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In many ways I envy BBWs. I wish I could quit restricting my food intake so heavily. I'm down to sub 1000 cals per day and have been for a while. I've lost control and it's not fun. :frown1:
 

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In many ways I envy BBWs. I wish I could quit restricting my food intake so heavily. I'm down to sub 1000 cals per day and have been for a while. I've lost control and it's not fun. :frown1:
Oh, don't pay any attention to what I just said...I'm just joking...I'm both the eternal optimist(when I'm not depressed) and the eternal smart-ass!:smile:
 

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In many ways I envy BBWs. I wish I could quit restricting my food intake so heavily. I'm down to sub 1000 cals per day and have been for a while. I've lost control and it's not fun. :frown1:

There's no reason you need to eat that little if you're just maintaining your weight, and, in fact, you're doing damage to your body by eating so little. Your body is probably in starvation mode all the time. If you're not working out, even just walking an hour a day, you're doing yourself and your body a grave disservice. I can't see, if you are working out, how you'd need to eat that little if you're not dieting.

I have to do this myself-- a nutritionist can figure out your basal metabolic rate and thereby give you a realistic diet so that you'll maintain your weight without starving yourself. I've lived for the past year on 1000-1500 calories a day with 1-2 days off a week and I've lost 70 pounds. It's this last 20 that's being so stubborn and making me realize I have to be active.
 

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There's no reason you need to eat that little if you're just maintaining your weight, and, in fact, you're doing damage to your body by eating so little.

I know it's damaging my body but even so I can't bring myself to eat. What started as a way to lose weight has morphed into something else. I've come close to purging too though I've not fallen down that slippery slope (yet). :frown1:

Pardon for throwing this thread off-topic. Please continue with celebrating BBWs.
 

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I know it's damaging my body but even so I can't bring myself to eat. What started as a way to lose weight has morphed into something else. I've come close to purging too though I've not fallen down that slippery slope (yet). :frown1:

Pardon for throwing this thread off-topic. Please continue with celebrating BBWs.

I hope you care enough about yourself to go see a doctor, get a reference, and get treatment for your condition before you seriously hurt yourself. The fact that you know you have a problem is a great first step toward getting therapy. Good luck. :smile:
 

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I fully agree


I fully agree and I am girl who feels she is over weight but do NOT like the BBW title- come on- why would a guy choose a fat chick when there are so many hot skinny chicks???
And when did BBW start at like size 10??? That is not BBW- that is slightly above average. For the women out there who are insecure about their weight- try a diet and meditation. At least if the diet is unsuccessful you can look inwards and see beauty. Because that is where it starts!!!!!
 

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In the "old days" people blamed hormones for weight gain -- and, except in cases of gluttony, it's TRUE!!

Insufficiency in any of the following hormones can cause weight gain that IS EXTREMELY STUBBORN TO DIETING:

-- Thyroid disorders (20% of women have underactive thyroids) (there are no exercises or supplements that can balance or restore a thyroid problem) (The thyroid is the gland that controls guess what? Metabolism.)

-- Human Growth Hormone (plummets after age 35) (this hormone MAKES your body burn fat as a preferred fuel and stimulates joint repair/strength and muscle health and cardiovascular health) (this is one of the reasons weight lifting is so good for your body -- it releases hgh)

-- Testosterone -- even women make a small amount


Too much of the following hormones MAKE your body convert/store fat:

-- Estrogen (and because fat tissues makes MORE estrogen, which in turn makes more fat, it's a dwindling spiral) (even fat men make lots of estrogen -- one of the primary causes of "moobs") (and don't forget that the American food supply is drenched with exogenous estrogens)

-- Insulin (which is why sugar and simple starches are bad for you)

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Extra fat storage is one of the more VISIBLE side effects of hormone problems, but is not the most dangerous side effect. Each hormone problem has far deadlier side effects that aren't necessarily visible in the short term.

"Dieting" only treats ONE symptom -- not the underlying disease, which could be hormonal, psychological, OR BOTH.

Anyone who is 10 or 20 or more pounds overweight would do themselves a favor by making an appointment with a good doctor who specializes in endocrinology, and getting a full blood panel to check all hormone levels.
 

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I'm not sure, but isn't the average size a 14 for women?

From what I have read, average size for women in the US is, indeed, a size 14. I am an "average" woman, at size 14 dress and 16 pants (I'm thick waisted and even wore a size 8 when I weighed 94 lbs! :eek: When just about anyone else at my height and 94 lbs. would wear a size 0...)

I certainly don't consider myself a "BBW". I consider myself average, but with a slightly different build than many women - I'm big-boned and have a more naturally muscular build than most. Yeah, I could stand to lose some weight, but I'm not going to go crazy with dieting or anything (I like to eat!) I do, however, want to get back into exercising more.
 

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From what I have read, average size for women in the US is, indeed, a size 14. I am an "average" woman, at size 14 dress and 16 pants (I'm thick waisted and even wore a size 8 when I weighed 94 lbs! :eek: When just about anyone else at my height and 94 lbs. would wear a size 0...)

I certainly don't consider myself a "BBW". I consider myself average, but with a slightly different build than many women - I'm big-boned and have a more naturally muscular build than most. Yeah, I could stand to lose some weight, but I'm not going to go crazy with dieting or anything (I like to eat!) I do, however, want to get back into exercising more.
Thanks! I have the double whammy of having large boobs, wide hips, and a small waist. My guy loves it but it's a pain to find clothes sometimes. I oscillate between a 14 and 16 too. I have to invest in belts or alterations for pants, skirts and jeans. Weight loss is a matter of health than aesthetics for me.

Has anyone heard about this?
Study: Curvy Women Live Longer, Give Birth to Smarter Children
FOXNews.com - Study: Curvy Women Live Longer, Give Birth to Smarter Children - Health News | Current Health News | Medical News

Interesting!
 

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i am self-conscious about my body. i'm a plus-sized girl and i just don't like my belly. i'm not HUGE, but i'm still a thick girl. people always ask me if i'm expecting! :eek: at first it was embarassing on my part, but anymore i feel more embarassed for them b/c i say no and you can just tell they are SO embarassed and feel bad. that's always the end of the conversation. so awkward.

i love who i am inside, it's just i'm not that confident about my body. so when i'm feeling insecure i listen to this song and it makes me feel a little better.

one of my best friend's sent me this link. i thought i'd share with all you other BBW's! *dances along to it* :cool:

YouTube - Mika - Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)

Nay-nay,

Relax, there are lots of guys who like their women with some meat on their bones. I should know because I'm one of them.
 

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I'm a BBW... or a BW at least. I'm a size 18-20 (UK) because I'm kind of scaled up from most women - I'm 5'9'' with size 8 feet and HH cup boobs. I want to lose some weight though to stop my boobs hurting my back so much. I'm too big even to be a plus-size model, but I have recently found my calling as an artists' model - they love drawing my curves and it makes me feel so sexy. I'd recommend it to anyone who's insecure about their body :eek:)