Excuses for being overweight

I got another:

Excuse: I tried every diet there is with no results, so I gave up.

I have never heard someone say that they watched what they ate, exercised regularly and still did not lose weight after a month.

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Excuse: I have a thyroid condition.

Usually the conversation goes like this:

Excuse Giver: "I have a thyroid condition."

Me: "Oh that's terrible. Are you on medication? What do the doctors say."

Excuse Giver: "I haven't gone to a doctor. I just know."

Me: "So assuming you are correct, are you saying you tried dieting and exercise for months with no weight loss?"

Excuse Giver: "No I haven't. I figured with my condition, why bother?"

Me: "?"

There are real people here with real issues of trying to lose weight. To trivialize it as we are just coming up with excuses is - honestly offensive. I hope this is not what your intent of this posting.

As someone who is already thin and needed to only lose 10 pounds, perhaps you have a difficult time understanding people on here that are truly struggling to lose serious weight.

The intent of this was just to be funny and to maybe give a little perspective. I am not overweight but I do personal experience with the effects of obesity. There are friends and family of mine who struggle with it daily and others who have lost the fight.

I lost someone really close to me due to obesity. As the problem grew steadily worse I didn't say anything because I thought it was not my place. Now that she's gone, I regret it deeply. I promised myself I would always speak up and tell the people I cared about how I felt in a supportive non-judgmental way.

I tried to get other family members to get healthy but while they were appreciative I was told politely to mind my own business. It wasn't long before one of them had a heart attack. As I sat in the hospital waiting to hear if he would make it, all I could think about was how I failed again. Thankfully, he lived and went on to lose about 40 pounds.

You thought I was being judgmental and insensitive so I applaud your speaking out against it. Please understand that people handle their struggles in different ways and vent their frustrations with humor. My personal struggle is about trying to help those I care about, and anyone who will listen, so I don't lose anyone ever again to obesity.

Obesity is not just a problem for those are overweight; it is also a problem for the people who care about them. It is so serious and tragic you can't help but try and bring some levity to the problem.

I dont think you meant it to be disrespectful, but there are so many of us who are on the fence when it comes to obesity.........I won, but Im here for all these nice people to support em to finish their journey .

Take care, Lloyd.....

p.s, is that Boston Harbor in your background.? I used to live there, just about 2 miles east, at the Prudential Center....

Yes that's Boston Harbor, on the walkway around the courthouse.

It's great to hear you beat it. I read a quote today from Gandhi that I think applies to you and people like you. "My life is my message". It applies because by surviving your life is a message to others that they can do it.

:laugh: A friend of mine doesn't comprehend by love for running. I said "Once you get in a groove and set some goals you just might it is a tad addicting." Her response "Oh I am Italian." I say "huh" She says "Italians don't run" I say "that is one craptastic excuse" She laughs and says "well that and I have a weirdly long torso so running just doesn't work for me"

You make that make sense...LOL:laugh:

That's funny. I'm not Italian, but I also don't run. I use an elliptical or exercise bike. I don't want to take he risks that are associated with running. For the most part, running is great exercise and will help people live a long, healthy life. For myself it could be harmful in the long run (no pun intended). I tend to overdo things so if I got into running I may end up doing it everyday for extended periods. That amount of moderately high impact exercise could cause knee issues later in later.

I had a conversation with a group of people I had just met about exercise. I half-jokingly said I didn't run because it is bad for you.

An older gentlemen bristled at that and said "What! I run everyday and I'm healthier than people half my age!"

I looked him in the eye and replied, "Oh yeah? How are your knees?"

He turned away and mumbled, "Some days they are so sore, old ladies walking in the park blow right past me. I see your point."

Not to knock a sport you obviously care about, but running marathons may be detrimental to your health (Training for one is typically very good for your health). I'm assuming you are already aware of this but here's one link for reference:

http://www.menshealth.com/men/fitness/cardio-activities/the-severe-health-risks-of-marathon-running/article/08409179b69fc110VgnVCM10000013281eac

Most people aren't extreme marathoners so there is probably little concern for the average person who wants to stay fit. I'm not an expert but I know enough to stay away from them.