Woooooo! BOOTY!
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Can you pass some of that this way? I'm...lacking.I want to lose some of mine. I've got too much :frown:
And to the OP, you effin go girl. It's all about your perception and what makes you feel good! :drinker:0 -
Exactly - I don't feel I was objectified, nor do I feel I was "verbally molested." Gaaaahhhh... I suppose it would have been more gentlemanly if they had pulled up along side me and said, "Excuse me, Maam. We just wanted to take a moment out of our day to compliment you on your back side. It's very pleasing to our eyes. We appreciate it."
I think that this spectacularly misses the point. I object to 1) the sexual objectification of a woman and 2) the celebration of that by you and others on this thread. It is not the language used. More polite language would not change the misogyny.
It does raise an interesting point. How do posters on MFP challenge misogyny without detracting from the achievements of those celebrating a success?
Oops, so when I bumped into that shirtless gorgeous man resting on a bike at the top of the hill I was being a man hater when I said,
"Well you've cheered me up"
So when he chuckled and looked me up and down he was feeling, angry and hurt about being objectified? I got that one wrong....
It will be a sad day when people can't show their appreciation of the other sex now and again with a whistle or a comment.
I used to hate it when I was a teenager, because it embarrassed me, but then it stopped.
Now I'm 43 and damn grateful so bring it on.
OP I know exactly how you feel. You resign yourself to a life of wide assed mummy ness. It's a nice surprise to be seen as a sexual creature again. I hope people understand that.0 -
There are many things that make me feel a sexual, attractive person. Uninvited, public, boorish, objectifying comments are not one of them.
I will bow out of the thread now, glad that I supported other posters making the same point as me and wishing I hadn't detracted from the OP's success (which I think I have, unintentionally).0 -
Buh-bye now.
All I know is the OP and Springfield make me look forward to being in my 40s! Holy hotpants!0 -
It sounds to me like a few people on here are jealous that they haven't received such "objectification" from others. If it makes you feel good than I am happy for you. What woman doesn't like to know that someone has "checked her out" once in a while, especially if you have went most of your life without that kind of attention.
Pretty much entirely no. For some women, it's the most unwelcome part of losing weight.
How is this different to the same guys leaning out of a car and shouting at a woman that she's fat? It's just the other side of the same coin.0 -
This post made me smile! Great little story, and I would have felt the same - everyone likes a little ego boost from time to time. So what if a guy says 'Nice *kitten*!' Is it offensive? Maybe to some - but it's not like they were trying to do anything else, just express their appreciation of a lady's body. Be it objectification or not, it depends on how it makes YOU feel!0
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Because calling someone "fat" is usually done with the intent of causing emotional pain and negative feelings, and situations like she expressed, are not. So yeah, it is the other side of the coin...as in the opposite of negativity.It sounds to me like a few people on here are jealous that they haven't received such "objectification" from others. If it makes you feel good than I am happy for you. What woman doesn't like to know that someone has "checked her out" once in a while, especially if you have went most of your life without that kind of attention.
Pretty much entirely no. For some women, it's the most unwelcome part of losing weight.
How is this different to the same guys leaning out of a car and shouting at a woman that she's fat? It's just the other side of the same coin.
Why do you feel you have the right to come and downplay someones feel-good victory just because you don't agree with getting admiration in a less tactful way?0 -
This made me smile.
Well done!
I hope at 41 I am in shape too
Keep it up
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Buh-bye now.
All I know is the OP and Springfield make me look forward to being in my 40s! Holy hotpants!
Never had so much fun in my entire life. It's like going through your 20s single, but with wisdom, patience and confidence.0 -
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Because calling someone "fat" is usually done with the intent of causing emotional pain and negative feelings, and situations like she expressed, are not. So yeah, it is the other side of the coin...as in the opposite of negativity.It sounds to me like a few people on here are jealous that they haven't received such "objectification" from others. If it makes you feel good than I am happy for you. What woman doesn't like to know that someone has "checked her out" once in a while, especially if you have went most of your life without that kind of attention.
Pretty much entirely no. For some women, it's the most unwelcome part of losing weight.
How is this different to the same guys leaning out of a car and shouting at a woman that she's fat? It's just the other side of the same coin.
Why do you feel you have the right to come and downplay someones feel-good victory just because you don't agree with getting admiration in a less tactful way?
Yes, well said. That's exactly what I'd have said if I had the ability to string a sentence together. I hope OP isn't feeling put down. Bring the compliments on! I live in a country where people are very insular and reserved. I'm a simple creature, I like feedback. Up to a point. The only time I don't like it is when I'm in the middle of a squat and about to drop 130lbs of barbell on the floor because someone is doing a little dance behind me and pointing at my *kitten* and looking around the the other gym buddies with a thumbs up. That really was too much. But quite a funny memory all the same.0 -
Congrats! You've been objectified.
Exactly - I don't feel I was objectified, nor do I feel I was "verbally molested." Gaaaahhhh... I suppose it would have been more gentlemanly if they had pulled up along side me and said, "Excuse me, Maam. We just wanted to take a moment out of our day to compliment you on your back side. It's very pleasing to our eyes. We appreciate it."
But I think they were too busy getting somewhere to do this.
To each his own, I suppose. I'm 41. Waaaayyyy too old to be getting into arguments with strangers on the internet.
Oh - and to those of you who "get" this - thanks.
To the rest...read my shirt. Pretty much that.
OP, IGNORE the ignorant...the funny thing is, I already had the snide remarkers on 'ignore' - I guess I'm a great judge of character. - only saw their ignorant comments from them being quoted.
Congrats to you!!!! Work it...41 is NOTTT old...I'm 52 and I can still rock a booty...love your success and again, congrats! Keep it up! xo0 -
Congrats! You've been objectified.
Exactly - I don't feel I was objectified, nor do I feel I was "verbally molested." Gaaaahhhh... I suppose it would have been more gentlemanly if they had pulled up along side me and said, "Excuse me, Maam. We just wanted to take a moment out of our day to compliment you on your back side. It's very pleasing to our eyes. We appreciate it."
But I think they were too busy getting somewhere to do this.
To each his own, I suppose. I'm 41. Waaaayyyy too old to be getting into arguments with strangers on the internet.
Oh - and to those of you who "get" this - thanks.
To the rest...read my shirt. Pretty much that.
Alright, alright everyone can calm down. I was merely being flippant with my comment. I'm actually glad that she enjoyed the cat calls and it made her feel good.
I do however see that these forums can be the polar opposite at times.
If i started a post where i said that I saw a hot girl with a sexy booty on the street and i called out to her with some comment I would get jumped on like a spare rib. I find it funny.
OP, if I offended you with my comment I'm truly sorry. I'm sure you're booty is fantastic and I'm glad that you took pleasure in the validation. Keep it up!
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This has happened to me... it was a bunch of teenagers... I did not feel good about it. Glad it brightened your day OP. :laugh: :flowerforyou:0
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Alright, alright everyone can calm down. I was merely being flippant with my comment. I'm actually glad that she enjoyed the cat calls and it made her feel good.
I do however see that these forums can be the polar opposite at times.
If i started a post where i said that I saw a hot girl with a sexy booty on the street and i called out to her with some comment I would get jumped on like a spare rib. I find it funny.
OP, if I offended you with my comment I'm truly sorry. I'm sure you're booty is fantastic and I'm glad that you took pleasure in the validation. Keep it up!
:flowerforyou:
Ah, the double standard. It's fine if I feel good when I get catcalls, but the person yelling at me from their car is a bit of a tool. Perhaps not fair, but that's how it is.0 -
Congrats! You've been objectified.
Exactly - I don't feel I was objectified, nor do I feel I was "verbally molested." Gaaaahhhh... I suppose it would have been more gentlemanly if they had pulled up along side me and said, "Excuse me, Maam. We just wanted to take a moment out of our day to compliment you on your back side. It's very pleasing to our eyes. We appreciate it."
But I think they were too busy getting somewhere to do this.
To each his own, I suppose. I'm 41. Waaaayyyy too old to be getting into arguments with strangers on the internet.
Oh - and to those of you who "get" this - thanks.
To the rest...read my shirt. Pretty much that.
Alright, alright everyone can calm down. I was merely being flippant with my comment. I'm actually glad that she enjoyed the cat calls and it made her feel good.
I do however see that these forums can be the polar opposite at times.
If i started a post where i said that I saw a hot girl with a sexy booty on the street and i called out to her with some comment I would get jumped on like a spare rib. I find it funny.
OP, if I offended you with my comment I'm truly sorry. I'm sure you're booty is fantastic and I'm glad that you took pleasure in the validation. Keep it up!
:flowerforyou:
There might be a double standard, but it's not demonstrated here in this thread. It wasn't the OP who was yelling at men in the parking lot. But if that had been her story it's probable she wouldn't have been accused of verbally molesting males and there wouldn't have been calls to 'challenge misandry' or whatever nonsense.
As for the rest of the discussion in this thread I also don't think anyone was rah-rahing the behavior of those men who made a cat-call at the OP. But part of living life is encountering other people in the world who may or may not say something you don't like right to your face. I'm sure if that had happened to me, I would have interpreted it that they were making fun of my booty, and that's because I'm self-conscience about my booty and it's axiomatic for me that no one would like it. It would have been a relief to learn from my friend what the OP learned from hers about what they actually meant with the comment. And especially after working so hard, it might even be exhilarating to know it was positive feedback from strangers who aren't 'in the know' about the struggle with physique like a support circle would be.. Acknowledging this and relating to it is not a move to encourage boys to scream at ladies about their booties in parking lots. It isn't even a comment about whether their behavior was good or bad. It's just what happened, it's a part of the story, not the moral of it.0 -
It's an unconfirmed booty story without pics!0
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:laugh: i can absolutely see this happening
Congrats OP on getting fit :drinker:0 -
YAY for BOOTY, great NSV0
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Yeah! Pics to follow???0
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LOL The jealous trolls on here make me laugh seeing as you didn't even react to those losers. You came on MFP to tell of a little confidence boost. Anyone who posts their own "successes" and doesn't think that's what they're fishing for is a hypocrite. Congrats on your rearview's progress! Oh wait...I'm objectifying you...A thousand apologies. :laugh:0
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Oh that has made me smile
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Baby Got Back!0
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Awesome!!
Rock da' booty!
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hahaha so great! that would make me happy too. even if it was a random girl telling me my booty is tight
how is this wrong if shes totally fine with it lol0 -
haha this made me smile0
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Lol there always has to be someone who needs to find some kind of cruelty or objectification in appreciating someones physical body. Some people are just too uptight me thinks. Appreciating a woman's physical assets does not equal seeing her as a soulless object.
I like big butts and I can not lie0 -
This is kind of hypocritical of you considering you have the following in your profile:Exactly - I don't feel I was objectified, nor do I feel I was "verbally molested." Gaaaahhhh... I suppose it would have been more gentlemanly if they had pulled up along side me and said, "Excuse me, Maam. We just wanted to take a moment out of our day to compliment you on your back side. It's very pleasing to our eyes. We appreciate it."
I think that this spectacularly misses the point. I object to 1) the sexual objectification of a woman and 2) the celebration of that by you and others on this thread. It is not the language used. More polite language would not change the misogyny.
It does raise an interesting point. How do posters on MFP challenge misogyny without detracting from the achievements of those celebrating a success?
"My motivation is to look good at work..."
Why? So people can look at you and objectify you?0 -
I'm still waiting for mine to be praised... :-(0
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because booty. rockin on!0
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