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Topic: What is "fat"?
michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Tue 09/15/09 03:46 PM Edited by michiganman3 on Tue 09/15/09 03:49 PM
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI Categories: * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 * Overweight = 25-29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Your BMI is 28.1 And mine is 27.1 Up until 5 yrs ago it was 22.4, with a %18 body fat. I am 6 ft and weigh 200 lbs.

seamac Joined Sun 03/22/09 Posts: 3104	Tue 09/15/09 03:49 PM
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI Categories: * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 * Overweight = 25-29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Your BMI is 28.1 whose BMI is 28.1????

tohyup Joined Wed 08/12/09 Posts: 1488	Tue 09/15/09 03:50 PM
I went from 300lbs to 160lbs I know some people still consider me fat! How did you do it ?. Congratulations !. .

tohyup Joined Wed 08/12/09 Posts: 1488	Tue 09/15/09 03:50 PM Edited by tohyup on Tue 09/15/09 03:51 PM
double post .

Gossipmpm Joined Tue 03/03/09 Posts: 19414	Tue 09/15/09 03:52 PM
Thanks! Just lots and lots of walking! (years worth!)

michiganman3 Joined Mon 10/29/07 Posts: 14521	Tue 09/15/09 03:53 PM
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI Categories: * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 * Overweight = 25-29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Your BMI is 28.1 whose BMI is 28.1???? The OP.

Alzeimer Joined Thu 10/23/08 Posts: 2268	Tue 09/15/09 03:57 PM
I'm a size 12, and by entertainment standards, that's fat. Someone told me men don't care so much about sizes or inches, just a good bust-waist-hip ratio. But that's just one guy. Some men like their girls slim. So just throwing the question out there, what do you consider "fat"? Nothing, I do not judge others only myself. If she makes me smile, makes me look forward to her company and makes my heart sings then no matter the size she is welcome in my life.

Calleigh12 Joined Tue 04/01/08 Posts: 17193	Tue 09/15/09 04:05 PM
I weigh 8.57142 st (120 lb ) and wear a size 10 (size 6 US) in clothes, I stand 5'6" tall and some people consider me "big boned"............. I used to wear a size 6.

franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Tue 09/15/09 04:29 PM
Ladies, don't allow yourselves to listen to anyone that tell you what you should do with your body, your lives, your self esteem. I just think people say the darnest things when hungry Live a good life Live a healthy lifestyle Treat people like you want to be treated Feel good about yourself Life is short, ride it out don't sit on the sidelines, have fun and throw out those unnecessary categories people want to put us in. Hi my name is Frances and not only am I PHAT but I am FABULOUS.

Jess642 Joined Sat 03/31/07 Posts: 22732	Tue 09/15/09 05:59 PM Edited by Jess642 on Tue 09/15/09 06:00 PM
5'9 and 138.6 pounds according to the kilogram to pound converter... BMI 20.5... and yet I KNOW I am carrying extra weight. I have a girlfriend who is 5'4....weighs 145 pounds has a BMI of 24.9....and yet looks like a waif...tiny petite little thing... See the thing is...we measured our bone structures...wrists, ankles, hips, width of shoulders...etc... and I am way finer built than her... bone density, I suspect my bones are lighter than hers.... as I weigh less than her am 5 inches taller than her... and yet I know I am carting extra weight...soft weight... whereas she is all muscle... so there is no exact since to who is fat and who isn't.... just eat healthy food, more fibre less carbs...and exercise for at least 30 minutes a day...and your body will do the reast.

Jusy Joined Mon 12/15/08 Posts: 320	Tue 09/15/09 08:59 PM
Fat is so much a state of mind. If you are comfortable in your own body then you are fine. If you are not, then try to change it. The real goal should be health, not a number on a scale! I used to be a large women and now I am a small one, heard complaints about both! I really want to say that there is such a thing as to thin! Growing up with tv, magazines ect as (supposed) role models I was sort of shocked to hear from men that I am to thin. After hearing this many times from many men I had to believe that it is true. Men seem to prefer a female with some curves and soft places. While caring for my dying husband I went from 179 to 113, the day I hit 113 I stood on the scale and cried, I was 3 pounds away from being hospitalized. I have managed to get up to 122 but that is still pretty bony on me. Fat is unhealthy, bones sticking out is unhealthy. Be happy in your body and let others keep their negative words to themselves! Fat is a state of mind. Brilliance!!!!

Jusy Joined Mon 12/15/08 Posts: 320	Tue 09/15/09 09:01 PM
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI Categories: * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 * Overweight = 25-29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Your BMI is 28.1 And mine is 27.1 Up until 5 yrs ago it was 22.4, with a %18 body fat. I am 6 ft and weigh 200 lbs. Yup I'm definitely overweight. I dunno, I feel more comfortable in my own skin naked than clothed. Is that common among us? You feel hot until you have to put something on.

agrant333 Joined Thu 11/20/08 Posts: 1762	Tue 09/15/09 09:30 PM
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI Categories: * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 * Overweight = 25-29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Your BMI is 28.1 And mine is 27.1 Up until 5 yrs ago it was 22.4, with a %18 body fat. I am 6 ft and weigh 200 lbs. Yup I'm definitely overweight. I dunno, I feel more comfortable in my own skin naked than clothed. Is that common among us? You feel hot until you have to put something on. So you have big BBs,or a big A...An what age are you now? Well guess what hun,when you get older,it will never be the same as when you get older.But i do have to say,some do!!!

agrant333 Joined Thu 11/20/08 Posts: 1762	Tue 09/15/09 09:33 PM Edited by agrant333 on Tue 09/15/09 09:33 PM
Love yourself,that is all that counts

Gator76 Joined Wed 09/09/09 Posts: 1047	Tue 09/15/09 09:46 PM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Defining fat is like that. Some men like Rubenesque women, others don't. I have known extremely sensual women who were heavy set. Sensuality rather than size determines sexual performance. So, those who look for Barbi aren't always going to have the most satisfying sex life!

Kindred2Wicked Joined Mon 03/02/09 Posts: 1331	Tue 09/15/09 10:20 PM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Defining fat is like that. Some men like Rubenesque women, others don't. I have known extremely sensual women who were heavy set. Sensuality rather than size determines sexual performance. So, those who look for Barbi aren't always going to have the most satisfying sex life! I love that word..Rubenesque... I'm 5'11 inches tall and weigh 200 lbs. You'd never know it looking at me though ;) I've worked hard to lose the 50 extra pounds I carried around. I'm thrilled with the way I look. I'm curvy :D I have to agree that "fat" is in YOUR (a general you btw) eyes. I'm still adjusting to the way I look now, buying clothes isn't a chore for me anymore, it's a pleasure! I'm still considered "fat" for my height, but who cares???? My best friend years ago was what one would call "large" My height, over 300 lbs. The man she married looks like a Chippendale dancer. One person was rude enough to ask him "what do you see in her? She's HUGE!" Her husbands eyes lit up and he smiled so big I thought his face would split. He said "You don't SEE her. I DO. She is the most beautiful woman I've ever met." They are still married

Dragoness Joined Wed 10/17/07 Posts: 23320	Tue 09/15/09 10:28 PM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Defining fat is like that. Some men like Rubenesque women, others don't. I have known extremely sensual women who were heavy set. Sensuality rather than size determines sexual performance. So, those who look for Barbi aren't always going to have the most satisfying sex life!

Dragoness Joined Wed 10/17/07 Posts: 23320	Tue 09/15/09 10:29 PM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Defining fat is like that. Some men like Rubenesque women, others don't. I have known extremely sensual women who were heavy set. Sensuality rather than size determines sexual performance. So, those who look for Barbi aren't always going to have the most satisfying sex life! I love that word..Rubenesque... I'm 5'11 inches tall and weigh 200 lbs. You'd never know it looking at me though ;) I've worked hard to lose the 50 extra pounds I carried around. I'm thrilled with the way I look. I'm curvy :D I have to agree that "fat" is in YOUR (a general you btw) eyes. I'm still adjusting to the way I look now, buying clothes isn't a chore for me anymore, it's a pleasure! I'm still considered "fat" for my height, but who cares???? My best friend years ago was what one would call "large" My height, over 300 lbs. The man she married looks like a Chippendale dancer. One person was rude enough to ask him "what do you see in her? She's HUGE!" Her husbands eyes lit up and he smiled so big I thought his face would split. He said "You don't SEE her. I DO. She is the most beautiful woman I've ever met." They are still married Love it!!! A real man for ya.

robert1652 Joined Wed 11/14/07 Posts: 8447	Tue 09/15/09 10:32 PM Edited by robert1652 on Tue 09/15/09 10:33 PM
I'm a size 12, and by entertainment standards, that's fat. Someone told me men don't care so much about sizes or inches, just a good bust-waist-hip ratio. But that's just one guy. Some men like their girls slim. So just throwing the question out there, what do you consider "fat"? I would like a Fat A$$ Tart

Copplex Joined Fri 09/11/09 Posts: 15	Wed 09/16/09 03:12 AM
I like women who have a bit of meat on their bones. And if they have a bit more meat on them? Just means more to hug. This also reminds me of a quote from Mock the Week: "I don't look at a skinny model and think, Hmm, she's skinny, I'd best go on a diet. I look at a skinny model and think, Hmm, she's skinny, I bet she's hungry, I think I'll have a pie."