Women with abs, attractive or not?

EstiloPanama · January 2013

My fiance isn't into abs. I don't really care for them, and I don't really want them. I am just concerned about my overall health, not the appearance of abs through my abdominal skin.

k8blujay2 · January 2013

Meh... attractiviness is subjective....

AdamBellfpt · January 2013

Attractive!

Sweet_Potato · January 2013

As for the statements in bold...
where the hell did you get your info? Is there a memo from God / Mother Nature / Divine Creator that I missed that says this is fact?

I don't believe in God, but any doctor will tell you that women have a higher percentage of body fat than men do. Whether you like it or not our bodies were designed for reproductive purposes, and that is the reason we have more fat. Yes, it is possible to get below the recommended 18-20%, closer to the healthy range for men, but this is extremely hard to do and must be done with carefully controlled diet and exercise. I'm surprised so many of you think we can achieve the same fitness goals just as easily as our male counterparts. I don't think it's anti-feminist to admit that we aren't created equal in a physical sense.

The OP has struggled with eating disorders and overexercise in the past. It's cruel to promote a look that is very difficult to achieve when she could be vulnerable to unsafe behaviors in pursuit of an ideal body.

BodyFreak · January 2013

I find girls with abs attractive whether there bulky or just toned flat. Its shows how much work they've done to get to where there at and that's what attracts me

Velum_cado · January 2013

I've never met anyone without abs, to my knowledge.

BinaryPulsar · January 2013

As for the statements in bold...
where the hell did you get your info? Is there a memo from God / Mother Nature / Divine Creator that I missed that says this is fact?

I don't believe in God, but any doctor will tell you that women have a higher percentage of body fat than men do. Whether you like it or not our bodies were designed for reproductive purposes, and that is the reason we have more fat. Yes, it is possible to get below the recommended 18-20%, closer to the healthy range for men, but this is extremely hard to do and must be done with carefully controlled diet and exercise. I'm surprised so many of you think we can achieve the same fitness goals just as easily as our male counterparts. I don't think it's anti-feminist to admit that we aren't created equal in a physical sense.

The OP has struggled with eating disorders and overexercise in the past. It's cruel to promote a look that is very difficult to achieve when she could be vulnerable to unsafe behaviors in pursuit of an ideal body.

I have visible abs at 18% body fat because I do not store my fat in my mid section. You were wrong about saying all women store fat the same way. Actually many women store fat in the thighs (especially when pregnant as the body is preparing for breastfeeding).

triciab79 · January 2013

Soft tone but flat is hot... steroid ripped bulges are not so hot.

aarensj · January 2013

Meh, I had an 8-pack in college. I have a boyish shape that becomes muscular quickly and had a low body fat percentage fairly easily (things were so much easier for me in college

). To be honest, I could tell it scared guys a little, and I wasn't necessarily super comfortable with it myself.

If it works for you, then do the doggone thing. Some guys will love it, others will hate it. I choose to do pilates for a lot of my ab work now to keep it toned without becoming "packish" again. I just don't care for the look of it on ME anymore.

MinimalistShoeAddict · January 2013

I've been working out immensely, focusing on my abs lately. I am seeing progress slowly and i love it. However, i mentioned "wanting" a 6 pack to this guy at the gym and his initial reaction was "why? girls with abs are not attractive". So it left me thinking, how so?

I'd like your opinions please, women/men!

Of course there are far more important things than appearance, but since you asked here is my opinion:

I am not sure who you were talking to, but lots of men appreciate women with a toned stomach! In terms of physical features I rank nice abs second only to a pretty face on a woman. Abs are among the first things I notice about a woman in a bikini.

Sweet_Potato · January 2013

As for the statements in bold...
where the hell did you get your info? Is there a memo from God / Mother Nature / Divine Creator that I missed that says this is fact?

I don't believe in God, but any doctor will tell you that women have a higher percentage of body fat than men do. Whether you like it or not our bodies were designed for reproductive purposes, and that is the reason we have more fat. Yes, it is possible to get below the recommended 18-20%, closer to the healthy range for men, but this is extremely hard to do and must be done with carefully controlled diet and exercise. I'm surprised so many of you think we can achieve the same fitness goals just as easily as our male counterparts. I don't think it's anti-feminist to admit that we aren't created equal in a physical sense.

The OP has struggled with eating disorders and overexercise in the past. It's cruel to promote a look that is very difficult to achieve when she could be vulnerable to unsafe behaviors in pursuit of an ideal body.

I have visible abs at 18% body fat because I do not store my fat in my mid section. You were wrong about saying all women store fat the same way. Actually many women store fat in the thighs (especially when pregnant as the body is preparing for breastfeeding).

That's wonderful, but you are an exception. Normally women store fat in the belly, hips, thighs, and butt. Lucky you!

forgtmenot · January 2013

Attractiveness is subjective. All men/women think different things are ideally attractive. One might assume these ideals are the same between people, but they aren't. One guy may think abs look gross and another may think they look damn sexy. It's all about what YOU think. If you think it looks good and will be proud of them when you look in the mirror, go for it! Screw what he thinks!

Bookaholic88 · January 2013

Personally i think flat and toned is the most attractive, that being said beauty/attractiveness is totally subjective. If you feel more confidant with abs then you are probably more attractive based on that confidence alone.

ShreddedTweet · January 2013

As for the statements in bold...
where the hell did you get your info? Is there a memo from God / Mother Nature / Divine Creator that I missed that says this is fact?

I don't believe in God, but any doctor will tell you that women have a higher percentage of body fat than men do. Whether you like it or not our bodies were designed for reproductive purposes, and that is the reason we have more fat. Yes, it is possible to get below the recommended 18-20%, closer to the healthy range for men, but this is extremely hard to do and must be done with carefully controlled diet and exercise. I'm surprised so many of you think we can achieve the same fitness goals just as easily as our male counterparts. I don't think it's anti-feminist to admit that we aren't created equal in a physical sense.

The OP has struggled with eating disorders and overexercise in the past. It's cruel to promote a look that is very difficult to achieve when she could be vulnerable to unsafe behaviors in pursuit of an ideal body.

I've never had fat around my midsection, it's the last place I would gain if I gained. Women carry weight in different areas, some are apples, some are pears etc... Not all women have big tummies and my abs have been visible for years although they are more visible now since I discovered weight training.

I think abs are attractive.

RunDoozer · January 2013

2 packs are sexy for me. 6 packs are just too much for me on women. Just not attractive for me.

piunik · July 2013

As an ex-gymnast and more than averagely muscular 15 year old girl with a well-defined six pack this question has crossed my mind a lot. I understand that to some guys I am intimidating because of my athletic build but to others I am extremely attractive for it. So frankly, I feel that it depends on the person. But keep in mind many of the students at my school who know I have abs have told me how much they want them too. Guys ask to see them and touch them, which is kind of weird but whatever. So they are definitely attractive to some people and will make a lot of people of either gender envious. Keep in mind that I don't look like a bodybuilder. I am average to thin with a ruler straight figure and easily toned muscles due to genes. I run XC, sprint during Track season, and play basketball; so I don't lift or do anything but practice for sports to keep up my physique.

gonnamakeanewaccount · July 2013

Nope.

SoDamnHungry · July 2013

Sexxxxaaaaay.

Nightterror218 · July 2013

sexy. I i find flat and soft toned sexier.

Sarauk2sf · July 2013

lol- edited as I just realized OP is over 18 months old!

michael1976_ca · July 2013

i like ladys with abs i think its sexy in the pick below hott but i'm not a fan of the guy in the pics abs

Yanicka1 · July 2013

If you don't find abs attractive, don't get them.

People don't even start to understand how hard you have to work to get them.

Lisa__Michelle · July 2013

Is this a serious question??? Way hott!

GiddyupTim · July 2013

Of course, it is incredibly attractive. Duh.

solarpower03 · July 2013

Abs, *kitten* and boobs- unequivocally attractive!

beautifulwarrior18 · July 2013

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. He may not think it's attractive but other people will. Next he says that to you tell him, "Well, I'm not attracted to you so it really doesn't matter to me what you think."