Obesity

"Someone" said something to me the other day that really made sense and hit home.  They said most "fat" people see themselves as that and make that their (whole) self image so much so that when they decide to "diet" or "exercise" they will sabotage the effort when they start to see results. 

(Ok, stop and think about that and how many of you have seen your friends and family members do that, time and time again?) 

Think about the word sabotage........Wikipedia says Sabotage is a deliberate action!  They lose 20lbs then all the excuses start, or all the injuries start.  Why, because according to my source, they can not handle the thought of not being "fat".  Their entire self image, persona, life, friendships, jokes, struggle involves them being "fat".


Here are some eye opening blurbs I found online I think are worth sharing:

Overweight: Overweight refers to an excess of body weight compared to set standards. The excess weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Individuals with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight.

Obesity: Obesity refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. Individuals with a BMI of 30 or more are considered obese.

*(Let me put in here that I am not a fan of BMI for "bodybuilders", but for the average Joe this is a good tool to gauge by)

BMI is calculated from a person's weight and height and provides a reasonable indicator of body fatness and weight categories that may lead to health problems.

Americans who live in Appalachia and the South are the least likely to be physically active in their leisure time. In many counties in that region, more than 29 percent of adults reported getting no physical activity other than at their regular job.

*(That one just kills me!)


Approximately 300,000 adult deaths in the United States each year are attributable to unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity or sedentary behavior.

The cost of obesity to individuals families: It will cost approximately $549,907 for an obese 18 year old to remain obese throughout adulthood.


Obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including:

• Heart disease and stroke.
• High blood pressure.
• Diabetes.
• Cancer.
• Gallbladder disease and gallstones.
• Osteoarthritis.
• Gout.
• Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea (when a person stops breathing for a short time during sleep) and asthma.

*(Do you really need another reason to get off the couch?!)


"Apple" shape. People whose weight is concentrated around their stomachs may be at greater risk of developing heart disease, diabetes or cancer than people of the same weight who are "pear-shaped" (they carry their weight in their hips and buttocks).


Type 2 diabetes reduces your body's ability to control blood sugar. It is a major cause of early death, heart disease, stroke, and blindness. Overweight people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to normal-weight people. Most cases of type 2 diabetes can be attributed to being overweight or obese. You can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by losing weight, eating a balanced diet, getting adequate sleep, and exercising more. If you have type 2 diabetes, losing weight and becoming more physically active can help control your blood sugar levels. Increasing your physical activity may also allow you to reduce the amount of diabetes medication you need.

*(Notice it said "overweight" as well as obese)

Sleep apnea is a serious breathing condition that is associated with being overweight. Sleep apnea can cause a person to snore heavily and to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. Sleep apnea may cause daytime sleepiness and even heart failure. The risk for sleep apnea increases as body weight increases. Weight loss usually improves sleep apnea.

*(I do not have enough time to tell you all the health problems you can develop from sleep issues)

As I am finishing this this song came on the radio: