The Obesity Thread

[striker42]

With the Covid thread taking a turn towards this topic, I figured I'd start it's own thread to keep things from going too far into the weeds on the Covid thread.

[nsacpi]

Tonight I exercised great self control and went with a single rather than double cheeseburger and skipped the fries and milkshake. This makes me a paragon of virtue no matter what some people around here might think.

[msstate7]

Tonight I exercised great self control and went with a single rather than double cheeseburger and skipped the fries and milkshake. This makes me a paragon of virtue no matter what some people around here might think.

Sissy. You wouldn't last a day in Mississippi

Haha

[mqt]

I’m actually working on getting less fat myself. I started on the 1st at 276.2 pounds and am starting a treadmill routine and intermittent fasting. Weighed in today at 269.4 and have done about 17 miles on the treadmill this week.

[sturg33]

I’m actually working on getting less fat myself. I started on the 1st at 276.2 pounds and am starting a treadmill routine and intermittent fasting. Weighed in today at 269.4 and have done about 17 miles on the treadmill this week.

Awesome! Keep going even if progress seems to plateau a bit.

[thethe]

I’m actually working on getting less fat myself. I started on the 1st at 276.2 pounds and am starting a treadmill routine and intermittent fasting. Weighed in today at 269.4 and have done about 17 miles on the treadmill this week.

Take pictures. It may seem vein but that’s how you really see all the good work you’re doing.

[Tapate50]

@mgt Every small victory helps... most of it is small mental wins over and over....you got this

Just keep the momentum going

[TURBO]

Im a Fatty. Is what is

[Tapate50]

Im a Fatty. Is what is

Only if you say it is. Not a single thing you cannot change at this point if you want it

[Tapate50]

I think what tainted the Rona thread was feeling attacked. Let’s avoid that if possible, BUT the best form of accountability is owning that ****. Own all of it. Your faults, your weaknesses, when you let yourself get too comfortable....

Bringing up random diseases and metal health isn’t what we are talking about here.

Almost 40% of adults age 20 and over are obese.

Kids are facing an obesity rate way higher than they should.

I’m sure this goes off BMI which is a total crock of it but the point of it is to ID those that need improvement

Fast food options have improved and access to knowledge and athletic facilities has likely never been higher.

I walked in to a docs office at 5’10 233.

He recommended meds- I refused them and got to work. It was a total wake up call that at 31 I was gonna need BP meds.

My wife and I have spent our spare time training folks at our CF gym and garage. The mental game is the biggest hurdle to get through. You can tell right off the bat if someone is gonna stick or not but the other part has some that grow the mental game to do it.

[thethe]

Start by eating one or two less bites than you normally would and just walk for 30 minutes a day.

You’ll lose 5-10 pounds in a month and more importantly in a permanent healthy way.

[Tapate50]

Start by eating one or two less bites than you normally would and just walk for 30 minutes a day.

You’ll lose 5-10 pounds in a month and more importantly in a permanent healthy way.

That’s not really quantifiable but yes something is better than nothing.

[thethe]

I believe that when you’re far gone ok the health spectrum that you need to make slow steps to prepare your body for a more active lifestyle.

I’m clearly not as experienced as you are with helping people change their lives but I have been on and off working out/running for 20 years so I have some idea what works for me at least.

[nsacpi]

As a PSA: older people who are slightly overweight live longer.

Here is a link to one of many studies that show this:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...n%20the%20case.

This applies mainly to older people (over 60). In effect, being slightly overweight gives people a reserve that improves their chances of surviving a health crisis, which is often accompanied by significant weight loss.

Bottom line: Under 60 skinny is better, over 60 slightly overweight is better. Bon appetit and all that jazz.

Other words of wisdom for y'all to ponder: quality of life matters more than quantity. Or as I like to put it: I live to eat, not the other way around. Of course, it should go without saying that moderation and balance are great virtues. In virtually all things (I think Barry Goldwater would agree).

[thethe]

Slightly overweight is fine. It’s not ideal but we are talking about obesity, at least I am.

[Oklahomahawk]

Don't forget to drink lots of water, not all at once mind you, but a 16-20 ounce glass at least 4 or 5 times a day. Cut out sweets, limit caffeine and alcohol and eat lean meats and veggies. I've been on a modified keto diet for over a year. I've lost around 30-35 pounds (most of it in the first 6 months). I've kept most of it off and feel way better at least most of the time. When you cut out most of your carbs you tend to lose the "carb overloads" that used to plague me probably even more than the extra weight. My wife lost around 55-60 pounds last year doing the Optivia diet stuff. It used to be called Medifast. It uses multiple small fuelings during the course of the day, lots of water and then a lean meat/veggies dinner. She had gained because of having 2 kids, job stress, cryptogenic Cirrhosis she developed during childhood/adolescence (they don't know what caused it though we have a pretty good idea). She also had a really bad broken leg about 3 years ago that caused to gain some. Losing the weight has caused her to feel so much better. Just a few ideas. I hope they help anyone who chooses to try them.

[Tapate50]

Don't forget to drink lots of water, not all at once mind you, but a 16-20 ounce glass at least 4 or 5 times a day. Cut out sweets, limit caffeine and alcohol and eat lean meats and veggies. I've been on a modified keto diet for over a year. I've lost around 30-35 pounds (most of it in the first 6 months). I've kept most of it off and feel way better at least most of the time. When you cut out most of your carbs you tend to lose the "carb overloads" that used to plague me probably even more than the extra weight. My wife lost around 55-60 pounds last year doing the Optivia diet stuff. It used to be called Medifast. It uses multiple small fuelings during the course of the day, lots of water and then a lean meat/veggies dinner. She had gained because of having 2 kids, job stress, cryptogenic Cirrhosis she developed during childhood/adolescence (they don't know what caused it though we have a pretty good idea). She also had a really bad broken leg about 3 years ago that caused to gain some. Losing the weight has caused her to feel so much better. Just a few ideas. I hope they help anyone who chooses to try them.

One thing about Medifast and their products... chock full of sodium.

Sodium in soft drinks is insane as well. Just cutting out sweet teas and soft drinks cuts out a TON of empty calories

[Tapate50]

Had to keep up with one of the young studs at the gym today in a partner workout. My hands are tore up, I’m sore as hell, and I’m gonna need a nap, but damn I feel accomplished. Workout was brutal, but I got better keeping up with him. Checked that box today!

[sturg33]

This is the stupidity we are up against

[thethe]

This is the stupidity we are up against

It’s flat out dangerous to have a narrative like this and people just go with it because feelings are more important than science.