Question for overweight/obese people: change or acceptance?

[Anonymous]

This is a question for anyone who falls under the categories of "very overweight" or obese.

1. what is your height and weight?

2. how do you feel about your weight? do you want it to change or are you into "fat acceptance" and like your figure?

3. does your weight affect your love life dramatically? do you have trouble attracting certain types of people or people in general because of your weight? do you not have a problem getting laid because of your weight?

4. does your weight relate to any emotional problems or medical issues?

5. write anything else you want to, relating to your weight.

:)

[Anonymous]

I am 5'4" and weigh 200 pounds. I hate my weight and I am doing everything I can to change it by working out and trying to eat right. I don't like my figure and don't even dress up anymore. I wear sweats and jackets to cover it up. I chose not to date cause of my weight and I think I do have trouble attracting guys that are really fit and super good looking. I still do attract guys though and I could get laid if I wanted to but I don't feel comfortable letting someone see my body so I chose not to. Due to my weight I have high blood pressure and severe depression. I was always a size 4 but after I had my child, I gained a lot of weight and never lost it. My stomach bothers me the most and my midsection holds most of my weight. I am planning on going down to 170 pounds and then I am getting lipo and a tummy tuck. Its already planned. I am hoping to reach my goal by summer and have the surgery by the end of this year.

[lace1228]

I'm not going to say my weight,I am over weight and I'm ready for change. I have an awesome boyfriend of 4 years and he loves my body. I on the other hand hate my body and can't stand looking at myself in the mirror. I never would do this I have thoughts of cutting it off. Food is my enemy and I struggle daily it is my drug of choice.

[Amillia1981]

I admire your honesty :) If you have the money then I recommend Sensa for you. You can eat what you want and as much as you want. You just sprinkle the Sensa over your food. It really works. Also try walking 30 minutes a day. It's not much and its almost Spring. Walking sheds pounds like crazy. I hope that you feel better about yourself.

[ivarei]

Sensa? Do you like work for them or have you really lost weight while using it?

[lace1228]

I have lost weight before so I know I can do it again. I'm doing trx at my gym twice a week and I am trying to walk a lot more, I'm also trying body by vi for 3 months it isn't a life style change but it will give me the boost I need to feel better.

[stubbsy]

weight issues got me joining a gym, I have never looked back, I am at the gym 4-5 times a week, and enjoy it more now than ever, it keeps me from spending large amounts of money down a pub or club, and it helps me attract more women than if I was at a pub or club, so really, being over weight spurred me on to being pretty pleased with myself, hopefully, anyone else who is over weight will take the plunge and join a gym, you never regret it once you start, .

[Anonymous]

I don't think you should need to be obese to answer this question.

[Asker]

how on earth could you tell me how obesity or being overweight has affected your emotions, your love life, and how you feel about being fat if you aren't and never have been in that situation? O.o I don't see how that works but okay...

[Opinion Owner]

because my insecurities about my weight, regardless of whether I'm heavily overweight or not, have affected me in other ways.

[Asker]

well I'm sorry about that, but that would be an entirely different question.

[Amillia1981]

That is an entirely different question which is why I can't answer this one. @answerer. I am going to ask that question cause I think that there are a lot of people that aren't overweight or obese but still have insecurities.