Why do curvy women go on like it's the best figure ever?

I'm naturally a size 6, and it annoys me when you get women who can be size 16 saying "At least I'm not a twig. Men prefer curvy women". That might be true, but don't men only want the and bum, not the love handles, stretch marks, cellulite, flab over the trousers or bingo wings? I'm not trying to offend, but that's what a 'real women' should be like? Who said having a flabby stomach was real?