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So, back on the uphill battle
15 years ago
To lose weight, I mean. It's something I've been struggling with for years, and I know a lot of people have too. It's not easy to eat healthy with food either tasting pretty crappy or being expensive. And if you're under financial stress as well, you know how hard it can be when it's the junk food that's much cheaper. Sometimes I think food companies do this on purpose just to get the health-conscious crowd or anyone falling prey to the "obesity epidemic" fear to spend more money.
I mean, I know it's important to worry about our health and we have to make sure we take care of the future generations so they'll grow up healthy, but...this whole "obesity epidemic" thing is just complete bullshit to me. They act as if everyone in the country weighs 300 lbs. I still see a lot of people at very healthy weights. But of course, I know that's just media sensation going around since there's such a huge phobia towards overweight people. That Marie Claire article, it's nothing new...everything that woman said is basically the media's own feelings being given words. Ever notice how in most TV shows, movies and so on, when they have an overweight character that character is portrayed as dumb, slow, and only has food on their minds? They're nothing more than the comic relief while the thinner characters get to enjoy a more exciting, fast-paced life, they dress in sexy clothes and enjoy a passionate romance. I almost never see the fat character having that same life as the thinner one. Very few shows and movies seem comfortable with having characters of various body types.
But the media is one thing, that will never change. They're always going to emphasize their own distorted standards of beauty. But I think the most hurtful impact comes from people around us. What really gets me is other people bitching about those of us who are overweight. I don't see why other people should have a problem with my weight, when I'm the one that's dealing with it. If they have such a problem, why not actually help me instead of sitting there and bitching about it? What amuses me though is when people just have to point out: "you're fat" "you're so fat! Look how big you are!" as if I am completely unaware of it. XD Yes, thank you for so kindly reminding me! For a second there I actually forgot about it. :B
As for what I'm doing, I'm trying to workout more. Trying to do the basics, squats, crunches, etc - but they're not the main workout. What I find is dancing is the exercise that works for me. So I went on YouTube and found some really good ones, particularly bellydancing. *hears screams* >.> Okay, I didn't think the thought of me bellydancing would traumatize people that much. :D;; Anyway, I'd love to take classes, but dance and martial arts classes (which is another thing I want to do) are ridiculously expensive (one ninjutsu dojo wanted $80 a month, LOLWTF?). So video workouts are the next best thing. I find that I get a much better workout and I have fun too, which is what I think will work, because everything else just feels like a chore and I get so bored I stop doing it. :/
As for food, I'm not dieting - it doesn't work. I find that dieting does nothing more than starve you, which is very counterproductive. Your body needs food, if you don't eat you can't function properly. When I used to diet, I found myself eating more just to compensate for the meals I missed or didn't eat much of. So I'm just making a change in eating habits. I already cut off soda and rarely ever drink it anyway. I hear a cup of tea once a day or after every meal can help with digestion and not absorb as many calories. I'm not sure if that really works, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try; I'm a complete tea addict anyway. XD
Of course there's going to be other factors I'm going to have to fight against: stress, hormones, etc. So, anyone telling others to go on a diet...it's not as easy as you might think it is. I'm already going through plenty of stress. And of course, my own willpower, I have to try to maintain that. ^^;
So, yeah, I think I've ranted long enough. XD; Later.
I mean, I know it's important to worry about our health and we have to make sure we take care of the future generations so they'll grow up healthy, but...this whole "obesity epidemic" thing is just complete bullshit to me. They act as if everyone in the country weighs 300 lbs. I still see a lot of people at very healthy weights. But of course, I know that's just media sensation going around since there's such a huge phobia towards overweight people. That Marie Claire article, it's nothing new...everything that woman said is basically the media's own feelings being given words. Ever notice how in most TV shows, movies and so on, when they have an overweight character that character is portrayed as dumb, slow, and only has food on their minds? They're nothing more than the comic relief while the thinner characters get to enjoy a more exciting, fast-paced life, they dress in sexy clothes and enjoy a passionate romance. I almost never see the fat character having that same life as the thinner one. Very few shows and movies seem comfortable with having characters of various body types.
But the media is one thing, that will never change. They're always going to emphasize their own distorted standards of beauty. But I think the most hurtful impact comes from people around us. What really gets me is other people bitching about those of us who are overweight. I don't see why other people should have a problem with my weight, when I'm the one that's dealing with it. If they have such a problem, why not actually help me instead of sitting there and bitching about it? What amuses me though is when people just have to point out: "you're fat" "you're so fat! Look how big you are!" as if I am completely unaware of it. XD Yes, thank you for so kindly reminding me! For a second there I actually forgot about it. :B
As for what I'm doing, I'm trying to workout more. Trying to do the basics, squats, crunches, etc - but they're not the main workout. What I find is dancing is the exercise that works for me. So I went on YouTube and found some really good ones, particularly bellydancing. *hears screams* >.> Okay, I didn't think the thought of me bellydancing would traumatize people that much. :D;; Anyway, I'd love to take classes, but dance and martial arts classes (which is another thing I want to do) are ridiculously expensive (one ninjutsu dojo wanted $80 a month, LOLWTF?). So video workouts are the next best thing. I find that I get a much better workout and I have fun too, which is what I think will work, because everything else just feels like a chore and I get so bored I stop doing it. :/
As for food, I'm not dieting - it doesn't work. I find that dieting does nothing more than starve you, which is very counterproductive. Your body needs food, if you don't eat you can't function properly. When I used to diet, I found myself eating more just to compensate for the meals I missed or didn't eat much of. So I'm just making a change in eating habits. I already cut off soda and rarely ever drink it anyway. I hear a cup of tea once a day or after every meal can help with digestion and not absorb as many calories. I'm not sure if that really works, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try; I'm a complete tea addict anyway. XD
Of course there's going to be other factors I'm going to have to fight against: stress, hormones, etc. So, anyone telling others to go on a diet...it's not as easy as you might think it is. I'm already going through plenty of stress. And of course, my own willpower, I have to try to maintain that. ^^;
So, yeah, I think I've ranted long enough. XD; Later.
