There is nothing wrong with being overweight - Obesity Message Board

Cornholio · 01-31-2003, 08:18 AM

Dear Friends,

I am a 28 year old man with OCD, depression, and anxiety. I find that I am in a very isolated state at this time in life. How did I reach a place so high and desolate?

Well, clearly having OCD is a difficult barrier to pass through. I have severe phobias of garbage and other things. It doesn't help trying to meet people when you're living in continual fear.

But I suspect that some people prejudge me because of my weight/ appearance. I am five foot ten, and weigh close to 300 pounds. I think that a some folks make snap judgments about me before they give me a chance.

It is ironic. One of the revolting myths is that overweight people smell bad. In my case, nothing could be farther from the truth. I take at least two baths everyday. I also wash my hands apx 50 times a day.

In any event, I feel that our society has aggrandized thinness, and thin people. What is so wrong about being fat, anyway? There is nothing wrong with it. God created me as I am, and I will not apologize for it. I am proud to be who I am- and if other people can't accept me, then so be it. I refuse to conform. I like being who I am. If society refuses to accept me, it is because society is obtuse and myopic. I will not be judged. Only God has the right to judge me. Thats all I have to say. God bless you all.

Sincerely,

Mr. Cornholio

Lady^ · 01-31-2003, 12:18 PM

There is something wrong with being overweight....your health. You have a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and all sorts of other health problems. The extra weight puts stress on all your organs, your bones and joints, etc. So while I agree that society shouldn't judge you by your weight, saying that there is nothing wrong with it isn't true.

Pinkroses · 01-31-2003, 02:13 PM

Lady is right. Being overweight can put you at a higher risk for health problems.

Cornholio · 02-03-2003, 11:15 AM

Dear Lady and Pink Roses,

Thank you for your responses. I have also heard before that being overweight causes or can lead to heart disease, health risks, et cetera. But have you ever seen proof? What if we are being deceived by those whom tell us that we are at risk by having weight problems?

I am incredulous. I really don't know where the truth lies. Ostensibly, Diet companies would have good reason to make us believe that being fat is a mortal sin. They will profit from such assertions. But is it the truth?

Well, I just thought I would state my case. Again, I have heard these caveats before...that being heavy is a health risk... and so on. Be that as it may, I think that we should approach such claims with circumspect.

It would appear that so long as people are in shape, and exercise, that being fat is not such a bad thing after all. The main thing is to be active, it would seem. I am cognizant that this, too, might be mythological in nature. But it seems to have the ring of truth. Again- thanks for your responses!

Yours truly,

Cornholio

The Borg · 02-03-2003, 01:11 PM

I've seen too many family members die because they didn't lose the weight. That's all the proof i need.