Fat... Obese... Chubby... Why complain?

Kassdaw- You're quite judgemental for one so young. And, for someone who does a crash diet that causes you to lose 15 pounds in one week, which even doctors state is unhealthy, I don't think you are one who should be on here giving diet advise. You're insults are right up there with this one by illian Michaels http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/16/biggest-loser-trainer-com_n_187875.html Do you honestly believe that people become fat because all they do is sit on their rump, do nothing, and over eat? Did you know that when you "starve" yourself you actually will go into starvation mode and anything you eat will be converted to fat because that is the body's natural way of protecting itself from dying? I suffer from an eating disorder, and quite frankly I'm finally to the point of getting help, but it's really no thanks to people like you with your attitudes. I starved myself until I was burning muscle, just so I could be "in" with the "skinny folks". Now, after having had 6 children (I'm lucky I didn't screw up my body from being anorexic), I'm at a weight that if I went merely by pounds/height I'd be marked as overweight. However, did you know that muscle weighs more than fat? So go ahead and keep loosing all your muscle, if that's what you really want. I'd rather be healthy, and hearty then know I'd die if stranded somewhere because my body didn't have enough fat on it. We're fooling ourselves in America if we think that all models are the "true" ideal. In fact, they are overly anorexic. And let me give you a news flash about what "fat" people eat, as you seem to be deeming anyone fat. I don't drink a ton of soda anymore, but I have it occassionally. I don't keep it in the house. I drink lots of green teas and white teas. I bake my own bread, eat organic foods, and do most of my cooking. However, I do enjoy eating out now and than with my family and most of the time I take half of what is on my plate home with me. Yet, here goes, I weigh 270 pounds currently and I'm 5' 11". I do martial arts on a regular basis and can take down my husband who is 6'1" and a solidly built man of muscle. I might have mommy tummy, but I'm darn proud of it as I have survived a great deal in my life from an abusive first husband to cancer. And you know what, for some people-those whom we see on specials such as Burnhaven Clinic or even those who work with work out Geru Richard Simmons do find exercise difficult. It's not that they don't try, but they are not going to be going and running five miles a day. For some it's just enough to get out of bed. And I praise them for their efforts to try. It's people with your attitude that cause them to fail because instead of giving them a support system, a positive one, you make insults instead. Insults never motivated anyone. My husband has bad knees, he's a disabled Vet so there are days when our martial arts lessons are canceled due to that. You have no idea, more than likely, what it is like to be severely overweight. I know I don't. I'm a large woman but most people think I weigh less than I do, and think I'm several sizes smaller because of how I carry my weight. Maybe if you did an experiement and had to go out dressed in a "fat suit" for a week, maybe you'd have a new appreciation for just how difficult it is for these people. And I'm highly offended that they would be charging these people two tickets on an airline, when they don't charge for infants whose car seat takes up an extra space! It's discrimination no matter how you try to cover it up. Many of the people you hear complaining, are looking for motivation, support, and comfort. They are looking for someone to help them go one more day, do one more step, and loose the weight. It's one reason I have always liked Richard (even if he is a bit crazy lol), is because of his genuine care for people. He's a straight talker, but he does it with compassion, something you could use a huge dose of here. Namaste-Anora

I am over weight and I complain all the time! I just don't have a problem with my size I also have a problem mentally! I suffer from depression and doesn't help with my weight problem! To you it is just another excuse to not to be thinner! In the past I have lost weight and keeping it off is the biggest problem which I never been able to do! I am not happy with myself when I'm at any weight! I don't know if I ever will! I also hate when people act and think they know everything! If you were in my shoes you would notof done this discussion! You are clueless! Big time!

What i read about you is absolutely right. i am too obese for my weight. but i never complain because its my own fault that i never try. but these days i am trying very hard to loose weight, i have cut down everything from outside food to milk and its products everything except vegetables, fruits and grains. no much oil too. in a day i eat absolutely very less and contain a lot of fruits and green vegetables in my diet. i do workout and sweat alot. and i feel fresh throughout the day. i feel happy infact.and me too looking forward when i loose those pounds totally. happy mylotting.

fatness and obesity leds to diseases.fat comes from junk food.this is really harmful for people having age between 40-45 years because it contains high calorific value.so try to avoid the junk food. just eat the junk food as a leisure.

I agree with you, it is my fault why i am over weight with my height. Before i eat a lot, i think 2 cups of rice, almost everyday i eat in macdonalds. I eat chocolate and ice cream. But now i am focus on losing weight. I lose 20 kilos from last year. I go to the gym three times a week, i have my program and i don't eat at night, after six diet. I stop eating to macdonalds, i stop eating chocolates and ice cream. its our choice to get fat so it will be us who can make ourselves lose weights.

i think everyone thinks we need to look thin,to be honest with you i was asked if iwas expecting ababy a few weeks ago.no chance in that i replied i have not got a womb anymore isaid.with that someone else said hes calling you fat,isaid i dont care as id rather be fat than thick like him.i have tried diets ihave tried the drinking water(yuk)nothing has worked for me.lets be honest i have had six kids and if i want to be fat i can.i dont worry what others say or think anymore.if i go to the drs they dont say anything not even stop smoking.they told my husband to stop smoking he is now very over the scales lol.so it must be the drs fault for the size of my husband.lol.hes fit and hes still the same person as he was five years ago.its the person inside that counts.

There must be something wrong with me because I've NEVER (complained) about my weight and in fact I enjoy being fat! I have lost and gained so many times in my life I lost count but the fact is, when I am slender I am depressed and insecure and am very boring to be around, but when I am fat, I am happy, bubbly, and fun to be around! I guess there are just some people who need to be fat! Just the other day as I was getting some jars of meat baby food, (for my old cat), a woman asked when I am due? I burst out laughing and said I am not pregnant, I am fat! She was mortified, her face was beet red, the poor thing! She said I'm so sorry so many times I had to put her at ease by saying: You just gave me one heck of a compliment because if you think I am pregnant at my age, I must be looking pretty young today, for I will be 60 in October! We both had a good laugh over that!

I'm not sure I get your point... People complain about things for a variety of reasons. It's like smokers not being able to quit smoking. It's like unahappily married people not being able to fix their marriages. There is no "why". It just "is". Sometimes people complain just to express their unhappiness with a situation, taht doesn't mean they necessarily "want to" or "can" do something about it, for a number of reasons. I think many people complain about their weight not because their weight is an actual problem but because our SHALLOW society tells them it's a problem, so they are conditioned to believe something is wrong with them.

Wow, a little harsh saying things like that. You really have no idea how or why a person becomes overweight. When I was heavier, I exercised, ate low fat, tried many a diet and yet I could not loose weight.It was not until I went low carb that the weight came off .there are people with bad metabolisms and medical problems and medicesv that also cause weight gain.I do not think it is right to judge others, also people are given the idea that eating low fat will make you healthy, when all it does it make you eat things higher in carbs which are worse for you. Add to that all the junk they put in foods like high fructose corn syrup, so it is NOT us alone to blame. Yes we are what we eat, but it costs me way more to eat natural foods, junky foods are really cheap. How many people do you know that eat mac and cheese on a regular basis? I know lts because it is CHEAP.

I try to be happy with who i am... Facing the facts i know i'm never gonna be skinny or as thin as i would like to be. But whilst big people complain about being big... the thin people complain about them being big too.. That's alot of pressure on someone who just wants to be happy in their skin. Bullying, nasty comments, pressure off family. I'm not a 'big-big' girl, i'm just right for me. But no matter how i tell them to shove it... it wears me down. God, times when u can't even look in the mirror because the media and people make u feel ur not beautiful enough is just ridiculous isnt it? Luckily im past the whiney stage, and the depressive stage. I'm just me and people can take me as i am, it's the way i'm happy. Happy mylotting x P.s. i found a fantastic quote for anyone whose pressured into changing their physical appearance for people: 'I've got more exciting things to do in life than focus on becoming Barbie.' More basically, you're more than what size you are - you're a person - don't let ANYONE destroy that with labelling, bullying or stereotypes.

You can't say that about over-weight people. some of them have had the fat from young, and when the fat on a 12 year old stays till he is an adult, the fat gets harden and is very hard to loose. ans some people have diseases such as arthritis or worst rumor-ism arthritis, this disease's causes them to be swollen and look all puffy and fat, when they aren't that big. Granted some people are just plain lazy. but those people who are lazy, aren't lazy because they want to be. Do you think that people who need help don't call for help? thats not true. they need motivation, they need some one to be there for them and say hey its okay. they need to know that it's worth it for their health. they need some one to help hem get out of that shy bubble. SO congratulations on you weight lost and happy divorcing!

i agreee ur poinion...

I couldn't have said it better myself...Hahaha, i've been around those people who'll often pick on their parts and tell people how fat they are...I mean i get it alread! I hear ya CLEARLY...If you're upset about that then go do something about it..Do you really want me to tell you how fat you are as well? You just want me to make you feel better about yourself by saying that you aren't..-.- So yea, if you really want to be slim, then work at it...Just complaining that you're fat isn't gonna make all the flabs go away...=]