To think size 12 is not "heavy"

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I keep seeing comments on here from people who are size 10/12 who think they are heavy. I would never think this is even remotely heavy, just a healthy slim size.

Usual

I know plenty of men who are health conscious, weight aware and who talk about it together actually.

Yes I think overweight people are generally considered more sexy by many black people. That's good for the people concerned. But they're often still risking their health

I'm not talking about overweight people.

I think there is a lot of use of the term 'curvy' when they are also overweight but curvy doesn't always mean overweight.

Size 6 on a short person is not underweight usually, that's common sense sorry... If your whole body is small then why on earth would you have the same waist size as a person a foot taller than you?

Shame on you for lack of basic common sense

usuallyright but not this time. Are you being serious? A very petite size 6 woman is not underweight anymore than a 6ft size 16 woman is overweight.

I'm size 12 and just came back from a holiday where nearly everyone on the beach was a size 4 or 6 with fake boobs. I was about the fattest there. In this country I feel slim enough. I'd rather be able to eat proper meals and not worry about putting on weight than constantly watching every mouthful. I did that when I was younger and now I can't see the point at all. All that effort just to look slimmer and 'better'. Looking better doesn't benefit me in any way.

It really depends on the person's height. Being 5ft3' I know I would look big because of my body structure.

There are cultural factors. skinny tends not to be the desired option.

Everyone, no matter what colour they are will have their own preference.

The most important thing imo is not whether someone is desired by the opposite sex, but whether they're healthy...and whether they can maintain a healthy weight as they get older/have children.

I know very few slim people whose weight ballooned after giving birth...but I know tons of overweight people who have battled terribly to lose the often very large weight gain after having a baby.

Pregnancy and middle/old age often fucks with metabolism so imo it's best to keep weight down in your younger years, if possible. So that gaining weight later, might not be such a problem.

Fucking unbelievably ignorant, silly, ridiculous, unsubstantiated load of hairy bollocks.
Tons of research to back up the FACT that its healthier to be a bit overweight than underweight.
Every size 6 I know looks gaunt and cheek sunken.
Ask ANY man what they prefer, size 6 or size 12?
Over 90% would prefer curves and shape.

Also usually I am a size 6-8 because I must burn food quickly. I eat a normal bowl of cereal, a chocolate bar for coffee break , some kind of hot sandwich (BLT) and chocolate treat type thing for lunch, a full plate of dinner, and at least a bag of crisps and some sweets in the evening. Isn't that normal?

If I haven't eaten by 11 I feel tired and headachey and if I haven't eaten by lunch I tremble violently and feel weak (by that point i would have tp shovel whatever food is closest into my face to pile calories in). That's just my body. Always has been.

Hardly anorexic?

usually

Are you being deliberately obtuse? Being a size 6 does not automatically make a woman underweight!

Has this thread touched a nerve or something because you're being a bit hysterical.

is this thread sponsored by the daily mail or something? All the comments on this thread have been on comments underneath some 'look, Kelly Brook is a chubster' photo on the daily mail website. Mysogynistic, dysmorphic, dangerous, nonsense.

Think what you want usually but I at 6-8 get A LOT more male attention than my size 12 sister... and have had some fair amount of comments on my figure from men. I have toned legs, a nice toned round arse, a flat stomach... you don't think men find that appealing? You're deluding yourself.

She moans about her small breasts and her skinny legs mostly.
I know a lot of people from all walks of life. I know a of a few families where they are all overweight but because they tell each other they look great they tend not to see it. My nephew who is quite blunt (possible ASD,awaiting DX) asked one family why they were so fat and they got all uppity about it.

Yes love. We're all so healthy and in touch with how big we really are now - that's why our clothes are vanity sized and significantly larger than they were 20 years ago.

Yeah, it's dysmorphic to notice that and be aware of it

I understand the health issues with weight, both for being overweight and underweight.

Im talking more about the way people see themselves [and to an extent body dysmorphia], which is I think what the OP was talking about?

The majority of men I've ever known never mind dated have preferred slimmer women actually usually. How offensive are you to suggest that slim women are not attractive!

Men are not attracted to one particular shape or size.

Sorry Amber that was meant for usually not you! I agree with what you're saying.

Every size 6 I know looks gaunt and cheek sunken. - Then you should see my friend's beautiful petite DD. She's very healthy and a natural size 6.

Ask ANY man what they prefer, size 6 or size 12? - Sorry but why do you care what men think? Do you maintain your weight with men in mind?

Over 90% would prefer curves and shape - So you've done a survey have you?

I have toned legs, a nice toned round arse, a flat stomach... you don't think men find that appealing?

Some do, some don't.

She moans about her small breasts and her skinny legs mostly

I though it would be something like that, which backs up what Ive said about 'skinny' not being the desired option generally among black people.

Worra by desired, I didn't mean desired by men but desired by the individual.

UsuallyRight

Personally, the preferences of random men would not determine my body shape. I am aiming to be as fit as possible, so that I feel energetic and happy, and to lower my risks of diseases linked with overweight such as type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, cerebrovascular/cardiovascular disease, cancers, back pain...

I'm size 10 at 5'9 and weigh about 9'3, I would not run as well at size 12, as I would be carrying an extra stone at least.

this thread is the reason Internet forums can be dangerous, in the wrong hands.
I'm slim. Not emaciated. No axe to grind.

I'm size 6, but only 5'4. If I was taller I'm sure il be a larger size
I eat lots and burn lots. Yesterday:
Breakfast: Granola, blueberries, seeds. And almond milk and banana milkshake
Lunch: roast veg and tomatoe sauce gnocchi.
Snack: birthday cake
Dinner: chicken/ daulphenoise potatoes/ veg
Snack: sorbet and chocolate

I also walked around 6 miles throughout day and ran 4 miles before dinner.

I'm sorry but I would be huge at size 12. However my friend at 6'2 looks great at size 12

Size 12 for the average person is usually overweight

no Worra, I haven't done a survey.
But plenty of other people have.
Google is your friend.
Go and have a look if you think I'm making it up.

Alisvolatpropiis It's ok, the thread is moving fast!