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kerosene · 10-29-2003, 10:47 AM

Ooh, the weight/perception topic. I always find this interesting.

Recently I started making a concerted effort to lose some weight. Over 2 months I managed to lose about 29 lbs so far. Now, I had not intended to make this an experiment on human perception, but you would think I had, as now, almost everyone I interract with already acts differently toward me. But also, my attitude has certainly undergone revision as a result of my weight loss. Now, then my question is: Are they really reacting different to me because of my change in weight, or are they reacting to my change in attitude? Interesting thought. Is it the weight that matters, or the self attitude? Or might it be a combination of both?

Case

perth · 10-29-2003, 10:53 AM

I think its because you're hot.

perth · 10-29-2003, 10:55 AM

Honestly, though, I suspect its more about your attitude / body language. You're carrying yourself better, which is partly an effect of the weight loss, but more because your self-image is stronger.

daniwong · 10-29-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by breakingnews
Standards, schmandards - a good-looking girl will give just about any straight male on this planet a solid hard-on.

Katie Couric, for example, is what, 40? She looked SO FUCKING HOT on Jay Leno the other night. Her legs are amazing!

Now Couric's brains might give me a telepathic boner, but Britney Spears rubbing her *shudder* breasts in my face would do, at that precise moment, the exact same effect.

I do believe, however, that everyone is beautiful in their own ways. I hardly ever turn down a female (except those big booty kind ) - there's something about that feminine touch that always rubs me the right way. I'll admit that I'm extremely attracted to older women ... I've dated two in their 30s and I'm having a tough time going back.

Whats wrong with a big booty???!!!!!

And I have to say - Britney Spears - as long as she keeps her mouth shut - YUM.

daniwong · 10-29-2003, 10:59 AM

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Hells yeah. I think the second example is pretty smokin' too. I like meat on the bones. As I've stated elsewhere numerous times, I don't like those super-skinny girls. EAT SOME FOOD!

Little bit of padding goes a long way.

More cushin for the pushin?? I mean seriously - even the strippers that I have seen get better tips if they have more meat on their bones. I mean - who wants to bang something that is so skinny and boney that it feels like you are banging a concrete wall? This is my thing that I don't like about skinny guys too.

SteveDallas · 10-29-2003, 11:11 AM

Hmmm interesting discussion (that I certainly never intended to start indirectly!

)... and makes me wonder:

Are the women pictured in "women's" magazines skinnier than the ones pictures in "men's" magazines?

breakingnews · 10-29-2003, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by SteveDallas
Hmmm interesting discussion (that I certainly never intended to start indirectly! )... and makes me wonder:

Are the women pictured in "women's" magazines skinnier than the ones pictures in "men's" magazines?

I think they're different.

I could be totally wrong, but women's magazines tend to have women that are overall stick-thin.

Male reading rags have chicks with huge tits n asses, who are probably consequently a little thicker. Of course, everyone carries the weight differently.

Shit - totally just got busted by my editor dickin around here ...

10-29-2003, 11:20 AM

This is one of the reasons I like having an office, not a cubicle. I can shut the door and take a nap if I want, and the browsing is basically unmonitored.

wolf · 10-29-2003, 11:37 AM

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Shit - totally just got busted by my editor dickin around here ...

Advise him that you are doing research.

We are an originally and still local group, after all, and we have our fingers firmly settled on the pulse of the nation (there's an anal pulse!!) ... you're a reporter, make some shit up!!

breakingnews · 10-29-2003, 12:05 PM

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Advise him that you are doing research.

We are an originally and still local group, after all, and we have our fingers firmly settled on the pulse of the nation (there's an anal pulse!!) ... you're a reporter, make some shit up!!

Actually, I have in fact been using local forums and blogs for research and story ideas. If anyone is willing, I can post things I'm struggling with and see if y'all got any helpful input.

I'm working on a big package about clean energy - namely wind and hydrogen power. Biggest wind farm in PA was just opened up in Scranton, largest farm (currently operating) east of the Mississppi. Apparently there are hydrogen fuel cell development labs littered throughout the Philly region - some of the largest worldwide. And with Energy shit going on in capitol hill, has some timely significance too.

BrianR · 10-29-2003, 12:11 PM

As of Friday I will be living within farting distance of Scranton...I can check it out for ya. Just tell me where to look and what you want. I got no press credentials, but I'm thorough and nosy. When I want to be that is. Plus I can offer the local take on it. You know, the human interest stuff like who'se farm went under and who is mad because of the truck trafic and so forth.

Brian

Undertoad · 10-29-2003, 12:13 PM

Good discussions of alternative energy always at USS Clueless, here for example.

The gent is an engineer, although he has a communications background. But he does put a lot of thought into his pieces. That piece suggests you should ask the people in Scranton whether they think they'll kill birds, and whether they can help with the usage peaks on hot summer afternoons. And what the price is per kwh compared to other sources.

breakingnews · 10-29-2003, 12:21 PM

Windmills kill a small number of birds compared to the shit that pollutes our planet from coal burning or nuclear plants.

Pricing is now competitive with regular sources, and will only become cheaper as it grows. 0.01% of national energy is wind. 2% overall is clean energy sources.

Actually, farmers in midwest plains are making upwards of $10k per month (and more) for turbine placement. And it doesn't affect crop grwoth at all.

FUCK YEAH - I just got invited to try a new military combat flight simulator. Centrifuge that can spin up to 7 Gs. THat's cool as shit.

ladysycamore · 10-29-2003, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by dave
Yeh, you guys need not worry about that. Any guy that doesn't like how you look isn't worth your time anyway, but most guys will, so you still have quite the selection to choose from.

Lawdha'mercy, it took me sooooo goddamned long to realize that. I was so busy worrying about what guys thought of me and how I looked because I'm overweight. Glad I got a clue later in life (ironically, right around the time I met Sycamore...see what good karma can do? LOL).

Undertoad · 10-29-2003, 03:43 PM

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Originally posted by breakingnews
Windmills kill a small number of birds compared to the shit that pollutes our planet from coal burning or nuclear plants.

Well that certainly sounds like a fact.

10-29-2003, 12:11 PM	#41
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	As of Friday I will be living within farting distance of Scranton...I can check it out for ya. Just tell me where to look and what you want. I got no press credentials, but I'm thorough and nosy. When I want to be that is. Plus I can offer the local take on it. You know, the human interest stuff like who'se farm went under and who is mad because of the truck trafic and so forth. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

10-29-2003, 10:47 AM	#31
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Ooh, the weight/perception topic. I always find this interesting. Recently I started making a concerted effort to lose some weight. Over 2 months I managed to lose about 29 lbs so far. Now, I had not intended to make this an experiment on human perception, but you would think I had, as now, almost everyone I interract with already acts differently toward me. But also, my attitude has certainly undergone revision as a result of my weight loss. Now, then my question is: Are they really reacting different to me because of my change in weight, or are they reacting to my change in attitude? Interesting thought. Is it the weight that matters, or the self attitude? Or might it be a combination of both? Case

10-29-2003, 10:53 AM	#32
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	I think its because you're hot.

10-29-2003, 10:55 AM	#33
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	Honestly, though, I suspect its more about your attitude / body language. You're carrying yourself better, which is partly an effect of the weight loss, but more because your self-image is stronger.

10-29-2003, 11:11 AM	#36
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Hmmm interesting discussion (that I certainly never intended to start indirectly! )... and makes me wonder: Are the women pictured in "women's" magazines skinnier than the ones pictures in "men's" magazines?

10-29-2003, 11:20 AM	#38
dave Guest Posts: n/a	This is one of the reasons I like having an office, not a cubicle. I can shut the door and take a nap if I want, and the browsing is basically unmonitored.

10-29-2003, 12:13 PM	#42
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Good discussions of alternative energy always at USS Clueless, here for example. The gent is an engineer, although he has a communications background. But he does put a lot of thought into his pieces. That piece suggests you should ask the people in Scranton whether they think they'll kill birds, and whether they can help with the usage peaks on hot summer afternoons. And what the price is per kwh compared to other sources.

10-29-2003, 12:21 PM	#43
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Windmills kill a small number of birds compared to the shit that pollutes our planet from coal burning or nuclear plants. Pricing is now competitive with regular sources, and will only become cheaper as it grows. 0.01% of national energy is wind. 2% overall is clean energy sources. Actually, farmers in midwest plains are making upwards of $10k per month (and more) for turbine placement. And it doesn't affect crop grwoth at all. FUCK YEAH - I just got invited to try a new military combat flight simulator. Centrifuge that can spin up to 7 Gs. THat's cool as shit.

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