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topic of the weekplease login to add to this item  Feeling the burn?Monday, 21 May 2007 In a community where image seems to be everything are press-ups your most pressing concern? As summer swings its way into view our thoughts turn to tummies and tuck but does the annual bikini or Speedo hunt leave you a flip short of a flop or do you relish the joy of sharing your tanned skin? Is the gym your one true addiction – pumping hard for Pride or is the only towel action your likely to see the one that covers up? We have so many words for what we look like – twinks, bears, glamour dyke; even butch is making a break back, but we do truly reflect the words? Do we even want to? Have the bears got it right – giving up on the razor and the gym in return for a life without restrictions or should we all be reflected thin in the mirror? Seems the shops can stock up on size zero all they like but the majority of us haven’t got a hope of fitting in. But then when the best selling t-shirts are the XXS type maybe we do crave the body perfect? So does a six-pack send you sweet or are you a chub chaser? Are lesbians exempt from all this – is a female bear a ted – or have the lipstick tendencies once so frown upon finally become the norm? And can anyone explain the race for perfection for the Pride season only to see those same gods and goddesses abandon all their ‘my body is a temple’ tendencies come the big day? Barbara Tucker once sang about the beautiful people but who are they? And are we as a community usually so accepting of sexuality outside the so-called ‘norm’ still unable to see behind the fake tan, pert biceps and designer outfits? Guess the question is – do you have to be fit to fit? your comments said by Timmy Ten and a half weeks til Brighton Pride, the race is on! I usually do pretty well until the final week when my body gives in and without realising I find myself snacking between snacks while sat at my desk (snacking).  said by Lola_L This couldn't be more appropiate as I have recently left LA Fitness and joined David Lloyd, and today had my first session (leave it!) with my new trainer, Ash.  said by Jerome1 Well... as one who (despite the gaydar profile) IS the wrong side of forty (though I don't look it); I am conscious of the old weight-gain battle! I do find it more difficult to burn off carbs these days and being older find spirit/mixers too sickly and so opt for the lager which is too "weighty" (simply won't pay the ridiculous prices asked for glasses of wine and buying a bottle seems a little gauche for one)?!
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said by jimmegee
on Monday, 21 May 2007, 5:13pm
Very topical question, given the fact that I just started dieting today!
I'm in two minds: I really feel good about myself when I drop a few kilos and can get back into the trousers I bought last year but I also don't see why I should have to deny myself the things I enjoy (mid-week drinks, take-aways at the weekend, afternoon chocolate binges at the office) just because it makes it harder for me to take my top off at Wild Fruit.
I've not really given a damn, to be honest, but last WF, a woman leaned over and "pinched my inch" in amusement. I may have told her I'm not ashamed of my spare tyre but I think there really is pressure to cover up unless you've got a washboard stomach. Or is it in my head?
Do the flat-bellied really stand aghast at semi-chubs with their tits out? I think the answer is... everything in moderation. As long as you do a bit of exercise and don't overdo the booze, you should be happy with whatever shape you end up settling in to.