If there was a switch we could flick that would give us our ideal bodies in an instant, I reckon there wouldn't be a fat person on earth who wouldn't flick it. I just don't buy that whole 'I'm comfortable in my own skin' argument - it just reeks of laziness and acceptance that the road back is just all too hard, so why bother.
There's a clear line between someone that is enjoying the good life, and others that are simply abusing themselves - to death. It's not about other people respecting them, rather them not respecting themselves.
People that do make the change from seemingly impossible odds, have my utmost respect. Without a doubt, I could not even begin to comprehend the mental and physical challenges they faces along the way. When done properly, the results are for a lifetime, as are the rewards.
But they cant be intelligent since they let themselves get to the awful state they're in.
treating obesity is not just a matter of eating less and exercising more
Disagree with this immensely. Treat the body and the mind will follow.
I also disagree with judging people based upon appearance; if an overweight person is happy within themselves, they're cool as far as I'm concerned.
However, if you're morbidly obese, struggling to make it to the other side of the parking lot without spluttering and wheezing... I have a hard time picturing you as even remotely happy.
Disagree with this immensely. Treat the body and the mind will follow.
No such thing as a happy morbidly obese person mate.
I have several friends that have found themselves in the situation I was in around 2 years ago and if they're happy they must be great actors.
For those that think otherwise, you should put on 100 kilograms then see how long it takes to get it off and see what happens to your health along the way. Although this is not advisable to anybody.
Have you or do you deal with obese people trying to lose weight?
Not as a professional, no... but I've trained with a lot of people who wanted to change themselves and helped them along the way. A good few have managed it, some have stayed healthy, others have gone back... others have just completely quit.
I'm a big believer in "if you're physiologically able, you're psychologically stable"... it's a long story about endorphins & serotonin and all that stuff, and the reasons obese people overeat [in general], but I find it to be largely true.
That's not to say that later on in life they won't have issues arising from their choices, but the fact I train doesn't exclude me from the possibility of sudden cardiac arrest or arthritis
Emotional issues are exacerbated by being overweight in many people (not all). The reason for their emotional eating is the same as some peoples use of drugs. They have been hurt, abused, put down etc and can not deal with it either due to the severity or a lack of coping mechanisms inherent to themselves. This is not everyone but you need to think outside of the few people you have known/helped and learn from others who have dealt with many. You can generally tell, just by chatting to the person, what camp they belong to.
Thanks for that snide remark. I'm easing up on the maccas ok!!
Emotional issues are exacerbated by being overweight in many people (not all). The reason for their emotional eating is the same as some peoples use of drugs. They have been hurt, abused, put down etc and can not deal with it either due to the severity or a lack of coping mechanisms inherent to themselves. This is not everyone but you need to think outside of the few people you have known/helped and learn from others who have dealt with many. You can generally tell, just by chatting to the person, what camp they belong to.
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