I came across an interesting statement that someone made on the Weight Watcher’s board this evening:
First paragraph:
“I wish someone would have said something to me long ago to make me think then and maybe I wouldn’t be where I am now on the scale.”
My Thoughts… I really don’t think this would have mattered, if someone would have said something regarding weight to this writer. The background of this post had to do with an off-color remark regarding another’s excessive weight. Totally uncalled for and not productive. The writer of the paragraph in red seems to feel if he/she were told that he/she was fat, or would have health problems down the road, etc, that he/she would have had a major turn around in their weight loss journey. Well… I can almost guarantee that in this individual’s life, they did in fact hear these comments. I would say it is rare for any overweight individual not to have heard these comments. The only thing it did for me, was to make me feel 2″ tall, and want to eat (out of depression, pain, etc).
Next Paragraph:
“I gained so much weight because I simply didn’t pay attention to myself. I didn’t worry that I had to keep buying bigger size jeans because I always have and still do feel healthy. I do not have blood pressure problems. I do not have high cholesterol problems. I can play outside with my kids. I can have relations with my hubby. I never worried about my weight enough to do anything about it because I was happy. “
My Thoughts: This second paragraph was much more telling, and will get to the heart of my thoughts regarding enabling of obesity in the U.S.
I truly believe that first in a good hearted attempt at making those that are obese more comfortable (until now, was an untapped demographic–and the industry now has found a new resource of $$$), industries have in fact enabled the obese individual to continue with their lifestyle of eating in excess, and less-to-nothing in the way of exercise. Years ago, I lived in an area where a size 18 was the largest I was able to find. When my jeans got too tight, I would pay more attention to my consumption–because if I didn’t I wouldn’t have anything to wear. But when I moved back into an area that had the specialty stores and sections that can outfit an obese individual comfortably and in style, I felt the green light to not worry so much about what I was feeding on. I had room I could grow in to! I had larger sizes if I needed them.
It is definitely a vicious cycle… but it is one that I have recognized after over seven years of feeding my emotions. I want to only shop for the clothing where I used to. No more “big girl” stores! I don’t want to have to make sure that a size 22 is available. And I REFUSE to purchase any more clothing in my past larger sizes again–even if right now I have stalled in my weight loss journey. I am NOT going to make myself COMFORTABLE again in the stylish women’s sizes that are available today. I REFUSE!!!
Anyway, I am glad that I did read that post today… it reminded me of this journey I am on, and that I am in fact going off track. I think I was getting comfortable. I am now refocused.
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