Guys like heavier girls?

JaimeLaRae

My husband also says he likes curvy girls. That being said, he likes curves but he also likes a girl who is toned. Not necessarily a rock hard body, but soft and fit is good.

Texican4life

Several of the girls on the P90X videos are perfect, the blond from the 1st one with all the pullups and Shawna the bendy one.

darkrider42

Several of the girls on the P90X videos are perfect, the blond from the 1st one with all the pullups and Shawna the bendy one.

I like Natalie(?) I think her name is ... the one that does the 'advanced' moves on JM's 30-Day Shred...

ep_euphoria

This is a strange thread. Yes it's meant to be a bit of fun, but I think there is a bit of bias and ego-boosting going on. Sizes don't mean anything without measurements and heights, and everyone likes something different.
Being thin doesn't mean you don't have any 'curves', curves are built into your body shape - a chubby girl who is straight up and down will still be straight up and down, she'll just have a bum and a thicker waist. Saying someone below 'X' size or above 'X' size is unattractive or less attractive is down right ridiculous and I'm quote surprised. Though I do think I should take into account that the sample here on MFP is probably upwards biased - many people here have been obese/overweight their whole lives and don't want to be at the low end of the BMI range, that's cool, it just means that their idea of 'skinny' is not the same as the general population's.

I weigh less than 100 lbs and am a bit under 5'1 and have never weighed more than 117 lbs, and I looked a little on the chubby side, I had lost by figure. Now I weigh about 95 lbs, and I still wear the same bras (a DD mind you) but I now have a waist, which makes me look more in proportion (direct quote from several people) and gives me the appearance of more feminine hips. I'm not straight up and down, I have got a curve to my hips, but I do have a flat bum. I wear a size 6 Australian, so a size 0-2 US and I am NOT too thin and I do NOT look like a 13 year old boy.

I am fit, healthy and have some pretty nice abs. Please don't generalise so much, I know it's not meant to be hurtful, but it can be.

rosey808

Ok, I think the only honest answer we got was from that guy who said he only dated 6s. I think all these men who are saying they like heavier girls are full of crap. it's one thing to not like skinny bony girls, and quite another to like thin girls. I would bet that most men would prefer thin women to overweight women. As someone else posted, if this many men like "curvier" women, then men's magazines would have a lot more of "curvier" women on them, but they don't. They have thin women.

Go to a club or bar, and see how many times the thin woman gets hit on as opposed to the overweight one. Setting aside personality and confidence.

Of course men like curves, they want boobs and a nice butt. I don't think any guy wants a flat chested buttless woman. But liking curves doesn't mean they like heavy girls.

BflSaberfan

Ok, I think the only honest answer we got was from that guy who said he only dated 6s. I think all these men who are saying they like heavier girls are full of crap. it's one thing to not like skinny bony girls, and quite another to like thin girls. I would bet that most men would prefer thin women to overweight women. As someone else posted, if this many men like "curvier" women, then men's magazines would have a lot more of "curvier" women on them, but they don't. They have thin women.

Go to a club or bar, and see how many times the thin woman gets hit on as opposed to the overweight one. Setting aside personality and confidence.

Of course men like curves, they want boobs and a nice butt. I don't think any guy wants a flat chested buttless woman. But liking curves doesn't mean they like heavy girls.

I agree

sixxfan26

I can assure you that I personally like the thicker ladies. For whatever reason women don't believe this, but it's all in your head because you think you need to look like a supermodel to get attention from guys. But I can tell you right now, I will look right past that type of girl who is completely full of herself for the girl who has nice curves and is a little on the thicker side. I truly do find that more attractive... 100% honest. If I could show you pics of all the girls I've dated in my lifetime, you'd see that I'm being honest.

rosey808

But you're factoring in an ugly personality for the thin girl and a great personality for the overweight one.

Take two beautiful women, beautiful faces, beautiful personality, everything is perfect.

One is a healthy size 6, has curves (because you CAN have curves at size 6) and the other is overweight and a size 16.

My money is on men choosing the size 6.

karabeara

I think what I find most interesting is the question: Does it really matter what men like? I mean honestly... I need to like me and feel good in my own skin.

I didn't like myself when I was carrying around 90 more pounds than now, so even though my husband certainly loved me that way I wasn't going to stay unhealthy to please him.

And now: Although I'm currently running and feel great and my healthy BMI is around 10 pounds away and I'm a size 12... I didn't do any of this to look a certain way for my husband. I also will not go much lower because I personally like my curves. I feel best with an athletic and curvy body.

Just my 2 cents

BosBruin5

This is an interesting thread. My husband does think really skinny girls are "gross" and could stand to gain weight. Although I don't think he'd be into someone really overweight either. I think guys like girls who are generally fit, comfortable with themselves, like to be active, and have curves. Girls who can have a burger and beer without freaking out about it. Of course I could be wrong- I'm not a guy. As a woman, I wouldn't want a super skinny guy, would you?

Vkoons3

I am a size 12 and according to my bf he says he likes to have something to hold on to...I sometimes find that hard to believe because I see the women he points out as being hot and also of all the women he has dated I am the biggest so maybe with age you realize ere are more important things than how hot a girl looks idk I think it just depends on the guy.

Vkoons3

This is an interesting thread. My husband does think really skinny girls are "gross" and could stand to gain weight. Although I don't think he'd be into someone really overweight either. I think guys like girls who are generally fit, comfortable with themselves, like to be active, and have curves. Girls who can have a burger and beer without freaking out about it. Of course I could be wrong- I'm not a guy. As a woman, I wouldn't want a super skinny guy, would you?

Vkoons3

I personally do not like skinny guys I want to be with a man who makes me feel safe lol so that requires a little meat on the bones also I don't want someone smaller than me because then I would feel even more insecure. My man is 6'3 and wieghs 215 and I think he is sexy.

FitnessFreaky

For me I like women who look REAL. When Im at the gym and they show personal trainers posing and they are ripped, no boobs and no butt and look like they weigh 105 lbs.. This is no lie, I say YUCK! I like curves and a coke bottle shape, if a woman is 5'5-5'8 and is proportioned and weighs 160lbs or so, to me there is nothing sexier..

fteale

I am by far the smallest girl my husband has ever dated, he says it's about body shape, not weight, though. I have a small build, so I don't look good with extra weight.

cenafan

I think we are mixing up thin and sickly. they are not interchangeable.

I have a friend...who is a size 0/2...and she has the most amazing curves. perfect body. And let me tell you...she turns heads. Then I have a friend who is a size 8...gorgeous curves...also turns heads. At a size 16...I am all curves and turn heads. then I have another friend, who is also a size 0/2. But it is not healthy on her. She is too thin. People makes comments that she is anorexic. It's sad. (she is actually sick so it is annoying).

So...it's not about the number on the scale or jean size. It's about how healthy someone looks.

kdao

Of course men like curves, they want boobs and a nice butt. I don't think any guy wants a flat chested buttless woman. But liking curves doesn't mean they like heavy girls.

This.

jamie31

Personally i think for us women it needs to be based on what size we are comfortable with. I am 6"2" and wear a size 10 and on some occasions a 12 (depending on the brand). I play 3 different sports so I have an athletic build but also have the boobs and butt that guys seem to like. My boyfriend loves my body how it is, but personally i want to get down to a size 8 and have that as my goal no matter what he says. This size is what I want. Whether i need to tone up or lose weight to get to that I will, but no one else will be to talk me out of it because I will not be happy with myself till i get there. Basically what I am saying is that maybe alot of guys like chubbier girls but if the girl is not happy as that size then she will never be happy until she changes that no matter what her man says

TDGee

I believe I have stated this before, but well.... Oh here! :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g2HWmCXX3M

MissKim

I'm sure just like with girls, it varies based on the different guys individual tastes, but I too know plenty of guys that would prefer a "thick" girl over someone real skinny. I think it's mostly b/c they want a&& and boobs no big secret there! lol...and I've also heard people say they like to have something to hold on too. but before everyone gives up on their weight loss goals..there is a difference between fat and curvy! I think muscle looks really good on women. So you can have a lower body fat percentage and still have a sexy body with curves. If your doing the right things in the gym. Now take a size 14 picture of a girl naked, and a size 6 girl that works out and put a picture of her naked next to the 14 and see which a guy chooses???

mara232

Marilyn Monroe was a size 8.

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article6044724.ece

ldon37

I saw a special on TV that said guys are instinctively attracted to women with an hour glass figure with a smaller waist size. They can be various sizes as long as the hour glass and small waist to hips ratio was the same. This small waist with wider hips represents good child birthing apparently, so it is an instinctual attraction for them. This is probably the same reason why women are most often attracted to large men with broad shoulders - more masculine. It seems to make sense.

sixxfan26

But you're factoring in an ugly personality for the thin girl and a great personality for the overweight one.

Take two beautiful women, beautiful faces, beautiful personality, everything is perfect.

One is a healthy size 6, has curves (because you CAN have curves at size 6) and the other is overweight and a size 16.

My money is on men choosing the size 6.

Sorry, but you're lying to yourself. Take the personality out of the equation, and I'm still taking the thick chick. ALL of my guy friends are exactly the same way. We talk about this quite often really.

Let me just say this: REAL men like thicker, curvier women. It's the shallow peckerheads that only look for the skinny minnies. I don't get it honestly. 100% honest truth.

sixxfan26

I'm sure just like with girls, it varies based on the different guys individual tastes, but I too know plenty of guys that would prefer a "thick" girl over someone real skinny. I think it's mostly b/c they want a&& and boobs no big secret there! lol...and I've also heard people say they like to have something to hold on too. but before everyone gives up on their weight loss goals..there is a difference between fat and curvy! I think muscle looks really good on women. So you can have a lower body fat percentage and still have a sexy body with curves. If your doing the right things in the gym. Now take a size 14 picture of a girl naked, and a size 6 girl that works out and put a picture of her naked next to the 14 and see which a guy chooses???

Spot on! Part of it is the bigger butt and boobies (I like the booty part but couldn't care less about the booby size... LOL) I just think the tiny girls look sick and need to eat a few cheeseburgers. Plus, when you're all cuddled up under the sheets, I don't wanna feel bones poking me everywhere.

ericalynn104

Direct quote: "Z's girl is really pretty. I don't want a girl that's like a model. I just want a pretty girl like Z."

This quote destroyed all my past judgments about Marines. For the longest time I was convinced that they go out trying to find the hottest, skinniest people to have sex with.. I guess I was wrong. I mean I'm not the thinnest person in the world, but if a Marine says I'm pretty (one besides my boyfriend, I mean) then it kind of means something... After this a couple of other Marines agreed.

Guys surprise us in this aspect. We are so convinced that they are the ones who want a skinny girl. The reality is more that girls are trying to impress other girls. We figure if we are skinnier or prettier than that girl, we can get the guy.

kdao

Let me just say this: REAL men like thicker, curvier women. It's the shallow peckerheads that only look for the skinny minnies. I don't get it honestly. 100% honest truth.

REAL men? Please don't speak on behalf of all men in America. The same thing, in reverse could be said about you.

ItsCasey

I think the reluctance to believe that some men are into "thicker" women stems from not being satisfied with yourself. If you were at a size where YOU thought you were attractive (even if it's a size 10 or 12 or 14 rather than a 4 or a 6), you'd have no trouble believing that a man found you attractive at that size.

I used to think this was a load of garbage, but I really do think men are attracted to confident women. If you feel good about the way you look, that will come across, and men will notice you, even if you're not a lingerie model. I think that's really what it's about with guys ... yes, you have to get their attention, but once you have it, they care less about what you look like and more about whether or not you're someone they enjoy being around.

There is a saying that no matter how hot a woman is, somewhere there is a man who is tired of putting up with her crap.

sockmontey

Curves 1, Stick figure 0.

erickirb

Curves 1, Stick figure 0.

Agreed but you can have curves as a size 3. Boobs and hip to waist gives curves, regardless of weight or size.

kdao

Curves 1, Stick figure 0.

Agreed but you can have curves as a size 3. Boobs and hip to waist gives curves, regardless of weight or size.

Perfect! You stated the words I was looking for.