According to this article from The Daily News, fat chicks prefer to be called curvy women. Okay, I can understand some women don’t want to call themselves fat for whatever reason, but at least properly word it as overweight when you’re overweight. There’s a difference between an overweight girl and a girl with curves. Curvy women don’t have fat hanging all over the place, they have wider hips and thicker features (breasts, hips, etc). Curvy women don’t have pot bellies and rolls on their fuckin arms and back.
Not only are these terms misleading, a lot of women accept being over weight. They have this romantic idea that they “accept” who they are and aren’t “ashamed” of being fat. Okay, great, are you going to do something about it? Being overweight is a metabolic condition.
All these corny terms like “full-figured”, “average”, “normal” take away from the fact that being overweight is a fuckin medical condition. That’s wonderful that these women want to “embrace” their condition, but I don’t see people with arthritis or asthma defending and embracing their condition.
Being overweight isn’t the end of the world. Some people have a hard time keeping weight off, yes. Calling someone fat or overweight isn’t an insult, but I can understand how so many would rather be called otherwise. However, it’s dangerous to be “comfortable in your own shoes” with something like this.
Being curvy is one thing, but people like Adele, who speak on behalf of overweight women are pretty damn dangerous. Adele is a beautiful woman, but she’s still fat, that’s the fact. I’m not insulting her, I’m commenting on my observation. For her to come out and say she’s proud of it, encourages women to be proud of their “figure” and publicly say she doesn’t want to lose weight is a shame. She isn’t educated enough in the field of health to make sure encouragement.
Be honest with yourselves ladies. I’m not judging anyone, but please don’t resort to mental gymnastics to make yourselves feel better. It is what it is when it comes to your weight. Take a look in the mirror and make a non-biased observation, then take some action. Your health is the most important thing!
Debra LeCompte says
Well, the thing is, there are just as many overweight men as there are women, and your criticism, (and I will grant you, it is probably one of the most significant of health risks,) but I often hear men referring to themselves as having a “beer belly.” What is the difference? Perhaps it might be that women are judged more on their appearance than men are…?
B says
Though I do agree that people should be concerned about their health, I have to dispute a few things. I’ll start with “fat” not being considered an insult. The word “fat” is harsh if directed at one individual. Many people are instantly repulsed by it and/or start having grotesque images of a morbidly obese individual. It is completely understandable that someone would not want to consider themselves fitting of that label (even if they are). Now I will say, the word “overweight” should not be an insult. That, indeed, is not just an observation but is also an actual medical term. They can easily dictate you’re overweight or obese by your BMI. That being said, your overall message is a reasonable one. The upcoming “fat acceptance” trend is a little frightening. Confidence is great. You should be confident regardless of you’re size or shape but you should also be well aware of you’re physical and mental condition. Knowing where you stand and where you should be is great for helping one work towards making the necessary adjustments for a healthier life.
Parisa M. says
First of all, one does not need to be “educated” to realize being overweight is not healthy. And, frankly, the language of your article does not sound so well-educated with its slang, insulting words and offensive tone! Secondly, this plus-size movement is a rebellious reaction against the stupid beauty conventions of the male-dominated society we live in. Eating disorders are a result of such conventions. So, being overweight is just as unhealthy as being over-concerned about your weight. Lastly, psychologically speaking, you MUST be comfortable in your shoes under all circumstances. It’s not in contrast with improving one’s health, it’s the acceptance of one’s flaws, and the first step towards improving them. If you are not comfortable in your shoes, you can’t take a step towards improving your health, you can’t take any steps at all!
Sean says
BBW AND PLUS SIZE ARE FAT! THEYRE NOT CURVYY!MEN WANT MEAT,DOGS LIKE BONES.Look up marilyn monroe,vida guerra,kim kardashain,,Marika fruscio,mulher melao,mayra veronica,coco austin,Sophie Dee,Sarah lime,Monica santiago,Arab,latina,italian,armenian,etc!Also tumblrs dedicated to curvy women like onion booty,ilovegirlswithbigass or facebook page “curvy sexy roses” We’re sick and tired of fat big girls and skinny girls calling themselves curvy! SMALL WAIST,WIDE HIPS,BIG BUTT AND BOOBS IS CURVY! Im sick and tired of fat big girls and skinny girls calling themselves curvy! YOU ARE NOT CURVY! CURVY IS SPECIFIC! Small waist,big butt,wide hips,thighs,breasts is curvy! not a crackhead model or a skinny female flatter than a surfboard or a round ball with no waist! stop calling yourself curvy when ur body is nowhere near curvy ur no marilyn monroe,coco austin,vida guerra,renatta frisson,andressa soares,mayra veronica! come in terms with yourself
the reason that plus size patterns are not curvy is because as a body gains weight, the small depressions of the body fill in and commensurate padding isn’t added to the high points. A useful analogy is illustrated by observing your driveway after a rain. There are little puddles in the low points although the entire surface is wet. As more rain falls, larger sloping depressions fill in further. It isn’t until it floods (morbid obesity) that any low points are completely smoothed over. Another reason plus size patterns are flatter as opposed to curvier is due to styling. In larger sizes, people’s bodies form rolls of flesh. So while it is possible to draft to emphasize the size and location of rolls, I don’t know anyone who would consider that a feature worth paying for. people don’t want that emphasized
to include yourself! you are insecure!! curvy means a gap between your waist and hips! these are not my words!!! you have no waist..you look like a round ball! thats not to be rude! thats telling it how it is! if Im a thin girl..i cant call myself obese! If Im African American I cant call myself Japanese! its only with overweight females that we need to cater to them and call them every word they want to hear except fat.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sexy-Curvy-roses/451586394897785
I dont care if youre overweight! be proud of it! chubby,plus size, etc..but dont use words like curvy because it sounds “sexy”
Lizzie says
Hi, um, you’re not allowed to tell women what’s “curvy”. Last I checked, curvy means “not straight up and down”. There are a wide variety of body types that fit that definition, so if a woman wants to say she’s curvy, fucking let her say it and shut your damn fool mouth. Additionally, if a woman is proud of their figure and not on the verge of a heart attack, 1) health has nothing to do with it, and 2) it’s really none of your goddamn business anyway. You’re a moronic piece of shit and I hope you burn in hell.