SEXY & FAT

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Interesting articles, but not a lot to do with dieting. I'm yet to see any scientific argument that links increases in HUMAN metabolism to premature ageing, but it would certainly put a whole new slant on the argument for regular eating and exercise!

From my point of view, people who live a healthy lifestyle, eat properly and exercise regularly (i.e. most likely have a higher metabolism) generally look younger and healthier than those who live a lifestyle much the opposite.

"Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience."

nite nite x

got to get some sleep. Im hungry though. The pictures of the thai food jacked me up.

I only have to walk past a cake shop to put on 2kilos :)

I have to swim or do some sort of exercise to keep my weight down, not for anyone else but just because I feel better in myself

metabolism is the major player. I can eat a whole tub of ice cream and nothing changes, matter of fact, my family goes thru 4 different ice creams less than 5 days, hmmmm, yummmy. But brandylady is right, exercise is very important--im still working on that one though

is a killer, I believe that we are what we eat, yes some do have a slower metabolism than others and don't burn off the calories to the same degree, but eating unhealthy foods and little or no exercise puts a strain on our hearts, blocks arteries etc.

Often it is a vicious circle, someone goes through some sort of trauma in their lives and turns to food for comfort, starts putting on weight, no longer feels good about themselves so eats again for comfort, never ending circle.

People are what they are, their minds, character and personality is what makes them sexy, not size or body shape.

Its all about character. the bigger the character, the better.

lol @ grandkruizer

Osman - faster metabolism does not mean a reduced lifespan, I have no idea why you think that. The metabolism in question is the ability of the human body to break down food into fuel and burn it up effectively. An example of your metabolic rate changing is when people try and "diet" by drastically cutting their food intake and virtually starving themselves - the body's metabolic rate drops, as the naturally instinctive reaction of the body is to reserve as much energy as it can. In this state, the body will start catabolism, which is where it starts burning muscle instead of fat - muscle is easier for the body to burn off, and it saves the energy stored in the fat for later. So if you were dieting to get a toned beach body, starving yourself is absolutely the worst way to go about it - instead eat plenty of protein (i.e. lean meat) and keep your calorie intake below your BMR (by anything up top 500 calories).

And no, I haven't been looking at Wikipedia; I've been reading about this stuff for quite a while - it's just something that interests me, that's all.

"Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience."

Fat chicks are like mopeds, fun to ride, until your friends find out.

well it doesnt matter wether your sexy or fat....

if you think your confident enough to overcome all the storms in life....and you love being who you are...and you love life....then you are sexy....

@ Cornellian

Of course it's down to metabolism. But metabolism isn't set, it can be altered based on the muscle mass and eating habits of the individual (I'm leaving out various disorders and stuff; I'm happy to admit I have zero knowledge in the field of genetic disorders). That is why, for example, body-builders can stay lean whilst eating 6000+ calories per day - with the amount of muscle they have, their bodies are like metabolic furnaces.

Also, it's generally recommended to eat 6 meals / day, not 3 small ones, in order to maintain a constant metabolism. Usually, these consist of your 3 main meals with 3 smaller meals / snack meals between.

There is a hereditary element, yes. Some people don't break down calories/fat/glucose/chocolate digestives/etc. at the same rate as other people. So, in order to NOT put on weight, they have to regulate their intake. Soooooo, if calories intake is greater than the expenditure (BMR * standard work load factor + exercise allowance - some daft constant I can't remember), based on a standard person with no genetic disorders, mutations, etc. then the calories will get stored. As blubber.

And thank-you very much, I have done quite a bit of research on this topic.

Forgiveness is life...:)

Forgiveness is life...:)

Now I talked about the medical aspect of obesity. However, when it comes to whether it's sexy or not...all I have to say is "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Different people have different tastes: big, small, tall, short, blonde or brunette. It's all relative.

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong -Garfield

CONFIDENCE IS WHAT MAKES WOMEN SEXY

thanks corne for the medical facts...i know some people who actually eat less than i do but they are gaining weight.

i still do agree that fat people can be sexy...its a state of mind and the confidence level...

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

I agree with Gypsy 100%. Fat is not sexy, period.

If someone is sexy, I am attracted to them. And even with beer goggles, I'm just not attracted to a fat chick.

Hello everyone, and I read a lot of your opinions some of the are great and others are not. Now it is my turn to put my two cents in on this blog.

I'm a guy that weighs 200 pounds, but I work out and have a great outlook on life. I think comes down to associating yourself with right people that respect, care, and enjoy your inner and outer strengths.

In my own country I have no problem speaking with and dating girls they actually refer to me as big sexy. I know that great conversation and laughter goes a long way in culture.

Perhaps some of the people who wrote a comment do not what is like to be big. Those "people" really should not be voicing there opinions but they have no idea what is like to be in that persons shoes.

Sincerely,

Kodak_7.0

Mr_rob, ultimately it all comes down to metabolism; afterall, that's the whole point of food: to be broke down into fuel the body can use. Different people metabolize food at different rates, and the enzymes involved in metabolism are coded by genes. So basically different people can eat the same thing, yet it's broken down differently. For example, there are people who eat alot and gain no weight because they have high metabolism rates and vice versa.

So weight is not only to do with eating and exercising. There is a hereditary component! Go research it if u don't believe me.

Oh and here's another thing, it also depends on the portions eaten. It's better to eat 3 small portions throughout the day, rather than only one big portion cause it gives the body time to break-down. I guess that explains why the French are skinny lol.

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong -Garfield

Thanks cornellian for clarifying "the genes", it seems some people here seem to know more than the half a dozen doctors my niece has already seen and diagnosed and since you are in the medical field ill take your word for it..

p.s if someone is overweight and feels sexy, then i say good for you, stay that way regardless of how others make you feel..

@ Cornellian - how can you say obesity is genetic?! Sure, genetic disorders may result in slower / altered breakdown of various bits and bobs, but ultimately it comes down to taking in more than your body is using - that's down to choice, not your DNA. And we weren't talking about genetic or glandular disorders anyway.

Granted there is a very very small minority with such disorders, but the majority of fatties are the way they are because they eat too much, and exercise too little. Simple.

NO ONE FAT LADY IS UGLY!...

ONLY DRINK IT'S NOT ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!

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Everybody wants to go to heaven; but nobody wants to die.

Actually obesity is somewhat genetic. There are genes that code for rate of glucose breakdown, glycogen synthesis, lipid synthesis, lipolysis and all those other metabolic pathways as well as their regulators. Therefore, two people eating the same food and exercising may not loose the same amount of weight. There's also leptin and T hormones which control one's appetite, if anything goes wrong with them then the person will gain weight. So there are genes that pre-dispose for susptibility of weight gain.

Being overweight is also a symptom of several illnesses such as hyperthyroidism, cushing's syndrome, etc.

So although many times people are overweight because they're not eating right or not exercising enough, that is NOT always the case. Our bodies don't always work in the perfect ways we'd like them to, and it wouldn't be fair if we automatically judged someone by their appearance when infact we don't really know what's happening inside.

p.s. I'm in no way promoting obesity, but just wanted to make clear that sometimes it does have a genetic/medical reason.

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong -Garfield

Exactly Mr. Rob, there is no fat gene, a person is sexy if they look healthy. Healthy is neither underweight nor overweight and you can tell by looking at a person if they are healthy. If you don't have enough respect for yourself to try and stay healthy then you can't possibly have enough confidence to be "sexy."

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Can I just point out that there is NOT a "fat gene". Fat is there purely because someone is taking in more calories than they are using. Simple. Fat does not materialise out of nothing, and neither does muscle turn to fat if not used (another one of those daft urban legends).

Excess fat is only there because of a poor diet and not enough exercise - I should know, I'm a lardy git myself :)

I dont think that accepting that someone may be fat and sexy is promoting it, no one is going to go out of their way to become fat..However its just stating that some "fat" women can be sexy because they have the confidence in themselves to accpet themselves as they are.

I would be more concerned how society and media promote thin is good and if your arent thin then you are 'ugly and not sexy", especially to the young teenagers who have fat genes and no matter how hard they try to diet and excercise they still remain with a lot of fat on their bodies. To me thats a slap in the face for these young girls.

My niece is in this group and has been dieting since the age of 11, and till this day struggles with her weight, even though shes not a big eater.

I am not promoting that fat is healthy, what I am trying to promote is a healthy ATTITUDE for others in response to those people who are overweight, whether slightly or obese. Just because someone isn't stick thin or all muscle, doesn't mean they aren't intelligent, kind, helpful, and a lovely person. Never judge a book by its cover because you will always miss the best part.

Plus there are quite a few people who ARE attracted to those that are larger. Everyone has their own opinion of what is sexy and what isn't.

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

--Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

meat to feel the heat yeah?!!!

JBH and all fat lovers

Dont' finish yourself till fat lady sing

Everybody wants to go to heaven; but nobody wants to die.

I like women with "something to get hold of" and I always have.

I couldn't see myself being attracted to anyone thin.

It would be like shagging your nephew.

Call me Maninibat!

I too agree withn u,I do like fatty and really it's not the skin but the inner feel will represents all the motion and body language of the person.

regards,

You can disagree with me if you like Scarlett, but I'm sorry I simply refuse to promote the idea that fat is sexy. Fat is neither sexy nor healthy, and obesity related diseases are one of the biggest burdens on Western healthcare systems. it should not be promoted.

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Scarlett, i agree with both your posts, wish everyone thought like you...Its a shame theres so much pressure on women to be thin and flawless. Ironically like you said, there was a time when thin was seen as awful. Ive seen some overwight women who radiate with confidence and to me thats sexy, whilst some thin women are convinced they are "fat", now thats not very sexy.

I do have to say that I disagree with your opinion 100% on the fat people being lazy and a slob. Just because your opinion is that, doesn't mean they are that. Guess I'd rather see someone who is overweight and happy with themselves, even IN a miniskirt, than someone who is constantly and continually worrying about what they ate, how they look, who is looking at them, are they pretty enough, think enough, etc...THAT is a mental illness.

People who are overweight have to overcome folks with your attitude every day. In the workplace, stores, everywhere. Have you ever seen someone be discriminated due to being too thin?? I haven't..but I have seen the reverse...over and over again and its just not right. You talk about how bad it is to discriminate, but you are doing it just in talking about weight. Might want to check youself in the discrimination department on that one.

I just don't see how you can "diagnose" someone who is what you consider fat and confident, and is wearing a minskirt and tight top, as trying to hide their insecurities with attitude. Guess if you look at it like that, then those skinny women who wear tight miniskirts, little tops that show skin and bones, women who are trying to hide THEIR insecurities by trying to be sluts. All depends on your point of view...

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

--Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

well thats what I am told. I can never understand peoples facination for being slim.

I like my men with some meat too... i would hate to squash anyone:-P

fat people are lazy? not all...some people are fat/chubby because of their genes...unless if they undergo liposuction.

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

but sexy?naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

what is sexy?is it something to eat?

lol

sorry but i cant imagine

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sexy & fat (but not obese)???

Hmmmm... count me in!

Im proud to be a lovable & huggable person! =p

"Even if  LOVE is full of thorns, embrace it. For in between those thorns there is a ROSE that's worth all the PAIN."

Yes I can. 90% of obese people are not suffering from an illness, they are simply too lazy to excercise and eat right.

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You can't judge somebody on the outside and say to a "fat" person that he/she is lazy and a slob... That is sooooo superfical.....

Maby the person is sick or recovering from an illness...

Never judge a book by it cover......

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Yup I tell you, THIS is sex incarnate.

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Well I understand the desire and promote the idea of moving away from the aneorexic/bulimic/skeletal image of women, I DO NOT promote the idea of going in the opposite direction. Fat is Fat, it's disgusting and gives the impression that the person is just lazy and a slob. Confidence is not everything, if the person were truley confident and comfortable with themselves they would care enough about themsleves to eat healthly and excercise. So called "fat and confident" fat women who go out and strut their stuff in mini skirts and tube tops letting their wobbly guts hang over the front of their jeans are just trying to hide their insecurities with attitude. Guess what? it doesn't work.

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scarlett thank u, now look for the thread with your name on it

Una palabra no dice nada, Y al mismo tiempo, Lo esconde todo - Outlandish

its just that it seems to be more social acceptable to be skeletal than it is to be overweight..ever notice that?

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

--Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

I think you are too...and gotta love your confidence!!!

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

--Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

Being thin is as unnattractive as being too fat I think........

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

Scarlett hun, u r sexy ;) :D

Una palabra no dice nada, Y al mismo tiempo, Lo esconde todo - Outlandish

A long time ago, the rounded female form was considered very sexy...as it was also in ancient times. That was due to the fact that they were considered good child bearers. Also that they had enough to eat, so hence were a bit wealthy.

Since the 1960's when Twiggy came on the scene, the anorexic/bulemic body shape has taken the limelight. For those that think overweight is unhealthy, consider this..

Anorexia leads to heart failure, loss of menstrual cycles, hair loss, and kidney failure. Bulimia does the same, but add in esophageal ulceration, and teeth deterioration, from vomiting on purpose.

This body issue has seriously affected the young women (and men, now!) for the last 30-40 years and doesn't show a sign of stopping because everyone wants to look like the models on tv and magazines. But seriously take a look at those women...most look like something from a concentration camp..all bones and jutted angles with bad skin color.

Yes, obesity does have bad health issues attached to it, but those are not done purposely to gain a "look". Anorexia and bulimia, are. Read up on how models, actresses and dancers stave themselves because the agency says they are "too fat"..when they are borderline dead to begin with.

Most men I know prefer to have someone they can hug and not feel like they are hugging a skin covered skeleton..they prefer curves and something they can actually hold on to.

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

--Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

The most sexiest thing in anyone is their confidence... I have a PHAT personallity and sexy body hahahah :D

Una palabra no dice nada, Y al mismo tiempo, Lo esconde todo - Outlandish

hmmm..came to think of it..sexy and fat? it does not connect but 'beauty is in the eye of beholder'..free world, free choices..

curvatious, maybe even "Rubinesque" can be very sexy, yes. A 300Ib quivering blubber-mountain with more folds than an all-night origami competition? Hell no. Even if she does have a nice personality, you'd still end up burning your ass on the light-bulb.

Doesnt matter, as long as how you affect people around you is certainly positively sexy and great--really shouldn't matter. A hot stunningly vain chick that makes people around her uncomfortable because shes all that is not as valuable of a commodity than a bigger girl who gives life to the party.

Folks should realize that we are all ugly, just on different things.

Fat is not sexy at all, its repulsive......Mr Atkins is God

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

no no I'm not doing the Atkins for nothing lol

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

Large women are not fat......there is just more of them to love.:D

Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.

- Ben Franklin

hi mallrat! you are sexy, fat, cute and more than that! you have a big heart thats all that matters!

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

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'Never frown, even when you are sad,

because you never know who just likes your smile'

now i'm sexy, fat and cute, gee, thanks gurl.

Never go younger by a month, a hard bod is no substitute for wisdom.

u r so cute by that comment!

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'Never frown, even when you are sad,

because you never know who just likes your smile'

sexy and fat? are you guys calling me? lol

Never go younger by a month, a hard bod is no substitute for wisdom.

Forgiveness is life...:)

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'Never frown, even when you are sad,

because you never know who just likes your smile'

Think not of the wrapping, its what is inside that is important. Large/small who cares I prefer to know what is in a persons heart.

Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.

- Ben Franklin

fat is not healty anyway,specially in this country, to be fit is wonderful...but there some women trying to look sexy by wearing those fitted abbayas and pants,they think its looks good.ass is out, boobs is out..belly is out,pls try to see your self in your mirror..lol

am proud of those women who confidently carry themselves proudly stood with charm, no matter what kind of look they have, irregardless of what size they are, as these are truly the sexiest women on earth i should say...

let's take aside beneath the outskirts of our mind what had been medias, fashions, magazines had influence our judgements.

just for a moment... lets take a glance on our own senses... it is generally not with the influence of what we had know or heard but the personal idea how sexiness should be define according to your own perceptions.

I think obeisity is a disease like any other eating/physical disorder. I dont think its ok to be Fat. I think you have to take care of your body and be healthy.

I dream of a better tomorrow where Chickens can cross the Road without having their motives questioned - Unknown

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'Never frown, even when you are sad,

because you never know who just likes your smile'

well, being sexy is not what ur size's is....it is how u carry and how you project yourself in the eyes of the whole world!

well, being sexy is not what ur size's is....it is how u carry and how you project yourself in the eyes of the whole world!

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'Never frown, even when you are sad,

because you never know who just likes your smile'

A city that pays for a giant bilboard that says 'No Fat Chicks' would make me proud to live in....(a quote from the great Homer Simpson)

fat became not sexy because what was promoted were the slim figures...look at the runway models. but i dont find them sexy, they are too skinny! good thing that fashion has revolved now because chubby or fat people are being promoted. there are specialty shops for big sizes and have fashionable collections. and one more thing sexy is not only in physical sense but state of the mind as well plus confidence level!

and so what if you're fat? think sexy!

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

I don't think obesity should be promoted so no bigger is not better.

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U ARE RIGHT, ITS BIG NOT FAT,PEOPLE SEE WHATS ON THE OUTSIDE AND NOT ON THE INSIDE,(ESPESIALLY MEN) SOME TIMES IT IS DUE TO ILLNESS BUT WHO CARES,IF U HAVE GOOD HEART AND LOVE LIFE PEOPLE SHOUDNT LOOK AT THE SIZE,I AM A CUDDLY LADY AND PROUD OF IT