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Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion  First off to clarify, here we refer to: Diet=short term weight loss plan Lifestyle change=long term weight loss and keep it off plan
So you weren't overweight to begin with but went on diets anyway? The problem with diets and lifestyle changes is that not everyone can change their eating habits overnight, and it appeared as if you may fit into that group. Some people need to take things one step at a time and ease into it, slowly reducing calories over time.
That being said, the reason people you know who are on diets is because they're trying to lose weight for a number of reasons. To look good physically, feel better about themselves mentally, for health reasons, to fit into clothes better, etc.
Anyone who is overweight should try to lose the weight, mostly importantly for health reasons. Even being a little overweight greatly increases the chances of having health problems later in life, whether it be increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease, cancer, joint/bone problems, etc. Family history should not determine whether or not you choose to lose your excess weight. By allowing yourself to stay heavy you are creating your own history for yourself.
Lastly, think of everyone you influence. If you eat unhealthy and are overweight yourself, the people around you will be more likely to be overweight as well, including your children, and in turn their children. Your lifestyle choices are going to affect others. |
but what's the point to try to lose weight if the success rate is so low?
i believe people should eat healthier-whole wheat,less chocolate,more exercise etc. but trying to lose weight is much more than that. it's restricting calories. some people have to eat 1200 a day to lose weight.if they eat more they won't lose weight.that is very hard to stick too.
and think about the negative outcomes of trying to lose weight- the weight gain(which might be more than the weight lost-is it worth it,in terms of public health?),the eating disorders(i know all about that),the depression.and how many people actally succeed?
i'll give you an example-if you have a drug for a certain disease that works only for 5% of the people,but for the others it just has negative outcomes,and may even worsen the symptoms-would you prescribe it as a doctor?it's better not to give them the drug than prescribing it,hoping that they are in the lucky 5%.
i think it's the same thing here. eating healthy is one thing,but trying to lose weight-is not worth it. i admire your success in your weight loss.but you know very well that most people gain that weight back after 5 years, and maybe weigh even more than before.
and another thing-ever since i decided to accept my body the way it is(i don't want to talk about what happened 'till then), i started dropping some of the weight i gained. when i don't intend to lose weight- i lose weight. when i try to lose weight- i just gain weight.
i'm very interested to know if the increase in obesity has anything to do with the fear of obesity? maybe fighting it just worsened it? look at the increase in low calorie foods,health foods, exercise courses,etc. and yet-the obesity is just increasing.why? is it only lifestyle? or does it also have to do with the pressure to lose weight?