One of the sad realities of being obese
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So for my daughter's Bday, we went to Discovery Kingdom to party. We're getting on a ride and a few seats from me is a father and son combo who were both obese. This ride required shoulder harnesses and while the son barely fit, the father obviously wasn't. So watching the father leave and saying sorry to his son (son was correct height limit, but had to be accompanied by an adult) because he couldn't ride was sad to watch.
And that wasn't the only incident. I saw this happen several times on some of the faster rides. It's gotta suck when people really want to experience the fun, and yet can't because of physical limitations.
Just another reason why America needs to wake up when it comes to how much over consumption is changing people's lives.
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And that wasn't the only incident. I saw this happen several times on some of the faster rides. It's gotta suck when people really want to experience the fun, and yet can't because of physical limitations.
Just another reason why America needs to wake up when it comes to how much over consumption is changing people's lives.
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Every time a "worst fat moment" thread is posted half the replies are about being too fat to ride a rollercoaster. I bet it's only a matter of time til a plus size theme park opens0
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But maybe if that is the moment that makes someone realise they have to do something for their own sake and the sake of their children - is that not a good thing? - it is a bitter, humiliating pill to swallow but has probably triggered a lot of success stories?0
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I couldn't go in one of these last year because the maximum weight for going in them was 145 lb :c
I think they're intended for kids, but I REALLY WANTED0 -
I couldn't go in one of these last year because the maximum weight for going in them was 145 lb :c
I think they're intended for kids, but I REALLY WANTED0 -
That does suck. I remember a similar experience when I was a kid and my dad couldn't ride with me. I could have gone alone, but I didn't want to go alone.. I wanted to go with him. Sucked.0
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You are right, it is a sad reality and I have many regrets of not being able to do certain active things with my boy as he was growing up. At least now, I will be able to be active with grandchildren!!0
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You would think it would be a *big* a wake up call when something like that happens. Sadly, that's often not the case.0
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But maybe if that is the moment that makes someone realise they have to do something for their own sake and the sake of their children - is that not a good thing? - it is a bitter, humiliating pill to swallow but has probably triggered a lot of success stories?
Last summer my husband and I went to our annual fair. We were standing in line to get on the Ferris Wheel and when we got to the front,the carny looked all embarrassed and said we would have to wait until "more people our size came along to balance it out."
I was near 300lbs at the time, ditto the hubby. So we stood there for about 10 minutes while all the skinny teens got on... waiting for more chubby folk to get in line..."to balance it out". I was humiliated and decided two things right there:. 1.Not getting on a ride that rickety anyway. 2. Not spending another summer fat.0 -
One of the reasons I want to lose weight is so that I can go to Alton Towers and go on all the rides without worrying I won't fit. Recently I wanted to go on some chairoplanes but didn't dare to in case they were too small (or, rather, I was too big)0
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But maybe if that is the moment that makes someone realise they have to do something for their own sake and the sake of their children - is that not a good thing? - it is a bitter, humiliating pill to swallow but has probably triggered a lot of success stories?
It's not just amusement park rides either. Riding on planes and public transportation has got to be uncomfortable for both parties. It's sad that it takes an event for some to realize how big they have really gotten.
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Every time a "worst fat moment" thread is posted half the replies are about being too fat to ride a rollercoaster. I bet it's only a matter of time til a plus size theme park opens
In for the food court!0 -
That just made me really sad.
I went to go buy a lifting belt today and the XLs didn't fit. They didn't have bigger ones. :grumble:0 -
Mine was when I got on a budget airline and the seat belt wouldn't fasten, they said I would need to leave the plane, I explained , but I'm the pilot0
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That just made me really sad.
I went to go buy a lifting belt today and the XLs didn't fit. They didn't have bigger ones. :grumble:
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Think having children is one of the most inspirational things you can do. Keeps you in check to some degree because you have to set a great example for them and keep in shape to keep up with them.
Certainly since I have been on my new regime I have lots more energy and more likely to do physical activities for them.
Hopefully when things like this happen it's a wake up call for all involved!0 -
time to hit the waterpark. big or small, the wavepool doesnt judge haha...0
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It's really not about making BIGGER rides to get obese people on them, it's also what the g-forces do to your internal organs.0
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I'm confused on your point?
It's sad, yes. For some, it's just the wake up call that we need, I know that it was for me.
For others, nothing will be done...0 -
I was at a water park yesterday, and I felt sad seeing so many people struggling just to walk to the wave pool.
picture unrelated.
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Last summer I barely fit in the roller coaster harness. That was one of my motivators for losing weight. That, and wanting to be able to sit in a chair without spilling over the sides.0
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