Proud To Be Fat?

[superfunkibey]

People shouldn't be prejudiced or mocked because they are fat. But it is not a state one should be content with either, it is just one step on the road to fitness.

[ememz]

proud to be fat? for what?

[girladventure88]

Some people are inherently big boned or plumpy, that no matter how much they exercise, they wouldn't get into that slim kind of body. I don't see anything wrong with being fat just as long as they're healthy and fit. I don't know why we have given the word fat a negative ring to it, it's just a word, a body mass and it should not define our worth as a person.

 

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[bobjones]

Not exactly proud, though the extra padding helps with insulation in cold weather countries.

[maniaclara]

not proud, although i prefer meat over bones, whether on myself or on others.

i think that all "fat" people, given the choice to be fat or medium (not necessarily thin), or even slightly chubby, will choose to be anything but fat.

but really, what people should choose is to be healthy inside and out.

(sadly, i'm not.)

[maxiev]

Some people are inherently big boned or plumpy, that no matter how much they exercise, they wouldn't get into that slim kind of body. I don't see anything wrong with being fat just as long as they're healthy and fit. I don't know why we have given the word fat a negative ring to it, it's just a word, a body mass and it should not define our worth as a person.

 

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I absolutely agree. Though it has been proven that obese people risk illnesses such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, etc. Like the doctors always say, diet and exercise are the keys to a healthy lifestyle.

[Mango Man]

Food for thought: Recent study showed that slightly overweight people actually lived longer than thin people.

 

Of course, being too fat or obese is never healthy.

[twisterfries]

Somewhat proud but as i grow older, i've realized that having a fat figure wouldn't be good in the long run so for the past weeks, i've been constantly jogging at exactly 5 in the morning onwards and i've controlled what i need to eat and the food i used to love. Being fat isn't bad but being healthy and being able to move more is much better.

[Mango Man]

Well, people seem to make the assumption that being fat is okay as long as one is healthy and fit. Eh that is rare and applies only to people who are naturally bigboned (like what girladventure said above). Most people who are fat tend to lack exercise, have poor eating habits, etc. So being fat is unhealthy most of the time.

[slacky]

Nope. Id stay thin

[Baraka]

There's nothing wrong being fat and it's not even a sin or immoral to be one, but let me just share my experience in applying for an insurance. I'm not really that obese but was fat. After going through a medical exam, the results proved that I was more prone to sickness as it showed some signs. The doctor me that fatter people are more prone to sickness and have higher chances of getting disapproved for insurance application so that's why. After more than a year of workout, diet and divulging into sports, I got approved after all.

[lomex32]

Something that we should all be proud of

 

After more than a year of workout, diet and divulging into sports, I got approved after all.

[slacky]

Not at all

[sonnyt111]

There's nothing wrong being fat and it's not even a sin or immoral to be one, but let me just share my experience in applying for an insurance. I'm not really that obese but was fat. After going through a medical exam, the results proved that I was more prone to sickness as it showed some signs. The doctor me that fatter people are more prone to sickness and have higher chances of getting disapproved for insurance application so that's why. After more than a year of workout, diet and divulging into sports, I got approved after all.

 

It is common and accepted medical fact that obesity is deleterious to health. It can lead to heart attacks, diabetes, stroke, and a host of other medical problems. Some people are more prone to obesity than others. It has something to do with one's metabolism I think. I know some people who eat as much as they want but don't gain weight. And I know some people who eat so little and yet continue to gain weight.

 

Obesity should be treated as an illness requiring medical intervention.

[twisterfries]

as I lose weight, I appreciate more of being lean and fit. It allows me to move more and doesn't perspire easily as to before but hey, there's nothing wrong with being fat as long as you're comfortable with it.

[• Jiraiya-san]

Hindi ako masyadong mataba, face, legs, arms pero ang kinaiinisan ko is yung tsan ko and medyo nagkaka man boobs narin. Minsan nga ay nahihiya ako at bumabakat. Siguro ito yung disadvantage niya..

[J.A.S.O.N]

there is no justification why you should be proud of being fat.

[Litzi101]

proud to be fat

or proud to die younger

just pick one

[lomex32]

The good news is that there is something all we can do about it .....

 

 

Hindi ako masyadong mataba, face, legs, arms pero ang kinaiinisan ko is yung tsan ko and medyo nagkaka man boobs narin. Minsan nga ay nahihiya ako at bumabakat. Siguro ito yung disadvantage niya..

[Queen Darkeinjel]

It is common and accepted medical fact that obesity is deleterious to health. It can lead to heart attacks, diabetes, stroke, and a host of other medical problems. Some people are more prone to obesity than others. It has something to do with one's metabolism I think. I know some people who eat as much as they want but don't gain weight. And I know some people who eat so little and yet continue to gain weight.

 

Obesity should be treated as an illness requiring medical intervention.

 

This is a good attitude. It's NOT about being fat and proud. It's more of HOW do we ADDRESS this health problem? Yes, like what lomex said, there's something that could be done.

 

However, society should try to avoid judging those who are obese. There could be a medical reason after all.

 

Let's cite these two very different but quite similar examples:

 

1. A colleague of mine can eat 2 cups of rice/meal carbs + protein + sweets and she DOESN'T get fat. Why? She has hyperthyroidism. It's difficult for her to gain and maintain her weight, quite dangerous. This speeds up the metabolic process resulting in weight loss.

 

2. A relative of mine can't lose weight. This person eats little and exercises. However, this person has hypothyroidism. This on the other hand slows down the metabolic process resulting in weight gain.

 

So, I guess it's not about being proud. It's about trying to live a normal life, especially for those who have MEDICAL complications that can aggravate the obesity. The first step is to consult a doctor and get treatment. The ideal world, people should be more understanding instead of judgmental.

[Marcog]

I agree with most of the post that there's nothing wrong in being fat and I also agree that people should strive to be better. Better in the sense of being healthy (heart, blood pressure, sugar level etc). The issue here is the social connotation that fat is equivalent to unattractiveness or unwantedness. I hope people will help individual under these circumstances rather than judging them or worse ridiculing them.

[sonnyt111]

I agree with most of the post that there's nothing wrong in being fat and I also agree that people should strive to be better. Better in the sense of being healthy (heart, blood pressure, sugar level etc). The issue here is the social connotation that fat is equivalent to unattractiveness or unwantedness. I hope people will help individual under these circumstances rather than judging them or worse ridiculing them.

Very nice thing to say! I concur.

[lomex32]

Those who has so many excuses in life are likely to be fat/obese or losers .....

[snaHlegaR]

mataba ako pero I still get the respect that I EARNED... I guess it's all about how you present yourself to others...

[snaHlegaR]

Those who has so many excuses in life are likely to be fat/obese or losers .....

I find this very mean... just because we can't live up to your expectations doesn't mean we are hopeless or anything.... do you have grudges with fat/obese people?