R__ Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Obesity is a topic everyone loves. The way I see it, you are one of these types of people: Obese and loving it. Obese and hating it. Fat, striving towards obesity. Fat, striving away from obesity before it's too late. Skinny, and understanding of heavier folk. Skinny, and not understanding of heavier folk. *Feel free to add more categories* Which one are you? Contrary to reason, there are some people who want to get fatter. Such as Weird Al: Then there is a website I came across awhile ago: http://fantasyfeeder.com/cms/index.php A lot of obese people claim it's a health problem. A really amazing hacker I knew was probably 500+lbs, and almost 7 feet tall. A big boy to say the least. He had a massive scar near his thyroid gland, which gives us a possible explanation. Wait a second, did I say health PROBLEM? Maybe it's not a problem. Maybe being fat is a good thing, because it lets us survive famine. But either way, a disproportionate amount of fat people seem to have a "health problem". Do 31% of Americans (and a similar percentage of Canadians and Brits) have a health problem, or a diet problem? You be the judge. Some guys love a fat chick. Maybe they're skinny and want to counter their own genes and make a more balanced baby. Personally I love a big ass, but only a big ass, so I only partially understand. What are the causes of obesity? Well, there are health problems, the most commonly associated with obesity being diabetes and thyroid issues. Diabetes tends to be the result of obesity though, not the cause, and some diabetics that lose weight can lose the symptoms (of course, diabetes is much more complex than this, and there are many other causes). Then there is that fact that so many people live on different varieties of processed corn. High Fructose Corn Syrup (used in pop) is a major culprit behind obesity... it is extremely hard to burn off. Then there is the fact that prosperity leads to overconsumption of meat. Meat contains a lot of protein, but more fat. Look at the labels on your food. Dairy products are a better source of protein, as is seafood, as are eggs. Anything fried will also make you fat. If you're eating a lot of processed foods, and fast food, and you are wondering why you're fat... this is your answer! Stop eating that shit (unless you're a fantasy feeder, in which case eat more)! How do you lose weight? Cardio. That's the only (healthy) way. You could also do drugs or become anorexic, but I don't recommend those methods. It will take an average person 30 minutes on an elliptical to burn off a chocolate bar. Think before eating the chocolate bar. Choose fats that are liquid at room temperature when cooking, rather than butter or margarine. I recommend olive oil because it's full of antioxidants, and also destroys acne and other skin problems (which are usually the result of unhealthy fats to begin with). Count your calories. A woman needs 2200 per day, a man needs 2500 (athletes need significantly more). Stop drinking pop, replace it with fruit juice, water, or milk. The fats in milk are easy to burn off, and the sugar in fruit juice is not nearly as hard to burn off as HFCS. Instead of chips, eat some oranges, or some raw vegetables. And most importantly, up your fiber intake. Fiber will clean the system out, and you will spend a lot of time on the toilet for the first little while, but your skin will clear up, and you will feel healthier in general in about a week. Fiber is especially good at removing fats and bad cholesterol from the system. Note: I'm a bodybuilder. I know a fuckload about metabolism, diet, and exercise. Lifestyle = body (in 99% of cases). If anyone wants actual, working fat loss tips I have lots more of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirandello Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I'm big-boned, and I'm portly. The two do not make a good combination. From what I understand of my BMI, I'm between "normal" and "overweight"; literally on the threshold between both. Case in point: Even if I did lose all the blubber I had on my person, my face would not become any less wider for it. Seriously. It's all skeleton bone in that wideness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 FAT AND STRIVING FOR OBESE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__ Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 BMI is bullshit. It's only good for non-athletes. I am considered obese based on it, but actually it's pure muscle, so you would never look at me and think I'm "obese". Most bodybuilders are overweight or obese according to BMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirandello Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) BMI is bullshit. It's only good for non-athletes. Yeah... I'm a non-athlete. Edited April 13, 2011 by Pirandello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainHurtBoy...2 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hrm... I guess I'm skinny and not understanding of heavier folk. I mean, unless they have an actual disorder or syndrome or something, but if they're just plain lazy, I dunno. I reserve my right to make fat jokes and refer to people as fat. It's a life choice, slow metabolism or not, and I make fun of gay people, too. I try not to be hurtful, though, but it's irritating when people get upset if I call someone 'fat'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excel_excel Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Hrm... I guess I'm skinny and not understanding of heavier folk. I mean, unless they have an actual disorder or syndrome or something, but if they're just plain lazy, I dunno. I reserve my right to make fat jokes and refer to people as fat. It's a life choice, slow metabolism or not, and I make fun of gay people, too. I try not to be hurtful, though, but it's irritating when people get upset if I call someone 'fat'. But what if a person is gay AND fat? I mean is that like a double whammy or something? I guess I'm a bit fat and just want to get not fat Edited April 13, 2011 by excel_excel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I'm fat. No use avoiding the word. I've been pretty much most of my life; I inherited all the food habits that my parents had before they started losing weight. Sometimes I'm a bit disappointed that they would let me grow up like this, but whatever. Blaming them isn't gonna solve anything etc. The good news is that I'm (albeit slowly) managing to lose weight. It's quite hard for me during winter because I honestly lack the motivation to start working out at a gym. Doesn't help that all gyms in the area are way too expensive to me. In any case, spring is starting to arrive in Sweden (fucking finally!), so I won't be nearly as "stuck" in my house. So, I mean, that helps. And now I'm rambling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterDex Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hrm... I guess I'm skinny and not understanding of heavier folk. I mean, unless they have an actual disorder or syndrome or something, but if they're just plain lazy, I dunno. I reserve my right to make fat jokes and refer to people as fat. It's a life choice, slow metabolism or not, and I make fun of gay people, too. I try not to be hurtful, though, but it's irritating when people get upset if I call someone 'fat'. But what if a person is gay AND fat? I mean is that like a double whammy or something? I guess I'm a bit fat and just want to get not fat Meh, it's more like you've got loose skin from when you were a bit fat so you just need to tone it up. Now I'm fat. Not hugely fat but I've got quite a beer belly and big thighs. I want to start boxing again....or studying a martial art. I need to start cycling again too....and give up the cigerettes...and change my diet...I have a long road ahead of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeeferton Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Edited April 13, 2011 by SirBeefychu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Rat Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I've always been at least mildly obese. Used to be fat, but got it stabilized. They told me I should walk instead of using transport whenever I can and I did. They told me to eat less bread and for a time, I almost never ate it. They told me to eat less candy and that was where I drew the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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