Fatties in Australia

[succubus_dxb]

So, I just got back from Perth (very quick trip to see the Papa Bear) and...well....THERE ARE SO MANY FAT PEOPLE THERE. I found it really interesting. In Melbourne, I'm usually the only fat person I see on the street, nevermind in a room!

Have any of you guys noticed lots of fatties in certain places compared to others? I just found it interesting :)

[penguin]

I see plenty of fat people all the time around Brisbane.

[succubus_dxb]

oh, ALSO - I noticed that Target/Big W/K-mart had waaaay more plus sized clothes in Perth, it was awesome!

[penguin]

oh, ALSO - I noticed that Target/Big W/K-mart had waaaay more plus sized clothes in Perth, it was awesome!

Target used to have a great range of plus sized underwear, back when I worked for them, but in the last ten years they now only have the basics. I find that pretty offensive. I used to have all sorts of sexy sets, but then they stopped selling them and I got fatter.

[succubus_dxb]

I have gotten a few sets of undies from Target, but i'm always the biggest size available (18/20) - Which is a shame, because I see woman rummaging through the knickers and KNOW there would be a market for them! (Not only plus size ladies, but also those with a larger cup size)

[Aust99]

You calling my town fat??? haha I do see a lot of hot fattie girls when I'm out on the town... sometimes I stare without realising and I want to go and talk to them but they don't know why I'm looking and sometimes get embarrased.. I usually try to talk to them about clothing to get some ideas about where they shop. I agree about Target having a good range of plus size clothing... but the prices are high (compared to my beloved asos specials)... Kmart clothes are so unfashionable IMO... They used to be ok but now I walk through thinking do they seriously think a young fatty would wear this??


Glad you enjoyed your trip Bob.

[Shosh]

oh, ALSO - I noticed that Target/Big W/K-mart had waaaay more plus sized clothes in Perth, it was awesome!

Gotta love that!

[Shosh]

I went to my local Target recently and they did not one have a single pair of plus size bathers! They had a full range of bathers for women in the regular sizes, but none for plus sized women.

What are you saying Target? Fat women should not be wearing swimsuits?:rolleyes:

Target has become overpriced for the store it is anyway.

Um Target I'll give you the hot tip, you are losing out on a shitload of money from plus sized women, by not having as full and extensive a range across all lines of plus sized clothing, as you do regular sizes.
There are lots of fatties in Australia!

[ladle]

what a bunch of fatsos....YAY!:eat2:

[Inhibited]

I do see overweight ppl around but it's very rare that i see someone who is obese like myself..

[Shosh]

So, I just got back from Perth (very quick trip to see the Papa Bear) and...well....THERE ARE SO MANY FAT PEOPLE THERE. I found it really interesting. In Melbourne, I'm usually the only fat person I see on the street, nevermind in a room!

Have any of you guys noticed lots of fatties in certain places compared to others? I just found it interesting :)

I wonder why there are so many fatties in Perth as opposed to other areas?

[ladle]

I don't think there are more, I just think that you've had a "Sixth Sense" Experience....."I see Fat people...walking around"

[spiritangel]

Nowra has oodles

I will on occassion get asked where I find my clothes and stuff as I am usually the only person I see around here in like well pretty much everything I wear thank you ebay I like not having to worry I will run into someone wearing the same outfit as me :)

Penrith is supposed to be the fattest suburb in Australia according to Krispy Kreme's researches this is why the first Aussie one went there

I dont know since I joined DIMMs I see larger people all over the place now mayby I was too much in my own little world before..........................

[succubus_dxb]

I wonder why there are so many fatties in Perth as opposed to other areas?

I don't think there are necessarily more fat people in Perth, maybe LESS in Melbourne?

Perhaps it has something to do with suburban/city living? (I was in the burbs, not actually Perth CBD in all fairness)

[bonified]

I'm in Sydney, I work in the cbd, I live 15 mins away from the cbd, and there are fatties everywhere. It is quite a trek for me to go to a big w, but I always find something or another there.

[Inhibited]

Nowra has oodles

I will on occassion get asked where I find my clothes and stuff as I am usually the only person I see around here in like well pretty much everything I wear thank you ebay I like not having to worry I will run into someone wearing the same outfit as me :)

Penrith is supposed to be the fattest suburb in Australia according to Krispy Kreme's researches this is why the first Aussie one went there

I dont know since I joined DIMMs I see larger people all over the place now mayby I was too much in my own little world before..........................

I go to Penrith a fair bit and i don't really see any fat ppl there at all ... In my experience the locals aren't very accepting especially at Panthers..

[spiritangel]

I go to Penrith a fair bit and i don't really see any fat ppl there at all ... In my experience the locals aren't very accepting especially at Panthers..

I thought the same thing but I have been told that on sevral occassions mayby surrounding areas were taken into consideration ?????

Although I do see a good percentage when I am at bear and craft shows there shrugs

[Aust99]

I don't think there are more, I just think that you've had a "Sixth Sense" Experience....."I see Fat people...walking around"

I agree... I don't think there are more fatties in Perth, I think I notice them more in recent years when I'm out on the town because I'm more aware/ conscious of looking to see what they are wearing, who they are with, where they are partying.



Bobbie, are you talking Fremantle??

[Shosh]

I'm in Sydney, I work in the cbd, I live 15 mins away from the cbd, and there are fatties everywhere. It is quite a trek for me to go to a big w, but I always find something or another there.

Really? That surprises me. I thought inner city dwellers would tend to be highly educated, thin, type professionals, whereas blue collar type fatter people would live out in the suburbs.

I know that is the case in Melbourne anyway.

[bonified]

Wtf, are you for real? I can't tell if they are educated or not, but does being a fattie boomstix mean you aren't or do you mean they are, how the fuck does levels of education come into it.

People are fat because they consume more calories than calories expelled. It is not rocket science. Everyone knows this.

Inner city for me personally is because I am simply lazier and I like easy access to stimulation.

then, not that this is my reason, but I kinda thought the worker fatties I see maybe cos most work involves a lot of sitting on yr arse, sometimes doin' crazy hours to pay for all the fun crazy expensive city things like eating out and cock tales, cheese platters and sparkling wine, ridiculous rents etc etc

Or is it the educated or non educated variety of fatties coming in to work from the burbs lol who cares, just they are a representing.

[Shosh]

Wtf, are you for real? I can't tell if they are educated or not, but does being a fattie boomstix mean you aren't or do you mean they are, how the fuck does levels of education come into it.

People are fat because they consume more calories than calories expelled. It is not rocket science. Everyone knows this.

Inner city for me personally is because I am simply lazier and I like easy access to stimulation.

then, not that this is my reason, but I kinda thought the worker fatties I see maybe cos most work involves a lot of sitting on yr arse, sometimes doin' crazy hours to pay for all the fun crazy expensive city things like eating out and cock tales, cheese platters and sparkling wine, ridiculous rents etc etc

Or is it the educated or non educated variety of fatties coming in to work from the burbs lol who cares, just they are a representing.

Calm down. Overreaction much?

If you look across the social spectrum this pattern is oft repeated if we like to acknowledge it or not.

I am not attaching a moral value to it, just making an observation of what I see, at least in Melbourne.

I am a fattie myself, so chill ok.

[Inhibited]

Maybe the" highly educated, thin, type professionals" in Melbourne can afford plastic surgery thats why they are all thin ...:confused:

[Shosh]

Maybe the" highly educated, thin, type professionals" in Melbourne can afford plastic surgery thats why they are all thin ...:confused:

Mate the plastic surgery look is not a good one. It's scary.:eek::D

[bonified]

I am heaps chilled, no over reaction and I can see you are a fattie too.

So?

What you said was ludicrous, regarding education, locale and it's correlation with fatness.

Whether it's in regards to food choices or excercise. Laziness does not = uneducated.

all typed in a zen like state

[Inhibited]

Mate the plastic surgery look is not a good one. It's scary.:eek::D

Nah i meant surgery such as liposuction etc....

I lived in Melbourne and have been there a few times and thing i like about the city is that there is different variety of people and no one cares they just let you be. Sydney city is much the same i must add.

[Shosh]

I am heaps chilled, no over reaction and I can see you are a fattie too.

So?

What you said was ludicrous, regarding education, locale and it's correlation with fatness.

Whether it's in regards to food choices or excercise. Laziness does not = uneducated.

all typed in a zen like state

I am just stating what I see in Melbourne.
I am just being honest about what I have seen with my own two eyes.
I have seen a lot of young educated professionals living in the inner city, and yes a lot of them are thin.
I do not agree that what I said was ludicrous.

People that have less access to income tend to eat higher calorie food because it is cheaper, and they live in suburban areas because once again it is cheaper.
I can concede your point about laziness not equating to lack of intelligence, I am just stating what I have seen in certain areas.
Case in point I am an intelligent person, and I am fat. I live in the country.

[Shosh]

Nah i meant surgery such as liposuction etc....

I lived in Melbourne and have been there a few times and thing i like about the city is that there is different variety of people and no one cares they just let you be. Sydney city is much the same i must add.

I was born and raised in Melbourne, and I would have to disagree with you as to people letting you be, and being friendly.

I was often verbally abused by various people for being fat.

I moved to the country three years ago, and I can tell you it was the best move I have ever made.
There is a real sense of community here. People care about each other.

In Melbourne many people are aloof, and care only for themselves.

Yes Melbourne is very multicultural, and that is great, but it's down side outweighs it's good side.

I lived there for thirty seven of my fourty years. I would know.

[bonified]

It is remarkably cheaper in the suburbs for fresh fruit, vege and meat.

Have you ever shopped for food in the city?

It is simply laziness that makes someone purchase shit processed food over the former.

Laziness for not wanting to shop for it, prep it, cook it & clean up after it etc.

[Inhibited]

I was born and raised in Melbourne, and I would have to disagree with you as to people letting you be, and being friendly.

I was often verbally abused by various people for being fat.

I moved to the country three years ago, and I can tell you it was the best move I have ever made.
There is a real sense of community here. People care about each other.

In Melbourne many people are aloof, and care only for themselves.

Yes Melbourne is very multicultural, and that is great, but it's down side outweighs it's good side.

I lived there for thirty seven of my fourty years. I would know.

Your right.. what would i know am just a fat uneducated, non professional type from the suburbs.....

[Shosh]

It is remarkably cheaper in the suburbs for fresh fruit, vege and meat.

Have you ever shopped for food in the city?

It is simply laziness that makes someone purchase shit processed food over the former.

Laziness for not wanting to shop for it, prep it, cook it & clean up after it etc.

But conversely those on low incomes cannot afford inner city rent.

Processed food is cheaper than good wholesome food. That is a reality, regardless of where you live.
I am sure many people would prefer to buy good wholesome food, they just have less income.

I am well aware of the price of food. I lived in the inner city for many years.

Thankfully I am out of there now.

[Shosh]

Your right.. what would i know am just a fat uneducated, non professional type from the suburbs.....

Where did you get that from?

I explained myself on all counts.

Typical Dimensions overreaction.

People are not happy here if there is not drama.

You cannot make an honest observation here.

You have to tell people what they want to hear v's what you have actually experienced or witnessed.

[bonified]

It is much cheaper to purchase fruit veg and meat than it it is take away. A kilo of chicken breasts is 10$ a bag of pasta 2$ some broccoli 2$ a loaf of bread 2$ garlic, 2$ tin of tomatoes 2$ eggs milk another 6$ will feed 2 easy and also give you decent clean leftovers + brekky so really your head is in yr arse again with this one.

Meal planning & prep takes time, effort, forethought. VS convenience (read laziness) it does not mean uneducated.
Processed food may be cheaper when you factor in the monetry cost of your personal time and efforts, but not overall when you go meal vs meal.

Stop perhaps paying so much attention to sensationalist media, you said you were intelligent, you can spell and write, can you though, think freely?

Typical Dimensions overreaction.

People are not happy here if there is not drama.

You cannot make an honest observation here.

You have to tell people what they want to hear v's what you have actually experienced or witnessed.

It's blatant over opionated ignorance that offends & provokes such reactions, see how you find yourself having to defend yourself often, for whatever reason.

I do not agree and do not need to further state how you are incorrect. I know my reality, have fun with yours there luv. :)

[Inhibited]

Where did you get that from?

I explained myself on all counts.

Typical Dimensions overreaction.

People are not happy here if there is not drama.

You cannot make an honest observation here.

You have to tell people what they want to hear v's what you have actually experienced or witnessed.

Below is where i got it from

Really? That surprises me. I thought inner city dwellers would tend to be highly educated, thin, type professionals, whereas blue collar type fatter people would live out in the suburbs.

I lived there for thirty seven of my fourty years. I would know.

Alot of uni students both here and in Melbourne live in the city and inner city and they are struggling to get by....... I also think alot of ppl make the choice to live in the suburbs so that their kids can have a bit of a backyard and aren't living in a concrete jungle..

[Shosh]

I am now officially bored with this. I have explained my observations, and I will not be doing so again.

I have more important things to focus on.

[Saoirse]

Shes Bored Guys.

[Shosh]

Can anybody say stalker?

[Saoirse]

"stalker"

like that?

[littlefairywren]

I see plenty of fatties where I am, and quite a lot in our Hornsby shopping centre, which not only caters for the blue collar burbs but also the more affluent on the North Shore. Fat does not seem to discriminate around here so much.
I am not sure if I notice them more because I am a Dimmer, but if I venture out, we are all over the place.

[succubus_dxb]

oh, FOR F*CKS SAKE. Can we just have an adult conversation everyone? :/

[MamaLisa]

always wanted to go to perth... hear its a lovely place.. i see fatso's everywehre.. i mean.. how could u not? lol

[GunnerFA]

People! Calm down just a little please :). For the record, over the years I've seen many fatties all over Sydney. I used to go to school in the cbd and so daily I would see many fatties around town.

[Shosh]

oh, FOR F*CKS SAKE. Can we just have an adult conversation everyone? :/

You are right. I am sorry that your thread got caught up in all that.

I think I am going to stick to just posting my pics here, and keep out of other threads.

I find the men here are much more appreciative of my contributions, and they always give positive feedback.

I find dealing with the females on this site a nightmare, due to their hatred and negativity.

[Shosh]

People! Calm down just a little please :). For the record, over the years I've seen many fatties all over Sydney. I used to go to school in the cbd and so daily I would see many fatties around town.

Good to see you around G! You have been gone a while.:)

[succubus_dxb]

always wanted to go to perth... hear its a lovely place.. i see fatso's everywehre.. i mean.. how could u not? lol

Because (I know that's terrible to try and start a sentence with that word) I just haven't seen them!

You are right. I am sorry that your thread got caught up in all that.

I think I am going to stick to just posting my pics here, and keep out of other threads.

I find the men here are much more appreciative of my contributions, and they always give positive feedback.

I find dealing with the females on this site a nightmare, due to their hatred and negativity.


I started this thread out of genuine curiosity - I seriously haven't noticed a lot of fat people in Melbourne (I live VERY close to the city - eg. Carlton) and I was just curious what everyone else had observed. I don't want to make anyone feel that their insight is not welcome- it truly is. I just don't want an argument, because it's not the point of this! :(

[swarbs]

hehe hmm I gotta visit the suburbs you did mate, I live on the Perth coast and fatness an absolute rarity. I actually have realised the gay bars are one of the better places to find big chicks, on the odd occasion I've been.

[succubus_dxb]

hehe hmm I gotta visit the suburbs you did mate, I live on the Perth coast and fatness an absolute rarity. I actually have realised the gay bars are one of the better places to find big chicks, on the odd occasion I've been.


Swarbs....I just realised I know one of your brothers, but shhh ;)


I was in Joondalup and Banksia Grove and all that - fatties abound!

[bonified]

Is his brother doable too?

[Twisty]

Hmmm... I must be wanderin' the wrong segments of Perth too, it seems.... XxX

[penguin]

Just come to Brisbane, guys!

[Inhibited]

I luv Brisbane, The Normanby Hotel is the best place i have ever been.. had the time of my life there

[Aust99]

There are ample amounts of Fat Girls in Perth... you just need to look!!!! I will not be ignored!!!! lol

[Aussiebiggirl79]

I was born and raised in Melbourne, and I would have to disagree with you as to people letting you be, and being friendly.

I was often verbally abused by various people for being fat.

I moved to the country three years ago, and I can tell you it was the best move I have ever made.
There is a real sense of community here. People care about each other.

In Melbourne many people are aloof, and care only for themselves.

Yes Melbourne is very multicultural, and that is great, but it's down side outweighs it's good side.

I lived there for thirty seven of my fourty years. I would know.

Hey,
I've lived in Melbourne all my life too..I love it here..but agree with your comments, not sure about it being overly friendly. I've just moved to urban edge and people seem alot nicer, but I also think it's about getting back what you give out.
Don't agree with its down side outweighin it's good side...I think it's a beautiful city and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else :).

Cheers,
Katie

[Filly]

I don't think Canberra has many fatties. I wish there were more! It would be fun to have a Fattie Possie to run a muck with.

Never been to Perth, but I hear it's quite a lovely place regardles of the number of BBWs there.

[AussieDude]

Hey all! I don't post here that much, i'm more of an observer.
There definately isn't any shortage of 'voluptuous women' in melbourne.
In terms of going out you just need to know where to go.

The Marquee club in melbourne, seems to attract the quite a few 'fatties'
But its not everyones cup of tea really.

[mz_puss]

Hey all! I don't post here that much, i'm more of an observer.
There definately isn't any shortage of 'voluptuous women' in melbourne.
In terms of going out you just need to know where to go.

The Marquee club in melbourne, seems to attract the quite a few 'fatties'
But its not everyones cup of tea really.

Or yall could try Red Violin on Bourke street Melbourne, fatties tend to hang around there ! i would know im a fatty and i hang out there lol.

[succubus_dxb]

Or yall could try Red Violin on Bourke street Melbourne, fatties tend to hang around there ! i would know im a fatty and i hang out there lol.

i work round the corner- and am there once every few weeks after my shift- see you there! ;)

[mz_puss]

i work round the corner- and am there once every few weeks after my shift- see you there! ;)

Didn't know you went there hottie ! small world, soooooo gotta get my PAR-TAY on with you girlie ( as soon as my back is better lol im such a nanna right now )

[Nose_body_knows]

I live in Tasmania, and I am 157kgs Its rare for me to see a guy the same size if not bigger than me, but they are there. I have lots of trouble shopping for clothes without spending over 50 bucks a shirt!!.

[mz_puss]

Hi ya Nose_body_knows i know this store : http://www.sizeup.co.uk/ sells ridiculously cheap stuff and they go up to a size 6xl. Shipping is a flat rate of about $10 regardless of how many items you buy. I also know there is a store in Melbourne called Lowes that sell cheap mens stuff and im pretty sure they go up to a size 6 or 7 xl as well :):):) not sure if they are in Tassie tho.

[Nose_body_knows]

sounds good, but I am afrain I need about 8 or 9xl at the least, my paunch is quite paunchy. Although sometimes it depends on the top too.

[MamaLisa]

Didn't know you went there hottie ! small world, soooooo gotta get my PAR-TAY on with you girlie ( as soon as my back is better lol im such a nanna right now )



WATCH OUT HERES TROUBLE! .. mmm maybe i can join in for a 3sum?

that would be to die for .. yum nom nom lol :eat2:

[MamaLisa]

Hey,
I've lived in Melbourne all my life too..I love it here..but agree with your comments, not sure about it being overly friendly. I've just moved to urban edge and people seem alot nicer, but I also think it's about getting back what you give out.
Don't agree with its down side outweighin it's good side...I think it's a beautiful city and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else :).

Cheers,
Katie

agreed .. im also born and bred in melb.. wouldnt live anywhere else.. there is good and bad every where.

[mz_puss]

WATCH OUT HERES TROUBLE! .. mmm maybe i can join in for a 3sum?

that would be to die for .. yum nom nom lol :eat2:

ABSO-FUCKING-LUTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MamaLisa]

ABSO-FUCKING-LUTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woooooooooooooooooooooo me! :smitten:

[succubus_dxb]

OH GOD, the boys at red violin already know me through my work, and realise that i'm a 'handful' to say the least......ladies nightttt!

[paddyo]

Shes Bored Guys.

Nice name Saoirse!!!

Are you in Massachusetts or down under?

[Aust99]

Nice name Saoirse!!!

Are you in Massachusetts or down under?

She is not from Australia... she was just in the thread visiting her friend... Sorry Dude!

[AussieDude]

I remember I used to catch the nunawading bus in melbourne about 6 years ago and there was a women who used to take up about 2 and half seats and was easily heavier than diva bombshell and was even better looking in the face. Who knows where she is now, just a random memory!

[penguin]

There needs to be more FAs in Brisbane.

[cactopus]

There needs to be more FAs in Brisbane.

There need to be more "community familiar" BBW in Sydney.

It'd be nice to have large dance-type events like NJ/CT/NY. I see plenty of beautiful people but they walk around in a daze of BBW/FA community ignorance. Yes I'm assuming, but I've seen nothing to prove otherwise so far.