Contentment -> RE: Are overweight women drawn to this lifestyle? (10/26/2011 11:46:29 AM)
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This is an interesting thread, though took a bit of time to read through. To the OP, yes, I think your question was not meant to offend. If it actually bothers you, there is a handy filter for that. If your just curious, here's my response: I personally don't list my weight because I'm sensitive that I will be filtered in a search out due to my height. I'm 6'6" and 220(+/- 10lbs)lbs (my weight varies, depending on diet and varied exercise levels, but pretty constant in that area of about 30lbs). That's average-slim given my height, but if someone is just trying to filter out "fat dues" I probably won't show up, hence not posting it. As a starting point you must understand that a 2d photo and stats are terrible representation of a person of any weight. It just doesn't capture the person very well. As for "fat" people on the site. I've was thinking about that one for a while. Had to re-define what fat looked like. There are some I encounter, which are overweight, but don't dwell on it. They're confident or charismatic, or just happy as they are, or perhaps, they just don't think about it that much. With these people, fat is more a minor personality trait, easily overlooked by their other traits. Those people aren't "fat" to me. I find a "fat" person is one that dwells on being fat. It's a constant thing that they are concerned with. They are too fat, or too sensitive about being "fat." This can ruin conversations and dominate their personality. These people are "fat" because it's always weighing on their mind. They don't have to actually be overweight to be fat, some are even underweight. There are many that would qualify as in between, or not really affected by this. It's my opinion and certainly subject to change. However, since photographs and stats don't really function for this, perhaps that's the issue. Beyond that, I suppose you just need to remember that this is an internet site. I think that's the key your missing. If I'm sitting at a computer, guess what I'm not doing? Is it exercise? Perhaps. Though I have, many times, considered getting a treadmill for my PC use. Certainly make typing hard...Other issue is I wouldn't get out as much, as I wouldn't have to leave home to exercise.
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