Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Im so inspired by this man....I can tell the apprehensions he has experienced and the overwhelming FAT food that is placed before us each day! I am also very curious about all the people on this site boasting about their small weights and alot of energy and exercise and if they have ever even actually been morbidly obese...I dont want to get anyone upset but it seems there are alot of skinny people here worrying about a couple extra pounds. I grew up with a best friend that we would eat the same amount and do the same activities and she was skinny and I continued to become chunky and then fat. She continued to be skinny and I just think that some folks are genetically destined to not have a weight problem and vica verse. Wish I could have walked with Steve but have just discovered his adventure this week and hope that conquering moment is as fullfilling as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I am active and definitely in what is considered obese range. I back pack and walk all over. That is one reason I am not a real stickler when it comes to the scale. I think weight is an issue but what you are physically capable of and your health are bigger issues. Especially your health. In spite of being 60 pounds "overweight" I have excellent health. I want to lose the weight more for looks then for health issues, but health would become an issue later on if I don't. I am 49 at the moment. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Well Jo, I'm 5'7" and currently weigh 212 lbs. At one time, I weighed 309 pounds, so I think I qualified as morbidly obese. Actually even at 212, I'm still obese (darn it). But I'm walking my way down. You can see pictures of the fat me at my website. Don't worry, I'm not selling anything. Just wanted to share that there are people in this group who know what it is to be fat. Vern Kirkman Orleans, IndianaJonelle wrote: Im so inspired by this man....I can tell the apprehensions he has experienced and the overwhelming FAT food that is placed before us each day! I am also very curious about all the people on this site boasting about their small weights and alot of energy and exercise and if they have ever even actually been morbidly obese...I dont want to get anyone upset but it seems there are alot of skinny people here worrying about a couple extra pounds. I grew up with a best friend that we would eat the same amount and do the same activities and she was skinny and I continued to become chunky and then fat. She continued to be skinny and I just think that some folks are genetically destined to not have a weight problem and vica verse. Wish I could have walked with Steve but have just discovered his adventure this week and hope that conquering moment is as fullfilling as it should be. Vern's Quest for Health My Online Weight-Loss Diary Proud to be a member of the Bravenet Community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 To answer your question - there might be a lot of skinny people boosting about weight loss, probably just as many skinny people who were never fat that worry about their weight. It is a issue for all body types. Myself being skinner I also worry about my weight because I know what a little bit here and a little bit there can do to yourself. You won't see it go on but in a few months to a few years that little bit here and there adds up and you find yourself fat and wondering how in the world this happened to me. So I choose to be proactive and watch what I put in my mouth each day so that hopefully I won't be one of those people. For me it is much easier to fight the fight every day rather then look for reasons/excuses later on. Jeanine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 > > Im so inspired by this man....I can tell the apprehensions he has > experienced and the overwhelming FAT food that is placed before us each > day! > I am also very curious about all the people on this site boasting about > their small weights and alot of energy and exercise and if they have > ever even actually been morbidly obese...I dont want to get anyone > upset but it seems there are alot of skinny people here worrying about > a couple extra pounds. I lost 40+ pounds 10 years ago and I need to watch my weight carefully. I worry about those few pounds because I know how soon those few can turn into more <g> Whether it be a little or a lot of pounds we all have to do the same things to lose it. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think everyone who joins this group sees themself as having a similar problem with food and exercise. We would all tend to eat more than we do and exercise less if it were not for this thing called fat. It's just that some of us have become converts to this changed lifestyle of controlled eating and regular exercise. Many of us converted before we became obese, some of us have become believers only many pounds later. And it is very like a religion, because in order to reap the benefits you must become a true believer and practice the principles every day. But Jonelle, it does not sound to me like you are a true believer yet. Your comments about some folks being just destined to be thin tell me that you are still trying to make excuses for your current state. Believe me, every person can find excuses. I have to endure a lot of stress at my job and sometimes at home too. Eating is a nervous habit with me. That would be a great excuse if I didn't want to change, but I DID want to change and I have. There is not one day that goes by that is not difficult. I always think about what I'm eating. I always have to make good choices, and temptations are everywhere. I always have to exercise, even when I have to sacrifice other activities. In your eyes, the amount I have left to lose is not that much, only 25 or 30 pounds, but I will have to continue this lifestyle for the rest of my life if I do not want to regain the fat. It is only when you move beyond the excuses that you will be successful on your weight loss journey. I think this is one thing Steve is trying to show us, and is why all of us find him inspiring. No one here is trying to boast. The people who share positive news are happy and excited about their progress and want others to know that it is possible. I hope that you find your way to becoming a true believer in a new way of life. Alice > I am also very curious about all the people on this site boasting about > their small weights and alot of energy and exercise and if they have > ever even actually been morbidly obese...I dont want to get anyone > upset but it seems there are alot of skinny people here worrying about > a couple extra pounds. > I grew up with a best friend that we would eat the same amount and do > the same activities and she was skinny and I continued to become chunky > and then fat. She continued to be skinny and I just think that some > folks are genetically destined to not have a weight problem and vica > verse. > Wish I could have walked with Steve but have just discovered his > adventure this week and hope that conquering moment is as fullfilling > as it should be. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yes, right you are. I should have thought more about that before I posted. Maybe what we have in common is that we can all draw inspiration from a man who has taken drastic steps to change his life for the better, and who is sticking to his program, day by day. Alice > > Not everyone in this group has a weight problem. I do not have any weight or health problems. I am only interested in Steve´s journey across America. There are probably many like me who are just interested in that. > > Alice schrieb: I think everyone who joins this group sees themself as having a > similar problem with food and exercise. We would all tend to eat > more than we do and exercise less if it were not for this thing > called fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I agree, not everyone has a weight, food or health problem that reads this group. I have been reading the messages for about 4-5 months now and I don't have a weight problem. My original interested in how Steve was surviving the journey. Things like camping, food preparation, and safety just to mention a few. It has been interesting reading all the post from people trying to lose weight and get motivated to exercise. Although I say I don't have a weight problem I did need to make some behavior changes about a year ago, because of high cholesterol and blood pressure. As a result I lost about 50 pounds. I went from size 38 paints to size 34. Because I needed to quit smoking I started walking in the morning as soon as I woke up in order to change the habit of smoking as soon as got out of bed. The walk was one mile. As time went on I increased it to 2 miles. I also started to run a little each day. At first only a few yards then half a block, increasing the distance a little at a time. So I change one habit for another. Now that I haven't smoked sense last August I still walk or run every morning. I turned walking and running into a habit. Now one year from when I started walking and could only run a few yards, I ran a 5k race in Chicago a few weeks ago and came in 10th place, which isn't bad for a 45 year old guy that one year earlier smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day. The other changes I made were to stop drinking soda. The caffeine raised my blood pressure. I lost about 15 to 20 pounds quickly when I stopped, but I did drink about four 2-leader bottles each day. Between quitting nicotine and caffeine my blood pressure is normal now. To reduce my cholesterol I reduce the saturated fat in my diet. I shifted from eating burgers to chicken at the fast food places. I eat most things without the cheese and sauces that I once loved. I switched from whole milk to skim milk. As a general rule, I consume about 2000 calories a day. I figure about 500 per meal and 250 for two snacks. If I am hungry I eat, but instead of having chips and stuff that is high in fat and calories I eat fruits and other natural foods. Dan > > Not everyone in this group has a weight problem. I do not have any weight or health problems. I am only interested in Steve´s journey across America. There are probably many like me who are just interested in that. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Dan, you rock, my man! I wish more people would take responsibility for getting healthy the way that you did. So many are just content to take their blood pressure and cholesterol meds and continue to do nothing about the true cause of these problems. Alice > > I agree, not everyone has a weight, food or health problem that reads > this group. I have been reading the messages for about 4-5 months now > and I don't have a weight problem. My original interested in how > Steve was surviving the journey. Things like camping, food > preparation, and safety just to mention a few. > > It has been interesting reading all the post from people trying to > lose weight and get motivated to exercise. Although I say I don't > have a weight problem I did need to make some behavior changes about > a year ago, because of high cholesterol and blood pressure. As a > result I lost about 50 pounds. I went from size 38 paints to size 34. > > Because I needed to quit smoking I started walking in the morning as > soon as I woke up in order to change the habit of smoking as soon as > got out of bed. The walk was one mile. As time went on I increased it > to 2 miles. I also started to run a little each day. At first only a > few yards then half a block, increasing the distance a little at a > time. So I change one habit for another. Now that I haven't smoked > sense last August I still walk or run every morning. I turned walking > and running into a habit. Now one year from when I started walking > and could only run a few yards, I ran a 5k race in Chicago a few > weeks ago and came in 10th place, which isn't bad for a 45 year old > guy that one year earlier smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day. > > The other changes I made were to stop drinking soda. The caffeine > raised my blood pressure. I lost about 15 to 20 pounds quickly when I > stopped, but I did drink about four 2-leader bottles each day. > Between quitting nicotine and caffeine my blood pressure is normal > now. > > To reduce my cholesterol I reduce the saturated fat in my diet. I > shifted from eating burgers to chicken at the fast food places. I eat > most things without the cheese and sauces that I once loved. I > switched from whole milk to skim milk. > > As a general rule, I consume about 2000 calories a day. I figure > about 500 per meal and 250 for two snacks. If I am hungry I eat, but > instead of having chips and stuff that is high in fat and calories I > eat fruits and other natural foods. > > Dan > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Exactly, not everyone in this group has weight problems. I definitely do not and I can promise you, I never will either. Like I said, I am interested in the whole thing because of the journey. Steve will find that not only will he lose weight but he will encounter many things and many different kinds of people along the way.I for my part travel all over the world and treasure all the different kind of things I experienced along the way. Bernd Boeckendan_m40 schrieb: I agree, not everyone has a weight, food or health problem that reads this group. I have been reading the messages for about 4-5 months now and I don't have a weight problem. My original interested in how Steve was surviving the journey. Things like camping, food preparation, and safety just to mention a few. It has been interesting reading all the post from people trying to lose weight and get motivated to exercise. Although I say I don't have a weight problem I did need to make some behavior changes about a year ago, because of high cholesterol and blood pressure. As a result I lost about 50 pounds. I went from size 38 paints to size 34. Because I needed to quit smoking I started walking in the morning as soon as I woke up in order to change the habit of smoking as soon as got out of bed. The walk was one mile. As time went on I increased it to 2 miles. I also started to run a little each day. At first only a few yards then half a block, increasing the distance a little at a time. So I change one habit for another. Now that I haven't smoked sense last August I still walk or run every morning. I turned walking and running into a habit. Now one year from when I started walking and could only run a few yards, I ran a 5k race in Chicago a few weeks ago and came in 10th place, which isn't bad for a 45 year old guy that one year earlier smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day. The other changes I made were to stop drinking soda. The caffeine raised my blood pressure. I lost about 15 to 20 pounds quickly when I stopped, but I did drink about four 2-leader bottles each day. Between quitting nicotine and caffeine my blood pressure is normal now. To reduce my cholesterol I reduce the saturated fat in my diet. I shifted from eating burgers to chicken at the fast food places. I eat most things without the cheese and sauces that I once loved. I switched from whole milk to skim milk. As a general rule, I consume about 2000 calories a day. I figure about 500 per meal and 250 for two snacks. If I am hungry I eat, but instead of having chips and stuff that is high in fat and calories I eat fruits and other natural foods. Dan > > Not everyone in this group has a weight problem. I do not have any weight or health problems. I am only interested in Steve´s journey across America. There are probably many like me who are just interested in that. > Telefonieren Sie ohne weitere Kosten mit Ihren Freunden von PC zu PC!Jetzt Yahoo! Messenger installieren! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Good for you Dan! Way to go! It is always good to give yourself a new good habit to replace a bad one. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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