Are you comfortable with being "thick"?

ThisNewFitGirl
ThisNewFitGirl Posts: 81 Member
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I'm pear shaped and wide hiped with tons of curves. I've finally gotten used to being refered to to as "thick" in a good way. My boyfriend constantly tells me that he would hate to have a girl with tiny little legs and no *kitten*, so that is really encouraging as well. Plus I do see waaaaay more positive reinforcement for curves lately. I wanted to know what you "think" or curvy ladies thought about it and if you're compfortable being that way? What ways do you keep your figure so fine and what problems do you have?

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  • tuckerrj
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    Male perspective, maybe not what you were looking for, but, , , know this... Scrawny, spindly, skinny women are NOT considered attractive by most normal men. Just because they're in the fashion shows and in the magazines does not mean they're attractive. Just tellin' you, embrace your "thickness". Stay healthy, eat right, exercise. Live long & prosper. Sage advice from a wise old man.
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    No, not comfortable. Trying to get there.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    It's the whole package together that makes someone attractive or unattractive.

    Not there body type.
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Male perspective, maybe not what you were looking for, but, , , know this... Scrawny, spindly, skinny women are NOT considered attractive by most normal men. Just because they're in the fashion shows and in the magazines does not mean they're attractive. Just tellin' you, embrace your "thickness". Stay healthy, eat right, exercise. Live long & prosper. Sage advice from a wise old man.

    I don't think she's asking what men like...but hey, I could have read it wrong.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Nobody should be comfortable being stupid.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica is available online for easy reference (http://www.britannica.com), and of course, there is always Wikipedia, though the scholarship of open-source material is always suspect.
  • ScottishMrs
    ScottishMrs Posts: 254 Member
    I'm pear shaped and wide hiped with tons of curves. I've finally gotten used to being refered to to as "thick" in a good way. My boyfriend constantly tells me that he would hate to have a girl with tiny little legs and no *kitten*, so that is really encouraging as well. Plus I do see waaaaay more positive reinforcement for curves lately. I wanted to know what you "think" or curvy ladies thought about it and if you're compfortable being that way? What ways do you keep your figure so fine and what problems do you have?

    Add me :)

    I consider myself to be thick and I'm comfortable with it as long as that thickness is mostly muscle and not too too much fat. When I'm thick and soft I cease to be comfortable with it but if I'm thick and firm then that's alright with me. All I need it the approval of myself (maybe my husband too); I don't really care what other people think of how I look.
  • thecakelocker
    thecakelocker Posts: 407 Member
    Yep, I'm pretty happy being me. I don't care if I'm never "thin".
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    I don't think I know what thick means, really. Does it equal fat + curvy? Or athletic + curvy? or just slightly overweight? stocky??

    IDGI.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    First, and this is very very important:

    THERE IS NO NEED TO TEAR DOWN OTHER BODY TYPES IN ORDER TO FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOUR OWN.



    But yes, I' conformable with and like my body type. I have big hips, broad shoulders, a wide rib cage and big legs and rear.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Male perspective, maybe not what you were looking for, but, , , know this... Scrawny, spindly, skinny women are NOT considered attractive by most normal men. Just because they're in the fashion shows and in the magazines does not mean they're attractive. Just tellin' you, embrace your "thickness". Stay healthy, eat right, exercise. Live long & prosper. Sage advice from a wise old man.

    A. No one asked you.

    B. Why insult thin women?
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    In for thick girls!!!!!!
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    It's the whole package together that makes someone attractive or unattractive.

    Not there body type.

    This.

    OP: Don't measure your own body confidence based on what others find attractive. Be the person you want to be and you'll find people who find that attractive. I'm also rather "thick". I have a large butt and wide hips. It's just how I am, and I'm okay with it.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    If I'm on top and I'm scared that she's going to break then she's probably could use some extra lbs.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    ...there is always Wikipedia, though the scholarship of open-source material is always suspect.

    Wikipedia should be fine. I only let my toddler nephews update a few topics when I babysit, and only topics on which they have extensive knowledge. Like dinasours and aqua doodle.
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    BUMP. As in bump the thick girls :) Just sayin'.
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    No... :cry: Always wanted to be slim....
  • SpiffyEpiphany
    SpiffyEpiphany Posts: 3 Member
    I feel like society today has a warped view on what "thick" actually is. I'm currently thick with a little extra on the waistline ( I guess.. :|). I have good days where I think I'm the bomb, and other days I'm a "grenade" (sorry, I can't resist puns).

    Honestly, I feel like I'm gonna be the happiest person on the planet when I lose my spare tire and I'm truly considered thick.
  • killthemuse
    killthemuse Posts: 1
    No, not a bit. It always feels like a back-handed compliment. But learning to like yourself is a wretched battle.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    I'm only thick where it matters!
  • jenniferwren
    jenniferwren Posts: 189
    Nobody should be comfortable being stupid.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica is available online for easy reference (http://www.britannica.com), and of course, there is always Wikipedia, though the scholarship of open-source material is always suspect.

    :laugh:
  • BeccaBollons
    BeccaBollons Posts: 652 Member
    I am pear shaped too. As in skinny ribs on top, VERY heavy on the thighs. We can't really do much about our proportions, just got to love the skin we're in! I think I am happy that I will never look as if I'm about to snap in two :)
  • jenniferwren
    jenniferwren Posts: 189
    I'm only thick where it matters!

    fnarr fnarr :laugh: :laugh:
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    I'm only thick where it matters!

    damn you, i was going to say, ive been called girthy, but not about my body
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
    Nobody should be comfortable being stupid.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica is available online for easy reference (http://www.britannica.com), and of course, there is always Wikipedia, though the scholarship of open-source material is always suspect.

    This.

    In the UK, thick means stupid, and is unrelated to bodyshape.
  • Kekibird
    Kekibird Posts: 1,122 Member
    I've always been "thick". Always.... And it has brought some pain throughout the years as my family saw it as a flaw.

    Nowadays I'm trying to dress appropriately for my figure and that has helped me love my curves. I continue to get fit and stay healthy while I work on loving that this is who I am. I'm very curvy, got some junk in my trunk but I run and I work out and I eat right.
  • kluedesigns
    kluedesigns Posts: 72 Member
    i'm very comfortable with my hour glass shape.

    as far as i'm concerned a large hip to waist ratio is extremely sexy.
  • oneallmama
    oneallmama Posts: 108 Member
    I started recently working out, and my husband told me to make sure I kept my boobs and butt, he said that he loved my curves! I'm so glad I have a man that doesn't want me to be a stick, plus, I love my curves!
  • ajanmillie
    ajanmillie Posts: 241 Member
    I was recently called thick. I was always just called fat, so I really did not like being called thick.
  • HerBravado
    HerBravado Posts: 392 Member
    Even at my smallest, my thighs & butt were just --huge. In my mind. xD
    But guys call that "thick."
    I'm comfortable with that, as long as it doesn't interfere with my health in any way.
    In fact, I'm not even aiming for a level of thinness, now.
    I'm okay with being in the thick category.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    If "thick" means fat, then no. The whole reason I joined this site was to be healthier and improve my fitness.

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