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You're fat---damn it!
By Frederick Corrigan
Where did we come up with the idea that we couldn’t tell the truth? Do we have to be politically correct in everything we say? That belly roll is pure unadulterated fat. You can call it love handles, if you want, but your just covering up the truth—You’re fat---damn it! Do you think that you need that large latte coffee every afternoon or you won’t be able to function? There are 900 calories in that drink and your double chin tells me, you’re fat---damn it! You really are a wonderful grandfather when you give your granddaughter ice cream and brownies at four thirty in the afternoon, when you know that she’ll be having dinner at six o’clock. Do you want her to be overweight just like you? You’re fat---damn it! Oh, I see, you heard that large is lovely and now you have more to love. If that’s the case, how come there were so many folks at the medical center today that could hardly move or sit down comfortably, because they were so large? That’s not lovely, that’s fat---damn it! NO worry, they make “PLUS” sizes for people who can’t take the time to control what, when and how much they eat. It’s much better to buy larger clothes then struggle with exercise. You really are fat---damn it! You’re lucky they put a tilt and telescoping steering wheel in your vehicle. You might find it difficult and dangerous to turn the steering wheel, with your belly in the way. You’re fat---damn it! Don’t you see that? Are you looking for a heart attack? Didn’t your mother have diabetes? The extra weight could take twenty years off of your life. Don’t you want to spend those years with your family? I can’t hold it back—you’re fat---damn it! Last week I was visiting a friend and a neighbor’s 5 year old boy came over to play with my friend’s son. It’s been over a year since I had seen the neighbor’s boy. I looked at the child and I know that my chin had to drop. This kid had a face as round as a pumpkin, he couldn’t run and actually waddled when he walked. This is pathetic for a 5 years old child. His father is a body builder who goes to the gym everyday and his mother is definitely conscious of her health. This child was a long-awaited arrival and my best guess is that he gets whatever he wants. The sad part is that this scenario is running rampant throughout America. These obese children will not be able to physically play with the other children. If their excess weight continues into high school and college, these young people will face many athletic, work and social challenges. WHY? The reason is: because these parents couldn’t properly feed and exercise their own children. You’re fat---damn it! Did I tell you that I was talking to myself in the mirror 2 years ago? That’s where this story started. When you are 71 and have never exercised, there is a good chance that you will be over-weight. The belly is hanging over the belt, the double chin is there, you can’t walk without breathing heavy and you can’t sit comfortably. I bought a treadmill and started walking while I was watching the news on TV. I continued to increase the time, elevation and speed over the next six months. Now I was walking 3.5 MPH, over a period of one hour and burning 800 calories. Now I walk every other day, I’ve lost 17 pounds, improved my mobility, go for bike rides with my wife and my heart rate is excellent. During this period I’ve been able to stop using Lipitor as my CDL has gone from 375 to 125. I was talking to myself in the mirror two years ago, but I could have been talking to 50% of the population of America. Keep eating and not exercising, then you won’t become an airline pilot, a fireman, a policeman, participate in sports, play with your children or enjoy your grandchildren because, YOU’RE FAT---DAMN IT! It’s that time of year and I’m thankful that I woke-up.
Happy Thanksgiving! PS. Traditionally a person will put on 1 to 2 pounds over this holiday and they don’t take it off. How will you look 25 years from now when you’re 50 pounds heavier?
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I intend to walk my way to 100 years of age. I want to enjoy our family, not be a burden to them.
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I find it very depressing to look at how much excess weight people carry around and justify it as "normal". Beauty comes in all sizes it's true but many people are seriously in denial. When a doctor tells you that you, or your child, are obese, it's not a judgement about how you look. It's a medical fact. Feeling offended may be the popular way to respond but perhaps being honest and accepting that fact would be more useful than being defensive. I heard some discussion on the radio about a college that now requires students to pass a fitness class to graduate. They want to battle obesity. Of course, everyone is up in arms over it. How dare the university judge them on the way they look, control their lives that way? I think the university is merely trying to give them the tools to survive, the knowledge they need to make positive changes as obviously this is lacking.
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Thank you for taking the time to comment on my intel. I agree with the university that you mentioned, our young people need to be alerted to the weight path they are taking.
Frederick
I'm definitely right there with you, friend. It's so sad how much weight affects our culture, and basically our lives. And you're absolutely right! People just shrug it off.. Like oh, yeah, I need to start eating better some day.. And that some day never comes! 20 pounds can really hamper your health!
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Thank you for visiting Jennifer. How true your comments and unfortunately one third of American children are obese.
What will the next 20 years bring. It's scary.
Frederick
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