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Mark asks…
Why are people so tolerant of fat people?
I recently asked a good question on here that unfortunately got wrongfully deleted. The question was asking fat people the reason why they are fat, and don’t do anything about it. The answers had leaned most towards people simply not caring, and saying they are happy being fat. Sure there are rare diseases some people may have but that’s the minority. One answerer made a good point (although a point I already knew), that thats america is simply way too tolerant of fat people.
Now before you guys go thinking “This guy is some idiot who has been naturally skinny all his life”, let me tell you, I’m not and come from obese parents. My mom died around her 50s due primarily to extreme obesity, and my dad in his 60s is so big he can’t walk, and spends 95% of his life in bed. I also became a fat kid before I knew any better. I’m definetly at a genecical disadvantage, It is much harder for me to loose weight, yet through a strict diet, and exercise, I manage to be in very good shape, I could just about be on a magazine cover. Point being, I know what its like.
Anyways, on to the real question. Why are people so tolerant of fat people, and act like its perfectly ok? It simply is not ok. Statistics prove obesity is one of the largest preventable killers in america, along with cigarettes, and higher than illegal drugs. It causes all sorts of other health complications.
The only valid argument I’ve really heard before is people say “Well, that person is happy being fat”. Well, I think that is a big lie and excuse. Sure they may be somewhat a happy person, but they would be much happier if they were skinny. I mean, your giving up sooo many of lifes simple pleasures (or at the very least making them much more difficult), like getting into a canoe, or going on a good hike, or playing sports, being too heavy to skydive, or simply being able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath. The list could go on and on, there are simply so many of lifes pleasures they cannot do, or struggle to do. People seem to mostly agree that cigarettes are bad, and that illegal drugs are bad, why do so many people tolerate obesity as not being a problem?
Obesity also affects the non obese in negative ways also, for a couple examples
-The healthcare situation. If everyone lived healthy, and only needed to see a doctor about once every 10 years like me, everyone’s health insurance would be so much cheaper. But you’ve got all these fat and obese people with all their obesity related health problems, constantly needing medical attention, prescription drugs, etc. It skyrockets everyone’s cost.
-Just being in public with them. You go to a parking lot, what do you see? Rather than just pull into a good spot and go. A fat person cruises around and around trying to find a close spot. They spend more time driving than the walk would have taken. I constantly see fat people spending 10 minutes waiting for someone to put all their groceries and family in the car to take their spot, when there will be open spots just 30 feet further away. They screw up all the traffic in the parking lots, then you get in the store and they are blocking aisles, can’t turn their heads far enough to even be aware of their surroundings, etc.
-The food situation. Their are so many fat people demanding all these horrible high fat foods, that these extremely unhealty foods become the most common in america, and make it much more difficult for a healty eater to eat. I wish I could just pull up to any fast food restaurant and get a HEALTHY meal, but I can’t, 90% of any fast food is too unhealty for me to eat. Makes it a hassle, since I have to mostly cook my own food, or eat at the select few places that have a healthy dish.
That’s just 3 examples that come to mind, there are many more. The only good thing they do is make the skinny and athletic people look even better.
So, long winded question, but back to the just of it why are people so tolerant of fat people, and act like its perfectly OK, when its not?
I’ve had some good answers so far, especially TequilaRose, Rebecca, Lalala, and Cat. Keep them coming.
Just to clarify, I’m not trying to say they should be “ridiculed”, but I believe it should not be accepted and told that it is ok to be fat, because it is not.
I’m saying this both for their own good, and public in general. Same way I’ll tell a smoker they should not smoke, and same way I’ll tell a druggie they should not do drugs.
And anyone who disagrees with me, please explain your position better like Magenta did, as to why they should be accepted. Anyone who disagrees but cannot justify their position any better than giving a “your an idiot” type of answer, obviously does hot have a good point.
Yes, there are people such as CAT and others who have health conditions or diseases causing their conditions, those people are excluded, since I’m main talking about people who choose to be fat.
Also, fat people DO affect the food supply. Just like CAT stated, healthier foods do indeed cost more than unhealthy foods.
Take me for example, I will never ever even touch sausage, hot dogs, bacon, butter, oils, mayonaise, anything at all that has been fried, or anything else with too much fat. Never. And I will always buy the healthiest, lowest fat version of any food. For example, I will never get 2% milk ever, only skim. I will never buy hamburger with more than 4% fat. I highly avoid msg, hfcs, artaficial sweeteners, etc. If everyone else was as health conscious, all those unhealthy foods would cease to exist and be replaced by healthier foods. If everyone else was like me, and refused to buy 95% of the food from fast food restaurants, they would end up changing over to healthier foods.
With healthier foods more plentiful, it would be easier for everyone, and the world would be a better place. More people would be active, and more places to be active would be built.
admin answers:
I agree with you completely. Smokers get dirty looks and have to huddle off to designated areas – why are we forced to accept obesity as normal? For most people it is a choice as well. I think it’s more a case that THE TRUTH HURTS. Obese people don’t like admitting they have a responsibility for their bodies. Many people shirk responsibility in many areas of life – and obesity is just one that is easy to see. Deadbeats dads, painkiller addicts, and child molesters aren’t recognizable on the street.
Yes I just put fat people in league with sex offenders. BRING ON MY THUMBS DOWN. It’s still my opinion and I have a right to it. Obesity is NOT OK.
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Susan asks…
Are there any good ways or tools to help morbidly obese people bathe themselves?
Serious answers please. I have a friend who is extremely obese and in a wheel chair. She has a significant problem with body odor, her clothes are always dirty and her hair is always dirty. She is really smart and a wonderful person and everyone who meets her really likes her. We sometimes go places together and her smell is at times overpowering and her personal appearance doesn’t match the intelligent, put-together woman that she is. Surely there has to be a way for her to get clean. I imagine that she doesn’t clean herself because it is too difficult. The degree of her obesity is to the point that her belly goes down past her knees. Does anyone know how morbidly obese people clean themselves? Are there any special tools or modalities? Also, what would be a good idea on how to bring this up to her? We are very close.
I am not asking a question that requires judgement about her obesity or character. She has a medical condition.
admin answers:
I am also very obese, I weigh close to 700lbs. Hygiene is a great challenge when you are this big but also manageable. I utilize several items I got from the website Amplestuff.com, like extended sponges and oversized towels, and also some supplies from a medical supply store, including a bidet for toilet cleaning, a sturdy shower bench, and an extended shower head. I do require some assistance so my wife will assist with making sure I am completely dry and powdered to avoid infections. It is not by any means fun, but the effort is worth it. I know that people judge me as a very very large person already, so I believe I need to give them as little to target about me as possible. I hope this helps!
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Sandra asks…
Anybody know any good books/articles on how our ideas about health and illness are conveyed in the media?
In particular on ‘obesity‘, but doesn’t have to be. I just have to answer the question ‘how are our ideas about health and illness conveyed in the media?’ Needing some good books or articles. Do you know any?
admin answers:
Google.com
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Daniel asks…
Big Makeover and I have some questions so PLEASE ANSWER!!!10 POINTS!! Weight loss/skin/style,etc.?
I’m a guy that going into 8th grade next year and i have a plan to get a 9 month makeover. I’m obese, and i don’t exactly have a good looking face, but my problems on my face i can take care of, and i have a plan about the obesity, i will also get a better style. I’m planning to be finished with the makeover during winter break. Do you think i’ll get peoples attentions? How do you think the people in my school will react? I really wanna know! Also don’t write down answers like dont change yourself for someone else please :] I know that i will meet people because of my new look but then they will get to know me and my cute personality (not conceited). I know ill look really hot.
negative things are accepted if you really have to say it :] but keep it to a minimum.
LONG ANSWERS ALWAYS THE BEST
)!!
Im gonna fix my teeth
acne
shave
better style
and smell better
better hair
etc.
Weight loss:
Info:
Age: 13 and a Half
Weight: 236
Height: 5’8
Obese
My Plan:
P90X (800 Calories)
Physical Education (300 Calories)
15 Min Strength Training (200 Calories)
20 Min Cardio (300 Calories)
Walking a Lot.
Diet Plan: (In the 1500 Calories Range)
No Sodas, Sugar, Really Salty Food, Oily food, Fast Food, or anything not in its natural state.
My diet consists of Lean Meats, Lots of vegetables, Lots of Fruit, Nuts, and a lot of water.
Whey is what my protein shake will be made of.
Thats really it. I’ll also be counting calories and no cheating at all.
Is it good? What should I change?
another question: how much time will it take to have a defined, ripped, and muscle like body for example like paul walker? Just take a guess.
BTW: I KNOW I WONT LOOK LIKE PAUL WALKER I JUST WANT TO HAVE A BODY LIKE HIS AND I WILL WORK HARD FOR IT PLUS HE WAS ONLY 16 WHEN HE GOT THAT BODY SO THATS LIKE A 2 YEAR DIFFERENCE AND I KNOW GUYS WHO ARE 14 AND HAVE A BODY LIKE HIS!
Oh um Wish me luck!!! and i’m not trying to say I’m gonna be hot and stuff i’m actually very congeal and the opposite of shallow i care for people and myself thats why i’m doing this: to boost my confidence so i can gain friendship
So these are the questions:
Do you think i’ll get peoples attentions?
How do you think the people in my school will react?
Is my weight loss plan good or should I change it?
and how long will it take to have a body like paul walkers?
P.S. I know I’m young but it’s not like it’s impossible.
Bye
Try to answer all questions, and long answers will most likely be chosen XD
admin answers:
I think you’re diet is very…what…..exceptionally well thought out? I like you’re idea’s, and even though you’re young, you are mature enough to understand the way of a fit life……GOOD JOB!
Answer to #1:YES! In a good and bad way…you’re teachers may be concerned about you’re weight loss, because the truth is, the result you want to achieve may make you more skinny and that’s all. You’re skin may sag, and you may find a bad skin reaction. You also might get too addicted to you’re weight loss, and that’s very bad.
While making yourself skinnier and more attractive (if that’s what your basic aim is to) you still need to maintain the healthiness in you’re skin by regularly exfoliating, washing and moisturizing, that includes taking more showers and keeping on top of you’re hygiene. You’re ‘Makeover’ cannot be completed over the summer, and it will take a long time for you to actually make a changing appearance.
Answer to #2:It varies. The reactions are going to be both good and bad, it REALLY depends….everyone has their own views, right? Just keep healthy, and don’t get anorexic….that could end badly and people could start labeling you as a ‘Wannabe’ or ….etc
Answer to #3:Yeah, its good.
Answer to #4:It depends on what you already look like and how intense you’re diet is….don’t OVERDUE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Probably until you’re and adult.
OVERALL: Keep in mind, the key to a healthier lifestyle is inspiration and thinking you can do it in you’re head.
KEEP IT TO A MINIMUM, STAY HEALTHY, BE HAPPIER! A hundred laughs a day can equal a ten mile walk.!
!!!!!!ALSO!!!!!!
Drinking water is EXTREMELY GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
It makes you lose A LOT OF WEIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am effing serious!
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Joseph asks…
I’m gonna have a Big Makeover! Questions about weight loss, style, acne, etc. (Btw im a dude) Help ! 10 points?
I’m a guy that going into 8th grade next year and i have a plan to get a 7 month makeover. I’m obese, and i don’t exactly have a good looking face, but my problems on my face i can take care of, and i have a plan about the obesity, i will also get a better style. I’m planning to be finished with the makeover during winter break. Do you think i’ll get peoples attentions? How do you think the people in my school will react? I really wanna know! Also don’t write down answers like dont change yourself for someone else please :] I know that i will meet people because of my new look but then they will get to know me and my cute personality (not conceited). I know ill look really hot.
negative things are accepted if you really have to say it :] but keep it to a minimum.
LONG ANSWERS ALWAYS THE BEST
)!!
Im gonna fix my teeth
acne
shave
better style
and smell better
better hair
etc.
Weight loss:
Info:
Age: 13 and a Half
Weight: 236
Height: 5’8
Obese
My Plan:
P90X (800 Calories)
Physical Education (300 Calories)
15 Min Strength Training (200 Calories)
20 Min Cardio (300 Calories)
Walking a Lot.
Diet Plan: (In the 1500 Calories Range)
No Sodas, Sugar, Really Salty Food, Oily food, Fast Food, or anything not in its natural state.
My diet consists of Lean Meats, Lots of vegetables, Lots of Fruit, Nuts, and a lot of water.
Whey is what my protein shake will be made of.
Thats really it.
Is it good? What should I change?
another question: how much time will it take to have a defined, ripped, and muscle like body for example like paul walker? Just take a guess.
BTW: I KNOW I WONT LOOK LIKE PAUL WALKER I JUST WANT TO HAVE A BODY LIKE HIS AND I WILL WORK HARD FOR IT PLUS HE WAS ONLY 16 WHEN HE GOT THAT BODY SO THATS LIKE A 2 YEAR DIFFERENCE AND I KNOW GUYS WHO ARE 14 AND HAVE A BODY LIKE HIS!
Oh um Wish me luck!!! and i’m not trying to say I’m gonna be hot and stuff i’m actually very congeal and the opposite of shallow i care for people and myself thats why i’m doing this: to boost my confidence so i can gain friendship
So these are the questions:
Do you think i’ll get peoples attentions?
How do you think the people in my school will react?
Is my weight loss plan good or should I change it?
and how long will it take to have a body like paul walkers?
P.S. I know I’m young but it’s not like it’s impossible.
Bye
Try to answer all questions, and long answers will most likely be chosen XD
admin answers:
I think it’s great that you’re doing this while you’re still young! It will take a lot of dedication and hard work. You’ve put a lot of thought into this, I can tell. If you haven’t shared your plan with some close friends or family members, you should, because they can be a good support system (and you’ll need one, especially during tough times like holidays when the goodies come out).
I’m sure that if you exercise regularly and stick to your diet that you will really amaze yourself and your classmates! I don’t know if you’ll be able to pull off a six pack in 7 months, but if you really stick with your plan, and increase your cardio workouts as you build endurance, then you could definitely get there in a few years.
You’ll look better and feel better for sticking to a healthy lifestyle. When you take care of yourself, people will notice. You’ll be a positive person because positive things will be happening to your body– and people like to be around positive people!
You will definitely get people’s attention. There are always naysayers, but I think most people will be supportive of you. You might even inspire some other people to improve themselves.
I think that as long as you’re getting the proper nutrients, and you don’t overdue it too much in the initial exercises, you’ll be fine. Getting friends and family involved will help you to make sure that you’re losing weight in a healthy way.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see the results you want right away. It may take time, but it can happen! =)
Best of luck to you! You’re right, it’s not impossible.
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