the set!" she recalls.
Joby has had the experience of watching other models and creative directors reproduce similar looks to things that she has in her portfolio images.
"It's flattering to see that some plus size models who are in the spotlight right now try to recreate some of my work by using the same poses, ideas, clothes, and accessories, etc. I felt frustrated at first, but with time, I realized that it means they admired my work," she relates.
Images of Joby Bach from a photo shoot that she art directed.
With a huge social media following, Joby shares a lot with her fans and frequently posts shots of herself during her day-to-day life. But the model is actually quite private about her life.
"I dress casual and laid back. I keep it authentic. I try not share too much of my real life with people, because I like my privacy and I like to be incognito," she says of her online presence.
Although she doesn't bare it all for her fans, she doesn't like to hold back.
"90% of the time, I post the things I want to post, regardless of if people like it or not. I try to be me, and not censor myself as much as possible."
Joby Bach keeps it real on social media, not afraid to post #unretouched selfies that show her cellulite, or her face without make-up.
One aspect of her life that we see very little of on social media is her life as a mother. Joby has a pretty laid-back approach to juggling motherhood and her modeling career.
"It's easy--people think it's a big deal, but the truth is that when you're self-employed you have a crazy schedule no matter what. It takes organization, but you also have to be comfortable with spontaneity," says Joby.
"I am an authoritarian mother with my child and my son is very structured, but I like to practice freestyle in my approach to parenting. I do things as I feel and not as I think. Sometimes you have to stop thinking too much, or you become your own worst enemy. My father often told me during his lifetime, 'Stop worrying, we will shovel when there's snow.' Basically, this means take it one thing at a time!"
Joby Bach is both a sexy, plus size model and a devoted mother!
In the future, Joby would like to expand her career and take on different aspects of the fashion world.
"I love to direct my own shoots, and to design my own clothes. I like to work independently, and I see myself as a person who can make new waves in the plus size industry and step up the game for others!" says the Lone Wolf.
To learn more about Joby and to see the Lone Wolf in action, follow her on Instagram @jobybach.