Thigh Gap

[LilyMarie]

At 5'2" and 95 lbs of healthy, bouncy goodness, I'm kind of a genetic oddity.

OT, but may I ask how your size and weight makes you a genetic oddity? You're very skinny and pretty short, yes, but an oddity?

 

[LilyEvans]

:hello2:

A woman who suffered from severe body image issues and several eating disorders isn't the most ideal example of body acceptance.

 

[eclipse76]

:hello2:

Marilyn was 3 months pregnant on that pic, she lost the baby shortly afterwards.

 

[JerryBoBerry]

:hello2:

A woman who suffered from severe body image issues and several eating disorders isn't the most ideal example of body acceptance.

I honestly hadn't thought about it in those terms. Now I think that poster is the PERFECT example to be posted in a body acceptance thread. Rather glad I did.

 

[BarbieLuv]

At 5'2" and 95 lbs of healthy, bouncy goodness, I'm kind of a genetic oddity.

OT, but may I ask how your size and weight makes you a genetic oddity? You're very skinny and pretty short, yes, but an oddity?

I've been called that by several doctors, it's not a term I coined myself. :thumbleft:

 

[LilyMarie]

At 5'2" and 95 lbs of healthy, bouncy goodness, I'm kind of a genetic oddity.

OT, but may I ask how your size and weight makes you a genetic oddity? You're very skinny and pretty short, yes, but an oddity?

I've been called that by several doctors, it's not a term I coined myself. :thumbleft:

Hm, that's weird. Your BMI is 17.4 which is not that awfully low.

 

[BarbieLuv]

At 5'2" and 95 lbs of healthy, bouncy goodness, I'm kind of a genetic oddity.

OT, but may I ask how your size and weight makes you a genetic oddity? You're very skinny and pretty short, yes, but an oddity?

I've been called that by several doctors, it's not a term I coined myself. :thumbleft:

Hm, that's weird. Your BMI is 17.4 which is not that awfully low.

I have been told consistently throughout my life by doctors that I stand out like a sore thumb for my height/weight ratio, and the fact that it's also a healthy weight for me is highly unusual. I'm not a doctor, and don't claim to be - All I was saying was what has been told to me for years by people who actually are health care professionals.

 

[LilyMarie]

At 5'2" and 95 lbs of healthy, bouncy goodness, I'm kind of a genetic oddity.

OT, but may I ask how your size and weight makes you a genetic oddity? You're very skinny and pretty short, yes, but an oddity?

I've been called that by several doctors, it's not a term I coined myself. :thumbleft:

Hm, that's weird. Your BMI is 17.4 which is not that awfully low.

I have been told consistently throughout my life by doctors that I stand out like a sore thumb for my height/weight ratio, and the fact that it's also a healthy weight for me is highly unusual. I'm not a doctor, and don't claim to be - All I was saying was what has been told to me for years by people who actually are health care professionals.

I know, I wasn't saying that I don't believe you or that the people who told you that are not doctors or anything It just struck me as odd because a BMI between 17 and 18 (or 17 and 18.5? I don't know) at our age is classified as slightly underweight. (I think 18-24 is 'normal'.)

 

[Deleted member 8603]

hahaha so funny.

In Brazil its the opposite.

Welcome to super gym legs


Thigh gaps here are so unpopular, everytime they show on TV they say " she needs to eat more"

I Must say, i really like Thigh Gaps and hate hate hate this super gym legs. So i get from time to time to hear " you should do more leg press" -_-

(for more looks, google gaioala das popozudas and panicat)

I think its really important to note things like this.
Like, hey, right now, right here, my body might not be what's considered perfect, but everyone has a different standard of beauty, and while one place likes this, other places and people like the opposite.
And this idea of beauty is different for every person.
So out there, there are at least a few people who see your looks as their ultimate.
There are people who want to look JUST like you look, no matter how that is.

And I think that is wonderful.
So everyone should do what makes them feel the most happy and healthy both mentally and physically.
Because there's someone out there who thinks you're just right.
And you can be that person, too.

 

[BarbieLuv]

I know, I wasn't saying that I don't believe you or that the people who told you that are not doctors or anything It just struck me as odd because a BMI between 17 and 18 (or 17 and 18.5? I don't know) at our age is classified as slightly underweight. (I think 18-24 is 'normal'.)

You have to understand that in the U.S., people with 'normal' BMIs are not the majority, and being even slightly underweight in on the BMI is really rare. And since I eat what is considered a 'normal' American diet (complete with fast food 2-3 times per week), I think the 'genetic oddity' part they're referring to is more to do with the fact that I'm not at a MUCH higher BMI with my activity level and caloric intake. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/databriefs/adultweight.pdf

 

[JoleneBrody]

I know, I wasn't saying that I don't believe you or that the people who told you that are not doctors or anything It just struck me as odd because a BMI between 17 and 18 (or 17 and 18.5? I don't know) at our age is classified as slightly underweight. (I think 18-24 is 'normal'.)

You have to understand that in the U.S., people with 'normal' BMIs are not the majority, and being even slightly underweight in on the BMI is really rare. And since I eat what is considered a 'normal' American diet (complete with fast food 2-3 times per week), I think the 'genetic oddity' part they're referring to is more to do with the fact that I'm not at a MUCH higher BMI with my activity level and caloric intake. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/databriefs/adultweight.pdf

I would also say that considering your height, You appear to be more around the 105-115 range so that 95 number is probably kind of shocking to doctors!

We have a very similar body shape/size and even though I'm only 2 inches taller at 5'4'' I'm around 115. I don't think most people would guess you to be 20lbs or more lighter than me.

Is that maybe part of the oddity thing? That 95 just seems like a small number?

 

[BarbieLuv]

I know, I wasn't saying that I don't believe you or that the people who told you that are not doctors or anything It just struck me as odd because a BMI between 17 and 18 (or 17 and 18.5? I don't know) at our age is classified as slightly underweight. (I think 18-24 is 'normal'.)

You have to understand that in the U.S., people with 'normal' BMIs are not the majority, and being even slightly underweight in on the BMI is really rare. And since I eat what is considered a 'normal' American diet (complete with fast food 2-3 times per week), I think the 'genetic oddity' part they're referring to is more to do with the fact that I'm not at a MUCH higher BMI with my activity level and caloric intake. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/databriefs/adultweight.pdf

I would also say that considering your height, You appear to be more around the 105-115 range so that 95 number is probably kind of shocking to doctors!

We have a very similar body shape/size and even though I'm only 2 inches taller at 5'4'' I'm around 115. I don't think most people would guess you to be 20lbs or more lighter than me.

Is that maybe part of the oddity thing? That 95 just seems like a small number?

I have no friggin' clue. Again, not a doctor, all I can tell you is what they've said to me. I'm personally very self-conscious about not being in the triple digits.

 

[Red7227]

Is that maybe part of the oddity thing? That 95 just seems like a small number?

I have no friggin' clue. Again, not a doctor, all I can tell you is what they've said to me. I'm personally very self-conscious about not being in the triple digits.

We clearly need front, side and rear nude pictures of you two to compare. Do it for science ladies.

 

[Red7227]

Thigh gap and probably healthy, but she looks really thin to me.

 

[Rose]

Is that maybe part of the oddity thing? That 95 just seems like a small number?

I have no friggin' clue. Again, not a doctor, all I can tell you is what they've said to me. I'm personally very self-conscious about not being in the triple digits.

We clearly need front, side and rear nude pictures of you two to compare. Do it for science ladies.

Yes, Red is correct. It's obvious the only way to make any progress from this situation is to have nude pictures of both you of you. For science.

I've officially changed my name to Science.

 

[Red7227]

I've officially changed my name to Science.

Yep, its all for science, no ulterior motives whatsoever.

 

[JickyJuly]

Thigh gap and weight aren't that related. Usually, I'm 5'5" and 110 pounds with thighs that don't touch. At 6 months pregnant and almost 30 pounds heavier, they still aren't touching. I've always attributed this to having unattractive stick legs and found the only plus to be the ability to wear corduroy pants without making noises. :lol: Girls are weird. If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

 

[Sevrin]

Thigh gap and weight aren't that related. Usually, I'm 5'5" and 110 pounds with thighs that don't touch. At 6 months pregnant and almost 30 pounds heavier, they still aren't touching. I've always attributed this to having unattractive stick legs and found the only plus to be the ability to wear corduroy pants without making noises. :lol: Girls are weird. If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

Funny you mention that. I was just now watching an MFC model who, while not overweight, is very curvy and still quite gap-thighed.

Do women really consider it insulting to be thought of as having "wide hips", or as they used to be called "child-bearing hips"?

 

[ThunderWeasel]

Maybe I'm weird... (pause for the chorus of accurate smartassery from those what know me) ... but when I look at a lady, I'm not looking at the spaces BETWEEN her parts. Just sayin.

 

[MintyFlowers]

Thigh gap and weight aren't that related. Usually, I'm 5'5" and 110 pounds with thighs that don't touch. At 6 months pregnant and almost 30 pounds heavier, they still aren't touching. I've always attributed this to having unattractive stick legs and found the only plus to be the ability to wear corduroy pants without making noises. :lol: Girls are weird. If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

We're the same size (well height and weight wise), but my pants still make noise when I walk. >: And I wear a size 1 or 25. ;_; Maybe it's because no booty though?

 

[Sevrin]

Maybe I'm weird... (pause for the chorus of accurate smartassery from those what know me) ... but when I look at a lady, I'm not looking at the spaces BETWEEN her parts. Just sayin.

Why not? As far as I'm concerned, women are so awesome, and are awesome in so many different ways, there's no right way to look at a woman, nor is there a wrong way, as long as you show respect for her as a person.

 

[Red7227]

Thigh gap and weight aren't that related. Usually, I'm 5'5" and 110 pounds with thighs that don't touch. At 6 months pregnant and almost 30 pounds heavier, they still aren't touching. I've always attributed this to having unattractive stick legs and found the only plus to be the ability to wear corduroy pants without making noises. :lol: Girls are weird. If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

We're the same size (well height and weight wise), but my pants still make noise when I walk. >: And I wear a size 1 or 25. ;_; Maybe it's because no booty though?

Nah, its probably just the shape of your pelvis. Jennifer Lawrence, Shakira and Lucy Liu don't have thigh gaps, so you are in very good company.

 

[Jupiter551]

As the woman said in the accompanying video "Are they selling a real product?" if so then they should have little trouble displaying it realistically on a real person - without editing.

 

[Jupiter551]

Also, cue smooth pickup line...

Can I fill ur thigh gap bb?

 

[JickyJuly]

Thigh gap and weight aren't that related. Usually, I'm 5'5" and 110 pounds with thighs that don't touch. At 6 months pregnant and almost 30 pounds heavier, they still aren't touching. I've always attributed this to having unattractive stick legs and found the only plus to be the ability to wear corduroy pants without making noises. :lol: Girls are weird. If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

We're the same size (well height and weight wise), but my pants still make noise when I walk. >: And I wear a size 1 or 25. ;_; Maybe it's because no booty though?

Nah, its probably just the shape of your pelvis. Jennifer Lawrence, Shakira and Lucy Liu don't have thigh gaps, so you are in very good company.

I don't have a lot of butt either and my pre-baby body had less boobage than yours, but my hips are wide enough that they'd never dream of fitting into a 1 or a 25. It could also be the clompy way I walk keeping the cords from being obnoxious, but that was really the only thigh gap plus I could think of.

Those of us who are the same height and weight with totally different body shapes/experiences kind of illustrate why women shouldn't boil themselves down to numbers. It's fascinating how much power we give those numbers while completely disrespecting the power of our bodies.

 

[VeronicaChaos]

This thread is weird to me. I'm not skinny at all, in fact, I would say I'm perfectly average. 5'5", 125 lbs. I have a huge thigh gap and honestly, I didn't even know this was a thing. Like, how long has this been a thing? Do other women want to have skinny chicken legs like me?

I usually wear thigh socks just to add SOME bulk to my legs. The thicker the better. :lol:

People will always find something new to obsess about. So silly!

 

[AllisonWilder]

It IS silly and it's definitely a thing that's been around for a while. I can remember being a teenager and hearing my dad talking about how a woman is fat if she doesn't have a thigh gap. Admittedly, my dad IS kind of an asshole...

 

[eclipse76]

If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

Do women really consider it insulting to be thought of as having "wide hips", or as they used to be called "child-bearing hips"?

Yeah, I've never heard wide hips as an insult?

 

[JickyJuly]

If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

Do women really consider it insulting to be thought of as having "wide hips", or as they used to be called "child-bearing hips"?

Yeah, I've never heard wide hips as an insult?

I pretty much wouldn't call anything on a woman wide if I wanted her to like me.

 

[PlayboyMegan]

If you tell a chick she has thigh gap it's hot, but if you say she has wide hips (the obvious reason for such a thing) it's insulting. Kind of proves that ads like this can fuck up our brainsssss.

Do women really consider it insulting to be thought of as having "wide hips", or as they used to be called "child-bearing hips"?

Yeah, I've never heard wide hips as an insult?

You've probably never been in the modeling industry, then. When an agency or photog says you have "wide hips" it's a nicer way of telling you to lose weight. Sad, but it happens.