How Being Overweight Can Make You Fatigued and Inactive

Rose6300

But please don't delude yourself into thinking that your experience covers everyone. Or that just because something is someones "fault" they don't need help and encouragement to do something that has now become extremely difficult.

Sadly, you'll run into this again and again on MFP. It seems many people have a lot of trouble walking in another's shoes if they've been successful themselves.

Will_Thrust_For_Candy

But please don't delude yourself into thinking that your experience covers everyone. Or that just because something is someones "fault" they don't need help and encouragement to do something that has now become extremely difficult.

Sadly, you'll run into this again and again on MFP. It seems many people have a lot of trouble walking in another's shoes if they've been successful themselves.

I don't know that it's so much that those people that have been successful have trouble identifying with others who are beginning their journey, or in the middle of it, rather that they have already been there and perhaps overcome something that relates. Or those of us that have been around for a bit see many of the same things.

Hearing what you don't want to hear doesn't necessarily mean that the person replying/giving advice can't relate. Sometimes it's just a hard pill to swallow and sometimes the truth of the matter just sucks.

RHachicho

But please don't delude yourself into thinking that your experience covers everyone. Or that just because something is someones "fault" they don't need help and encouragement to do something that has now become extremely difficult.

Sadly, you'll run into this again and again on MFP. It seems many people have a lot of trouble walking in another's shoes if they've been successful themselves.

I don't know that it's so much that those people that have been successful have trouble identifying with others who are beginning their journey, or in the middle of it, rather that they have already been there and perhaps overcome something that relates. Or those of us that have been around for a bit see many of the same things.

Hearing what you don't want to hear doesn't necessarily mean that the person replying/giving advice can't relate. Sometimes it's just a hard pill to swallow and sometimes the truth of the matter just sucks.

But as someone who has lost a lot of weight successfully and will lose much more I can say that at least 80% of the time it's people who don't understand what we went through talking straight from the top of their mountainous ego. I'm sorry if that bursts YOUR bubble. But that's how the majority of people are.

Jestinia

Good topic to talk about. I always wondered why most women suffer from knee pain and it turns out that being overweight kills your knees!

Ummmm many overweight men have bad knees too :ohwell:

Ops my bad!! Its just that I hear more woman with this type of problems than man!

Women are more prone to arthritis, that could also be part of the reason. I had knee issues when I was overweight, then lost the weight, started jogging, knee issues returned with a vengeance. Fair enough, it sucked, but I figured it was because I abused my knees by having been overweight.

But now I have arthritis in my fingers. They were never fat. So my knee issues now are possibly unrelated to my previous weight and attempts to jog afterward. However, gaining the weight back sure wouldn't help them.

Will_Thrust_For_Candy

But please don't delude yourself into thinking that your experience covers everyone. Or that just because something is someones "fault" they don't need help and encouragement to do something that has now become extremely difficult.

Sadly, you'll run into this again and again on MFP. It seems many people have a lot of trouble walking in another's shoes if they've been successful themselves.

I don't know that it's so much that those people that have been successful have trouble identifying with others who are beginning their journey, or in the middle of it, rather that they have already been there and perhaps overcome something that relates. Or those of us that have been around for a bit see many of the same things.

Hearing what you don't want to hear doesn't necessarily mean that the person replying/giving advice can't relate. Sometimes it's just a hard pill to swallow and sometimes the truth of the matter just sucks.

But as someone who has lost a lot of weight successfully and will lose much more I can say that at least 80% of the time it's people who don't understand what we went through talking straight from the top of their mountainous ego. I'm sorry if that bursts YOUR bubble. But that's how the majority of people are.

Haha rest assured that I don't have a bubble to burst. Seems to me that you have a chip on your shoulder and that you are most likely assuming that "80% of the time" those people that "don't understand" have not lost weight which is completely unfounded. More likely is that 20% of the time it's people who don't understand and haven't been there talking from their mountainous ego's.

I posted the article because it's good, solid information and does provide a lot of insight. I'm not so much interested in getting into a debate about what other people do or don't do on these forums.

Calliope610

But please don't delude yourself into thinking that your experience covers everyone. Or that just because something is someones "fault" they don't need help and encouragement to do something that has now become extremely difficult.

Sadly, you'll run into this again and again on MFP. It seems many people have a lot of trouble walking in another's shoes if they've been successful themselves.

I don't know that it's so much that those people that have been successful have trouble identifying with others who are beginning their journey, or in the middle of it, rather that they have already been there and perhaps overcome something that relates. Or those of us that have been around for a bit see many of the same things.

Hearing what you don't want to hear doesn't necessarily mean that the person replying/giving advice can't relate. Sometimes it's just a hard pill to swallow and sometimes the truth of the matter just sucks.

But as someone who has lost a lot of weight successfully and will lose much more I can say that at least 80% of the time it's people who don't understand what we went through talking straight from the top of their mountainous ego. I'm sorry if that bursts YOUR bubble. But that's how the majority of people are.

93nan

For later!

Derpes

But please don't delude yourself into thinking that your experience covers everyone. Or that just because something is someones "fault" they don't need help and encouragement to do something that has now become extremely difficult.

Sadly, you'll run into this again and again on MFP. It seems many people have a lot of trouble walking in another's shoes if they've been successful themselves.

The OP was hoping that people might be able to relate....that's all...no need to needlessly escalate a non issue

I don't know that it's so much that those people that have been successful have trouble identifying with others who are beginning their journey, or in the middle of it, rather that they have already been there and perhaps overcome something that relates. Or those of us that have been around for a bit see many of the same things.

Hearing what you don't want to hear doesn't necessarily mean that the person replying/giving advice can't relate. Sometimes it's just a hard pill to swallow and sometimes the truth of the matter just sucks.

But as someone who has lost a lot of weight successfully and will lose much more I can say that at least 80% of the time it's people who don't understand what we went through talking straight from the top of their mountainous ego. I'm sorry if that bursts YOUR bubble. But that's how the majority of people are.

Rose6300

But please don't delude yourself into thinking that your experience covers everyone. Or that just because something is someones "fault" they don't need help and encouragement to do something that has now become extremely difficult.

Sadly, you'll run into this again and again on MFP. It seems many people have a lot of trouble walking in another's shoes if they've been successful themselves.

The OP was hoping that people might be able to relate....that's all...no need to needlessly escalate a non issue

I don't know that it's so much that those people that have been successful have trouble identifying with others who are beginning their journey, or in the middle of it, rather that they have already been there and perhaps overcome something that relates. Or those of us that have been around for a bit see many of the same things.

Hearing what you don't want to hear doesn't necessarily mean that the person replying/giving advice can't relate. Sometimes it's just a hard pill to swallow and sometimes the truth of the matter just sucks.

But as someone who has lost a lot of weight successfully and will lose much more I can say that at least 80% of the time it's people who don't understand what we went through talking straight from the top of their mountainous ego. I'm sorry if that bursts YOUR bubble. But that's how the majority of people are.

Mountainous egos. Yup.

Keepcalmanddontblink

This was linked on Bret Contreras' page and I thought I would share. It's a fantastic read.

http://bretcontreras.com/how-being-overweight-can-make-you-fatigued-and-inactive/

I can testify to this being true for me. I've only lost 25lb and am really starting out on my journey, but I already see and feel a difference! I don't need to use my inhaler everyday anymore, (except when I have a bad cold.), and my feet and legs don't hurt all the time. I spend less time sitting on the couch watching TV and more time outdoors walking. I have actual energy, and that's with a mere 25lb loss!
I can't wait to see what happens if I get to the 30 to 50lb mark and even if I didn't lose another pound, I can't go back to the old me.


ETA...Wow. How did this turn into a fight?

penny0919

I liked this article although for me it seems like it is common sense.

I have three children. I started out at 150 (5'7) and gained up to 200 with each child (waaaay too much). I lost 40 lbs relatively easy after my first two. My third is now 7 months old and I still weigh 190. I am someone who worked out (cardio and weight training) religiously for years. I have NO energy now. It is a vicious cycle. I LOVE exercise, that has never been an issue until now.

Currently I have to force myself to be active. I still love it, but it hurts and I am so tired all of the time (doesn't help the baby still wakes up a couple times a night and I am breastfeeding).

I don't think being inactive contributed to my being overweight/obese, but it is definitely keeping me here.

Will_Thrust_For_Candy

This was linked on Bret Contreras' page and I thought I would share. It's a fantastic read.

http://bretcontreras.com/how-being-overweight-can-make-you-fatigued-and-inactive/

I can testify to this being true for me. I've only lost 25lb and am really starting out on my journey, but I already see and feel a difference! I don't need to use my inhaler everyday anymore, (except when I have a bad cold.), and my feet and legs don't hurt all the time. I spend less time sitting on the couch watching TV and more time outdoors walking. I have actual energy, and that's with a mere 25lb loss!
I can't wait to see what happens if I get to the 30 to 50lb mark and even if I didn't lose another pound, I can't go back to the old me.


ETA...Wow. How did this turn into a fight?

Good question. I'm really not sure how it turned into a fight. Apparently I have a moutainous ego which I suppose turned into not having any idea what I'm talking about :laugh: :flowerforyou:

@penny....I think that for some people it's common sense, but for others it's not.....especially the hormonal components that are talked about. I notice that this was your first post here....and hopefully the first of many and a great first step to change things that you aren't happy with. Start slow, something like walking a couple of times a week and start watching your calories and you will be on your way :happy: :flowerforyou:

Rose6300

This was linked on Bret Contreras' page and I thought I would share. It's a fantastic read.

http://bretcontreras.com/how-being-overweight-can-make-you-fatigued-and-inactive/

I can testify to this being true for me. I've only lost 25lb and am really starting out on my journey, but I already see and feel a difference! I don't need to use my inhaler everyday anymore, (except when I have a bad cold.), and my feet and legs don't hurt all the time. I spend less time sitting on the couch watching TV and more time outdoors walking. I have actual energy, and that's with a mere 25lb loss!
I can't wait to see what happens if I get to the 30 to 50lb mark and even if I didn't lose another pound, I can't go back to the old me.


ETA...Wow. How did this turn into a fight?

Good question. I'm really not sure how it turned into a fight. Apparently I have a moutainous ego which I suppose turned into not having any idea what I'm talking about :laugh: :flowerforyou:

@penny....I think that for some people it's common sense, but for others it's not.....especially the hormonal components that are talked about. I notice that this was your first post here....and hopefully the first of many and a great first step to change things that you aren't happy with. Start slow, something like walking a couple of times a week and start watching your calories and you will be on your way :happy: :flowerforyou:

I may have come across as a person who's contributing to the "fight" here, and if so, I apologize for that. And my concerns aren't with what the OP has posted at all. Rather it's the person who posted this earlier:

I've been obese. I'm not sure why I am supposed to feel any particular sympathy for obese people and the challenges they face. I don't understand why their struggle to lose weight is any more important or noteworthy than anyone else's. The fact that we're expected to treat them differently is part of the problem.

I just get so tired of seeing posts like this and was responding to it. Anyway, sorry for offending anyone. :flowerforyou:

Will_Thrust_For_Candy

This was linked on Bret Contreras' page and I thought I would share. It's a fantastic read.

http://bretcontreras.com/how-being-overweight-can-make-you-fatigued-and-inactive/

I can testify to this being true for me. I've only lost 25lb and am really starting out on my journey, but I already see and feel a difference! I don't need to use my inhaler everyday anymore, (except when I have a bad cold.), and my feet and legs don't hurt all the time. I spend less time sitting on the couch watching TV and more time outdoors walking. I have actual energy, and that's with a mere 25lb loss!
I can't wait to see what happens if I get to the 30 to 50lb mark and even if I didn't lose another pound, I can't go back to the old me.


ETA...Wow. How did this turn into a fight?

Good question. I'm really not sure how it turned into a fight. Apparently I have a moutainous ego which I suppose turned into not having any idea what I'm talking about :laugh: :flowerforyou:

@penny....I think that for some people it's common sense, but for others it's not.....especially the hormonal components that are talked about. I notice that this was your first post here....and hopefully the first of many and a great first step to change things that you aren't happy with. Start slow, something like walking a couple of times a week and start watching your calories and you will be on your way :happy: :flowerforyou:

I may have come across as a person who's contributing to the "fight" here, and if so, I apologize for that. And my concerns aren't with what the OP has posted at all. Rather it's the person who posted this earlier:

I've been obese. I'm not sure why I am supposed to feel any particular sympathy for obese people and the challenges they face. I don't understand why their struggle to lose weight is any more important or noteworthy than anyone else's. The fact that we're expected to treat them differently is part of the problem.

I just get so tired of seeing posts like this and was responding to it. Anyway, sorry for offending anyone. :flowerforyou:

Ahhhh yes.....well that makes much more sense :laugh:

That post certainly did come across a little....harsh. Plus I don't know that anyone is expected to treat any obese person differently.....I certainly didn't expect people to treat me differently when I was obese *shrugs* oh well. It takes all kinds, right :flowerforyou:

velvet_violence

I guess as an obese-ever-since-childhood type of person I find this interesting because I know I have been involved in so many unhealthy patterns that I have had to work my way out of, it's good to know the full range of the challenge. Beats being totally unaware of it and going full force without regard to how the situation became how it was in the first place. I had other challenges before worrying about weight and nutrition and I consider it a privilege to be able to be concerned about something that seemed actually pretty trivial before.

It's also worth mentioning that 'obese' is not any category like underweight, normal, or overweight. There are many more weights in this category than any other, and while everyone is capable of taking responsibility for themselves, more weight simply adds more possible confounding variables. To me, it's a further call to action to try and get rid of the part of my body that works against myself than a way to shirk my power in the matter. Of course I wouldn't mind a slight break from the vitriol I sometimes get from other people in regards to my body but I understand that's asking a lot.

I found the article very interesting, personally. It gives me hope that when I do lose more weight I will have more to work with in regards to progressing to my goal, something that is difficult to imagine when you are indeed severely overweight and fatigued and have never really known life any other way.