Look at this visual 250 lb woman vs 120 lb woman (pic)
Hezzietiger1
Posts: 1,256 Member
Kinda blew my mind.. I thought u all would like it as well!
These two pictures show body scans of two women approximately the same age and height. The one on the left weighs 113 kg (250 lbs), while the one on the right weighs 54 kg (120 lbs). Accumulated adipose tissue is not the only difference between the two; the obese woman has an enlarged heart and her lungs are somewhat restricted.
Obesity has recently been declared a disease by the American Medical Association. While this does not have any legal ramifications, it may encourage doctors and insurance companies to take more steps in treating and preventing obesity. However, many disagree with the AMA's definition, citing that obesity is a complex issue with multiple causes and treatment options.
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index over 30 kg/m^2. It greatly increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and osteoarthritis.
More info: http://bbc.in/14whyV6
0
Replies
-
Very interesting, cool post.0
-
Very effective photo.. thanks for posting.0
-
These two pictures show body scans of two women approximately the same age and height. The one on the left weighs 113 kg (250 lbs), while the one on the right weighs 54 kg (120 lbs). Accumulated adipose tissue is not the only difference between the two; the obese woman has an enlarged heart and her lungs are somewhat restricted.
More info: http://bbc.in/14whyV6
ok what is that black turdey stuff in that 250 pound woman's stomach area? ewww..
By the way, inside both of them are a 120 pound woman, the one on the left just has more padding to get to it.. but inside, they are the same really.0 -
ok what is that black turdey stuff in that 250 pound woman's stomach area? ewww..
By the way, inside both of them are a 120 pound woman, the one on the left just has more padding to get to it.. but inside, they are the same really.
:huh: Really? It's poop and gas. You're full of it too (no pun intended :laugh:) just like everyone else. Everybody poops. lol.
And no, the bodies are not the same minus the "padding." The obese woman has cardiomegaly (which resulted from her body requiring her heart to pump harder to perfuse blood to her excess tissues), her lungs cannot fully expand (because of displacement from visceral fat), and she has extra visceral fat, predisposing her to T2DM, insulin resistance, and other obesity-related diseases.0 -
bump. work doesn't let me see the picture0
-
Great inspiration- thanks
0 -
Wow!!!
For the people who don't think its a sickness. Does the fat one look healthy? Heck no0 -
It is not just the adipose tissue that sets them apart. Look at the hip, knee and especially the ankle joints. All look compressed and out of alignment. I would like to see a back view as well because I know my back suffered with the extra weight I was carrying and is much better now.
Seeing this really brings it home the kind of damage being overweight can do to your body, damage that we can't see. Just because you do not have diabetes or high blood pressure etc does not mean you are healthy on the inside.0 -
Really interesting. Thanks for posting!0
-
Kinda blew my mind.. I thought u all would like it as well!
These two pictures show body scans of two women approximately the same age and height. The one on the left weighs 113 kg (250 lbs), while the one on the right weighs 54 kg (120 lbs). Accumulated adipose tissue is not the only difference between the two; the obese woman has an enlarged heart and her lungs are somewhat restricted.
Obesity has recently been declared a disease by the American Medical Association. While this does not have any legal ramifications, it may encourage doctors and insurance companies to take more steps in treating and preventing obesity. However, many disagree with the AMA's definition, citing that obesity is a complex issue with multiple causes and treatment options.
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index over 30 kg/m^2. It greatly increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and osteoarthritis.
More info: http://bbc.in/14whyV6
This is such an eye opener! Thank you.0 -
Bump. The joints are interesting too.0
-
ok what is that black turdey stuff in that 250 pound woman's stomach area? ewww..
By the way, inside both of them are a 120 pound woman, the one on the left just has more padding to get to it.. but inside, they are the same really.
:huh: Really? It's poop and gas. You're full of it too (no pun intended :laugh:) just like everyone else. Everybody poops. lol.
And no, the bodies are not the same minus the "padding." The obese woman has cardiomegaly (which resulted from her body requiring her heart to pump harder to perfuse blood to her excess tissues), her lungs cannot fully expand (because of displacement from visceral fat), and she has extra visceral fat, predisposing her to T2DM, insulin resistance, and other obesity-related diseases.
yeah and what I was trying to say was that inside every 250 pound woman is a 120 pound woman (or 150 or whatever is your ideal weight).
Hmmmm on 2nd thought, the 250 pound woman has her organs overworking, and probably damage to parts like knees due to extra weight and the heart having to pound extra hard, so perhaps there is more than we can see, based on deterioration and wear and tear of the overweight body.0 -
An eye opener, no doubt.0
-
ok what is that black turdey stuff in that 250 pound woman's stomach area? ewww..
By the way, inside both of them are a 120 pound woman, the one on the left just has more padding to get to it.. but inside, they are the same really.
:huh: Really? It's poop and gas. You're full of it too (no pun intended :laugh:) just like everyone else. Everybody poops. lol.
And no, the bodies are not the same minus the "padding." The obese woman has cardiomegaly (which resulted from her body requiring her heart to pump harder to perfuse blood to her excess tissues), her lungs cannot fully expand (because of displacement from visceral fat), and she has extra visceral fat, predisposing her to T2DM, insulin resistance, and other obesity-related diseases.
yeah and what I was trying to say was that inside every 250 pound woman is a 120 pound woman (or 150 or whatever is your ideal weight).
Hmmmm on 2nd thought, the 250 pound woman has her organs overworking, and probably damage to parts like knees due to extra weight and the heart having to pound extra hard, so perhaps there is more than we can see, based on deterioration and wear and tear of the overweight body.
Whoops! Sorry, I misunderstood your 120lb-in-a-250lb-woman statement! My bad!
But yeah, this is the perfect example of why it's important that the medical community has deemed obesity a disease. Her organs are working harder, certainly. You can really see the difference in the livers, too. I wish there were a posterior shot so we could see the kidneys and the spines to compare. I'm trying to track down the original but I can't find it yet... The photo itself is at least 3 years old.0 -
Wow...makes you think about the health effects of obesity more than the aesthetics...0
-
WOW NO WONDER I WAS TIRED AND SICK ALL THE TIME WHEN I WAS 297LBS!!0
-
:flowerforyou: Thank You for posting this0
-
It is not just the adipose tissue that sets them apart. Look at the hip, knee and especially the ankle joints. All look compressed and out of alignment. I would like to see a back view as well because I know my back suffered with the extra weight I was carrying and is much better now.
Seeing this really brings it home the kind of damage being overweight can do to your body, damage that we can't see. Just because you do not have diabetes or high blood pressure etc does not mean you are healthy on the inside.
This is what I also noticed right away,poor joints!0 -
These two pictures show body scans of two women approximately the same age and height. The one on the left weighs 113 kg (250 lbs), while the one on the right weighs 54 kg (120 lbs). Accumulated adipose tissue is not the only difference between the two; the obese woman has an enlarged heart and her lungs are somewhat restricted.
More info: http://bbc.in/14whyV6
ok what is that black turdey stuff in that 250 pound woman's stomach area? ewww..
By the way, inside both of them are a 120 pound woman, the one on the left just has more padding to get to it.. but inside, they are the same really.
The black turdy stuff is likely brown turdy stuff.0 -
That's a real eye-opener...0
-
Very interesting...0
-
I was that 250 pound woman 4 years ago.. Yikes. I shared this on fb today! Very neat.0
-
I wonder how tall they are0
-
What caught my eye is the way the ankles turn out...I think mine do that.
BTB Those black spots are Gas Pockets, except at the bladder area, that is just the bladder, empty. (I know this how? 'cause I asked my doctor about it on a set of my own xrays)0 -
If you think that picture of the 250 pound woman is that bad, imagine those that weight 350 pounds. Yikes! I am over 250 and I just wonder how awful my insides must look. i know my lower legs were screaming in pain when i walked more than a few minutes or a half mile,0
-
Wow!!!
For the people who don't think its a sickness. Does the fat one look healthy? Heck no
best thought of the day0 -
Very enlightening. That visual is seared into my brain now. I'll be able to call it up when I need the extra willpower to say "no."0
-
Yeah, I noticed I wasn't the only one that noticed the ankles. It made my spine tighten at the thought of bones structure breaking down with the weight, eeeeek! Course, some people truly may be formed this way regardless of weight. Fat inside the body around organs seems even more concerning that the kind we don't like to look at.0
-
wow, so interesting ~ thanks for sharing!0
-
Yeah, but this is only going to be used an excuse for people and doctors to give the OKAY on prescribing "diet" pills... No what people need is support, personal trainers, and nutritionists so people have an IDEA on how to be healthy. Some people can't afford this, so yeah... health insurance should cover this part of it... They need to know that healthy eating habits are cheaper than eating a bunch of junk (and I don't me versus medical bills). Also they need to learn how to COOK healthy.
ok what is that black turdey stuff in that 250 pound woman's stomach area? ewww..
By the way, inside both of them are a 120 pound woman, the one on the left just has more padding to get to it.. but inside, they are the same really.
:huh: Really? It's poop and gas. You're full of it too (no pun intended :laugh:) just like everyone else. Everybody poops. lol.
And no, the bodies are not the same minus the "padding." The obese woman has cardiomegaly (which resulted from her body requiring her heart to pump harder to perfuse blood to her excess tissues), her lungs cannot fully expand (because of displacement from visceral fat), and she has extra visceral fat, predisposing her to T2DM, insulin resistance, and other obesity-related diseases.
yeah and what I was trying to say was that inside every 250 pound woman is a 120 pound woman (or 150 or whatever is your ideal weight).
Hmmmm on 2nd thought, the 250 pound woman has her organs overworking, and probably damage to parts like knees due to extra weight and the heart having to pound extra hard, so perhaps there is more than we can see, based on deterioration and wear and tear of the overweight body.
Whoops! Sorry, I misunderstood your 120lb-in-a-250lb-woman statement! My bad!
But yeah, this is the perfect example of why it's important that the medical community has deemed obesity a disease. Her organs are working harder, certainly. You can really see the difference in the livers, too. I wish there were a posterior shot so we could see the kidneys and the spines to compare. I'm trying to track down the original but I can't find it yet... The photo itself is at least 3 years old.
Drugs? No... but it will happen, you watch... there will be this "miracle" pill they'll try shoving down our fat throats just to squeeze more money out of someone because fat people are desperate.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions