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What is the worst thing about being fat?
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Chub rub. Last summer for the first time in about 5 years I didn't have it.
It's nice to use body glide for chafing caused by a wetsuit or sports bra instead.0 -
-pictures (esp when you have to stand next to a skinny person)
-excessively sweating
-swimsuits (haven't bought a new one in six years)
-chub rub
-wedgies
-high heels making my feet hurt after less than five minutes0 -
Knowing I'm shortening my lifespan. Also, not being able to wear sexy lingerie, lol.0
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mostly I was just tired all of the time...couldn't keep up with my kids...got winded walking the dog around the block, etc. Being a former athlete, it was bothersome to suck so much *kitten* all of a sudden.0
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I can relate to so many of the other comments. Will add...worried about losing my job because who would hire me looking like I do now? Also worry about my dying younger than I should because of my weight/health. It's nice to know that you're not alone and other people in this group can relate and we can support each other as we take steps to improve our health0
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As a hiring manager, I can tell you that unless I was hiring for a face-to-face sales position, I never considered a person's weight or appearance. And, I know it's sort of *kitten* that I have for sales positions, but I used to work in hi-tech and most of our sales reps were attractive women because their looks *did* have an impact on their ability to get appointments and sell to the buyer.I can relate to so many of the other comments. Will add...worried about losing my job because who would hire me looking like I do now? Also worry about my dying younger than I should because of my weight/health. It's nice to know that you're not alone and other people in this group can relate and we can support each other as we take steps to improve our health
Anyway, I have seen overweight people rocking professional attire. Of all the things to worry about, I think this one should be low on the list unless you are so overweight as to be immobile and unable to do a job. It makes me sad that this is even a concern. :-(0 -
For me it's never going to the pool or beach in the summer because I'm too self-conscious. Also the feeling of failure for not being able to regain control of my own health.0
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I dread someone from my past seeing me now. I had such a nice body as a teen and younger adult, that if someone from back then saw me now they would be shocked. I skipped my 10 year reunion even though I really wanted to go because I was too embarrassed.
Also, the edema in my calves makes my legs hurt so bad after walking like 6 blocks.
Two words: double chin.0 -
Thighs rubbing together.
Put a pair of pants on today only to realize there's a hole from the friction of my thighs rubbing.
that double chin that makes it uncomfortable to lay down.0 -
1) Being uncomfortable in a lot of clothes/ hard to shop
2) Working up a sweat quicker than most.
3) Things just seem slightly more difficult to do with excess weight.0 -
It sucked having two kids and being overweight as it left me with so little energy and I was winded just chasing after my toddler. Also, the feeling of a bra cutting into your flesh and clothes all looking like crap was pretty awful. Finally, people do treat you differently when you're fat - that's something inescapable I feel.0
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Missing that feeling of comfort in my own skin that comes with being thin and fit. Instead, feeling awkward and unhealthy.0
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The biggest thing I hated about being obese was the constant knee pain. I was in pain 24/7 and in high school I couldn't even walk up the stairs to get to my classes. I carried most of my weight in my hips and because I was obese for so long I have actually changed my leg shape. My knees began to buckle in under the weight. I still have permanent damage to my joints, but I am able to active and pain free for the most part now.0
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Thighs rubbing together.
Put a pair of pants on today only to realize there's a hole from the friction of my thighs rubbing.
that double chin that makes it uncomfortable to lay down.
That is how I found out that Tommy Hilfiger outlet clothes are made from cheap fabric. I had bought two pairs of jeans and my thighs ate through them in a couple months.
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I went on a flight in Nov'13 and had to ask for an extension on the seat belt....I have not looked back since0
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Thighs rubbing together.
Put a pair of pants on today only to realize there's a hole from the friction of my thighs rubbing.
that double chin that makes it uncomfortable to lay down.
That is how I found out that Tommy Hilfiger outlet clothes are made from cheap fabric. I had bought two pairs of jeans and my thighs ate through them in a couple months.
The frakkin thigh holes! My god I despise them so much! Cannot wait for the day when that is no longer a concern!0 -
Knowing that it's all my fault. Nobody forced those 4 Little Debbie snack cakes down my throat. Nobody force fed me those Double Whoppers. I made the choice, I have to live with the consequences.0
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Barely fitting in a roller coaster seat when other people are waiting in line behind you and just staring. Man that sucked lol. Way past me now.0
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When I wear a dress, I need to wear spandex shorts under so that my thighs don't rub together. Otherwise, it gets SO irritated I simply can't endure it. Can't wait to be lean again so I don't have this problem!
Other then that though, I would say the worst thing is feeling ugly no matter what I wear, so I'm not confident enough to WANT to go out. I just hated looking at myself, and didn't want anybody else to look at me neither.
PS. I don't hate myself anymore
I did before I started this weight loss though. Now, I might not be where I want to be yet, but I started accepting myself and loving myself enough to better myself everyday! 0 -
Looking in the mirror0
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and also feeling that I had no right to talk about health related topics because I was fat so...well, I can't actually explain why, but I just felt I couldn't.Missing that feeling of comfort in my own skin that comes with being thin and fit. Instead, feeling awkward and unhealthy.
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Always feeling like the ugly friend.0
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I used to hate sweating while I ate.0
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Aching knees and hips, which makes going for long walks a lot less pleasant than it should be. I still do them but it slows me down a bit.
Also, only having five 'going out' outfits that still look halfway decent. Even I'm sick of seeing me in my clothes and I don't have to look at me in them. It doesn't help that I go out most weekend nights and that it's normally to the same place. I feel like people are thinking 'Oh, she's wearing that AGAIN'.0 -
No family photos because just thinking about seeing myself in them makes me burst into tears. Shopping for clothing is an expensive nightmare. Feeling unsexy & unfeminine. Feeling like any time someone compliments me, it's out of pity.
Also, one thing that upsets me now, about being fat, is that, although I count my calories, eat pretty healthy (save for a little bit of naughtiness I fit into my calories available for the day here and there), and exercise, I still get judged and treated like I must be the laziest human being on the planet, who sits and binges on McD's all day. Just because I'm fat doesn't mean I'm not trying to change it!0 -
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Thighs rubbing together.
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Oh my god. Years ago, I was in Paris. We only had one full day in Paris. We walked for MILES. By the time we got back to the hotel, my thighs were bleeding and I was shaking. I staggered back out for the night stuff, but it really soured the experience.0 -
Can't fit into old clothes, can't run as efficiently as before, getting tired easily, feeling depress and unhealthy..0
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veganstarchivore wrote: »Being alone and not having anyone want to be close to you. I got divorced a long time ago and have been trying to lose weight, but haven't had a date since. I am clean, try to look decent when I leave the house but people look like they're going to puke when they look at me. I'm so lonely. I have no friends or partner.
I'm sure nobody really feels that way when they see you; being overweight has a huge impact on your self-esteem and it's all too easy to project your negative feelings about your appearance onto someone else.
I bet you have loads of attractive features that you don't see because you're too busy hating your body; we've all been there. People think I'm confident and outgoing because that's the impression I've always given out. I'm not, but you wouldn't know from meeting me that I'm a mess of insecurity and self-hatred. I have no partner either but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I'm working on my self image, both physically and mentally, then I will think about finding someone who deserves me, instead of just settling for someone who will have me
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Knowing that I did this to myself. It's no one's fault but my own. That has been the hardest pill for me to swallow.
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