I like this...

I agree with you that this may be more of a problem of ''image'' rather than true health issues.  And for women in this society, it's getting worse and worse and worse in terms of what is considered an ''acceptable'' body weight, not just among the fashion designer types, but among the medical profession, who seem to have become similarly brain-washed.  I also am technically ''obese,'' but my cholesterol is wonderful, and my BP is usually well under control (except when I've been smoking, which I do on and off).

Black women seem to have a lot better handle on this ''having too much junk in your trunk'' kind of thing.  I so wish the rest of us did too.  :(

• Is anyone out there that is heavy truly comfortable with their body? sm - never going to be thin...
  • I weigh 290, am 5ƍ" and totally comfortable...sm - Happy one
  • I am heavy by society's terms. I weigh - Big
    • I like this... - sm
  • To be honest, you need something a bit more drastic than WW - (sm)
    • WW - sml
    • Medifast vs gastric bypass - Deb
    • Hmmmmm. Medifast might be for me. - Unhappy Camper
      • MediFast is just like SlimFast - can't take either as they are loaded with Iodine and I am allerg - MTA
        • Well, I can't answer to the iodine content. It's not listed - (sm)
      • So far, not much loose skin, but you do need to do toning exercises - (sm)
    • How much do you spend on their food and...sm - Curious one
      • It costs approximately $275 a month. I do have family to cook for, but - (sm)
  • I used to be 235.5 pounds and now weigh 115.5 (sm) - Apple Scruff
    • Such a tremendous weight loss! - mt56
      • exercise while typing - Gaylene
    • Way to go sm - That is fabulous!
      • Thanks! You're right; it's all about making the right choices. NM - Apple Scruff
  • A couple things... sm - GLF
    • would stay away from antidepressants if possible because - sm
      • It depends. The side effects can go either way - weight gain, weight *loss*... sm - GLF
        • I can tell you, 75% GAIN weight. But you might need them for a while anyway. - nm
        • and maybe even have to try several different - meds. (sm)
          • Thanks for all of the replies...sm - never going to be thin...
            • Right on! Now change your sign on from "never going to be thin" to - sm
              • OK - how's that? I need to be healthy for ME (for several reasons) before I can be true to... - Getting healthy for ME!
  • Couple of comments - Another perspective
  • Sounds like you're on the right track with Weight Watchers (sm) - CAMT
  • I was very spooky reading your post because you are describing me and you have no idea who I am. - I hate it too!!
    • OOPS!! meant to say IT was very spooky - I hate it too!!

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