How do you guys feel about this?

InternetFame · 10-26-2016, 08:23 AM

What I will say about this is that it seems like a decent attempt to shed a positive light on the inevitable epidemic that is obesity. Men and women both suffer from it, and it is increasing.

I don't think this is a glorification, but I will say that I work very hard to keep my physique, health, and eating habits in check because I was also once an obese person. It is not a fun thing to be, but there is a big difference between a willingness to change and an acceptance through failure. It takes time.

The people in those pics seemed to be pretty happy with themselves, many of whom were taking selfies, and what not. That's good for them.

Fundguy1 · 10-26-2016, 08:31 AM

Freaking horrible. Byproduct of taking mandatory physical fitness out of school, overprotective parenting, and game consoles as well as 8 yrs of lower incomes making fast food more viable and healthy food too expensive for many families.

natedog7700 · 10-26-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Average is not the MEDIAN, some really large people are skewing that number.

Well, i wouldn't get to caught up on it being an "average, not median number" because just about 70% of American adults are obese or over weight. If you need sources, i will provide.

Jhenka · 10-26-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

This is what happens when you allow minimum standard to become the majority. It therefor becomes the norm.

90% of people are fat due to,
A. LACK of exercise
B. POOR diet choices
C. LACK of discipline and self control
D. Reassuring themselves that there is nothing wrong with A, B and C

less than 10% is to actual medical reasons

We don't respect people who make poor financial choices, why the fuck should we now respect people who make poor diet choices.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

What bothers me the most is the term "average." Who the hell strives to be average? America is beyond obese with our huge meals and our cheap fatty diets. We should always strive for an ideal! Yes, being a Victoria Secret Model is not an achievable goal for most. Being Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't an achievable goal for me, but you bet your ass I'll be in the gym and eating healthy trying to be the best version of myself. I like that Buzzfeed is promoting a positive body image for women but stroking their ego saying that what they're posting is ideal is very wrong. #endrant

InternetFame · 10-26-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhenka

Couldn't have said it better myself.

What bothers me the most is the term "average." Who the hell strives to be average? America is beyond obese with our huge meals and our cheap fatty diets. We should always strive for an ideal! Yes, being a Victoria Secret Model is not an achievable goal for most. Being Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't an achievable for me, but you bet your ass I'm in the gym and eating healthy trying to be the best version of myself. I like that Buzzfeed is promoting a positive body image for women but stroking their ego saying that what they're posting is ideal is very wrong. #endrant

Exactly.

te37 · 10-26-2016, 01:38 PM

Just be healthy... thats what i care about

PoorLurker · 10-26-2016, 08:21 PM

I am most attracted to lengthy super skinny women.

However, there are women who wear their weight well and remain attractive to me.

If larger women want to celebrate themselves, I don't mind.

I just don't care for when people, fat or skinny, try to lift themselves up by putting others down.

"This is how real women look"
"Be healthy, have curves"

For reference, I am overweight according to my BMI. When I was nearly 50lbs heavier, I was obese on the BMI scale.

Mr Tonka · 10-26-2016, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

I am most attracted to lengthy super skinny women.

However, there are women who wear their weight well and remain attractive to me.

If larger women want to celebrate themselves, I don't mind.

I just don't care for when people, fat or skinny, try to lift themselves up by putting others down.

"This is how real women look"
"Be healthy, have curves"

For reference, I am overweight according to my BMI. When I was nearly 50lbs heavier, I was obese on the BMI scale.

Double standard much?

Mr Tonka · 10-26-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

Except my pants are a size 33. Muscle weighs more than fat

Yeah, i'm aware.

Delta0311 · 10-26-2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

I am most attracted to lengthy super skinny women.

However, there are women who wear their weight well and remain attractive to me.

If larger women want to celebrate themselves, I don't mind.

I just don't care for when people, fat or skinny, try to lift themselves up by putting others down.

"This is how real women look"
"Be healthy, have curves"

For reference, I am overweight according to my BMI. When I was nearly 50lbs heavier, I was obese on the BMI scale.

God damn did she just escape form a N Korean concentration camp.

PoorLurker · 10-26-2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Double standard much?

I said that's what I am attracted to not that my body is equivalent haha

Nice emoji of a "belly"roll haha

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

God damn did she just escape form a N Korean concentration camp.

BRB looking up tickets to North Korea.

Mr Tonka · 10-26-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

I said that's what I am attracted to not that my body is equivalent haha

Nice emoji of a "belly"roll haha

BRB looking up tickets to North Korea.

Have you seen any of those types of women without clothes?

This is a safe place, you can tell the truth.

1MOREMOD · 10-26-2016, 09:34 PM

That's a boy who needs a haircut

PoorLurker · 10-26-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Have you seen any of those types of women without clothes?

This is a safe place, you can tell the truth.

Do bathing suits count?

Delta0311 · 10-26-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

I said that's what I am attracted to not that my body is equivalent haha

Nice emoji of a "belly"roll haha

BRB looking up tickets to North Korea.

Or you can just get the calendar, hotties of Camp 22.

Taskmaster · 10-27-2016, 09:02 AM

All these body acceptance/feminism movements are specifically targeted at women - why? Because women (people) don't like being accountable for their actions.

bimmette · 10-27-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

All these body acceptance/feminism movements are specifically targeted at women - why? Because women (people) don't like being accountable for their actions.

Whaaat? Uh, that's ridiculous.

Taskmaster · 10-27-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Whaaat? Uh, that's ridiculous.

I'm not asking - I'm telling you. The biggest critics of women are other women. Some women don't want to go through the trouble of eating well and taking care of themselves, and feel that men/people should be 'accepting' of their lifestyle.

It's not my place to 'accept' it or not, but I simply think all those women are fat and unattractive, and no amount of Buzzfeed bullshit will change that.

What's funny is that men are mocked for not being the 'ideal' guy, we have shows based around how pathetic it is to be "that overweight guy" and here we are celebrating these women because they don't want to put an effort it.

atxgt3 · 10-27-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Double standard much?

I don't think double standards really matter. You like what you like. As long as you accept that they may not like you back, there's no harm. If they do like you, great!

The only time it really matters is when people bitch and moan about not finding a partner because they're not having any luck with the ones they go after that are way out of their league.

I'm guilty of having double standards myself. I don't have boobs but I will only date people with boobs.

Taskmaster · 10-27-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by atxgt3

I don't think double standards really matter. You like what you like. As long as you accept that they may not like you back, there's no harm. If they do like you, great!

The only time it really matters is when people bitch and moan about not finding a partner because they're not having any luck with the ones they go after that are way out of their league.

I'm guilty of having double standards myself. I don't have boobs but I will only date people with boobs.

Exactly. These are the same women who will bitch and moan about not being able to find 'the right guy' IE, a guy completely out of their league. They are the type of women to find ham beasts like Amy Schumer funny and think her movie is a realistic potrayal of what their lives SHOULD be like.

News flash, AS is below average (like most of those girls on that page) and the idea that they would have a revolving door of high value men isn't even a dream - it's a fucking fairytale.

bimmette · 10-27-2016, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Quote:

Originally Posted by atxgt3

I don't think double standards really matter. You like what you like. As long as you accept that they may not like you back, there's no harm. If they do like you, great!

The only time it really matters is when people bitch and moan about not finding a partner because they're not having any luck with the ones they go after that are way out of their league.

I'm guilty of having double standards myself. I don't have boobs but I will only date people with boobs.

Exactly. These are the same women who will bitch and moan about not being able to find 'the right guy' IE, a guy completely out of their league. They are the type of women to find ham beasts like Amy Schumer funny and think her movie is a realistic potrayal of what their lives SHOULD be like.

News flash, AS is below average (like most of those girls on that page) and the idea that they would have a revolving door of high value men isn't even a dream - it's a fucking fairytale.

Hey why can't I think Amy Schumer is funny? I think she is fat, but I also find her funny.

Taskmaster · 10-27-2016, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Hey why can't I think Amy Schumer is funny? I think she is fat, but I also find her funny.

Oh well you can, I don't.

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