Quote Originally Posted by Lenusik
Ladies, why can't you admit that everybody wants to looks good? Thinner women (I don't mean skeletons) do look better. And I agree that not all of them are healthy. But I know quite a few. I am 5'6, 114 pounds, wear size 0-2. I ride my bike fast, play tennis (hard) 2-3 times a week, eat healthy and I am very strong. Still I want to look better and I will strive for it. Genetics are only a small portion of your development. You physical and mind efforts make you a better athlete and a healthier person. No, it is not better to be fat and healthy - there is no such thing as fat and healthy. VERY thin is not healthy eaither. But being normally thin and healthy is in anybody's power. Just put some effort in it.
I might have to disagree with a few of these points. First of all, genetics do play a part. If you were to take a group of women who had the exact same fitness schedule, same lifestyle, and same eating habits, I promise you that they all wouldn't have the same body type. Everyone has a different metabolism and a different makeup. I understand your point that there is no such thing as fat and healthy, but you have to consider an overweight person who is exercising 5 days a week versus a 100 pound woman who is inactive, and eats horribly. I consider the overweight person to be healthier than the skinny person.

Personally, I commend you for your great body stats and exercise regime because you obviously work very hard to stay in shape and look good. But to tell everyone else that they too can have the same weight if they just work a little harder is just foolish. People can only do the best they can, and they shouldn't have to be a size 2 to feel good about themselves.

The most important thing ladies is how you feel. I'm 5'7 and about 130. There have been points in my life where I weighed a lot less, but I was not active. I'm in better shape than I've ever been in my entire life. I don't associate that with a number on a scale, rather my energy, endurance, and muscle tone.