Obesity Frustrations
What are some things that frustrate you most about living with obesity?
That I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Also, that I am lazy and have no sense of self-control.
We are lazy, we stink. All we do is eat. And eat junk. Wondering what seating is like at a restaurant, theater, etc. Having trouble finding clothes, shoes.
The seating issue doesn't make sense to me. So many people are obsese or suffering from other health conditions that make narrow seating uncomfortable or difficult. You'd think restaurant, theaters, airlines, etc, would be more accomodating in hope of customer loyalty.
And the stereotypes are cruel and unfair. Some of the strongest people I know are obsese, and hygeine has nothing to do with weight. I wish such ignorance and cruelty didn't exist, but, sadly, some people will never get it unless they experience weight battles themselves. I am glad we have this community, where empathy is the norm. - Lori (Team Member)
That it is our fault, we're lazy and we have poor eating and exercise habits.
Genetics and other health conditions (or their treatments), too. It's a lot more than just eating right and exercising for sure. I don't celebrate this holiday since not everyone was "free" when it was proclaimed. It isn't inclusive of any people of color at all and we are on stolen land, so I've spent it working like any other day.
you are so right about how a person's genetics and/or health conditions and their treatments could affect a person's weight. It seems like every medication I am on for one thing or the other has weight gain as a side effect. So I have to weigh the balance of the treatment versus the possible weight gain I might have. I hope that you are well and having a good day. ~Shay (team member)
Being that I suffer with bipolar disorder and depression I also suffer from COPD and am oxygen dependent making my weight gain after having five children is literally challenging
to interact with them
They never want to spend time with me and they constantly remind me that I am too much of a burden and they don’t have the energy or patience for my
presence
My family and friends never invite me to go anywhere nor include me in anythingRereading that it may sound like a while. I’m just so grateful to have found peace made peace with it. I should mention that one of my favorite prednisone smiles, is that Prednizone gives me grazing rights. Right or wrong….
Thank you. My pups make my world go round and help keep me more active.Feel free to post photos of those pups any time! They always brighten my day - Lori (Team Member)
