Why do you think you are fat? - Obesity Message Board

Bonnie1 · 12-20-2005, 08:57 AM

I have been looking through this site for a while and I have posted my story on as well. I am a very large girl officially classed as mobidly obese. I am in the process of seeing if I can get funding for Gastric Banding surgery.

Whilst looking through people's posts there seems to be alot said about the reasons why people may be fat. Some people have mentioned the word Gluttony, many have talked about having to solve the issues inside you before dealing with the outside. Some have said about people will loose weight if you just exercise and eat the correct food.

I was just wondering what people really think has made them fat.

Me personally, I don't have any 'issues' that need to be dealt with that has made me overeat, as a child I was chubby and I have gotten bigger over the years. I weight about 23 stone now and I am nearly 24 years old. I love chocolate.

I haven't been able to exercise in the way in which I would like to anymore (I used to be active when younger, badminton, horse riding, swimming etc, yet was still 'bigger' than average) due to severe Epilpesy and being diagnosed with Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension. I would if I was able to. For me the surgery is a way to perhapes help me cope with illnesses I have better, I cope pretty well now, but of course being big means extra problems which I could do without.

I am fat becuase I loved chocolate. I am fussy with any other type of food (only eat chicken, no other meat at all) and chocolate is my downfall.

neflin · 12-20-2005, 12:34 PM

How much in weight is 23 stones. In pounds.

Bonnie1 · 12-20-2005, 01:54 PM

I don't know...alot though!

neflin · 12-20-2005, 02:41 PM

I, too have been fat. I am still fat I consider as I still have about 35 pounds to lose. I am fat because I choose to eat. I am fat because I have no will power. I am fat because it is easier to be fat and lazy than watch what I eat. This way I can eat all I want to. It is called comfort food. I am fat because I have issues. Anyone who says they do not have issues is fooling themselves.

Before I started dieting I was up to a size 26 pants. Now that is hefty. I am probably between 5' 8" and 5' 9". Both you and I know how fat people kid themselves just like you told me you did not know how much stones weighed. You are again fooling yourself. You just do not want to put the weight down. Will I will up you one. When I started I weighed a good 273 pounds. I am now down to a sexy size 18 and about 193. I still want to go lower. No, I will say that again. With God's help I will go lower. I never say I will, I say with the Almighty help. I am not overly religious. My husband always loved me. Now he goes crazy for me. We have the most wonderful sex life in the world and now I seriously know why I got thin. Will I ever give this up and get fat again. Lord No. When hell freezes over. What we have I would never trade for a chocolate bar or pizza. Food really does not tempt me anymore. I stay busy. My next goal is the next 10 pounds. Losing what I have I no longer need the comfort food. I would never have the stomach band surguery. I know people who have gained weight back on it and it is a cope out. All you are saying are cop outs. I have problems to but you are playing your own game. All the reasons why you do not want to get serious about yourself.

I am not being mean but there is no fast remedy for what you and I have done. I have been working on it since January. BUT when I put on those slinky three short and skimpy nighties purchased from the top sexy place around for $180 which barely cover me and go in to my husband it is all worth it.

Just a few ideas of why I do not plan on ever gaining it back and still losing more. People are always here to help.

hopenj77 · 12-20-2005, 05:03 PM

be careful with that type off surgery do your homework. ive heard alot of bad things about that, and if you want it done do it for you and not your boyfriend ect.... good luck hope you find happiness...