This whole weight loss fad has been going on since the early 80's. I remember the song Physical by Olivia Newton John back in 1980 and how I felt this whole thing with diets and exercise was just a ploy to steal not only people's money, but also their self worth.
lovecanberealSydney, New South Wales AustraliaJan 23, 2017
You are both correct, certainly really excess poundage, is a medical issue (talk to your doctor/dietician) however, naturally larger people should not be made to feel guilty by others/society at large. Don't forget the weight loss industry is big bucks, and along with advertising etc works to get those big bucks, to at least some extent, by making people feel guilty. Some people are naturally larger. Anyway welcome to CS poetry.
I too have had my battle with weight all my life - at my highest I was 216 lbs. on a 5'2" frame - I have since lost 55 lbs. It is a constant struggle - but I found walking 2 miles a day or more helps a lot. Take care - you are not alone in this struggle and I wish people understood.
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If someone has never been there ~ they could not possibly understand the real pain that your words expressed.
I used to be morbidly obese. Twice in my life ( I am old now...lol) I lost in excess of 150 pounds. Both times I was above 300 pounds when I started.
I am still not close to thin, but sort of within the realm of 'large normal'.
The few people that saw 'ME" for "ME" when I was over 300 pounds ~ will always remain my dearest and truest friends.
If someone is not willing to look INSIDE OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING ~ I DON'T FEEL THEY ARE WORTHY OF ANYTHING..
Good luck....Mady
Kathy