I am a member.

[Mammamel]

I have noticed something about most of my friends. Not all just most. We are all similar. Most of us are fluffy women. We are also very sweet women, well my friends are. I can be… not sweet. I got to thinking about this. Most of my friends are both fluffy and friendly.

Now Jess gave me a scientific explanation, but I don’t go for science much (Sorry Mr. Leclere, I tried really I did).

I figure I am fluffy cuz God made me so. I mean look back at ancient drawings of women considered lovely. None of them are Twiggy wanna bes. They all looked like good food was a matter of course. Now true, some take that way over board today. However when the “general chart” declares a person obese for weighing 25lbs more than the dr thinks is good, we need to step back.

Part of my reasoning is this. I have been the same size for about 15 years. For several of those years I walked about 10 miles or more a day, ran a daycare, ran an antique shop, and did all manner of strenuous exercise while not eating huge amounts of junk. I never did lose weight.

Something else I figure. My fluffy friends are less likely to judge others, because they have been judged, often wrongly, themselves.

Now mind you I do have my share of skinny Minnie friends and some that are perfectly shaped, by the world’s standard anyway. I love them all; each is special and unique in her own way. It just occurs to me I am a member of the fluffy club now days, I used to be a skinny Minnie. (Ok! Ok! They called me missy back then. One of the few named I have never been called was Minnie)

So I am proud to state that I am a member of the fluffy friends club.

[Jesticalynn]

Yep, I'm fluffy, too, and relatively happy with that. I'd do much better if I was a tad less fluffy, but fluffy I have always been, at some form or another.
I agree about the judgement, I tend to be quite forgiving, b/c I have been wrongly judged before.
What annoys me is that people assume that b/c you are fluffy, you don't take care of yourself, and quite frankly that is hardly ever been my experience with fluffy women. In fact, I think often we over-compensate in other areas of "beauty" to try to "make up for" what is viewed as a defiency of character by so many others.

[chocolatechic]

Another fluffy here.

I generally don't get judged much about my weight, but there is the occasional time that I do. Today was one of them.

I had taken the daughter in to get her foot x-rayed...again...and while we were waiting in the room, I asked if anyone minded if I turned the TV to the Food Network. A heavy woman~~but not as heavy as I am~~sitting next to me said "why are you hungry?" and I said..."actually, I am"~~I hadn't eaten since breakfast and it was 4 PM~~she said "good, stay that way."

[Jesticalynn]

Ouch, cc, that's messed up. I'm sorry you dealt with that stupidity. It's been a while since I've had any rude comments, but that's the way it works, as soon as you get comfy in your fluffiness, someone comes in and tries to burst your bubble.

[maritimemama]

yikes that was rude CC!

I am not sure if I am considered fluffy, not twiggy for sure but maybe not "fluffy" but hay i am still considered sweet by some? Anyhow in the "olden days" if you were fluffy you were considered prime wife material as it was associated with prosperity and good child bearing.

[gerrie]

I am way beyond fluffy into very fat, but that is my problem, not the world's.
I really wonder what gives ANYONE the right to judge anyone else. Jest plain do not understand it. There are things I KNOW I am absolutely right about, but------- somewhere deep down in myself I also know I COULD be wrong! And there are people who really don't have that place, either never had it or poured concrete over it.
Anyhow, if you don't want to hear judgemental gossip come on over and sit by me, I want to talk about whats right not whats wrong. Blessings all [even those judgemental types] Gerrie

[Hummingbird]

Wow CC - that was just rude!

I'm on the fluffy side myself! I think we make up a nice club! :)

[modernLydia]

Well - I am slightly pudgy not fluffy - but I'm fine with that.

Tell you one thing - going to skirts only made clothes shopping easier.

The only thing that bothers me about my slightly pudgy self is that I would love to have a jumper that looks like overalls - but they don't quite fit the belly pudge.

[Doris]

I'm a big fluff-ball :). I read an interesting article a few weeks back. Researchers had found out that if you are fluffy your friends are most likely to be fun-loving fluffies. (I like that word... fluffy. Makes me feel so much better about myself).

[katieanne]

"Fluffy"...that's a good word. I'm not fluffy now but have been a time or two. I'm not really concerned about how people look....just health factors....typical nurse...lol. Fast food and large portions have made the U.S. the fattests nation on earth. But it is true that body types count. Some people are "fluffier" than others because of genetics.

[teagsmom]

I admit that I suffer from weight issues. I WISH I had the confidence of you ladies! I've suffered with this my whole life - always having a low self esteem and holding myself back from doing things because I thought I was too big (even when I was barely 100 lbs.)

The thing of it - I've always been the first to say (and truely mean) that other women were beautiful, even if they are fluffy. I can see it in others, and often say it TO others, but can't in myself!

[Jalynn]

I'm fluffy too...have the diabetic belly....working on that...I'm 5'8 so carry it pretty good. My feelings on being "less than perfect" is just think of the great friend they'll be loosing! I love life as I've had many obsticles to overcome so don't take time out to get a "sour" outlook.....I'm a wonderful friend ! When I was growing up I was so skinny and had so many ugly comments about it...I ate and ate and ate....didn't get fluffly until I hit the big "50" ....guess I hit the mountain top and on the way down now....makes it easier if your fluffly..on the way down the mountain I mean....heeheee!

[jcns_ols]

Another fluffy woman here! lol - never really thought of fluffy as a term I'd use to describe a person...

[Nicole]

Hee, I'm fluffy. I love the term. I've been wearing more skirts lately, because I, erm, fluffed up some recently and have trouble fitting into my jeans. I fit into all my skirts(all 2 of them!) and have been wearing those out and I love them. Way more comfy and figure flattering. So while I do need to de-fluff, I think when I have the time and inclination to go clothes shopping I'll look for some more skirts.

[Jester]

I'm a bit fluffy, too - about 20 lbs over what I feel is my best weight (which is about 25 more than the doctor thinks is). I am quite content to stay where I'm at, but might have to lose some. I was tested for diabetes today and, if it comes back that I have it, I'll most definitely need to lose a bit of my fluff. Too bad, I'm rather attached to it.

My friends come in all varieties of body shape. I like 'em all, especially the ones who make me laugh. I love to laugh!

As for being nice, I'm working on earning that description because, once I'm dead, I want people to say, "She was so nice!". I can't think of a nicer epitaph.

[daisyflc3]

Hi, I am a new member and I would have to say I am a bit fluffy also. I wasn't until about 5 years ago when my health started declining. It is amazing how the declining of health and eating has that baloon effect on our bodies partly because of lack of exercise.

[Calico Prairie]

Fluffy? Me? I have some fluff. ;)

Some of the most beautiful women I know are fluffy. It's the spirit inside that helps us to see beyond the fluff, and you ladies have such sweet spirits. :)

[fatragu]

*raises her hand* Can I join the fluffy group? I am 5' 8" and 218 so I carry it evenly at least. I told Tom I was switching to skirts only because after 20yrs of not having pants that fit I have had enough and am not looking forward to having to spend at least $100 on a pair of jeans that would fit. Not only am I fluffy but then I am also blessed with "flat butt disease".
Kari

[strawberrymama]

can i join? i am fluffy..more like very fluffy lol but that is ok. i lose weight but it seems to come back and brings friends with it lol. right now my health is good so i dont worry too much about it.

milly

[riverwalk]

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Yup am just fluffy..........................

[gayla50]

I am fluffy I want to join ... all the women I know could join...

[Momof5inTX]

I'm quite fluffy too! I love the idea of a fluffy club!
I had a really cute picture, but I can't get it in my message...:(

[tightwadtips]

I'm a member! A lot of my friends are fluffy, too. I think we tend to understand each other, which is why we kind of find each other.

[Mrs.John]

I am on the fluffy side to. It wouldn't bother me if it didn't hurt my knees so bad. Being 5'2" and about 20lbs overweight literally hurts. I cannot imagine someone saying to someone else a mean word about their weight. It puzzles me that people can say those things I mean really. Everyone bugs my gramma cause she's fluffy, but I think she's plum and sweet just the way I like her.

[nana9]

I'm a fluffy person also. 30 lbs to fluffy.

[gina kay]

I want to join the fluffy club! I'm 5'7" and 190 lbs. My problem is my stomach. My thighs are close to being thunder thighs but hubby calls them healthy legs. My stomach problem stems from being cut into 4 times classical incision (from naval down). Two c-secs, then uterus removed, then ovaries removed. I'm working at trying to tone it but I also have a knee problem. I, too, think this is a great sight with caring ladies.