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samantha-sarube
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What are some things that frustrate you most about living with obesity?
QueenCleofatra Member
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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.
Lori.Foster Community Admin
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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)
mirletaliz Member
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That it is our fault, we're lazy and we have poor eating and exercise habits.
mirletaliz Member
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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.
Shay Smith Member
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CommunityMember9869f7 Member
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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 anything
Janet Plank HU Member
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Obesity, how could I forget that?! After a couple of days on Prednisone encourages me to graze on food, in my mind anyway. Because of allergies and stomach issues, I’m limited on food choices. I only have a top denture, so soft food is what I can eat. Cereal is often my #1, chicken #2. I seldom eat out. Thats usually my choice. Often if it’s an event, I take a cold meat sandwich with me as well as an egg free dessert.
-Janet
Lori.Foster Community Admin
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Thanks for jumping in here and offering support,
mirletaliz Member
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The misconceptions about health and weight, BMI charts (out dated and extremely biased), that even medical professionals don't understand fully the effects of other diagnoses and treatments (like cancer/chemotherapy) on the body and that sometimes things get worse and the person experiencing the worsening symptoms has no fault or control.
mirletaliz Member
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Lori.Foster Community Admin
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What a journey,