Obesity Support Group
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Why is obesity the only word used now to describe what I have become in terms of my weight? Why do we have to be labeled OBESE? Can't there be other words that are less damaging to my psyche than OBESE? I hate that word so much. I used to hate the word FAT but I'd take fat over the word obese. I just want to laugh at my situation a little more and try to stop taking mean, arrogant and ignorant people so seriously. Here are some other words to describe me:
Chubby
Pudgy
Plus size
Zaftig
Matronly
Big
Heavy set
Husky (I had to wear Toughskins when I was little and had to buy the Husky size...it starts so early)
Ginormous - is that a word?
Such a great friend (in terms of dating back in the day...I was so miserable in high school)
Again, I'm just trying to laugh at myself because I feel if I can't laugh at myself, I am going to lose my will to keep going. I am not trying to make anyone feel badly. If you'd like to add more fat phrases, please do. Thanks!
Chubby
Pudgy
Plus size
Zaftig
Matronly
Big
Heavy set
Husky (I had to wear Toughskins when I was little and had to buy the Husky size...it starts so early)
Ginormous - is that a word?
Such a great friend (in terms of dating back in the day...I was so miserable in high school)
Again, I'm just trying to laugh at myself because I feel if I can't laugh at myself, I am going to lose my will to keep going. I am not trying to make anyone feel badly. If you'd like to add more fat phrases, please do. Thanks!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
To me, obese is just a word, nothing more, nothing less. It's not personal. No emotion to it when the doctor writes it down on your medical record.
But in saying that, I would also like to say that no one should ever let a "word" get them down or lead them to feel badly about themselves, that gives words way too much power over us. When you look in the mirror and say I am obese, then also look in the mirror and say, And I am also a kind, generous, loving, caring, wonderful person.
Joyfulnoise, you are absolutely right about not letting a word get me down. That's a great point. Thanks for that.
I hate obese too... and morbidly obese is really bad. If it hurts someones fellings or inhibits their self worth... we dont need it!
The first time the word obese ever hurt me was when I got pegnant with my second daughter. On the paper that I brought home from the doctor to show my husband it said, "Diagnoses: pregnant, morbidly obese" Ok so I only asked if I was for sure prgnant , but thanks so much, for pointing out that I'm fat too! If they thought I didn't know all they had to do was ask me. I would have told them that it is constantly in my mind.
fat, obese, or big gal.
When I was little and the Dr. told my mom I was OBESE, I thought he was calling me some kind of MONSTER!!! Ever since then where ever I hear that word I automatically think "Monster" :(
Blah, I hate it!!!