Doesn't it make you sad, too?

Question

It makes me sad that there are so many obese people in this country. And there are so many people who are ok with it. I used to be obese myself, and no, it's not glamorous or wonderful at all. My self-esteem was low, and moreover, my HEALTH. I could barely walk up stairs without getting out of breath, or wear shirts without constantly pulling them over my belly, and every year swimsuit season came I wouldn't swim. At least, I couldn't swim without believing everyone was staring and judging.

I truly wish there was a miracle drug or workout or diet plan that would work for everyone. I had the good fortune to lose all the weight, but it makes me so sad when I see heavily obese people-- I feel sad, because I know all the pain and insecurity and discomfort they feel. It's not glamorous, it's not ok, and it sucks.

It especially breaks my heart when I see little kids growing up obese. That was me once, and growing up with obesity is harder than anything and hardest to break.

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Yes! I'm sick of this "accept yourself" movement when it comes to obesity. No, you should not accept that you are increasing your own risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. You wouldn't tell an alcoholic or drug addict to just accept themselves and be okay with their addiction.

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You never know a person's story as to why they are obese. Once a person starts becoming obese it is a difficult weight to carry, literally. Not only do they have to move more weight every time they move, but it's harder on their legs and knees making it easier to simply stay in place and gain more weight. My point is this: don't judge someone unless you've lived a week in their bodies. I am obese and trying to work off my excess weight, however when I was delivering my son I ruined my hip and at 23 it is hard to run at all with that hip, my knee frequently hurts just from doing jumping jacks, and I get shin splints when I get myself into a routine of walking a couple miles a day.

You don't know why I am the way I am and even if you knew all of the reasons you don't know the stress it causes when people are so judge mental over something about me.

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I agree. I think you can be big to an extent, curvy absolutely, thick great, even a little cubby, but unhealthy overweight or obese is too much. Diabetes, heart problems, skeletal problems are not worth it. Not worth the unhealthy calories. I used to be daily overweight, it took a little bit if dedication, but it was totally worth it.

Doesn't it make you sad, too?

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