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over a year ago
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I'd say it's some form of toned, not fat, not too wobbly. You can be thin and athletic or you can be a bodybuilder I guess....
Pics kinda tell the story, so there's no need to get too bogged down on body description unless you've got body envy or don't want others in your category....
My ideal lady would be curvy, but that could mean all manner of things to different people.
I could call myself Stephanie, but I'd still be the same sarcastic bastard..... |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
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"Everyone has their own interpretation of body shapes. Make your own opinion from pics x"
Exactly this. I frequently find that pics don't match the athletic description and always find this amusing. Each to their own opinion. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sumo wrestlers, are technically athletes  "
I call them "waterboys"
Water retention from benchpress and sleeping between sets...
I make a point of saying "average"....saying your an "athlete" is a big claim. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It could mean anything. I have put athletic on mine as I have a athletic body  "
Mate, I’ve often thought... if we could somehow sell your body with my face we’d make millions?!
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Tbh op - when many of us first join Fab we will note how many people (in our opinion) are giving themselves poetic license in their body type description! We may also wonder how some have managed to find time machines and become ten years younger overnight - or managed to stretch themselves and gain several inches in height!
Once you’ve been on here five years, however, you really couldn’t give a flying f*** any more, other to smile to yourself in vague amusement at how some people love to delude themselves!
I always ask for a recent face and torso pic if I’m contemplating meeting someone - and I make it clear on my profile that if they don’t look like their pictures - we ain’t doing rudies!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Correct me if I’m wrong but on here what does athletic mean? Because by the looks of things, some seriously aren’t athletic and have just put it as it looks good on the profile?"
I tend to ignore what someone has selected from a drop down box and look at pics. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Im more curious how a picture of only two women was approved for a single males profile
I think one of them might be a him
Well spotted.  "
Oh good lord 
I blame having my visor open behind a car i can only assume was running on coal |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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"Sumo wrestlers, are technically athletes
I call them "waterboys"
Water retention from benchpress and sleeping between sets...
I make a point of saying "average"....saying your an "athlete" is a big claim."
Only if the pictures and lifestyle don't match...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don’t think it really matters what you label yourself as on here, it’s a token gesture. I don’t look anyway at what people describe themselves as, surely you just look at their photos and if you fancy them you message them regardless. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I never look at descriptors. I just look at the pics. If they look fit, then I class that as athletic in my head. People have the right to label themselves however they want. I will decide from their pictures |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don’t think it really matters what you label yourself as on here, it’s a token gesture. I don’t look anyway at what people describe themselves as, surely you just look at their photos and if you fancy them you message them regardless. "
It really is that simple Tame. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It could mean anything. I have put athletic on mine as I have a athletic body
The amount of time you spend in the gym, I would hope so."
Yes I spend lots of time there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You don’t get ‘ceps like this one (left) going to the gym half heartedly and not trying much and looking at the sweaty Lycra clad women no sirreee  "
You got that arm from lifting sausage rolls. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Dunno im thinking of upgrading mine as im like a gymnast in the sack
I can never read the word sack with a straight face....
Tbag
Teabag 56 times "
Time for Chai ... anyone ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You don’t get ‘ceps like this one (left) going to the gym half heartedly and not trying much and looking at the sweaty Lycra clad women no sirreee
You got that arm from lifting sausage rolls. "
Lol.....that made me really laugh |
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By *wingfellowMan
over a year ago
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it’s a grey area really, rugby is a prime example. They’re all athletic but some are brutes and others more toned and agile. I think generally though it means you have some form of definition but aren’t ‘ripped’ although it’s different for each person I’d imagine. Never really put much thought into it to be totally honest I just wing it. |
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By *m3232Man
over a year ago
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It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Correct me if I’m wrong but on here what does athletic mean? Because by the looks of things, some seriously aren’t athletic and have just put it as it looks good on the profile?"
Tell me about it. It seems that being average/slim these days equates to being athletic LOL! |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned"
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size. |
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"It could mean anything. I have put athletic on mine as I have a athletic body "
Yes you are 
Ahem..
But to answer your question OP I agree with most here that it’s open to interpretation but for me it’s someone who works out whether in gym or sport to maintain a toned healthy body.
I class myself as fabulous but tbh some call me curvy, large or ample so meh who knows!
It does baffle me when guys who clearly are overweight say they’re athletic though |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size. "
Its not, it means small and thin. |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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To my mind athletic is the least open to interpretation of the body type options. Athletic is rather specific in how your body is and works; heart health, physical condition and what you use your body for.
Obviously it's open to abuse but generally it's obvious from pictures whether someone is or isn't. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"To my mind athletic is the least open to interpretation of the body type options. Athletic is rather specific in how your body is and works; heart health, physical condition and what you use your body for.
Obviously it's open to abuse but generally it's obvious from pictures whether someone is or isn't. "
I would say for the most part you're right. I wouldn't say that men or women who are pathetic need to have a six pack as such though. I would class athletic as someone who does some form of regular exercise and is in good physical health.
I don't do lying, so my age and height are correct, and my body type fits my current lifestyle as due to health problems exercise is very difficult for me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It could mean anything. I have put athletic on mine as I have a athletic body
Yes you are
Ahem..
But to answer your question OP I agree with most here that it’s open to interpretation but for me it’s someone who works out whether in gym or sport to maintain a toned healthy body.
I class myself as fabulous but tbh some call me curvy, large or ample so meh who knows!
It does baffle me when guys who clearly are overweight say they’re athletic though"
Yes, the gym is my 2nd home |
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By *m3232Man
over a year ago
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size. "
Not imo that’s just called short lol |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Not imo that’s just called short lol"
I'm petite but not athletic lol |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro |
"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin."
Petite refers to stature not weight. Most people still think petite means skinny when in fact petite has nothing to do with weight. Petite is the term used in the fashion industry to describe a woman who is 5'3 tall or under. Petite women come in all shapes and sizes, whether they're a size 4 or 14.
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
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"To my mind athletic is the least open to interpretation of the body type options. Athletic is rather specific in how your body is and works; heart health, physical condition and what you use your body for.
Obviously it's open to abuse but generally it's obvious from pictures whether someone is or isn't. "
Yes I agree you can see muscle definition it's a life style |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned"
Abs are not a requirement for athletic.
I've got 28" thighs a 49" chest and a 35" waist and no abs, I'm a powerlifter so don't need them but I'm still athletic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Abs are not a requirement for athletic.
I've got 28" thighs a 49" chest and a 35" waist and no abs, I'm a powerlifter so don't need them but I'm still athletic."
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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago
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In the context on this site I think it means someone who is toned and has a certain amount of muscle. I personally use slim to describe myself, as although I'm very fit for my age through running 60 miles a week, I've never looked to put muscle on. If I've toned up around the bum and legs it's come from running lots of hills, not really intentionally. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin."
It just shows that it is your interpretation of petite. Others opinion on what is classified as petite will differ. Just like most labels |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin."
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under. "
I remember going to the petite aisle in Dorothy Perkins with a friend who's petite. The leg length was shorter but the sizes went up to a size 20 |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under.
I remember going to the petite aisle in Dorothy Perkins with a friend who's petite. The leg length was shorter but the sizes went up to a size 20 "
There are different meanings to petite but I always think of it in fashion terms and for the shorter than average height. |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under. "
And when describing human beings it means small and thin.
Marketing bs aside |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under.
And when describing human beings it means small and thin.
Marketing bs aside"
I guess that’s your interpretation like the other poster said. |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under.
I remember going to the petite aisle in Dorothy Perkins with a friend who's petite. The leg length was shorter but the sizes went up to a size 20
There are different meanings to petite but I always think of it in fashion terms and for the shorter than average height. "
It is. They make petite sizes in larger sizes too.
It's for people with short legs who don't fit into children's clothing . |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under.
And when describing human beings it means small and thin.
Marketing bs aside
I guess that’s your interpretation like the other poster said. "
Petite outside of the fashion industry means an attractive slim, short woman. It's like quaint, or cute. |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under.
And when describing human beings it means small and thin.
Marketing bs aside
I guess that’s your interpretation like the other poster said.
Petite outside of the fashion industry means an attractive slim, short woman. It's like quaint, or cute."
So there are different meanings. |
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"It’s no different than when I see ladies say they are petite when clearly they have roles of fat.
My answer would be toned muscles and abs would be considered athletic. My picture is not but I am now 15kg lighter and have abs and toned
Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
Its not, it means small and thin.
In the clothing world it means 5ft2 and under.
And when describing human beings it means small and thin.
Marketing bs aside
I guess that’s your interpretation like the other poster said. "
Its the literal definition of the word.
The fact womens clothes companies chose to market some clothes as petite not "short" doesnt change it. |
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"Petite is reference to height normally a women of 5ft 2 or under. She can be any dress size.
I remember going to the petite aisle in Dorothy Perkins with a friend who's petite. The leg length was shorter but the sizes went up to a size 20
There are different meanings to petite but I always think of it in fashion terms and for the shorter than average height.
They make petite sizes in larger sizes too.
It's for people with short legs who don't fit into children's clothing . "
That is how I’ve always thought of ‘Petite’ also, clothes with shorter legs and arms. |
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"Correct me if I’m wrong but on here what does athletic mean? Because by the looks of things, some seriously aren’t athletic and have just put it as it looks good on the profile?"
Its the default setting when setting up a profile I think some are in so much of a rush they don't alter it to fat bastard.  |
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