Americans have becoming unbelievably fat.  And if one person cares enough about themselves to want to lose the weight -- to actually become attractive and healthy -- then let's support them instead of saying, "You are already too thin" or "Don't try to become an unrealistic example of beauty."  \n\nIf you want to lose weight -- congratulations!!!  We are the fattest nation in the world.  One stop at Wal-Mart shows you how awful we have become.\n\nLOSE WEIGHT AND LOOK GREAT!!!
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Wal-Mart... lol.\n\nAnyways, I agree with you and there are at least two main reasons for this. One is that we can't see one another on Answers, so some people assume if someone is talking about weight loss, that means they could be obsessing over their weight or suffering from an eating disorder. The second reason is that it's way easier to say "No, you look great as you are!" (even though, like I said, we don't know what the asker looks like) than it is to answer with thoughtful advice and suggestions. \n\nI don't mean that there aren't people here who are suffering from eating disorders. And I also don't mean that we don't all look great the way we are. But you're right, quite a few Americans are overweight, and it's not just an appearance issue, it's a serious health issue. So if someone's ready to take that first step and change their future health, more power to them! :)
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I was watching a show the other day and the lady WAS overweight..She said "I am not fat..I am just hard to kidnap"..SMILE*** I think  you have to tell yourself that you are not fat. Eat healthy, exercise (not to extremes) and tell yourself how beautiful you are. or handsome (can't tell with your avatar if you are male or female.)
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I hear ya, we can definitely blame them for their laziness but not for their ignorance. Corporate America is driving them to the brink. What time do they have to learn about nutrition and proper forms of exercise, not to mention what they are being subjected to with false labeling and all the no fat no carb non sence. Who could know? \n\nMost people have families and are busy with their hectic lifestyles but that is no excuse for letting their health slip away from them. They say they have no time but of course there is always time for the PC, television and or video gaming. \n\nTo the point of the question, this is sorry. I used to train with this very hot German girl, my best friend from childhood. Two month with me in the gym and she was getting so tight and looked totally hot and everyone noticed and complimented her. She on the other hand had it in her head that because she was gaining weight (The new muscle) things were all wrong. So she stopped completely and went on a series of fad diets, lost all the lean body mass and now looks like a soggy cherio, go figure.
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Not sure what your question is asking, and what do you consider "fat".  Some people call it anything over 10 pounds over their "ideal weight", while others go with that table made by doctors to calculate how much they should weigh.  They also go by BMI.\n\nThere are many reasons why people gain weight.  THe most common reason is overeating.  The reasons for that vary from sadness, anxiety, stress, illness, hunger but not knowing or recognizing when to stop, lack of exercise, lack of nutritional information, finances.  I believe majority of it though is mental driven and the inability to quit, even though they should.\n\nThe same can be said for those who lose weight.
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This is funny lol.  Just by seeing the answers to this question...yes fat people are sensitive.  I don't think you are being rude, I think you are being realistic.  They don't wanna exercise, they don't watch what they eat, they don't like to restrain themselves when it comes to food.  And I am sorry Hell's Bell's fat peoples metabolism is slower because they don't exercise so the metabolism slows down !!!  If you would've exercised more and eaten the lil salads before you got that way in the first place you would be alright and your metabolism wouldn't be so fuked up !!!  Now you can do something about it, cardio, eat correctly ( dont believe the only salad crap ...yeah right ), the point is your metabolism can come back to life so to speak if you wanted it to.
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unfortunately, even in our society where obese people are becoming the norm and are no longer the minority, there are still people who gawk and stare and make stupid comments like Andrew.  As an overweight female, I know exactly what you are going through, and it took me a long time to get to the point where I eat what I want in front of whoever happens to be in the vicinity.  but I still get the looks and even if I DON'T get the looks I am still self-conscious that I am being watched by someone I can't see and therefore am being judged. so I make a conscious effort to watch the way I am eating in public and spend the rest of my meal worrying about what complete strangers think about my dinner etiquette.  But think about it this way, no matter what, people are going to stare.  \nif you are thin, they stare wondering how you stay so thin. (i do it too)\nif you are overweight, they stare wondering about that person's health, physical and mental. (Unless you are like me and they stare because they wonder how it is that I am sooo freakin' gorgeous.  As i am sure the case is with you.)\nif you are black, you get stared at.\ndepending on the area, if you are white, you get stared.\n\nbasically no matter what, you will be stared at.  what you have to decide is are you going to be what you think THEY want you to be?  or are you going to eat your cheeseburger and say "F*** you"?
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fat people in Dubai?have u been in America lately.we are a country full of blimps and elephants.70% of Americans are obese.and ive been to dubai and they are not fat as us.
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Maybe because most Americans are so Fat now that they see everyone around them as normal. How funny! In America we have different categories of being classified as fat, kind of like how the Eskimos have different names for snow. Weird huh?\n\nYou have your:\n\noverweight/chubby/big boned person\n\nFat/Obese\n\nExtreme Obese\n\nMorbidly Obese (300 lbs and up)\n\nThis is so crazy!
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As actresses and models get thinner and thinner, the media always comments on how wonderful they look. Our youth thinks that the thinner they become, the better they will look too. What our young girls are unaware of is how many of these actresses and models have eating disorders, are airbrushed to look perfect, and are not always healthy. \nFinally, last month during Fashion Week in Europe, models were sent home for being too thin. I think that sent a great message.
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OMG those people are self-conscious beasts and they get on shows like Montel or Maury Povich and b.tch b.tch b.tch all about... well... you pretty much described it to a T. These people are insecure and self-conscious and they crave attention -- they know they'll never get any good attention, they don't want to change their daily habits to lose any weight, they just want to soak up negative attention by being the biggest fat-fanny-a.ss they can possibly be in public. And they usually hook up with these loser-type guys because they feel that is the only kind that will ever want them -- only to find more stuff to b.tch about.\n\nTheir only problem is themselves, and the fact that they're to thick-skulled to stop soliciting BK every day of the week.\n\nI think it's people like this who have caused us to see so much in the news about obesity and how Americans "in general" need to lose weight -- cause all we ever see on most of those shows is large people with bad attitudes.
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LOL Maybe you should have considered using the word 'overweight' - seems some people here are extremely self-conscious about their appearance!\nUsually, fat people tend to put on a jolly face as they have developed a nicer personality to impress due to their body image not being considered by the majority to be 'aesthetically pleasing'.\nI'm only speaking of the ones I know.(used to be quite fat myself) There are fatties out there who do not have nice personalities, but they tend to be quite lonely!\n\nTo anyone who is offended by my words - Just be aware, the reason you are offended is the wrong one. Learn to love and accept yourself for who you are and realise while you're there, that only YOU get yourself angry.\n\nPeace off.  :)
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I am, too, trying to "lose" weight. I have the same issues with trying to figure that one out.  I think that as you lose the fat and add the muscle, your weight will eventually stay the same, or increase.  You should maybe base your loss on a fat percentage rather than on actual weight loss.
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I wouldn't say that all Americans are huge. However, that tends to be the stereotype. I haven't ate at McDonald's in at least a year, don't see the point in it. I can clearly cook my own food and enjoy doing and its cheaper. My husband and I like to eat a lot of rice and we also love potatoes, we eat a lot of salads. We only eat lean meat, mostly chicken and turkey breast, but some beef. we eat TONS of vegetables and fruits, all in all we eat really healthy. I wouldn't say Americans fault is the quality of food we eat, its the amount and the amount of exercise we get. We have a plentiful life and a lazy one at that, hard to stay healthy in that aspect.
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Well you are enjoying that, and thats good. People will always have their ideal standard of what they think physical beauty is, and as women we tend to aspire to that a lot of the time. I don't think its always because someone else thinks its pretty. I think its because deep down inside, we do too. I would say lose it if you feel comfortable in doing so, and if it will make you feel better about yourself. I know I am trying to lose for that very reason, because I know I will feel better about myself once I do. I'm glad you're having fun, and I know that you will be very proud of your accomplishments by the end of the summer.
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America keeps getting fatter every year. It's all about our surroundings and how easy it is to access everyting with little effort. Genetics of course play a big role. Everyone keeps getting bigger so women see it and I guess think since everyone else is it's ok. When a woman says she's happy with being fat, 99% of the time she is lying straight through her teeth. Some people think they are healthy when they are fat, but that's because they don't get out and try and do "normal" things. Go try and jog a mile slowly, if you get winded within two steps your not healthy.
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I used to weigh 280 and thought I was sexy.   I wasn't!!!    I have lost 50 lbs and FEEL SO MUCH SEXIER!!!    Weight Watchers has helped me learn so many healthy habits and opened my eyes to what I was doing wrong.  And the PLUS side... I am healthier and will live longer without all the risks of the diseases caused by being so overweight.   My goal is to be around 150.  I am 5'3.    AND I find myself looking at overweight people now just to gawk and remind myself that I don't want to be that way.   Lose it, you will feel better!!!!! I promise!