Poll: Being overweight

[JanatUrlich]

Yeah fat people bother me. Especially if they haven't got a justified reason to be fat.

They only really bother my because I find them unattractive though. You can be the nicest person ever and be fat and we can be friends, but I could never, ever, ever have sex with a fat person.

Ugly people are born ugly so I can easily get over that if they've got a good personality, but fat is not natural regardless of how many people claim that they're just "big-boned".

 

[The Infamous Scamola]

You know what, fat people don't get enough shit, especially when confronted with the whole smoker situation.

And they're fucking jokes anyway, get over it, you over-sensitive... person.

I blame this stupid PC society of ours.

 

[Leftnt Sharpe]

Yeah fat people bother me. Especially if they haven't got a justified reason to be fat.

They only really bother my because I find them unattractive though. You can be the nicest person ever and be fat and we can be friends, but I could never, ever, ever have sex with a fat person.

Ugly people are born ugly so I can easily get over that if they've got a good personality, but fat is not natural regardless of how many people claim that they're just "big-boned".

This, although I do think that some people are overweight due to a slow metabolic rate just like I am underweight due to a fast metabolic rate.

 

[xplay3r]

I like to think of it this way "I rather be fat and happy, than skinny and sad."

That's crap reasoning. If a fat, happy person loses weight, they're not suddenly going to become unhappy, they'll just find life easier and have less health risks.

True but what if you're a person who finds enjoy form eating food? That's his point.

I'm the biggest food lover I know. However, I have the unhealthy things in moderation, and get regular exercise, so I'm in good shape. You can still enjoy food as long as you don't gorge yourself to a sickening level.

I agree but some people just don't get self control instilled in them sometimes.

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

I just gotta say that no one likes a stick. See those stick-thin models on the TV everyone goes on about? Yeah, we find them much more bothersome, and we all know they'd be no fun, and anyone who says otherwise also reads "Hello!" magazine and wants teeth that could reflect the sun's beams and melt a puppy.

If you're going to lose weight sir, don't lose too much. Fat beats stick any day of the week.

 

[Roxas1359]

I like to think of it this way "I rather be fat and happy, than skinny and sad."

That's crap reasoning. If a fat, happy person loses weight, they're not suddenly going to become unhappy, they'll just find life easier and have less health risks.

What I meant was that I think that people shouldn't be forced to change their apperance because someone says there fat. If the person wants to lose weight then okay, but if they are being forced to because of ridicule then that's not right.

 

[Woodsey]

Why have a six pack, when you could have a keg?

Why not have both?

 

[Deleted]

In my school the fat kids are the bullies. They're usually strong too so there's nothing to make fun of them about.

 

[The_Echo]

Why have a six pack, when you could have a keg?

Six packs are easier to carry around.

But in answer to the poll, yes. Fat people bother me. Not all of them, mind you. If they're genuinely happy with being overweight, then more power to them. But if they're just sitting around being lazy fucks that would like to be thinner, but never even try, then I have a problem with that.

 

[GHMonkey]

i used to be,so be happy with yourself as far as i am concerned. i helped myself outta that hole by finding a hobby i love (ballroom dance). gets the old endorphins running, and just like quitting smoking its all in your willpower.

 

[Hexadecimal]

Fat people don't bother me if they're self-confident and at peace with their appearance. Fat people who whine about how the look but won't make any effort to change can be annoying.

^ This.

Thing is, all the overweight people I know are completely comfortable with how they look, as they're not at risk of dying or anything, so I don't really notice it nor does it bother me.

My best friend was actually overweight when we were in middle school, but she managed to lose all her extra weight since then (she actually suffered from insulin resistance and only found out when she first started high school) and now she looks completely fine. I mean, I didn't see her differently back then, but it's great to know that she won't suffer from any health problems concerning her weight later in life.

 

[Zetsubou]

Why have a six pack, when you could have a keg?

Everyone wants to tap the keg.

I've always been a bit overweight, so I'm not one to judge but...I don't have a problem with fat people when they're either trying to lose weight or are actually capable of doing activity.

An example for the latter: My uncle did oversees business for a company; constantly flying 17+ hours, constant eating out at resteraunts, not a lot of time for physical activity. He's overweight, but still strong and ablebodied enough to help with construction work in the family and such. He's not lazy is what I'm driving at.

Those who are constantly complaining about being fat, but never do anything about it also get on my nerves.

 

[dantheman931]

Actually, that's sort of the very definition of a prejudice. Bear in mind that prejudice isn't necessarily a bad thing; it's really just synonymous with "preference," despite what we've all been taught. But you should call it what it is.

In the spirit of calling it what it is, it's the absence of a biochemical reaction in my brain as a response to seeing someone.

Prejudices (from pre-judging) involve forming an opinion prior to receiving any evidence, or carrying an opinion round and applying it to things from the outset.

Preference and prejudice aren't even remotely similar. You can express a preference for something based on past evidence of having liked it - basically some kind of motivation results in you choosing A over B. Granted you can prefer something with no prior evidence but even then the decision tends to have a distantly-related basis in something else.

If you express an opinion or judgement based on past experiences, or on some kind of relevant reference, then that's an informed (to some degree) opinion. Albeit if the judgement is ultimately right or wrong, fair or unfair, it is in fact the opposite of a prejudice.

On the basis that I'm talking biochemistry and hard-wiring, rather than conscious opinions however, the definition of prejudice is moot. I, like a lot of people, don't actively set out to not be attracted to larger people, there's just an absence of attraction.

Ultimately, that whole above post is my resentment at being accused of being prejudiced. I'm not saying it's impossible for a bigger person to be attractive, I'm saying that historically they (as a body-type) haven't floated my boat.

I stand corrected.

You know what, fat people don't get enough shit, especially when confronted with the whole smoker situation.

Huh? What "smoker situation" is that? :-/

*snipt*

So essentially you're saying that you were once in that exact same situation, but now that you're out of it, you've lost all sympathy for other people who haven't made that leap yet? That's... just a bit hypocritical, don't you think? You know all too well what a ***** it is, but you still judge people with the same weight problem you used to have. Dude, you've been there, cut people some slack.

 

[AvsJoe]

*snipt*

So essentially you're saying that you were once in that exact same situation, but now that you're out of it, you've lost all sympathy for other people who haven't made that leap yet? That's... just a bit hypocritical, don't you think? You know all too well what a ***** it is, but you still judge people with the same weight problem you used to have. Dude, you've been there, cut people some slack.

Yes, I was in the same situation; I was lazy, didn't watch what I ate, and didn't have the motivation to get my ass off of the couch and out the door. When I finally did so, I realized that I was just being a useless pile of crap the whole time. Now I'm not against those with medical conditions or whatnot, but I have *no* sympathy for those who are just like what I used to be. And I wouldn't call it being hypocritical because I hated fat people including myself back when I was fat too.

Besides, I'm not going to cut anyone any slack because my biggest motivation to get thin was the fact that few people cut me any slack. I may be an asshole about this situation, but if even one person gets motivated enough from my hateful words to lose some weight then the end justified the means. Hate me for my opinions if you want to, but realize that I'm doing this for good reasons.

I'm sorry if my answer offended you in any way, but I stand by what I wrote.

 

[dantheman931]

*snipt*

So essentially you're saying that you were once in that exact same situation, but now that you're out of it, you've lost all sympathy for other people who haven't made that leap yet? That's... just a bit hypocritical, don't you think? You know all too well what a ***** it is, but you still judge people with the same weight problem you used to have. Dude, you've been there, cut people some slack.

Yes, I was in the same situation; I was lazy, didn't watch what I ate, and didn't have the motivation to get my ass off of the couch and out the door. When I finally did so, I realized that I was just being a useless pile of crap the whole time. Now I'm not against those with medical conditions or whatnot, but I have *no* sympathy for those who are just like what I used to be. And I wouldn't call it being hypocritical because I hated fat people including myself back when I was fat too.

Besides, I'm not going to cut anyone any slack because my biggest motivation to get thin was the fact that few people cut me any slack. I may be an asshole about this situation, but if even one person gets motivated enough from my hateful words to lose some weight then the end justified the means. Hate me for my opinions if you want to, but realize that I'm doing this for good reasons.

I'm sorry if my answer offended you in any way, but I stand by what I wrote.

I never said I hated you. I just think you're being unfair. Plus, although it evidently worked for you (and more power to you), hateful words almost always have the opposite effect on others--not motivation, but perpetuation. (I'll stop before I start channelling Johnny Cochran.) I'm a little scared to think of what you'll be like if you ever have kids who have to go through what you went through.

 

[SnakeF]

I'm quite fat, but recently I've been working hard to make myself thinner, by generally eating less and walking to school, and it's been working for me because I feel great about myself.

 

[EeveeElectro]

My doctor said I was slightly overweight, but doesn't understand how. I don't eat crap, I prefer salad to chips, I don't each fast food and I walk everywhere. I've cut out all fizzy drinks and drink 2 bottles of water and pure orange juice instead.
I just can't lose weight, it annoys me so much.

 

[headshotcatcher]

I'm more one of the laugh at them behind the back types, but I have a friend who's fat as well.

What can I say, it's just too easy

 

[Nemorov]

I'm overweight, but I can easily do 20 reps of 480 lbs with my legs. I'm 5'8" and I look like I weigh about 140lbs, but I actually weigh a lot more because of muscle, which makes me feel like I'm fat.

Having that much muscle makes it worse. Whenever I try to exercise my little bit of waist off, I gain more muscle, which makes me weigh even more. Even if I try to do non-muscle building workouts.

And I'm a girl. So I just fucking lose. A 'friend' actually told me once that girls with muscles are unattractive, and that my being a size ten was also very unattractive. He essentially said I needed to waste away some muscle and then starve myself.

If that's what it takes to fit into society, then screw you all. Screw. You. All.

 

[Sazazezer Mililpili]

I actually signed up to the board to respond to this one. I like to think i can argue from bth sides of the fence a little here.

I was overweight. Being British we measure it in stones here and i can tell you i had 17 of them. Now i wasn't obsese,but i was close, but i also had a bit of muscle,, overall putting my body fat count at 38%.

Then i went on a diet. But i didn't do it because i thought i was ugly, or pathetic, or depressed or whatever. I did it because i got into climbing. Really into it. Going evry week or whenever i could. And i figured the lighter i got, the better i would get at it. So i dieted like mad since last November and now i weigh 12 and a half of those little stones, with my body fat at 15%. I love climbing. I was quite determined, so it seems i made it.

Nothing has changed for me.

I'm much better at climbing, and i do kind of like to run about most days for about five miles at a time. But personally, or socially or whatever, nothing has changed. I'm still as happy as i was, i still find life as great as it was. I still occasionally get upset and depressed and filled with existenial angst as i did and i still get homicidal cravings and go out into the streets to acquire new prey every few weeks.

Having lost the weight quickly (less than a year) nothing much has changed in my life save the weight loss. I'm certainly not surrounded by more chicks or have cool new jock friends that suddenly noticed i was cool. IT really hasn't changed anything for me. It's still the same iife i was happy with.

Maybe it's my personal perspective on the whole matter, but i say tht unless you want to get into a sport, your weight really doesn't matter. It will usually just be a product of other issues going on in your life.

If your happy with your weight, though i think a better term would be 'completely unconcerned about your weight that you get confused if people bring it up to you as something you should do' then that's great. If you think losing weight could solve your problems, then you're probably wrong (unless it's sports related or it really is about to kill you), but trying might make you just a little more determined at life, and that could be all the improvement you need.

Oh goodie, i ranted.