FabSwingers.com forum: Body type

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Because there's nothing to stop them doing so and there definitions don't match yours.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Take them to trading standards

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

I guess some would consider Sumo wrestlers to be athletes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's all subjective.. your idea of athletic might not be mine

As you have stated they have pictures, you made an informed decision based on that. So where is the issue?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Because there's nothing to stop them doing so and there definitions don't match yours."

Well when there quite clearly not athletic then opinions on if there athletic or not go out the window

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just change it to muscular/defined, less room for creative interpretation that way.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's all subjective.. your idea of athletic might not be mine

As you have stated they have pictures, you made an informed decision based on that. So where is the issue?"

Well the issue is there not just as if you was speaking to what you thought was a guy as its stated but then they say oh btw im not a guy im a woman

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just change it to muscular/defined, less room for creative interpretation that way."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

because some people like to kid themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah annoying we don't all fit into "criteria" I am seen as petite but no option for us tiny ones

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yeah annoying we don't all fit into "criteria" I am seen as petite but no option for us tiny ones

But you could be considered athletic or slim by most it's when you see ones that are so far from athletic that im having a lil rant about

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mind though, its rather like the title 'BBW' implying all big women are beautiful.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mind though, its rather like the title 'BBW' implying all big women are beautiful."

Ah but some of us are lol

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts."

Fair point

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Mind though, its rather like the title 'BBW' implying all big women are beautiful."

Some big women don't like the term and don't describe themselves that way.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I'm athletic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

sorry arthritic Doh ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess some would consider Sumo wrestlers to be athletes"

had some of those look at us

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it."
is it? I've seen people on here describe themselves as beautiful and I don't think they are but the next person might

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it.is it? I've seen people on here describe themselves as beautiful and I don't think they are but the next person might

Same here. There are also the people who call themselves sexy, hot or whatever but to me are anything but.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

That's why I've put average

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

I've just scoffed half a bag of sports mixtures...I'm changing my body type to athletic immediately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it.is it? I've seen people on here describe themselves as beautiful and I don't think they are but the next person might

that's a bit silly too but not as silly.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

If you look at the sport of athletics you get a wide variety of body shape and size, compare a long distance runner like Mo Farrah to a big bulky Shot Putter for example, but they are both athletes/athletic.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

That's why I've put average "

That's definitely false advertising!

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

Does it matter?

They have pictures... you can decide that way?

Body type is so subjective.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"I've just scoffed half a bag of sports mixtures...I'm changing my body type to athletic immediately

I thought about buying slimfast once. I'm going to change mine to slim.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mind though, its rather like the title 'BBW' implying all big women are beautiful."

Yup! I find that odd! What's the phrase for slim women? No-one infers that we're all attractive!

SBW's perhaps? - Doubt it'll catch on though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Take them to trading standards "

Proper laughed then lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it.is it? I've seen people on here describe themselves as beautiful and I don't think they are but the next person might

that's a bit silly too but not as silly."

Why is it silly for people to be confident in their own skin? Should everyone walk round with low self esteem because you might not agree with their evaluation of themselves?

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

I used to date a power lifter. Athletic...yes. A bit fat?! Yes! I would describe his build as stocky. (aka fuckin' huge!) But there's no such option. So what would he have described himself as?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The other side is, some pics just don't do justice. I'm pretty well toned and work out a fair bit, yet a pic or two if mine I'd say I look average instead of athletic.

All subjective

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yeah annoying we don't all fit into "criteria" I am seen as petite but no option for us tiny ones

But you could be considered athletic or slim by most it's when you see ones that are so far from athletic that im having a lil rant about "

So glad you didn't use the skinny word

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it.is it? I've seen people on here describe themselves as beautiful and I don't think they are but the next person might

that's a bit silly too but not as silly.

Why is it silly for people to be confident in their own skin? Should everyone walk round with low self esteem because you might not agree with their evaluation of themselves? "

Its good to be confident, its not having low self esteem its just being realistic not kidding yourself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How dare they, what a f*cking liberty!! I can jump from the top of the wardrobe, swing gracefully on the chandelier, do a back flip and land on a guys face but I just put curvy rather than athletic!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it.is it? I've seen people on here describe themselves as beautiful and I don't think they are but the next person might

that's a bit silly too but not as silly.

Why is it silly for people to be confident in their own skin? Should everyone walk round with low self esteem because you might not agree with their evaluation of themselves?

Its good to be confident, its not having low self esteem its just being realistic not kidding yourself. "

But again, your reality is not theirs is it?

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By *layersdelightCouple
over a year ago

Stevenage

Id say you were defo athleyic

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By *layersdelightCouple
over a year ago

Stevenage

"Id say you were defo athleyic

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whoops that was at Ejay

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I do wonder sometimes why they didn't hayve different body types for men and women..... or for that matter, why there isn't a M/F option. Sometimes it's not obvious which profile is for which half of a couple.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

the OPs gotta have the best bewbs on fab

wowzers!

umm...yeah...what was the question again??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Id say you were defo athleyic

whoops that was at Ejay"

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I do wonder sometimes why they didn't hayve different body types for men and women."

Am I the only one who thinks that Curvy is a weird description for a bloke?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had myself down as fabulous cos it made me smile to think I might be.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do wonder sometimes why they didn't hayve different body types for men and women.

Am I the only one who thinks that Curvy is a weird description for a bloke?"

its totally wrong. those kinda blokes are portly not curvy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to date a power lifter. Athletic...yes. A bit fat?! Yes! I would describe his build as stocky. (aka fuckin' huge!) But there's no such option. So what would he have described himself as?! "

Large if he was on here. chunky, chubby, stocky. its not about how fit they are its what they look like.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

"I do wonder sometimes why they didn't hayve different body types for men and women.

Am I the only one who thinks that Curvy is a weird description for a bloke?"

Nope, I find it a bit strange, but there's not a lot of choice...I'd rather have the opportunity to input my own body description and I'd probably plump for plump

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Anyway I want a pleasantly plump catogary as I like the word plump

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

"Anyway I want a pleasantly plump catogary as I like the word plump

Great minds think alike Diamond

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Anyway I want a pleasantly plump catogary as I like the word plump

Great minds think alike Diamond

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lol we posted at the same time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What is 'fabulous' anyway?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is there an option for a bit of muscle with a bit of chub for a bloke? Fuck knows what shape I am 'officially'.....

I think if we could have some kind of system where we can upload pictures and allow folk to make up their own minds about us.....oh......hang on.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"sorry arthritic Doh .."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do my best to keep in shape, and I am quite fit, but I'm no athlete. However, there isn't a 'not bad for his age' category so I plumped for athletic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

Some, if not most athletes, look unaesthetic though, so maybe they're bang on in their description?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"What is 'fabulous' anyway?"

A state of mind

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think I ever look at the body type category when I'm looking at a profile. the pics are usually a good indicator of whether I fancy them or not.

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By *ittle Pocket PerveWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

That's why I've put average

That's definitely false advertising!

My thoughts exactly

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

"Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts."

I could put down athletic i guess as i'm cardio fitter than a lot of guys half my age( i run 40+ miles a week), but i put down slim because some people think it should mean you have lots of muscles.

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By *ancs MinxWoman
over a year ago

Burnley

"I don't think I ever look at the body type category when I'm looking at a profile. the pics are usually a good indicator of whether I fancy them or not."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im a slim athletic 6ft4 12'5 stone, perfec shape for a cyclist!

all the airodynamics of a stick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am athletic/muscular at a muscle weight of 180lbs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I describe myself as athletic, but I'm slim and we'll defined, rather than highly muscled.

It's just down to interpretation. We all have pics though, so it shouldn't ever be a problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mind though, its rather like the title 'BBW' implying all big women are beautiful."

BBW is a tearm made up in America meaning big is beautiful not all big women are beautiful

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I don't know what the heck I'd put if we had to write our own descriptions.

Large seems to cover it, although what I consider large and what other people consider large are not always the same.

That means when I say "large", they aren't always expecting what they get. Even with photos people are sometimes surprised and I think my photos (when not hidden) are fairly representative of me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To be honest a lot of the size descriptions are ambiguous anyway. Curvy doesn't really describe a man and the idea you go from average to large is a bit of a joke in itself. But as people have pointed out photos are a much better indicator so it doesn't really matter as long as you've seen what they look like

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By *-elleWoman
over a year ago

Romford

Well they say darts is a sport.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"To be honest a lot of the size descriptions are ambiguous anyway. Curvy doesn't really describe a man and the idea you go from average to large is a bit of a joke in itself. But as people have pointed out photos are a much better indicator so it doesn't really matter as long as you've seen what they look like "

Curvy isn't a size at all. The body size/shape options list is a bit of a mish-mash of sizes and shapes, all of which are pretty vague.

That said, coming up with a better list that we all, (or even a majority), agree on is unlikely!

Photos, cams and socials are the way to go, imo.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Ask to see them, speak about their body and make your own mind up.

The categories mean different things to us all and many don't revise their profiles as things change.

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

Curvy isn't a size at all. The body size/shape options list is a bit of a mish-mash of sizes and shapes, all of which are pretty vague.

That said, coming up with a better list that we all, (or even a majority), agree on is unlikely!

Photos, cams and socials are the way to go, imo."

I chose fabulous because when we set up the account description it started with slim and went all the way through to fabulous (seemingly larger with each choice) and I thought that meant the bigger size available so I chose that - we have plenty of pics on our profile and quite a few are full length naked so people see me in all my glory before we meet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Curvy isn't a size at all. The body size/shape options list is a bit of a mish-mash of sizes and shapes, all of which are pretty vague.

That said, coming up with a better list that we all, (or even a majority), agree on is unlikely!

Photos, cams and socials are the way to go, imo."

I agree with that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess some would consider Sumo wrestlers to be athletes"

omg...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you look at the sport of athletics you get a wide variety of body shape and size, compare a long distance runner like Mo Farrah to a big bulky Shot Putter for example, but they are both athletes/athletic. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's all subjective.. your idea of athletic might not be mine

As you have stated they have pictures, you made an informed decision based on that. So where is the issue?"

They might be talking about darts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find it really petty when people get hung up on what others describe themselves as. Many of us will describe ourselves as attractive, there are some I personally don't find attractive but I wouldn't comment or challenge it, it is how individuals see themselves.

I don't buy into the advertising yourself mindset. My profile is written how I want it and my photos are what I want to show the fab community. I don't reply to requests for full length body pics or questions about my size etc. I am not a commodity.

I rely on the messaging and chatting and getting to know each other a little approach

We form enough of an insight into each other to be able to ascertain whether we are compatible.

Of course face pics of each other are important and from the pictures displayed you can tell the overall shape of them. But to quibble and place such importance on what people choose from a drop down menu seems silly to me.

The profile can be as detailed or vague as you want it to be. So what if the person describes themselves as attractive, handsome, beautiful, sexy, fit, athletic, hot etc. A positive approach is a good thing

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts."

Eloquently put as usual!

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Mind though, its rather like the title 'BBW' implying all big women are beautiful.

Some big women don't like the term and don't describe themselves that way."

Indeed! I also think some use it as a "ready reckoner). If your preference is slim women and you see bbw automatically you know it's not for you: you're not breaking it down to see if she's beautiful or not!

Saves everyones time.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Is there an option for a bit of muscle with a bit of chub for a bloke? Fuck knows what shape I am 'officially'.....

I think if we could have some kind of system where we can upload pictures and allow folk to make up their own minds about us.....oh......hang on.....

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"I find it really petty when people get hung up on what others describe themselves as. Many of us will describe ourselves as attractive, there are some I personally don't find attractive but I wouldn't comment or challenge it, it is how individuals see themselves.

I rely on the messaging and chatting and getting to know each other a little approach

We form enough of an insight into each other to be able to ascertain whether we are compatible.

Some people obviously have too much time on their hands and feel the need to dictate how others should view themselves.

It's supposed to be fun people, if Mr Universe turns out to be Mr Blobby...move on!

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

"I used to date a power lifter. Athletic...yes. A bit fat?! Yes! I would describe his build as stocky. (aka fuckin' huge!) But there's no such option. So what would he have described himself as?!

Large if he was on here. chunky, chubby, stocky. its not about how fit they are its what they look like."

Well, I don't think it is! It's about how they perceive themselves! Who are you or any of us to tell someone they're 'large' when they see themselves as athletic?! And they are actually a flipping athlete?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It all depends on the tern athletic.

Marathon runners and rugby players both have athletic bodies but in different ways.

I have put Dow athletic for my profile. I dont have a six pack but I am trim and exercise every day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do my best to keep in shape, and I am quite fit, but I'm no athlete. However, there isn't a 'not bad for his age' category so I plumped for athletic

how about a looks better than a lot of blokes 20 yrs younger catagory?

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By *rishman75Man
over a year ago

Chessington/epsom

Im a tight head prop in rugby and im on the care bear side but I keep in shape playing sports and cycling x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do my best to keep in shape, and I am quite fit, but I'm no athlete. However, there isn't a 'not bad for his age' category so I plumped for athletic

how about a looks better than a lot of blokes 20 yrs younger catagory?

I like you x

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over a year ago

"I do my best to keep in shape, and I am quite fit, but I'm no athlete. However, there isn't a 'not bad for his age' category so I plumped for athletic

how about a looks better than a lot of blokes 20 yrs younger catagory?

I like you x

shame your a distance away!

tho Im probably far too wobbly for you, lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to date a power lifter. Athletic...yes. A bit fat?! Yes! I would describe his build as stocky. (aka fuckin' huge!) But there's no such option. So what would he have described himself as?!

Large if he was on here. chunky, chubby, stocky. its not about how fit they are its what they look like.

I know someone who is a power lifter also, very fit but he still looks fat.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't think I've ever looked at what people put as there body type on here, I look at the pictures and see if I'm attracted to someone or not.

People can call themselves what they like

Yes they can but its a bit silly isn't it.is it? I've seen people on here describe themselves as beautiful and I don't think they are but the next person might

Yes but beauty is a matter of opinion body isn't much different from skin colour your either black or white etc if your a man with a hug guy and boons bigger than most womens if it still up for discussion that there athletic.... Nope

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over a year ago

"I used to date a power lifter. Athletic...yes. A bit fat?! Yes! I would describe his build as stocky. (aka fuckin' huge!) But there's no such option. So what would he have described himself as?! "

That's another point there should be more options like bulky or stocky etc

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over a year ago

"Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts.

I could put down athletic i guess as i'm cardio fitter than a lot of guys half my age( i run 40+ miles a week), but i put down slim because some people think it should mean you have lots of muscles."

But but see that's the problem the description isn't there to tell people how many mins on the treadmill you do it's what your body type is and your right to put average surely athletic to most people is slim with muscle tone or muscly and toned

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over a year ago

"Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts.

I could put down athletic i guess as i'm cardio fitter than a lot of guys half my age( i run 40+ miles a week), but i put down slim because some people think it should mean you have lots of muscles.

Yep, funny how actual athletic people know what the word refers to, whilst others have to be a lot more creative to allow themselves to qualify to use it.

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

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"Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts.

I could put down athletic i guess as i'm cardio fitter than a lot of guys half my age( i run 40+ miles a week), but i put down slim because some people think it should mean you have lots of muscles.

I didn't put average, i put slim. It's not really important what you or I think is athletic, it's what the majority of members on here would class as athletic.

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over a year ago

"I do my best to keep in shape, and I am quite fit, but I'm no athlete. However, there isn't a 'not bad for his age' category so I plumped for athletic

how about a looks better than a lot of blokes 20 yrs younger catagory?

I like you x

shame your a distance away!

tho Im probably far too wobbly for you, lol"

Message me and let's chat, I like wobbly

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over a year ago

"I do my best to keep in shape, and I am quite fit, but I'm no athlete. However, there isn't a 'not bad for his age' category so I plumped for athletic

how about a looks better than a lot of blokes 20 yrs younger catagory?

In have to agree, though there are a few athletic guys on here with good body's I've seen a lot of guys much younger than you who's not in as good shape

And that's genuine I'm not after anything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im not sure what age has to do with it?

Being young doesn't mean you automatically have the ability to be blessed with a good body. Nor does being older mean you're cursed to not have one.

Discipline and conditioning make a good body. Not age

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over a year ago

"Im not sure what age has to do with it?

Being young doesn't mean you automatically have the ability to be blessed with a good body. Nor does being older mean you're cursed to not have one.

Discipline and conditioning make a good body. Not age "

Sorry but there does come a point in our life's where our body does start to age and not look as good as it once did

Take my tits for instance, they will never look like they did when I was 18 no matter what I do, they're fucked and that's come with breast feeding and age

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over a year ago

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

Ive put mine as average, fair?

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over a year ago

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

Ive put mine as average, fair?

Are we asking for approval now

I've got mine as ample is that OK

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over a year ago

I was slim, no skinny in fact. However following about 2 years of persistent injury I have put on a bit of weight. I used to run regularly, so I could have been described as athletic (like Mo Farah). But I was just skinny.

I now have a bit of a belly. I'm still a 30" waist, so I have changed my profile to say average. I use my wit, charm and rohypnol to get meets because there is no way I can find time to bulk up in the gym, and it wouldn't have helped with my running.

Now I am stuck in a cycle of recovery, physio, injury.

Long and short of it is, people will either describe themselves as how they see themselves, or describe themselves with whatever will improve their chances of getting that first meet.

p.s. any lady sports massage therapists fancy helping me out, it would be appreciated!

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

"Im not sure what age has to do with it?

Being young doesn't mean you automatically have the ability to be blessed with a good body. Nor does being older mean you're cursed to not have one.

Discipline and conditioning make a good body. Not age

Sorry but there does come a point in our life's where our body does start to age and not look as good as it once did

Take my tits for instance, they will never look like they did when I was 18 no matter what I do, they're fucked and that's come with breast feeding and age "

I have to say, I'm not sure on the aging debate...

My tits look way better now than they did 10 years ago, post child, breast fed for nearly 2 years, and now lost 18 stone... much better boobs now, so a lot has to do with health and training - not just as simple as age and they head south

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over a year ago

"Im not sure what age has to do with it?

Being young doesn't mean you automatically have the ability to be blessed with a good body. Nor does being older mean you're cursed to not have one.

Discipline and conditioning make a good body. Not age

Sorry but there does come a point in our life's where our body does start to age and not look as good as it once did

Take my tits for instance, they will never look like they did when I was 18 no matter what I do, they're fucked and that's come with breast feeding and age

I have to say, I'm not sure on the aging debate...

Oh well must just be me then

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over a year ago

"Im not sure what age has to do with it?

Being young doesn't mean you automatically have the ability to be blessed with a good body. Nor does being older mean you're cursed to not have one.

Discipline and conditioning make a good body. Not age "

I agree with this, however you do have to work at it a lot bloody harder when you're in your 40's!

Genetics plays a big part too.

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over a year ago

"Im not sure what age has to do with it?

Being young doesn't mean you automatically have the ability to be blessed with a good body. Nor does being older mean you're cursed to not have one.

Discipline and conditioning make a good body. Not age

I agree with this, however you do have to work at it a lot bloody harder when you're in your 40's!

Genetics plays a big part too."

Takes a lot longer to recover and recharge as you get older too. I've got far less time to train now than I did 15 years ago, but I've got a better body now than I did simply because I've switched sports.

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By *lactontogMan
over a year ago

Clacton on Sea

The choices you get dont always match up to your body type, Athletic could mean only 9-10 stone slim up to 20 stone with heavy muscle.

I put large or ample as i'm solid with a 50" chest but people who meet me say i'm muscular and in good shape so why don't i put athletic, looking more like a bouncer than athletic i dont fit the stereo type on here lol.

People on here can see what i look like if they wish to meet so whatever i put does it really matter as everybodies views differ.

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

The options given for body type are often open to interpretation. What I deem to be athletic/curvy/avarage will differ to someone else.

Maybe they really believe they are, maybe it's wishful thinking, maybe they ticked the wrong box.

As long as they have clear photos so you can see for yourself. Does it really matter

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By *lactontogMan
over a year ago

Clacton on Sea

"why do people describe there body type as 'athletic' and there quite clearly not when you see them slight false advertising

The options given for body type are often open to interpretation. What I deem to be athletic/curvy/avarage will differ to someone else.

Maybe they really believe they are, maybe it's wishful thinking, maybe they ticked the wrong box.

As long as they have clear photos so you can see for yourself. Does it really matter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe there should be a body type called

JLATPAMYOMU

'Just look at the pictures and make your own mind up'?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They probably threw a discus in year 9 at school

Apparently you qualify for that, or shot, javelin etc...

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over a year ago

"Some mistake doing sport and being physically fit with having an athletic body type. There's a difference between being athletic and looking athletic.

Some think they are better than average but not slim, which doesn't leave many options.

Some were very sporty and active 20 years ago and haven't moved past that, (I still feel 18 in my head but I sure as hell don't look it!)

Body shape and size is a subjective thing a lot of the time which is why it's better to use pictures to determine whether there's interest.

Since it's not possible to search on body shape/size, and most people want to see photos before arranging a meet, it doesn't matter much what anyone puts.

I could put down athletic i guess as i'm cardio fitter than a lot of guys half my age( i run 40+ miles a week), but i put down slim because some people think it should mean you have lots of muscles.

I didn't put average, i put slim. It's not really important what you or I think is athletic, it's what the majority of members on here would class as athletic. "

Ok but whether you put slim or average that could be a matter of opinion im talking about an out of shape beer bellied man calling him self athletic there is no room for opinion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ive always been athletic even as a chubby kid

i shed the puppy fat in my early teens and grew to look as athletic as i was

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over a year ago

i class the athletic look as having good lean body mass. The muscle is there with a low enough bodyfat to see it

a lot of sprinters have the look

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over a year ago

I put average when I signed up. Thinking yea... I'm not special or anything.

Until I saw guys with beer bellies describe themselves as athletic. I changed pretty quickly!!

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over a year ago

"sorry arthritic Doh .."
this made me laugh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can we not have ' bit wrinkly' category

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I gues it is more to the men but countless of women do the same lol

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over a year ago

"I do my best to keep in shape, and I am quite fit, but I'm no athlete. However, there isn't a 'not bad for his age' category so I plumped for athletic

how about a looks better than a lot of blokes 20 yrs younger catagory?

In have to agree, though there are a few athletic guys on here with good body's I've seen a lot of guys much younger than you who's not in as good shape

And that's genuine I'm not after anything

Thank you, it does get harder as you get older and I'm not genetically gifted so I have to control my diet, (I love food and wine lol) and exercise a lot, fortunately, I do love it though, it de-stresses me and the fact that you ladies appreciate the effort just makes it all worth while.

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over a year ago

I meant to say, I don't think we should all get hung up about it, the site cant cater for every eventuality. I've been declined a few times because the ladies in question don't like fit blokes, That's fine by me, I don't expect to be everyone's cup of tea. I personally don't have a preference, I've had large friends and skinny friends, all of whom I think are gorgeous, its just a case of finding whats right for the both of you, with regards to the body type, is it really that important and those that have said look at the pics have hit the nail on the head. Make up your own minds

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