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Replies to '08/07 Big Burden'
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April 26, 2006, 3:12 pm PDT
 Quote From: tshep30 I too struggle with weight. Not 700 pounds but over 200. I get so tired of skinny people talking like it's so easy just don't make bad choices. Just like it would be easy for me to stop smoking because I never have so I wouldn't understand the addiction. People who are overweight didn't get there because they have the metabolism of a marathon runner like some skinny people. There are so many facts and reasons people gain the weight they do. Unfortunately, you can't just quit eating like you can quit smoking. It's about support, getting to the root of the problem, and LOTS OF EDUCATION! Plus, I've seen many thin people at McDonalds. And they look at you like you shouldn't be eating that stuff. It's quite annoying. Just becuase you are skinny doesn't mean you're healthy. In fact you can be obese when you are skinny. It means you have more body fat than muscle mass. Personally, I'm not fat, I'm big boned. heee hee I'm not sure if you were just being cute, since it's hard to tell tone on the internet...But I want to be clear. I am NOT excusing obesity. I am not one of these people who believes that some people have "metoblism of a marathon runner"...the people who DO ARE marathon runners. I used to be very bitter towards my little brother who I thought was lucky and skinny and could eat whatever he wanted. When I started to learn about calories I asked him if I could moniter his diet for a couple days. He didn't eat any more then most people. He didn't eat healthy but he only ate 2600 calories. The difference is that he has a job where he works with his body for 10-12 hours. He's not "lucky"...he earned being thin. I get the same feeling when I to to burger joints...and no people shouldn't be making remarks or giving looks but there are 2 things I want to say about that: 1-It's quite possible it's in your head. You might feel so guilty about eating that food that you project your own self disgust onto other people 2-Maybe, if it's not in your head, they have a point! I know I don't need a bigmac. I know that I am already in danger and I am already cutting my life short with my food choices...so maybe people do get a little disturbed when they see an obese person making themselves sicker and fatter. Yes, people who are obese need support and education...but you know what else they need? Fewer calories and more exercise. There are mental reasons why people gain weight...yes...But there is only one physical reason (for the vast majority) and that is too many calories in and not enough calories out. PERIOD. I hope I didn't sound too harsh but I want to be CLEAR. I don't want my words to be used to be an excuse for anyone to stay obese. |
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