Topic : Obesity

 Email me at bsbinlaf@yahoo.com.  I think I can help.

My son had this problem due to being obese, but he had surgery to have the problem taken care off.  It helped his demeaner quite abit.

I am a bitter and sad woman who has lost the will to live.  I am overweight because I eat when I am stressed.  I eat because I am unhappy.  I have tried everything I possibly can to get my weight down but I cant do it.  My body craves all the wrong food and I am not strong enough to resist it.  How do I turn this around?

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie here.

 

I wanted to ask this question because there seems to be some confusion out there and that includes me about whether obesity is an illness or disorder or not.

 

I mean, I can easily find clinics and academic depts studying and providing assistance for anorexics and bulimics and you can get government assistance in the form of medicare (Australia) for getting help for those eating problems but when it comes to obesity, it just doesn't exist.

 

Both my sister and I are morbidly obese.  I now have high bp and a heart problem.  I cannot seem to control my eating beyond a few hours to a few days.  It does seem to me to have the hallmarks of an addiction.  My sister had lapband surgery recently.  She had the money, I don't.  It cost her several thousands of dollars.  She still strongly craves food, but she just can't eat now.

 

It really confusing cause I don't know whether to be mad or not.  If it is a disorder, an addiction, it seems discriminatory to not provide medical assistance.  If its not, then what the hell is happening to me and others like me?

 

Look forward to your replies, particularly from health professionals.

 I use to ask the same questions.    Is it a disorder or illness or addiction?  I feel like all three.

I also had a number of health problems, but two years ago I had the gastric bypass surgery done.  Now I am in the best health of my life.  I still find myself opening the frig and I'm not even hungry.  Some habits are hard to break.  I just shut the frig and find something else to do.  The surgery is more of a tool, then a quick cure.  I can't over eat and when I do, I become very ill.  One or two times of getting sick ,cured me real fast.  Over the years I have been on 800 - 1000 cal diets and never could lose the weight.  I think a big portion of it is, genetics.  I couldn't have done it without the surgery.  A  lot of people say it's the easy way out, but eating 8 ounces of food 3 times a day isn't easy.  I still have to watch every little thing I put in my month. I still crave foods I know I'm not suppose to have.  I will be fighting this obesity problem the rest of my life.  It's worse then being a drug addict or having a drinking problems because you can live without them, but you can't live without food.  The insurance company will pay for every addiction, but FOOD.  I hope this answered some of your questions. 

By the way, it's ok to get mad because it makes you human. 

Um im kind of new to this, but i think something is wrong with me. I mean i eat when im bored, why?

I weigh 112 and Im 15 I know that dont seem like a lot,but I feel fat, and I never want to do sports. It not that Im lazy, I guess Im just too afraid of getting out there and hurt myself or embarrass myself. But, I have tried diets and I cant stand fruits. I think I might be a diabetic. Because diabetes run in my family, but how can I lose weight without harming myself??

           Hi, this is my first post in these boards. Let me explain where I'm coming from. I've fought obesity my entire life. I've struggled against this from the age of six. In junior high, my parents bought me a treadmill, and I spent hours -and I mean HOURS- on that thing,every single day, running at a regular jog, and I finally slimmed down. I've never been as out of shape as I had been at 13, but in order to maintain anything resembling a shape, I practically live my life in the gym.

           Think you've heard this story before? I haven't. Why don't talk shows/magazines/ the media in general ever talk about the population that doesn't over eat, doesn't have a thyroid disorder, puts in an incredible amount of time exercising, and still can't lose the fat?

          I think it's time we gave this some attention. I'm tired of reading these success stories that start out with "Yeah I used to watch five hours of television a day, and couldn't stop eating BLAH BLAH BLAH..." THat's not me. In fact, that INVALIDATES me. That implies the reason I'm overweight is my life style. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.

Anybody relate? Weight, in a very real sense, has spoiled my childhood and continues to warp my life. If people can get the word out, maybe the image of people with weight disorders will change.

 

You are not alone in this battle.Unfortunately this becomes more difficult as we age.I also work out six days a week and stay within 1000 calories just to maintain.If I happen to splurge,it takes weeks to lose the weight gain.Blame it on a low metabolism which can`t seem to be raised.I do find that a low carb diet works best,hope this helps a little.

Hello my name is Claire. I am 16 years old and I weigh 400lbs, and I need help. I know I am obese and I don't know what to do about it anymore.. I don't know what to do anymore. My entire life so far has been, "you need to go on a diet" or "you need to work out and lose weight." I have tried EVERYTHING. I have been on SEVERAL diets. I have gone to weight watchers, curves, and other work-out facilities. I have even been to a physical therapist. I have been to counslers and I have talked to many many people about nuitricion and food. But I can't do it :(... I don't know what to do. I can't get my head into it. I know I need to lose weight but I cant push myself! I mean I'm 16 years old! I can't even go to the mall and walk around because I get so out of breath and then I think everyones staring at me. I can't even focus on boys or school because of it. I use to get made fun of so much that I dropped out and started getting homeschooled. My mom has done everything in her power to help me but nothing works. I cant put my mind to losing weight and I don't know how to. I don't want to just go talk to someone about it. I need someone to help me! I can't do this by myself and I don't know what the hell else I can do. Were not wealthy enough to get a physical trainer... And we defiantly arn't rich enough to pay for surgery. I can't get surgery because I'm only 16 and you have to be at least 18. PLUS insurance won't cover it UNLESS you have a medical illness. And I don't ...YET. And I don't want to wait until I do have one. I need someone to help me. Please? I want to live a normal life and do normal things that 16 year olds do. I want to be able to go to the mall and go shopping... I want to be healthy... I just don't know what to do anymore...

-claire.

 I am a 40 year old that needs to loose at least 70 pounds. (I am 263 right now and 5" 6")  I am totally  unmotivated and tired and bored sometimes.  Most of my bordom comes from when I am at work.  I tend to eat a bit more at work , than at home. I do walk 4 to 7 times a week, (30 to 60 mins) but thats about it. Time is very little as I commute 3 hours a day and work 9.5 hours each day.  I am very tired after all that.  I get 4 to 6 hours of sleep each night.   I am not motivated to do anything else.  I am constantly thinking that I need to loose weight and have started going to my doctors for a "plan".  I am looking for a "quick" fix but I know things like this move slowly.  I guess what I am looking for here is suggestions to get over the bordom and to motivate me.  One thing I have problems with (especially in the summer) is sweating and heat.  That will keep me from doing anything as I do not like it at all.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks.