Blaming weight on something else...

casirdms

Might get flamed for this but oh well..

Why do so many people try to blame their weight gain on something else? I mean over half the overweight people I know say it's because of their medication or a condition that they have.

I am in the medical field and I do know that there are some medications & conditions that make it easier for you to pack on a few pounds, but I think people are too quick to put ALL the blame on them. Unhealthy eating habits are usually the largest culprit.

voluptas63

Some medications IE: predisone are notorious for weight gain.

But for the most part, I agree with you. Watch what goes in your piehole. Nobody forces you to eat crappy food.

runner328

I am on meds for nerve pain and one of the side effect is weight gain but I actually lost weight on it because it made me more active

wickedcricket

I blame my ex husband. He forced me to eat fattening stuff and sit around and get fat(ter). I also blame him for global warming cause he's a huge gas-bag (i'm just kidding, I know it's my fault) it's more convenient to blame OUTSIDE sources than to admit it's something I might have to change about myself. i believe the term is 'cop out'

ivansmomma

I agree to a certain extent. One cannot blame it all on meds and age. However, saying this, I do feel my slower weight loss is based on the aforementioned reasons. I am almost 60, am very active, eat well, but the weight does not just fall off like it used to. I am on prednisone and anti-rejection drugs, as well as some others. No, I'm not blaming it all on this, but it is a contributing factor. This site has really helped me to refocus and the encouragement is amazing.

kfitz10103

I had a thyroid disorder diagnosed in 2008 and was on fertility drugs, but that didn't change my weight. It was my bad eating habits. I was also on depo-provera from 2001 thru 2007 and I gained about 15 lbs over that time, but again it was my bad eating habits. I am on depo now and have been since December and I have lost 53lbs so clearly it hasn't stopped me from losing weight. I have to say I totally blamed my thyroid problem and the depo. I didn't want to face that my weight was a result of my lack of self control.

ProTFitness

People LOVE to make excuses on why they are Overweight. They need to realize it takes hard work and clean eaitng to get and keep results

SarahLovesCheesecake

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piehole.

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cjjones007

We live in a society where we need "someone" else to blame for our problems... some of us "can" point to medical issues that caused weight gain, but who do you point at for the 4-5 years afterwards where you continued to gain???

It breaks my heart that anyone needs an excuse to be heavy, we clearly need to work LESS on pointing a finger (your fat or my pills made me like this) and more on helping people get healthy.

I'm with you - I think it's time to change the focus to something positive instead

SarahLovesCheesecake

I had a thyroid disorder diagnosed in 2008 and was on fertility drugs, but that didn't change my weight. It was my bad eating habits. I was also on depo-provera from 2001 thru 2007 and I gained about 15 lbs over that time, but again it was my bad eating habits. I am on depo now and have been since December and I have lost 53lbs so clearly it hasn't stopped me from losing weight. I have to say I totally blamed my thyroid problem and the depo. I didn't want to face that my weight was a result of my lack of self control.

LIKE! WTG girl!!!!!!!!!:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

kathyhull

I blame my ex husband. He forced me to eat fattening stuff and sit around and get fat(ter). I also blame him for global warming cause he's a huge gas-bag (i'm just kidding, I know it's my fault) it's more convenient to blame OUTSIDE sources than to admit it's something I might have to change about myself. i believe the term is 'cop out'

LOL!!! I so love this!

mckshowie

preach on, sister.

poustotah

It's easier for people to blame something or someone else than to say, "Hey I'm fat because I ate like a pig for the last year, sat on the couch and watched tv all day." It's easier to make it someone else's fault than to say, "I overeat because I feel insecure about myself and feel like I'm not worthy to be around anyone."

Figure out WHY you overeat and get some closure to whatever it is and QUIT BLAMING EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING ELSE!!!

ChitownFoodie

I was on steroids for sports injuries and Depakote ER for other things and both were supposed to make me gain weight. Over a year of taking them and I didn't gain a pound. Throughout my whole life I've been on drugs that were all supposed to pack the pounds on, but nothing happened. Even my sports injuries and surgeries didn't do it. I only put on weight when I started my foodie adventures.

GypsyRose25

I am totally to blame for my weight. Unfortunately being on Prednisone for over two months (with at least another 5 months to go) affected me. Mostly because even though I wasn't hungrier, my appetite (the appeal of food) was dramatically increased.

szczepj

My doctor and nutritionist full out blame my constantly changing thyroid condition for my weight gain. Considering I eat pretty much the exact same now that I did when I was gaining weight. I admit I ate a bit more fattening food that I don't eat as much now. But I don't think that this website is for getting into arguments or for where the blame goes. And I'm honestly sick and tired of reading forums on this website about stuff like this.

Mind your own business if you don't like it.

sunshinesonata

People LOVE to make excuses on why they are Overweight. They need to realize it takes hard work and clean eaitng to get and keep results

I agree.

Small changes help out in the long run, too! You don't have to completely flip your life upside down to lose weight. Drink more water, walk a little bit- and each day you'll feel a little better, and sooner or later you'll see results.

It's not hard. Just takes time, commitment and effort.

lambchop1042

I think it's human nature to point the finger at something/someone else rather than pointing it at ourselves -- which applies to everything. Also, it makes people feel less guilty if things are "out of their control".

Coming to the realization that my weight, health, and fitness are within my control is what start me on this journey and what motivates me on a daily basis. I think if others realized this it would really help with the mental battle that comes along with losing weight.

PoeRaven

This is a really good topic to post...and you're right! Too many times we blame anything and everything for our "issues" and forget that person that looks back at us from the mirror. :noway:

I used to do that, but I got wise one day and just changed...the rest is history. :drinker:

Thanks for posting! Have an exceptional day!
:flowerforyou:

HarlCarl

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad

12by311

Might get flamed for this but oh well..

Why do so many people try to blame their weight gain on something else? I mean over half the overweight people I know say it's because of their medication or a condition that they have.

I am in the medical field and I do know that there are some medications & conditions that make it easier for you to pack on a few pounds, but I think people are too quick to put ALL the blame on them. Unhealthy eating habits are usually the largest culprit.

I agree. I know there are situations where medical issues ARE the reason, but I feel like it's the crutch people use instead of being accountable for their actions.

I think until you (in general) really start to be brutally honest with yourself, you aren't going to lose the weight that you want.

Myself for example.....I KNOW why I'm not losing weight right now. I'm "off" during the summer (teacher, I put the quotes around off because I coach so I am constantly with players at practice or camp all summer) and struggle with eating the right foods when my schedule is not routine. I'm not preparing my strict foods, which is what I need at this point to lose weight. I know that if I took the time to prepare, I could lose weight right now.

angiemartin78

No one wants to admit they are at fault for their own failure. I know I'm fat because when I was pregnant I ate my way through VA and didn't stop until a few months ago lol

It gets on my nerves too when ppl try to blame drugs, society and medical issues for their weight problems. I have a friend that has thyroid issues (among other things) and she has lost almost 100 lbs!!!

I think anyone can do anything that they put their mind to.

GaveUp

I agree with you on people like to put the blame on what ever they can. Although I am getting fit and losing VERY slowly. My hormones have been out of whack for several years and THAT is definitely has caused me some problems. I think I am getting it under control now but YES there are some conditions that cause problems with weight loss. We can all work around them though

HappyathomeMN

So true for MOST cases, not all as you mentioned. But when I was pregnant, I ate for two. Later, prenant with twins - yep, I ate for three. Now it's me and I am eating for me.

I like the results and like most people I wish they were faster, but with kids ten years apart, I appreciate that ten years of packing on the pounds and opposed to the three years I have been more diligent in taking them off, with some slips and gains, but the overall trend is still down!

therealangd

I also blame it on a lack of education, and sub par sources of information on the subject.

sauerkrautpolka

No, I don't completely blame PCOS for my weight gain.. I believe beer had a lot to do with it. That and being sedentary for the past 10 years.. but PCOS sure doesn't help and it also makes it more difficult to lose.

PecanTanDiva

I blame my weight on Stress, stress from having Lupus, which in turn I have to take steroids everyday. I also blame my weight on my bad eating habits and moving to another state where I knew no one. No matter what you blame it on, its up to you to change it. Since being diagnosed I have tried a little bit of everything to bring my weight back down. My entire life I have been 115-125lbs the most ,ranging from a size 0 to a size 4. Although I am losing the weight and doing great, as soon as a Lupus flare up comes, my legs and albow and all other joints get too sore for me to workout or to go to work. I do agree with you, but health issues with medications does play a major part sometimes. My husband had to give me alternatives for working out when my Lupus flares up, he has been in the medical field for over 15 years.

xXxKayleighxXx

I have to admit the depo injection made it easier for me to gain weight, but so did sitting on my backside, not exercising and eating too much.

As others have said, some people need to fool themselves and convince themselves that it isn't their fault...until one day they wake up and make a change.

My mum has a severe thyroid problem and sometimes out of the blue her weight changes, either a drastic gain or drop, without anything in her life changing. However she goes to the Dr, gets her meds readjusted and works on getting her weight back to where she wants it by changing her diet.

Medication can be a factor, but it isn't everything. I'm sure you wouldn't be prescribed something that made you gain 100lb while eating 1500cals a day and exercising because it would probably cause more problems than it would cure. But then again i'm not a doctor so what do i know :flowerforyou:

KarenStapler

I recently gained almost 20 pounds in about 4 months. This was all in my belly/abdomen region.

I had not gained but 10 pounds over the last 10 years, so this sudden weight gain certainly had me concerned. I hadn't really changed my eating habits (which were not the healthiest anyway). I went to the family doctor for a regular checkup, and he found my TSH level low and couldn't find any other reason for my sudden "swelling" of the abdomen. (I had also been experiencing some foot/ankle swelling). He sent me to a endocrinologist, who ran a boatload of tests, only to say that I might be predisposed to thyroid issues, but currently wasn't having any.

I was still concerned, so I scheduled an appointment with my gyno. I have a family history of cervical/ovarian cancers (that's why I had a partial hysterectomy in 2001), and several ladies at work kept telling me that a swollen adbomen is often a silent sign of ovarian cancer.

So I go to my gyno, express my concerns, and guess what? With my age (42) and my short stature (5'2"), she said that she sees this a lot. She puts me on a 1200 calorie/day diet--told me to do this for 3-4 months, and let her know if the "swelling" got better. The next day, I found this site looking for calorie counts, and since June 1, I have lost 12 pounds, and the majority of my "swelling" in my belly.

So I blame SOME of the excuses on the medical profession. Doctors are afraid of offending people, so they give them an excuse for weight gain. This was the THIRD medical professional I had consulted, and the ONLY one to have the balls to say that I'm just getting fat from overconsumption of calories. I actually had no clue about how many calories a day that I was consuming. This site helped me quickly learn to make better choices with my calorie budget.

Thank goodness that my gyno had the balls to say this to me!

Now that I have taken off some of the weight with only calorie restrictions, I plan to start a regular excercise plan. I just do some sporadic excercising now. I'm still wanting to lose another 13 pounds, but I also want to firm up my tummy too.

Saruman_w

I got fat 'cause I wouldn't stop stuffing my fat face.

ivansmomma

I agree with you on people like to put the blame on what ever they can. Although I am getting fit and losing VERY slowly. My hormones have been out of whack for several years and THAT is definitely has caused me some problems. I think I am getting it under control now but YES there are some conditions that cause problems with weight loss. We can all work around them though

I agree with these posts, but I also feel we all know our own bodies, know if we're on the right track, or just using excuses. I agree with this post in that, whether there are medical issues, medication, age, etc., "we can all work around them". This is a personal journey, no matter what others may say. Take care.