This forum discussion centers on the heights and weights of various members, revealing a diverse range of body types. Participants share their measurements, with heights ranging from 3'7" to 6'4" and weights from 115 lbs to over 250 lbs. The conversation highlights the impact of genetics on body size and the humorous aspects of being either very tall or very short. Additionally, members reflect on their personal experiences with weight fluctuations and societal perceptions of body image.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for individuals interested in body image, fitness enthusiasts, psychologists studying self-esteem, and anyone curious about the diversity of body types within a community.
And alas, no NBA candidates among us...?Moonbear said:Wow, it seems like all the women around here are tiny!
It'll take a while; you folks have been busy in my absence.If you're concerned about breast cancer as well, we're starting a clinic...Moonbear said:
Are you part Vulcan?Evo said:
mattmns said:
Not nerdishness, metabolism. I couldn't get to 160 if I ate bowling balls all day. For instance, I just had my supper while mucking about here. It was an IGA chicken pie, which contains about 1/2 of a barbecued chicken, and 1/2 of a lemon crumble pie. If I'm eating my breakfast in a restaurant, I have either 6 fried or 8 scrambled eggs plus 4 pieces of toast. I only get 3 eggs for breakfast at home because that's all my little cooking pot will hold.mattmns said:
loseyourname said:
SOS2008 said:I'd be happy to share some of mine.I can get a tan, but it's harder to keep the weight off (darn Moonbear keeps baking cakes...!).
Ivan Seeking said:
I suspect somebody might be fibbing a bit. Good Lord, you're not much larger than Tsu's chain saw (but does your engine run hot?) So, um, what kind of teeth marks does a little critter like you leave, on say, small domesticated animals...?Ivan Seeking said:
hypatia said:
Yeah, those big heads alone must weigh a lot. And they always seem to be pictured with really big pot bellies. Then there's that extra digging foot. It starts to add up quickly.Maybe they have a helium-based metabolism...Moonbear said:
Moonbear said:
I hope you don't ask someone with a big size whether they've got their belly hanging out. But the comment was probably in good funMoonbear said:
Monique said:I hope you don't ask someone with a big size whether they've got their belly hanging out. But the comment was probably in good fun
Then again, I think I did accuse Ivan of having a pot-belly, 
though only when he reveals his gray alien form.
Integral said:
Strangely enough, I'm not exactly skinny. I've casuallly studied a bit of physiology (that's how I study everything), and still have no clue of what the hell exactly is going on with my body. It's almost like a 'Hulk' thing. Under normal circumstances I'm built like a 10-year-old. If I concentrate for a couple of seconds and tense up, suddenly muscles appear (not huge, but well-defined). I have no difficulty lifting 100lbs with one hand. A few years ago I had a 390lb grip with my right hand and 370 with the left, and yet I have wrists like pipe-cleaners. The arthritis has really messed that up, but I can still manage about 250. Overall, though, I try not to exert myself any more than is absolutely necessary (breathing, eating, sex when I can get it...) The last time I tried something heroic didn't go well. I tore a couple of muscles in my ass picking up the end of an 800lb pool table to shake a stuck ball loose. The ball came out, but I couldn't finish the game.motai said: