Obesity
I want to start this off with a disclaimer:
I am not doing this to make fun or be rude about obese people.
I heard a story today about a 29 year old woman, who at 980lbs had gastric bypass surgery and then died 12 days later. As someone who is concerned about being overweight this story seriously disturbed me. Now, I know I'm not anywhere close to being 980lbs or even needing gastric bypass surgery but the more weight I have gained I've noticed some health issues developing. I've had back trouble and knee problems, trouble breathing on occasion, and some joint issues. So here's the thing, at what point do you stop noticing all these things and the fact that your clothes don't fit or the fact that you can't get out of bed and walk around? There has to be a point where you realize that your body is expanding past the point of your control. How could you not notice something like this? And when you do notice it, why would you not immediately be motivated to make a change and fast?
I have gone from weighing no more than 125lbs to being 169lbs in the last 8 years and it has done nothing but drive me crazy. My pants don't fit, my shirts all cling to the fat roll around my mid section, my stomach seems to forever lap over the top of my jeans, I feel out of breath far too easily just walking up and down stairs, and I've had some minor health issues that have the potential to get out of hand. I understand that a lot of women want to lose weight so they can be skinny like the models on magazine covers...but personally, I really want to lose weight, not to be skinny, but to be healthy. I can not imagine reaching 200lbs and not trying to drastically change something, let alone reaching 980lbs and only when I can't hug my children any longer making the decision to change.
I realize that working out is hard and eating healthy food is not at all cheap or easy...but honestly I'd much rather try and have good health than give up and just keep expanding. Like I said, I'm not saying this to be mean to people that are over weight but I'm just pointing out my perspective on the matter and maybe even offer a little support...
I have found that friends will help to motivate you to live healthier, especially if you explain to them your desire to do so.
I have found that working out multiple times a week is indeed a hard thing to stick with but if you find a workout you love it makes it a lot more fun and so you want to stick with it.
I have found that eating healthy is not ever going to be cheap but as long as you try to eat good food and keep junk food consumption to a minimum, you can do it.
Hang in there and if it gets tough just remember, your life is worth it.
I am not doing this to make fun or be rude about obese people.
I heard a story today about a 29 year old woman, who at 980lbs had gastric bypass surgery and then died 12 days later. As someone who is concerned about being overweight this story seriously disturbed me. Now, I know I'm not anywhere close to being 980lbs or even needing gastric bypass surgery but the more weight I have gained I've noticed some health issues developing. I've had back trouble and knee problems, trouble breathing on occasion, and some joint issues. So here's the thing, at what point do you stop noticing all these things and the fact that your clothes don't fit or the fact that you can't get out of bed and walk around? There has to be a point where you realize that your body is expanding past the point of your control. How could you not notice something like this? And when you do notice it, why would you not immediately be motivated to make a change and fast?
I have gone from weighing no more than 125lbs to being 169lbs in the last 8 years and it has done nothing but drive me crazy. My pants don't fit, my shirts all cling to the fat roll around my mid section, my stomach seems to forever lap over the top of my jeans, I feel out of breath far too easily just walking up and down stairs, and I've had some minor health issues that have the potential to get out of hand. I understand that a lot of women want to lose weight so they can be skinny like the models on magazine covers...but personally, I really want to lose weight, not to be skinny, but to be healthy. I can not imagine reaching 200lbs and not trying to drastically change something, let alone reaching 980lbs and only when I can't hug my children any longer making the decision to change.
I realize that working out is hard and eating healthy food is not at all cheap or easy...but honestly I'd much rather try and have good health than give up and just keep expanding. Like I said, I'm not saying this to be mean to people that are over weight but I'm just pointing out my perspective on the matter and maybe even offer a little support...
I have found that friends will help to motivate you to live healthier, especially if you explain to them your desire to do so.
I have found that working out multiple times a week is indeed a hard thing to stick with but if you find a workout you love it makes it a lot more fun and so you want to stick with it.
I have found that eating healthy is not ever going to be cheap but as long as you try to eat good food and keep junk food consumption to a minimum, you can do it.
Hang in there and if it gets tough just remember, your life is worth it.
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I totally understand where you are coming from. Dan and I have both gained a lot of weight since we got married (me more so than him) and we have started working out together... actually, doing the biggest loser cardio max video. I hate/love it. We just started 2 weeks ago but, having someone to keep pushing you helps a lot.
Amanda, Good luck with the workout! Keep me posted on how it's going. I'm so glad your husband is working out with you, that is the ultimate workout duo!
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