Asian American Attitudes toward Weight | Asian American Poll

AA ATTITUDE TOWARD WEIGHT
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:06:57 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Assuming you are an Asian American, how important is weight in your assessment of a person's attractiveness?
It's a key element of attractiveness. | 57%
It's one of many factors I consider. | 39%
It's less important than other personal qualities. | 2%
I don't care about a person's weight. | 2%

Assuming you are an Asian American, which best matches your feelings toward your own weight?
I'd like to be 20 pounds lighter. | 20%
I'd like to be 10 pounds lighter. | 35%
I'm happy with my weight. | 28%
I'd like to be heavier. | 17%

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im glad i used to be a fat kid, it gave me meat and bulk that came in handy when i started working out in high school. even though im only 5'7", im proud of my body and wouldnt trade places with my friends who are 5'10"-6'4". they may be tall, but scrawny when compared to me.
hg Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 12:47:06 (PST)

asian women in general are not fat. not fat like some of the spanish women ive seen. jesus. most are scrawny which is just sad. you women who have some meat on you, be proud. anyone heavier than that (like a thick, round mami), theres something wrong with you; esp. if you think you have to be 20+ pounds lighter. but if youre still young, exercise and youll lose it in no time. if youre through with puberty, good freakin luck. look for a black or spanish man, i heard they like big women.
lym Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 12:40:11 (PST)

hehehe I LOVE my Asian metabolism....hehe yesterday I ate two pizzas and two cheesecakes and I didnt gain a pound I actually lost one, hehe I eat so much and I dont gain a pound...hehe my friend is anorexic and I am still the same weight as her sometimes even skinnier hehe...I love being Asian!
Christy Sunday, December 09, 2001 at 13:53:01 (PST)

TO: rolls on my belly Monday, December 03, 2001 at 16:41:34 (PST)
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I have some basic tips for you:)

First your going to have to change your eating habits. If you eat a lot of carbohydrates meaning breads etc. you HAVE TO cut them down. eat balance meal. O YEA cut out or cut down on sugar:(

Second you need to make sure that when you walk that it's at a pace that you can talk but at a point where your heart rate is up. After you finish walking do your sit ups. Challenge your self set a goal of how many to do and try to reach or surpass it everyday.

Abs seems to be hard to work off but not impossible you really have to combine cardiovascular workouts with your sit ups. Find a gym in which you can do various cardo classes plus strengthening. try this site it will help you (go for it!!!!) http://s.ivillage.com/aol/women/belly/? redirect=http://www.ivillage.com/diet/experts/fitfriday/ qas/0,5090,165540_7230,00.html

I UNDERSTAND:) Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 21:43:14 (PST)

I'm 5"5, just under 100 pounds and I have people blow on me to see if i'll fall over. I wish i had a butt, mine's small and flat. and i wish i had more of a chest. Just some things u cant help huh?
Jessica Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 20:11:38 (PST)

ChyNaDoLL,

What will you do if you take anorexic girls to McDonalds and they become bulemic? :P

Anyway, how normal is it to be 5'8" and 180 lbs? I can say I have a slight tire around my waist but I've been losing a large amount of fat lately but have only lost 2 lbs. I'm hoping this means I'm gaining musculature.

KM, 24 Friday, December 07, 2001 at 23:27:11 (PST)

i think my body is pretty healthy and fit looking, but i know that if my family in korea saw me they would think i'm a fat cow. i exercise and eat what i want. i have muscle and am toned but i'm not a little stereotypical petite asian female. i'm a hapa and will never appear to be itty-bitty but i know my korean relatives think i'm fat. pretty sad really of how much importance they place on such vanity. probably why as a young teenager i was bulimic and had problems with my body image. today, i'm healthy and strong and screw the asian mentality of what's "normal" for an asian woman.
zay zay73@yahoo.com Friday, December 07, 2001 at 13:28:35 (PST)

I have seen Asian woman with meat on their bones and I have seen skinny asian women that don't have a behind or breast. As a male, I personally would prefer an asian woman with something to hold on to.
WTE Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 15:59:49 (PST)

I'm 5'4" 100-105 pds 33-24-33 I love myself althought i'm not perfect..I'm a constant runner and i think i look good. it keeps me in shape and gives me strength. And for anorexic girls..common..I'll personally take u to McDonalds and u'll be so tempted by the fries your'll just hafta eat...MmmMmmMM ^_^
ChyNaDoLL Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 14:44:00 (PST)

I have a question- -- how do you lose weight from your mid-section?

I used to be very thin, but stopped exercising and now I am heavier, but still not fat except in the middle of my body. I have some really soft dough-y flab that I can't get rid of by situps or regular mild exercise (walking). I hate these rolls and would like to lose the weight off my belly. Any suggestions?

(the rest of me is fine --legs are still muscular and arms are not reallly that fat)
rolls on my belly Monday, December 03, 2001 at 16:41:34 (PST)

Hey Chic,

5'7" and 120 pounds - that's seems normal. According to this Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a 5'7" woman should weigh 122 to 135 pounds to be normal, but that's probably based on a survey of White and Black women. It's just a subjective scale.

B. Lee Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 18:05:44 (PST)

to bone skinny lover:
know wut's even hotter? anorexic looking asian boys! just maybe if u lost a LOT of weight, u could be anorexic looking and have a bit of a chance of getting a girl.
wut an idiot Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 15:32:57 (PST)

Chinese and Japanese Chic,

You're 5'7" and 120 lbs? I'm 5'7" and 122 lbs, and I'm THIN. You must be really thin, too. I also have a small frame, so that's probably why. Our ideal weight is probably in the 130s, so I think we are both underweight (by Western height/weight standards).

However, I'm not unhealthily underweight because I eat normal-sized meals and do not diet.

We are probably both just blessed with a fast metabolism!

Tall Chinese Girl Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 16:08:00 (PST)

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