I will say it, I’m overweight but not because I over eat, and not so bad that I need a wheelchair to go shopping, though once in a blue moon (like once every few years) I may have to only because I’m in too much pain and I need to food shop. I’d rather walk. I have health issues that makes it incredibly difficult for me to exercise, to walk or stand for long periods of time, or it causes me pain. Lots of times I overdue myself and pay for it one or more days. As I get older it’s even harder to do more and recently to find out that I not only have vestibular migraines (which I’ve had for a long time) that I also have Ménière’s. Makes it even harder for me to exercise because my balance is off. I also have bad back issues, which has a lot to do with my weight gain. I wasn’t always overweight, but I’ve always had back issues since I was a teenager(now in my 50’s), and my back went out on me quite a bit then also. The weight gain started while pregnant with second child, harder to lose weight for me. At the time I had a toddler & an infant and a husband overseas in military. Didn’t leave me much time for self care or much else when caring for little ones on your own. I do exercise some but I’m sure it’s not enough, but it’s what I can do for now, though I have lost 17 lbs since starting a diet for the Ménière’s. Had to cut out a few things, but hasn’t been too bad.
Anyway, I don’t like seeing people bashing others because of their weight, because you don’t know why they are the way they are. One time when I was hurting I had to use a wheelchair at the store & some idiot said something rude to me because I was in his way as he was walking around me. I was surprised at how insensitive he was, he didn’t have any idea why I was using the chair or how much pain I was in even though I was using the wheelchair. He didn’t know it was actually the first time I was using one & how hard it was for me to actually use it, because I’d rather walk unless it’s way too painful. How dare he complain that he had to actually take an extra second out of his day to walk around me. If I had a shopping cart he would still have to walk around me. I know I have weight to lose to make myself healthier, and I’m working on it, but I’ll do it for my reasons & at my own pace, not because someone thinks I’m fat or doesn’t like the way I look.
Hey fren,
I'm not overweight so I can't say I understand. But my little sister is obese. It hurts me too see my little sister unhealthy. But I love her regardless how she looks. I can see how physical and or mental pain can cause weight gain or make it difficult to lose weight. I do see insensitive people mocking bigger people... But I'll tell you, as a healthy fit person, I'd be the first to cheer you on in any progress of getting yourself healthier and feeling better. An lots of women stop taking care of themselves after having children because frankly, we often don't have time gurl! So good for you for doing what you can when you can.
We're are fellow Patriots, an this overweight vs. skinny/fit people is just another "divide and conquer"
Let's not fall into their traps of dividing ourselves. We should be lifting each other up to be the best we can be. Also no overweight person ( in my experience) is blaming anyone but themselves anyway. Be the example and help them out with advice if they ask for it.
WWG1WGA.
Thanks! Appreciate your comment! I’m trying the best I can, and that’s all I can do. You are right, we do blame ourselves and shame ourselves more than people realize. I don’t think anyone likes being overweight. And I don’t believe there should be a “fat shaming day” or month, just like I don’t think should be a black history month or LGBTQ month. And now they are pushing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (in May). Can’t we all just be Americans and read up on whatever history you want on your own? I don’t think we need to celebrate each color of skin tone. I think all these “specialty” months are dividing us even more, just like you said about the fat shaming, it divides us more. Could you imagine what msm would say if there was a white history month? Lol
I will say it, I’m overweight but not because I over eat, and not so bad that I need a wheelchair to go shopping, though once in a blue moon (like once every few years) I may have to only because I’m in too much pain and I need to food shop. I’d rather walk. I have health issues that makes it incredibly difficult for me to exercise, to walk or stand for long periods of time, or it causes me pain. Lots of times I overdue myself and pay for it one or more days. As I get older it’s even harder to do more and recently to find out that I not only have vestibular migraines (which I’ve had for a long time) that I also have Ménière’s. Makes it even harder for me to exercise because my balance is off. I also have bad back issues, which has a lot to do with my weight gain. I wasn’t always overweight, but I’ve always had back issues since I was a teenager(now in my 50’s), and my back went out on me quite a bit then also. The weight gain started while pregnant with second child, harder to lose weight for me. At the time I had a toddler & an infant and a husband overseas in military. Didn’t leave me much time for self care or much else when caring for little ones on your own. I do exercise some but I’m sure it’s not enough, but it’s what I can do for now, though I have lost 17 lbs since starting a diet for the Ménière’s. Had to cut out a few things, but hasn’t been too bad.
Anyway, I don’t like seeing people bashing others because of their weight, because you don’t know why they are the way they are. One time when I was hurting I had to use a wheelchair at the store & some idiot said something rude to me because I was in his way as he was walking around me. I was surprised at how insensitive he was, he didn’t have any idea why I was using the chair or how much pain I was in even though I was using the wheelchair. He didn’t know it was actually the first time I was using one & how hard it was for me to actually use it, because I’d rather walk unless it’s way too painful. How dare he complain that he had to actually take an extra second out of his day to walk around me. If I had a shopping cart he would still have to walk around me. I know I have weight to lose to make myself healthier, and I’m working on it, but I’ll do it for my reasons & at my own pace, not because someone thinks I’m fat or doesn’t like the way I look.
Hey fren, I'm not overweight so I can't say I understand. But my little sister is obese. It hurts me too see my little sister unhealthy. But I love her regardless how she looks. I can see how physical and or mental pain can cause weight gain or make it difficult to lose weight. I do see insensitive people mocking bigger people... But I'll tell you, as a healthy fit person, I'd be the first to cheer you on in any progress of getting yourself healthier and feeling better. An lots of women stop taking care of themselves after having children because frankly, we often don't have time gurl! So good for you for doing what you can when you can.
We're are fellow Patriots, an this overweight vs. skinny/fit people is just another "divide and conquer" Let's not fall into their traps of dividing ourselves. We should be lifting each other up to be the best we can be. Also no overweight person ( in my experience) is blaming anyone but themselves anyway. Be the example and help them out with advice if they ask for it. WWG1WGA.
Thanks! Appreciate your comment! I’m trying the best I can, and that’s all I can do. You are right, we do blame ourselves and shame ourselves more than people realize. I don’t think anyone likes being overweight. And I don’t believe there should be a “fat shaming day” or month, just like I don’t think should be a black history month or LGBTQ month. And now they are pushing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (in May). Can’t we all just be Americans and read up on whatever history you want on your own? I don’t think we need to celebrate each color of skin tone. I think all these “specialty” months are dividing us even more, just like you said about the fat shaming, it divides us more. Could you imagine what msm would say if there was a white history month? Lol