Are fat thighs a complete turn off?

Rae6503

The "it's good to be curvy" mentality makes me sick. It's FAT (NOT "meat," which some people tend to say). And if there is too much of anywhere, it is unhealthy and gross. EVEN IN YOUR BOOBS.

I think my big thighs are a turn off, which makes them a turn off. Shorts NEVER fit, and they are HUGE and jiggle. Much prefer them to be toned and healthy.

So I am doing something about it.

I know curvy is often used to justify unhealthy levels of body fat, but it's not always. It IS good to be curvy, if we are using the classic definition. My curves come from bone structure (big shoulders, big rib cage, big hips). Boobs consist of breast tissue and fat, not just fat. Some fat is good (essential even), especially for women.

erikblock

I actually particularly like a little meat on the legs (and everywhere else, for that matter). I personally think SKINNY legs are a turn-off, but I'm probably in the minority there.

yoovie

Women, when will you stop listening to fashion/fitness magazines?

the girls from our magazines on all of yall's cars and motorcycles, ya know. Plus dotting the field in pro sports. Plus breaking necks when they walk past. Its not just magazines. We hear what men say and watch where their eyes are drawn to.

Its not us obsessing over the magazines so much as we are observant about what guys are pulled toward

you live in Brooklyn???

yeah..? And walking down 5th Ave all the time... I see exactly what turns heads and what turns off and gets the snickers and the rude comments :-/

laurasimmons

If I were a man, I would prefer NOT to have bony little sticks wrapped around me!

BeeElMarvin

I'm kind of surprised by the responses. I think that, yes, "fat thighs" CAN be a turn off. But, extremely skinny thighs are even worse! That being said, these two ladies have it exactly right:

I'm thinking, if your pants are on they haven't noticed. If your pants are off they don't care.

Insecurities are a bigger turn off than a few pounds

grinch031

I prefer *fit* thighs.

bcattoes

I've always thought my fat thighs were a turn off. But my husband loves them. He likes a big booty, hips and thighs. He thinks women such as Rachel Ray or Kelly Clarkson are hotter than most models or actresses.

KayLgee

I would never want to loose my thighs, they are thick and meaty but balance out my hour glass figure.

Curvy is not disgusting, some of us are born a certain shape and as long as we maintain a good weight within that i think its unfair that anyone can say curvy is not a good thing.

Oishii

I wonder if there's a certain element of age involved. Younger guys will tend to want whatever they think it is that their friends want, because their homosocial urge is to try to impress their friends and prove themselves to be Alpha males. Most men, not all, get over this at some point in their lives, and are more likely to choose what evolution or their own personal preferences dictate.

In my experience, the worst of this was over by the end of Junior High, but I've seen it last far longer too.

Flippiefloppies

My fat thigh completly turn me off.

HeidiMightyRawr

My bf LOVES thighs that are slightly bigger than average (not overweight) As long as they're reasonably firm though, bit of extra fat, fine. (13lbs isn't going to be that much of a difference tbh - I gained 20lbs and he loved mine just as much!) Bigger thighs from extra muscle = even better.

Then again, that's one persons opinion. Not all guys are the same, some may want skinny legs, some muscular, chunky, fat...etc you get such a wide variety of opinion seriously.

Most guys just want healthy. Not overweight, not too skinny. IMO stop worrying about what other guys think, and look how YOU want to look. Obviously you can't spot reduce fat, but if you don't like the amount you have on your legs, lose weight all over and they will get smaller. Or you could build some muscle on them. Whatever makes you happy

julieh1973

I've always thought my fat thighs were a turn off. But my husband loves them. He likes a big booty, hips and thighs. He thinks women such as Rachel Ray or Kelly Clarkson are hotter than most models or actresses.

LOL, My husband is always making comments about Rachel Ray, and also Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce. I am not a fan of my own huge thighs because they are so very uncomfortable but I have been skinny before and had big thighs then so I don't believe that they are going anywhere. I am just trying my best to muscle them up.

cynthiaj777

It isn't that I don't like my thick legs....it is what comes with having thick legs that I don't like. I hate cellulite, which is inevitable for women with any meat on their thighs. I hate that they rub together at the very top. Even with losing weight, if it is hot out and I'm wearing a dress, the very top can get chub rub. I'm thankful they don't touch the whole length of the thigh now, though. I couldn't even wear shorts before.

Again, I like the size of my legs since toning. It is the irritating things that come with thick legs I don't like. I'm working on getting rid of the cellulite with more toning/running/kickboxing/step/zumba, and with more toning, the very top won't touch anymore.

I'm ALMOST there, but, in the end, my legs are still thick!

cynthiaj777

The first picture made me start to appreciate my legs. Taken in September 2011.


This picture reaffirmed it. Taken April 2012


This picture is from last summer....but I think it highlights that I have thick thighs....and they aren't THAT gross! There are more toned now, though.

cynthiaj777

**** no. And at the expense of sounding like a creeper, this thread needs pics.

DONE!

nursenikki829

I know that my thighs aren't perfect, but they are a vast improvement from before, so I will flaunt my stuff!

HorrorChix89

Honestly I doubt most men even care. As long as you're naked and willing they don't care what you look like.

HorrorChix89

Women, when will you stop listening to fashion/fitness magazines?

the girls from our magazines on all of yall's cars and motorcycles, ya know. Plus dotting the field in pro sports. Plus breaking necks when they walk past. Its not just magazines. We hear what men say and watch where their eyes are drawn to.

Its not us obsessing over the magazines so much as we are observant about what guys are pulled toward

This^^^

If guys stop drooling, we'll stop reading

Nopedotjpeg

Women, when will you stop listening to fashion/fitness magazines?

the girls from our magazines on all of yall's cars and motorcycles, ya know. Plus dotting the field in pro sports. Plus breaking necks when they walk past. Its not just magazines. We hear what men say and watch where their eyes are drawn to.

Its not us obsessing over the magazines so much as we are observant about what guys are pulled toward

Yeah that's not true; at least not for all guys. Everyone has their own tastes, and many men have varying tastes. If I said Colombian women are hot, does that mean I'm unattracted to anyone who isn't Colombian?

JennieAL

I just drilled my husband about this... he stared off into the distance with a blank expression on his face, and then he grabbed both my thighs and looked me in the eyes, and told me he doesn't care about any other thighs except the ones on me ) Haha. Nice.

I asked what his preferences were before me... he thought for a minute and told me he never had a preference, none at all.

He told me that, yes, I have "thick thighs"... eek. Ok, so I guess "thick" is good then. I asked him what category they will be in once I lose even more fat... he said "muscular"... and I asked if he will like them then. He nodded his head.

So, I conclude this: I have "thick thighs." He likes them. He prefers them over any other thighs. He will like them once they transition into the "muscular" category. And, he was probably wanting sex when he said all this

Do I believe any of it? I take away this: I have "thick thighs" and they are not a turn off.

Nopedotjpeg

And, he was probably wanting sex when he said all this

This is true most of the time. lol I wouldn't take anything he said to be less than true though.

JennieAL

mbts08

You have awesome legs!:flowerforyou: I wish mine looked like yours.

afalls11

Well.. I have some large thighs that I'm not completly comfortable with. However, I know that they are extremely strong! I've been doing squats, lunges, etc to tone them up. They have been with me my entire life.

I just had a gentlemen comment on them the other day, and I was surprised that he said he liked my legs and thighs. I seriously thought he was joking. He was not. It made me take a step back and say yes they are strong and they represent who I am and what I am working toward becoming ~ which is healthy and fit.

Thanks!

pollypocket27

My boyfriend doesn't want me to exercise out of fear I will lose my butt / thighs. Some guys love it. Some guys hate it.

Cait_Sidhe

You have amazing legs.

JennieAL

^^^^ Thanks, you two I really do appreciate that. I've never been fond of my legs.

hesn92

Bigger thighs usually means a bigger butt. So that's a plus.

HonkyTonks

i have recently gained about 13 lbs and while im still not fat, it seems like its all gone to my hips and thighs. I feel so bad when i wear jeans and i can see these saddle bags i have now. its also more obvious since i have a small chest and waist

Are fat thighs a turn-off or do guys not really care?

I think it'll really depend on the guy - everyone is different and is attracted to different things.
I know that pretty much most people prefer that the prospective partner is happy with themselves though

Leiki

I'm not a guy, but they look good to me.