What are some good reasons to be thin?

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kelly39014
kelly39014 Posts: 38 Member
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As opposed to being overweight just looking for some extra motivation!
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  • jesiann2014
    jesiann2014 Posts: 521 Member
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    Good reasons to be HEALTHY...
    Self-confidence
    The ability to pack heavy objects
    Self-confidence
    Less chance of having to be on meds for diabetes, high bp, etc...
    Self-confidence
    Sleep better! That's a good one. :)
    Oh! And the boost in self-confidence is better than any chocolate. And I love chocolate.
  • Taajsgpm
    Taajsgpm Posts: 36
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    Best reason ! - How many fat 90 year olds do you know?
  • EmmieBaby
    EmmieBaby Posts: 1,235 Member
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    jesiann2014 wrote: »
    Good reasons to be HEALTHY...
    Self-confidence
    The ability to pack heavy objects
    Self-confidence
    Less chance of having to be on meds for diabetes, high bp, etc...
    Self-confidence
    Sleep better! That's a good one. :)
    Oh! And the boost in self-confidence is better than any chocolate. And I love chocolate.

    love it!
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
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    easier to buy clothes because everything looks good off the rack
    physically comfortable in most circumstances
    less wear & tear on joints

    I second no meds and chocolate (without guilt/shame).
  • SLHysell
    SLHysell Posts: 247 Member
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    #1 Health
    #2 Clothes that fit
    #3 Less snoring
    #4 Better Sleep
    #5 Tying shoes
    #6 Riding rides at the amusement park
    #7 Airplane/bus/stadium seats
    #8 Respect
  • chantalebelle
    chantalebelle Posts: 43
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    fit into old clothes, feel good about what you are seeing, change in body temperature
  • tonyamt2
    tonyamt2 Posts: 16 Member
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    SLHysell wrote: »
    #1 Health
    #2 Clothes that fit
    #3 Less snoring
    #4 Better Sleep
    #5 Tying shoes
    #6 Riding rides at the amusement park
    #7 Airplane/bus/stadium seats
    #8 Respect

    Respect is a good one!
  • JessicaZen
    JessicaZen Posts: 149 Member
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    Keep up with my soon to be 5 yr old and my husband
    Feel better about myself
    feel more confidant with myself
    and to finally be able to win one of my final battles with weight.
    have already conquered self injury ,binging and purging, drugs and alcohol and promiscuity, gotta tell you the weight so far has been the hardest.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    jesiann2014 wrote: »
    Good reasons to be HEALTHY...
    Self-confidence
    The ability to pack heavy objects
    Self-confidence
    Less chance of having to be on meds for diabetes, high bp, etc...
    Self-confidence
    Sleep better! That's a good one. :)
    Oh! And the boost in self-confidence is better than any chocolate. And I love chocolate.

    All of this!
  • DiabolicalColossus
    DiabolicalColossus Posts: 219 Member
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    Replace "skinny" with "healthy".

    The only numbers that actually matter are the ones you get at the doctor's office.

    Clothing size is not an indicator of health or well being.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
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    Feeling good at the end of each day because you weren't carrying around a ton of excess weight. Being overweight is exhausting.

    Feeling good every morning because you slept better and more comfortably.

    Feeling good at every meal because you can eat a reasonable amount and be satiated, instead of being hungry all the time for more to maintain an overweight physique.

    Feeling good during high-movement activities, like walking a theme park, helping a friend move, rearranging furniture, dusting the house, etc because you're not out of breath.
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
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    Good reasons to be thin? IMHO there aren't any. There are reasons, but in and of themselves I don't think they're all that good. For instance, I would never tell a healthy person that there's any good reason for them to lose weight just to be thin.

    But good reasons to be healthy? TONS!
    - Living a long and fulfilling life
    - Being there for the people you care about
    - Avoiding painful and debilitating health problems like heart disease, stroke, diabetes...
    - Having the strength and energy to do the things you want to do, whether it's travel the world, hike a mountain, run a race, volunteer on a project, or whatever it is you want to do
    - Setting a healthy example for others (e.g. your kids) so they can also lead long, healthy fulfilling lives
  • Jessalynn54
    Jessalynn54 Posts: 44 Member
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    Good reasons to be healthy, eat right amounts and exercise: things that run in the family, osteoporosis, diabetes, back pain, high cholesterol etc.
    Be active and able to do the things you've always wanted to do when you retire.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    Having lost eighty pounds so far, I can say the benefits are huge!
    1. Diabetes in remission.
    2. Off blood pressure meds.
    3. Off Cholesterol meds.
    4. Big improvement in mobility; I am in a running class now! if you had told me a year ago I would be running, I would have laughed in your face.
    5. I went shopping at Old Navy on the weekend; first time ever. I am now within the "normal" sizing.
    6. I have a waist. Which means I can bend and reach.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
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    I don't think there is any reason to be thin, unless you are a distance runner or ballerina. However, I think there are many reasons to be FIT (as you can definitely be thin and totally out of shape). The reasons are what everyone else mentioned, but being thin doesn't mean being healthy or fit.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,710 Member
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    jgnatca wrote: »
    Having lost eighty pounds so far, I can say the benefits are huge!
    1. Diabetes in remission.
    2. Off blood pressure meds.
    3. Off Cholesterol meds.
    4. Big improvement in mobility; I am in a running class now! if you had told me a year ago I would be running, I would have laughed in your face.
    5. I went shopping at Old Navy on the weekend; first time ever. I am now within the "normal" sizing.
    6. I have a waist. Which means I can bend and reach.

    That's amazing! I'm so impressed! I've tried to convince my mom that those things ARE possible with lifestyle changes, but she refuses to believe. It's hard to watch, but there's only so much I can do. I do, however, love seeing others make the progress you have!
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
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    I prefer to be thin because I feel I look way sexier this way. Yep, it's all about the sexy. B)
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
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    Easier to outrun the zombies (or at least outrun your fat friends during the zombie apocalypse).
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    BZAH, I got there with a LOT of help, not just lifestyle changes. I have a team assigned to me including a Dietitian, a Physio therapist, a Psychologist, and a Surgeon. I had gastric bypass surgery this past summer, losing 40 lbs before surgery and now 40 lbs afterwards. Your mom is right to be concerned if she can do this on her own.

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