Stockalone Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I tend to agree with this. I was just discussing this with one of my friends at the gym tonight...and we were wondering whether it's actually a negative to be in very good shape...as in you'd actually intimidate women...any thoughts on that...? In some cases, maybe. I have seen some guys who basically spent more time admiring themselves than doing anything else. So I guess some women could have made the same observation and be weary of guys in great shape, because those guys might be narcissistic and full of themselves. But in general I don't think it would be considered a negative. Would it intimidate a woman? I don't think so. I think that like everything else, it comes down to preferences. Some women will not be interested in a guy who is too frail, others aren't into heavier, muscular guys. Also, being in good shape can mean many things. For example, you could be a runner and be very lean, or you could be heavier and build like a linebacker. Both would have very different physiques and their weight would be significantly different too, and yet they both can be in good shape.
Romance Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I think it is very beneficial. You can feel confident and look your best self. I am not putting down anyone who is over weight. But I enjoy going to the gym and eating a diet of minimally processed foods. I feel better, more energetic and happier. I feel like I am putting my best self forward and thus never have to worry about how I look. I know a lot of overweight people think "well, i'll enjoy this someday when i'm skinny" And are just not living in the moment and enjoying life.
Author MrNate Posted May 11, 2010 Author Posted May 11, 2010 You have to do the best with what you got in the genetic lottery, which means working out and eating healthily. Whatever you look like to begin with, you will always look more attractive if you're fit and toned and slim. It's about being the best version of you that you can be. I think women tend to look more at other attributes than specifically at a guy's physique, but that doesn't mean it doesn't matter. It's not a big deal if he doesn't have a perfect physique, but he gets extra brownie points if he does. A guy doesn't have to be smoking hot for me to like him, but he goes up an extra notch in my estimation if he is! I don't think women would be intimidated by a guy who is in good shape, unless they're extremely out of shape themselves... but if you've made an effort to get in shape yourself, do you really want those sort of women anyway? Yep, and a lot of times those brownie points can make all the difference.
Author MrNate Posted May 11, 2010 Author Posted May 11, 2010 I absolutely agree with this. And going along with the premise of OP's first post, physical fitness plays a very large role in confidence and self-esteem. When seeing friends from high school, they definitely see me a lot differently as I'm a lot more fit now than I was back in high school (5'8", 125...your stereotypical frail Asian guy...). But just as with anything else, looks do matter in today's society, and it's a pretty common belief that more attractive people are treated better...and popular media has made trim and fit people the standard of attractiveness...[/QUOTE] Yep, attractive people are treated better. It's unfair, but definitely real.
Engadget Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I absolutely agree with this. And going along with the premise of OP's first post, physical fitness plays a very large role in confidence and self-esteem. When seeing friends from high school, they definitely see me a lot differently as I'm a lot more fit now than I was back in high school (5'8", 125...your stereotypical frail Asian guy...). But just as with anything else, looks do matter in today's society, and it's a pretty common belief that more attractive people are treated better...and popular media has made trim and fit people the standard of attractiveness...[/QUOTE] Yep, attractive people are treated better. It's unfair, but definitely real. I don't think it's all a conscious thing tho. Some of it is just human nature.
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