Bleh... being fat sucks.

[VegasDave]

Sorry fellas, just need to vent... you can ignore if you'd like.

It just sucks! I was born without the ability to get "full" or "satisfied" from food, and I absolutely love to eat... a pretty bad combination. All my life I've struggled with my weight and now it is the worst it has ever been. Generally I try not to think about it, but a few minutes ago I turned on the cam to record something for youtube and was so bummed out by what I saw I had to turn it off. I'm just a fat bum.

I hate it, but at the same time, I hate exercising and eating healthy, maybe worse. I read up on some workout routines and they are just insane... I can't imagine spending so many hours every week doing something I hate. I don't get the endorphins (sp?) or the rush from a good workout... even when I'm in "on mode" and I am running every day or whatever, I hate it the entire time I'm doing it, and leading up to it and after it, too.

Plus, you basically have to give up delicious unhealthy food forever. Sure I guess you could *occasionally* cheat but you have to spend 90%+ of days eating foods that are much less enjoyable then their unhealthy counterparts. While your lucky-good-genes friends pig out on pizza and ice cream you must always decline.

So whats more miserable, being a fat phuck and being the butt end of constant fat jokes or living a healthy lifestyle to obtain a solid body and constantly forcing yourself to exercise when you hate it and eat healthy and deprive yourself of all of your favorite foods?

I'm sick of being miserable, but there doesn't seem to be much of a choice...

[Robyn]

Go to the doctor and have them put that band on your stomach. You will get full REAL fast.

[Sean]

So whats more miserable, being a fat phuck and being the butt end of constant fat jokes or living a healthy lifestyle to obtain a solid body and constantly forcing yourself to exercise when you hate it and eat healthy and deprive yourself of all of your favorite foods?

I'm sick of being miserable, but there doesn't seem to be much of a choice...

Bud ... lots of skinny "fit" folks are unhappy too. IMO, the most important thing for all of us, regardless our body type or shape, is to accept ourselves for who and how we are and to try, as hard is it may be, to not give a rat's ass what others think of us.

On the physical health side of the matter, there are a number of options to explore ... maybe a personal trainer can assist in terms of exercise and motivation? Don't know your situation so can't speak to what options might fit best for you.

I have had 2 good friends that have gone through one of the surgical procedures ... for one of them who had the surgery (partial stomach removal?) the operation appears to have been successful ... even 2 years later. However, he has also made significant lifestyle changes ... eating healthier/smaller, avoiding alcohol, getting some form of regular exercise, etc.

That said, the other friend has had some serious complications and has returned to the hospital 6 times (I believe) since the initial procedure. So, the surgical procedures, at least IMO, seem to be the epitome of RISK / REWARD.

I wish you well in however you choose to deal with it ... but try to be happy with you without worrying about what others think ... easier said than done, I know.

[VegasDave]

Thanks Sean,

Yeah, for the most part I do try and be happy with who I am... it really is tough though, people are viscous to fat people. I mean I know it doesn't matter that much what people think, it just sucks when the first thing someone thinks when they look at me is "wow thats a big guy" instead of, well, anything else.

Most of the time I'm fine... just having an odd morning.

[Sean]

No problem man ...

Yeah ... unfortunately, human beings can be among the most vicious of animals. And, for whatever reason, a lot of us focus on physical traits first ... "that's a fat girl" ... "that's a black guy" ... "she's an ugly chick" ... "he talks funny". Human nature is a bitch and not a lot we can do about changing others' perceptions.

I gotta stop this now cuz I don't want anyone thinking I'm acting like Dr. Phil ...

[jjgold]

Hang in there guy, try walking and jsut cutting down like 3 days a week or so and that might help.

[SBR Lou]

Cardio in general is a bitch. Maybe just some lift some weights 3 or 4x a week, drink a protein shake every day (really they taste good, you can add a banana, milk etc for more flavor), and just try to eat more chicken and veggies. You can cook a nice steak/baked potato once a week, and you can still order out once or twice a week too.

You don't even have to completely modify your eating habits if you're at least doing something, plus if you at least bulk up your arms a bit and get stronger you may feel better about yourself too.