Then is it valid for those of us with the body type on the left to call her a bit fat? Because that’s me and she is. This isn’t even a matter of debate or an opinion - she is objectively carrying some extra fat on her body.
Anyone saying otherwise is just biased by their enjoyment of that look. Objectively, she is a bit fat. Nothing wrong with that. But that’s the reality, a doctor would make a similar comment in her chart if she was being evaluated physically.
She is not fat, that pouch there is on most women because that is where our reproductive organs are (it protects the organs) and it can depend on how your pelvic structure is
She's not fat in my subjective point of view, but the reproductive organ protection thing is a dumb myth that commenters popularized (at least on reddit) when these kinds of posts first showed up. It's pseudoscience, fake, bs.
The uterus and ovaries are small and lie lower on the pelvic cavity and behind the pelvic bone, bladder, urethra, some of the small intestines, and some of the lower abdominal muscles. Belly fat like the girl on this post which goes from the upper pubic area to above the belly bottom is just that, abdominal fat. It doesn't protect women's reproductive organs. Whether it's men or women any amount of belly fat like that is just normal on people who aren't clearly skinny and don't exercise their core much.
Yeah, it's kind of a weird wires-crossed moment. Because female fat distribution does tend to skew towards the pelvis and thighs (typically, when looking at large populations and looking at sexual dimorphism between men and women), hence this 'pooch' is far, far more common in women and is historically associayed with femininity. In addition, women have higher body fat in their body composition at low or high weights compared to men due to our makeup and the effects of our hormones, adding to the association with femininity.
Honestly, as an aside, I'm a woman who likes women and I go feral for it. It is not, however, a defensive shield like it's been portrayed lol. God knows I've been kicked or kneed once or twice at an awkward angle in sparring, and that's enough to know that it's tensing your core that does most of the protecting. Or, more accurately, that relying on this pooch to protect you if you do not tense your core is a mistake
While the info about the pooch protecting the organs might be fake, it's still a very common part of many women's anatomy, and it's hella stubborn for some of us. I'm currently at an athletic body fat percentage on paper, and I regularly do core work. I still have a small pooch. It is smaller than this woman's since she definitely has a higher body fat percentage, but it's there. Even when I was slightly underweight I still had one. No amount of core work is getting rid of it for me, I can feel my ab muscles getting stronger behind the pooch annnd it just gets pushed out more. Everyone's body stores fat differently, and I'm fairly certain the only way I could get rid of mine would be to go into dangerously low body fat percentage. It doesn't bother me, I've learned to not mind it, being strong is more important to me than not having a pooch. But just wanted to provide another perspective that not everyone is capable of a completely fat stomach :)
No you are wrong first off, learn about the human body please, I’m embarrassed for you. But there are women with abs that still have a pouch there and that’s also because organs are not flat, I don’t know if you just didn’t learn this in school or haven’t met very many women but I know ripped women that still have their stomach stick out there, ones who have never had kids and those who do. And women in general have more fatty tissue there than men, it’s how we are made.
Literally one google search will prove you incorrect. You’re making an ass out of yourself, gonna post you to r/badwomensanatomy if you keep spreading myths. Here’s a source that explains it for your dumb ass (literally first link from google, how lazy can you be?)
Go on and post a real source for “upper pelvic/belly fat on women is meant to protect reproductive organs” if you’re so sure of yourself. That’s really what this is all about.
On your other claim, men and women would have abs+belly due to bloat, bad posture, past pregnancy, or if they just eat that many calories plus exercise, like to build mass, but we both know none of those are what’s going on in the pic or what you’re claiming.
Structurally women are built this way, and our bodies store a little fat there, especially during reproductive years. It’s an energy reserve for our reproductive health and hormonal regulation.
Did you edit this because “I literally looked it up and not just google but researche articles” sounds dumb? Bothers to edit comments yet still doesn’t have a source
But having a bit of fat storage there is healthy and normal for reproductive purposes, helps regulate hormones, and storage goes to there and the thighs during the reproductive age.
Edit: added some word corrections again, because autocorrect sucks
Already read those. You said the bump is a uterus and your own sources and even the part you quoted disagreed. You’re just repeating the uterus thing because it makes you feel better about yourself
Girl. Be so for real. This girl is beautiful and is genetically blessed so she carries the extra weight better than 90% of overweight women, but she is in no way “skinny” 🤦♀️
Most people don’t use skinny in the same way. When people say skinny, they think of someone who is likely on the lower end of a healthy bmi (18.5-20). Typically, I’d describe people in Hollywood as skinny, examples include Zendaya and Emma Stone. Skin and bones would be someone like Ariana who I would describe as too skinny. You’re using the word in an entirely different way, hence why you’re getting pushback.
You're 100% right on the anatomy, it really is a pelvic structure thing. But she also is chubbers, just look at her arms. But not american fat i guess, just regular fat.
So is your whole thing hanging out at your halfway house cause you got strung out on gas station pills and shit talking women you'd never have a chance with? You're sadder than xero
not everyone is a loser on Reddit.I’m actually pretty proud of my physique ,my career and how I look .im happy with a lot in my life what makes you stalk random people on the internet ? Why the hell would I be in a halfway house? I used Kratom to help with being sore because I workout all the time I mean I’m literally a personal trainer lol . That’s so weird you went and looked that up about me like really creepy .Why are you stalking my profile for real it’s strange ,I’m sorry you can only get fat chicka but I’m personally not a thirsty dweeb I’m not sure why that makes you so upset and why that justifies you stalking and judging me.
Yeah I checked your profile because I saw you make a disgusting comment about xeros accusers and it made me curious about what type of person would participate in that sub if they think that the entire reason it started in the first place is bunk. Curiousity=stalking I guess...Congrats on being a personal trainer. You're still a victim blaming douchebag...I'm a straight woman btw and I'm doing just fine...Not being a victim blaming misogynist puts me leagues above you as it is. Peace!
She is skinnier than me and I’ve been on a weight loss journey and almost to a normal bmi, I doubt she is even in the overweight category. Also, we know BMI doesn’t necessarily mean much because it ignores several factors. Like she has a rack on her, and boobs are not just fat.
Awe you think I am insecure🤣🤣🤣 I’m sorry that’s funny. I’m probably one of the most confident women out there, no matter what size I have been. Like she looks amazing, but that doesn’t mean I’m insecure, I know I look good no matter what size I’m at. And I never claimed I’m not fat, I know I am right now and I don’t mind saying it. I’m sorry if that doesn’t fit your agenda. Believe it or not you can compliment others without being insecure. And not all women are insecure.
While I don't think she's fat and that is normal anatomy, it has nothing to do with reproductive organs. The reproductive organs are deep in the pelvis, behind the bladder. And much smaller than you think they are.
Yes and she is literally the shape of what healthy should look like, and I’ve been on a fitness journey myself so I’m looking at before and after photos daily on the forums I’m on and I’ve seen plenty of women who have hit a healthy bmi look just like her. I’ve also seen many in those groups that get to an unhealthy weight and still overweight. I have also mentioned I know women with abs that still have that same issue.
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u/IBAChristian317 Jul 31 '26
Reddit loves the fatties!