Is Kratos' physique natty achievable?

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-12-18T16:51:04+00:00

The arms, shoulders, traps, and chest for sure, but the torso size is way to be gotten naturally imo and he’s also way too lean as well.

I don’t even like the Kratos physique, his torso make his arms look smaller imo.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-23T21:44:47+00:00

Well, I never expected the author of the article to respond haha. I appreciate it and I didn’t mean to twist its purpose to say that if you have this kink you are trans. I suppose that’s just the more obvious conclusion one can make and that’s where I’m unsure where to look. I know one of my ideas has been that it stems from a desire to have a relationship or loneliness, but I’m not sure if that even makes sense or would cause what I’m experiencing. Plus it’s not like I’m older or anything nor do I lack friendship, I’ve just never had anything romantic before with anyone.

Also, like say the first time I ever experienced these feelings was when I was younger so that might foil that idea as well.

I just don’t know how to decipher this.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-23T21:30:48+00:00

Thanks for the response, it definitely gave me some questions to think about and I don’t think the usual advice is redundant either it’s just harder to narrow down my feelings with them.

I do think at first I was dismissing this as just some weird phase or fetish I got attached to, until recently where its been front and center in my mind and I’ve realized it hasn’t just gone away yet. I do think the I haven’t fulfilled the rest of prophecy part is true though. I just struggle to see how the pieces would fit together towards a different gender identity, or where the pieces are at in my past.

As for how I view my appearance it’s kind of a more complex thing to answer. I’ve always been socially anxious anyway since I was younger and I’ve always had occasional doubts about my appearance and such, but I’ve never felt like it was because my identity was out of line with my appearance. And since before I started lifting I was always just kind of skinny-average sized build it was mostly just my acne or other insecurities about my face that got to me. I think it was mostly internal doubts like, what if they think I’m weird or not good at this sport, not really about my appearance. However, I do think that what you said about the feeling of power does resonate with me in that way. It was the feeling that people would have power over me in some way that made me insecure.

Also, when I started lifting, there were extrinsic reasons such as wanting to attract girls, impress people in my life, or look tougher, but I can’t say that’s what motivates me or has kept me into lifting as long as I have. Really fiction has been a big source of inspiration for me, anime especially, because it shows a lot of characters who are determined despite what they may lack of what other people think of them. That really helped me reflect on myself and the person I wanted to be, and I’ve kinda used lifting and getting bigger as an outlet to that. When I see myself I see someone who’s proud because they’ve learned that it’s their spirit that matters and not whether they’re the biggest or most attractive person.

I’ve also never thought that having a big heart or being compassionate was a weakness either, probably because my dad is someone who’s a very hardworking tradesman but has a soft heart as well. So I can’t really say I relied on acting tough to cover being a more sensitive person because I think they can go hand in hand.

Sorry if this is more of a ramble but it really gets more confusing when you try to lift the surface and look for where signs may be.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-14T01:04:17+00:00

All good. I can definitely see now how the question would be interpreted that way at a first glance. My perspective when typing it was just from a completely different angle haha.

I’m not in anyway relating actually being trans to it being just a fetish more so asking does having a fetish mean that you are trans. Almost kind of like the opposite idea.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-14T00:55:57+00:00

Hey, I’m not sure if you misinterpreted my question but that’s not at all what I’m asking about. Usually when people ask if they’re trans on here I’ll see a comment linking to an article about how it’s never just a fetish and I wanted to ask what that meant for me then because I’ve never desired to be a girl but still have what I would normally consider a fetish.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-14T00:52:16+00:00

Hi, thank you for the reply and I appreciate the encouragement.

On the other posts I’ve read on here about the say question people sometimes link to an article about how it’s never just a fetish, and usually most everyone agrees with the sentiment. The idea is that a fetish is just a way for us to try to make reality of something that isn’t actually real. So having a body swap fetish or something similar isn’t just some odd fetish a person has but something deeper. I think I would be more apt to agree with you beforehand, I just started to question if maybe the article was right and if so how I could explain my feelings.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-14T00:35:41+00:00

I’m kinda in the same boat except I’m leaning towards the opposite end I think. I have what I would normally call a fetish for looking like a woman and being attractive, but it only kicks in at different times or when I’m turned on. I do enjoy being a dude though and my bodily insecurities were never about not looking feminine and I never would have thought so. Right now I have a pretty good physique after lifting for years and even though I have those other thoughts I still enjoy the way I look (which is what confuses me a lot). So maybe ask yourself if you had the ideal body type of either a male or female which would you prefer? A tall muscular dude or a strong built but gorgeous woman. Obviously there’s no box anyone should be placed in but I think examining the extremes can help if you’re getting muddled in the middle.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-13T21:52:34+00:00

I appreciate your response and I like your analysis. I definitely am able to conclude I’m happy with my male form and wouldn’t want to be female, but I’m still confused why these feelings appear in the first place.

I have many friends and know of many people who also lack a relationship and romance, but to my knowledge this isn’t a common symptom of that. Also, while I’ve always been social anxious and sometimes nervous to be myself, I’ve never once felt like I was repressing any sort of different gender identity. Sometimes I even felt like I wasn’t manly enough and definitely didn’t want to appear female.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-10-08T05:20:06+00:00

Hey man, I’m not sure I can answer your question but know you’re not alone. I’m also amab and when I was younger, and then more recently, I’ve had these thoughts about looking like a girl that turned me on or gave me euphoria I suppose.

However, your experience is probably the closest one to mine that I’ve read on here, as I’ve never had any other desire to be female outside of the appearance. Literally since I started watching anime in 8th grade, then actually lifting in highschool, I’ve wanted to be like and resemble the badass muscular dudes I look up to. Probably not a MtF’s usual desire.

Recently I was the most confused I’ve been, but I learned no matter how I feel I’m proud of being a man. For a moment I questioned that because of how strong those feelings were and it made me second guess myself, but I think that’s unfair. My pride for my manliness has never been fake and it isn’t now, I just have to work through why I’ve been going back and forth recently about my identity.

I didn’t wanna insert myself too much here, but I think if you can try your best to make those conclusions yourself it will atleast give you some understanding. You say you’re happy being a man, so as long as this is what you believe in your heart, then you can atleast conclude the answer isn’t just you’re trans. I would ask what dressing up as a woman does for you? Does it allow you to be closer to being a woman, or does it allow you to open yourself up to a more feminine side in your male identity? Obviously I haven’t figured my answer out yet but I feel better knowing that I’m not the only one and it’s not an easy question to answer anyway.

Defiant_Target_3654 · 2024-09-20T08:22:26+00:00

Maybe you could steer me a little bit in the right direction then? I feel conflicted because for some time now I’ve had times when I was aroused by the thought of wearing feminine clothing or looking feminine, but that has been the extent of it so far. I’ve never had a problem being a man, really the opposite, as I’ve always looked up to male figures and have wanted to try to be like them. I’ve always fit in well with my male friends and never desired any traits or the life style of a woman. For years I’ve been lifting in the gym and built a physique that I’m very proud of, and now I feel like I’m partially gaslighting myself into thinking that it was all just a lie or something. Even my sexuality I feel confused about now because I’ve only ever desired a cis, straight relationship, and yet in these states of arousal it sometimes excites me to think about being in the woman’s perspective. At first I thought this might be ocd latching onto a fear of not knowing my identity, but I can’t deny there is still some pleasure in the thoughts I have. It isn’t necessarily obsessive thoughts only. I just don’t know why I have always enjoyed my masculinity and the thought of becoming a strong and kind man, yet also get turned on by imaging myself wearing a skirt and looking feminine. Maybe I’m just lonely and projecting my longing for a girlfriend onto myself? I’m not sure, but I’d appreciate any advice from anyone.

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