Asian American Attitudes toward Weight | Asian American Poll

AA ATTITUDE TOWARD WEIGHT
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:06:54 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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Asian Dominatrix,

It is true the human body is still developing into it late 20's. Your nose and ear will continue to grow until you die.

Size 4 at age 29 is remarkable on a western diet. Compared to most asian girls who are size 0-1 in asia.

You remind me of the girlfriend of National Champion in Tae Kwon Do I use to train with. He would fight in the 108 lb. division. He had a beautiful girlfriend at around 115 lb., that would get all catty when he cut weight.

Teenage models....they are just cheaper to hire in general.

Well if you were past 6'0" wouldn't it be pretty tough to find a companion. I knew a few asian girls above 5'8" tall that grew up in USA and Asia. Given that the statistically average height of females is 5'3 and guys is 5'7" worldwide. Let's just say their biggest complaint was finding a compatable guy that was tall enough.

With the USA average for women at 5'3" and 135 lb. You're just fine being taller and thinner than average.
AC Dropout Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:53:47 (PST)

well... ppl are always going to be insecure about their bodies... i'm 5'5.5" and weigh b/n 105-110 depending on that time of the month :) my white friends at school deem me way too small and thin.... but around my asian friends who are mostly 5'4" and under and sooo petite.... i feel like a big bumbling giant with flailing arms and legs.... i feel so ungraceful by comparison to these smaller girls... but thats just perception... i work out like 4-5 times a week working to stave off a slowing metabolism.... although my friends just think i'm crazy ... but again... its all about perception ..... i'm just never satisfied.... that's not a necessarily bad trait to have either... since it makes you work for what you want whether you really need to or not :) cheers!
annee Monday, March 25, 2002 at 11:41:02 (PST)

I have a question, I am 5'4, weigh about 123, and have a medium, slightly muscular build. Does that sound fat? I am constantly comparing myself to stick-thin girls and feel like I come up short. I try to watch what I eat, and I do exercise, but not as much as I should.
unsure about my weight Monday, March 25, 2002 at 07:55:08 (PST)

Women in general seem to be overly obsessed with weight. From a guy's prespective, a lot of guys I know (including myself) are not anywhere nearly concerned with a women's weight as women are themselves.

As long as she's not excessively skinny (anorexic) or obese (both of which are health problems anyway), and has a reasonably good figure, that's plenty attractive.

Plus, there are many more attractive features then weight, like facial beauty, personality, and friendliness.

B. Lee Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 21:17:55 (PST)

AC Dropout,

No longer 5'4 1/2"--I'm 5'5" (hey, even a half inch counts when you're under 6'). And 113 especially at that time of the month. So no I'm not terrible (though not absolutely ideal)...but still fatter than the 18 yr. old MALE cox punting at Oxford who was 5'7" and 112. (Yes, Brits are generally skinnier.)

But anything is possible when you're 17 or 18...You can be as skinny as you want when you're young because your bones and muscles haven't quite gained their density. This is probably why people like to hire teenage models.

Hey, I'm basically happy as long as I can eat steak, pizza, and burritos, not have to exercise, and wear no more than a size 4....at age 29!
Asian Dominatrix Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 12:49:13 (PST)

hhmmm you'd be surprise how the scale doesn't make you look better.muscles makes you slimmer and stronger, i dont know why not alot of females do strength training. i recommend it for af too....i do it and it gives me a really nice shape to my big butt and ass figure :P. it does good for the naturally slim figure too.
mai Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 03:27:57 (PST)

Thank you FOP!! Any other men care to comment on what weight they prefer on a woman?

PS. I do live on the East Coast.
not fat, not thin, just right Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:40:08 (PST)

Ms. Asian Dominatrix,

At 5'4 1/2" and 113lb, you better be careful. You might be considered chucky by asian standards if gain another pound. You wouldn't want to develop chicken flaps on the bottom of your triceps when you go sleeveless.

HAHAHA

I'm sure you still look fine.
AC Dropout Friday, March 22, 2002 at 12:17:50 (PST)

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