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darnnells
darnnells Posts: 37
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I noticed a lot of skin pics (midriffs only poses) of the "skinnier" MFP members. Is this a "look at me, I'm so sexy aren't I?" thing or a "AND YOU TOO CAN HAVE A RAIL THIN STOMACH LIKE ME IF YOU KEEP AT IT?" message to the not so skinny MFP members? Just curious.
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  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    So thin people can't be proud of their body without it being an insult to bigger people?


    Um, no.
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    ::chuckles::
  • Lauren2104xxxx
    Lauren2104xxxx Posts: 2
    It actually makes me feel less motivated by thinking I'll never get there! Ha
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Are you just curious? Sounds as though you've already made up your mind to me.

    People have different photos for different reasons.
  • KaiHuk
    KaiHuk Posts: 49
    You mad broette ?
  • _Ivian
    _Ivian Posts: 198
    Both!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Honestly... does it matter? You are here for you. Why are worried about what another user is doing?
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    That's totally what I'm saying with my profile pic. Obviously.
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    I can't wait until I can have the confidence to post such an avatar... I think it's more of a "look what I did" type of thing... than a "nah nah nah nah nah nah" type of thing.
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    I know some people didn't mean for it to happen since the cropping on here is kind of weird.

    But hell, if I had an awesome stomach or back or any of that crap, I'd display it too!
  • _skittybang
    _skittybang Posts: 970 Member
    I'm quite proud of my midriff and don't appreciate being crucified for my bodacious bod!!!
  • LifeOnMars_
    LifeOnMars_ Posts: 720 Member
    cool story
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    I think some people post those because it is something they worked for and they are proud of it. Others post pictures like that of themselves from the past or of others to motivate themselves.
  • wolverine66
    wolverine66 Posts: 3,779 Member
    they worked for it, they can choose to show it.

    i also have no problem with rich people driving nice cars or people hanging their diplomas on their walls.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Maybe they just worked their @sses off to get that flat tummy and are proud to show it off.

    Does it really matter?
  • flobeedoodle
    flobeedoodle Posts: 176 Member
    http://itaintwilliam.blogspot.com/2012/02/so-you-think-i-dress-like-*kitten*.html

    This gives an interesting perspective on dressing (or failing to dress at all,) in a provocative manner.
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    Both!


    *this defanitly*
  • Allie_71
    Allie_71 Posts: 1,063 Member
    I like bunnies.
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    That's totally what I'm saying with my profile pic. Obviously.

    Look at you, you're so sexy aren't you?

    Uh, YEAH. She is. *high five*
  • maroonmango211
    maroonmango211 Posts: 908 Member
    I think a lot of people are proud of the work they've done, and I also think they deserve to show it off! It's inspirational, they did it maybe I can to! Some people it comes easier to than others of course, I've seen a lot of people get frustrated with how many others out there seem to shed pounds like taking off a sweater, but still, the fact is, healthy eating and excercise work! If I see a sexy lookin avatar with a flat tummy and bubble but, yea i'm jealous but also hopefully one day I can post mine up!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Yes, that is exactly it. Every person on MFP that is smaller than you is out to make you jealous and sabotage your journey.
  • lorib75
    lorib75 Posts: 490 Member
    :flowerforyou: I love seeing them! I love thinking ( in my own mind ) that they used to look like me and if I work really hard I can look like them!!!
  • classc1
    classc1 Posts: 42 Member
    MFP does not have a way for you to adjust how a picture is cropped and so some pictures just come out showing only a portion of someone's body instead of the whole thing in the thumbnails.
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    Eh, I just admire them and move on. People can put up any pictures that they want, for any reason they want, and I really doubt there is any sort of subliminal message attached to them other than the ones you are giving yourself...
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    I'm just drawn this way...
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    I noticed a lot of skin pics (midriffs only poses) of the "skinnier" MFP members. Is this a "look at me, I'm so sexy aren't I?" thing or a "AND YOU TOO CAN HAVE A RAIL THIN STOMACH LIKE ME IF YOU KEEP AT IT?" message to the not so skinny MFP members? Just curious.

    Pretty sure it's a "Hey, look what hard work and determination can do!"

    Seriously, you're on here to get fit. How do you NOT find that as motivation?
  • marypatmccue
    marypatmccue Posts: 521 Member
    I've busted my *kitten* to get where I'm at :-) And I'm really proud of my accomplishment. Over 9 months of changing my lifestyle: the way I eat, working out nearly every day of the week, and overcoming challenges stronger than I was and for the better...

    So yes, look what I did!

    When you get to your goals, we'll all be here to cheer YOU on too :-)
  • cubizzle
    cubizzle Posts: 900 Member
    23lbns.jpg
  • Sockimobi
    Sockimobi Posts: 541
    I don't care why they do it, so long as they do it. It's motivating. I love it.
  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
    Sad face emoticon

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLKDxySIicE

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