We see how much pressure there is for women to be in good shape. I always thought growing up, as long as you have a nice face, your body doesn't matter that much. After losing most of my fat I've noticed I'm getting more attention from girls. So it must be more important than i thought.
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How important is it for a man to be in good shape?
I dont say its important for the sense of a relationship. You have people with all sorts of preferences, obviously if (like myself) you don't have fitness at its best dont expect to start dating someone who can run a marathon easily. Mainly because it means you use your free time very differently.
But I would say its a good idea to at least have good fitness. It helps your confidence and can put potential health issues at ease. As a guy we already live 2 years less on average compared to women 😂
I think it's very important for a man to be in shape. I don't place as much importance on the fact that it might attract women/men. I think that the effort you place on yourself will in effect reflect in other parts of your life.
You noticed how more women are paying attention to you. Before that happened did you notice that you started feeling much better about yourself?
On the practical side of things, and assuming you are fairly proportional, clothes just fit way better at least for me. So clothes fit better, you look better, and your renewed confidence will offer a greater quality of life.
So yeah I would say it's really important for a man to be in shape. Not for anyone else but him.
I think people judge you lot.. I think people say that "looks don't matter"or people should judge a person's soul. I think that's bullshit because I have seen so mamy cases where people only want to date good looking people.. I think the case has worsen that much where people talk to you only only the basis of how good you look or how much money do you have! so, I have only got one advice to people is that Exercising is really important but not that important if it deteriotes with your mental health.. I think both the males and females need to understand this that start practising self love!
I feel like it's definitely less important than with women. I know many women who would date a guy ranging from very skinny to chubby (including me). However, it is nice if a guy has a nice body if I'm being honest. It can even just pull you over the edge in attractiveness when you don't quite like his face or length. For me, face and height is more important when it comes to physical attractiveness.
Face and height are not things that anyone can control and it's fine if these are more important to you. I do not see this as discrimination as much as just personal preferences. The question here was about being in shape which is something 100% controllable. My opinion is that in their 20's girls might care about a man's shape but later in life it might get less important. Personality, career, wealth etc... Takes over eventually over a 6 pack.
@mmv99 And how tall are you?) In modern society 5'5 woman can reject 5'6 or even 5'7 man for baing "not tall enough", because accourding to modern standards of masculinity man's height should be at least 5'11 if not over 6 ft.
I am 5'10". I understand your frustrations at something you can't control but it's like the fact that I prefer white girls to Back or Asian... It's not fair to them but it's my preference, I have no choice on the matter.
@Daemon_von_Wayren it's not like I'm a rollercoaster where you have to be 6 feet or taller to ride on. It's just that from experience I noticed I'm more often attracted to taller people. Have there been exceptions? Yes ofcourse. Most preferences people have are things they can't control. Age, ethnicity, but also facial structure, body and even men care about height. Even things like intelligence or personality are things you can't control. Life isn't always fair. Especially when it comes to preferences.
Weight actually affects how the face looks also. Most faces look nicer when the person isn't overweight because some of that fat gets added to the face and makes it rounder and less defined. So size is important not only for the body, but for the face also.
Congratulations on your weight loss. I'm sure that was very hard to do. Losing weight is usually a lot of hard work!
He doesn't need to look like a bodybuilder (I would prefer he doesn't) and I don't wnat him to be obese either. I'd prefer for him to be in decent shape. Something like the picture below is ideal. Not too fat and not too muscular.
It is essential. As a man, having a good body is not only a mark of good health, but it shows discipline, self respect, drive and consistency. You are also more likely to have higher levels of testosterone when fit and healthy, as opposed to being overweight.
I literally couldn't care less. I have had crushes on extremely skinny men, buff guys and all the way to obese men. This varies from person to person, but for me its 100% connection, spark and chemistry. The person I like is always the hottest on earth to me, regardless of shape or anything.
I think health and fitness plays an important role in our life. Everyone should be fit and fine men or women. But for men also physical fitness is very important.
Even if you’re a busy guy, you can drop fat, get healthy, and get into the best shape of your life.
All you need is a simplified exercise plan, a progressive set of nutrition habits, and a knowledgable coach to help guide the process. Just hire a fitness personal trainer and body trainer and start workout and fitness. It will change your life completely.
you don't really need big bulky muscles or a 6 pack abs. but just be decently defined and toned.
well in modern times many girls. can fight their own battles and hold their own. it is also important to many of them. that their partner can assist them if needed. to protect them and their kids.
plus it is nice to be able to carry her around once in a while. often makes her feel her partner can dominate her. since most women want to be naturally submissive.
I think most girls don’t want to believe that it’s important but it actually is... Being overweight or out of shape just makes you unattractive regardless of how healthy you are. It just doesn’t look good.
A guy with a fit body attracts WAAAY more girls than a guy who’s overweight. And I think everyone knows that but people don’t like to talk about it.
oh wow look at the results basically 50/50 they care or not, I'm not surprised lol
there's a difference in being in shape and being lean though, like someone who works trades is gonna be in shape but not as lean. Most girls find tradies hot though
My opinion is that in their 20's girls might care about a man's shape but later in life it might get less important. Personality, career, wealth etc... takes over a 6 pack eventually. (also because at a later age they don't have much of a choice, guys with 6 packs at 50 are pretty rare hahaha!)
Having said that, everyone should aim to be at a health weight and be in good cardiovascular shape no matter the sex or age.
It's important , like most people I want to try to always look my best for my SO, but im not OCD about and my SO isn't overly concerned about my physical shape as long as Im healthy and that im faithful to her And as long as im able to keep my SO happy then there's really nothing to do other then to maintain whatever physical shape that I'm in..
I put a lot of effort into maintaining my physical fitness. I am an extremely active person, and I calculate everything that goes into my body. I won't wast my time dating someone who can't keep up.
It depends on how much you have to offer in other regards, such as looks, height, social status, wealth, masculine personality, socially adept, etc. If you're weak in these other aspects then you have to compensate by lifting.
What is paramount is that you have courage to be a man. The phrase " man up" or like " sack up". Means do the right thing even if it means having to do it the hard way. Someone that delivers on promises made as huge worth. No one cares about a guys shape if he always is bringing it.
Whether a guy is too skinny or fat it's gonna be at least commented among the group, and it's gonna take part in how people treat you.
However I value most the personality that person has, because as long as it's an interesting person I don't care if it's the fattest or the skinniest person in the world, I'm gonna have fun with him/her and enjoy more time with them.
It's pretty important, besides just wanting to look good in terms of dating it should be something that everyone wants just because it's just good to be in shape.
Do my legs get more tired? No. Do you notice your arm getting tired when you're masturbating? Because I dont. Same goes for my legs when I'm having a good time in sex.
Also, I said "chunkier" not morbidly obese. Why would his "manboobs" be so big they're flopping places unless he was like 400lbs+/-? And even if they were flopping I would still find it hit. Something primal in me can find almost anything sexy when I'm aroused. Thats just me though
It definitely is the BEST feeling ever for me (sexually). I like to be on top of a chunkier guy because its like being on a trampoline lol that sounds like im joking but im not. It feels GOOD. Their tummy presses into the areas that I need stimulation on to reach an orgasm. Also, a lot of chunkier guys KNOW the tummy feels good and they change their breathing so that it can rub on you while you're on top.
Sure having abs is attractive but just ab visuals won't get me there.
It's important. And all quality girls feel that way; the ones that don't are unhealthy themselves and merely looking for excuses to not take care of themselves as well.
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