Loving yourself is important. But this is ridiculous. We shouldnt glorify obesity. Might as well tell smokers they should step up the packs smoked per day.

These are all very good things, and thank you for your thoughtful response.

I've lost 80lbs before, and have been stalled and gaining the weight back over the last 5 years. I've also been challenged by my health for 25 years - I'm 33. I've kept track of food and exercise for many of these years. I currently follow a low-carb, high protein diet. I have eaten healthy my entire life, and kept fit most of it as well. I enjoy using my body, and am extremely diligent in what goes into it. What you've suggested works especially well for those that are new to healthy eating, don't have significant health obstacles, and have a sedentary life. Among my health obstacles includes not having a thyroid, and recurrent vasovagel syncope (fainting and occasional seizures) when my heartrate increases, I'm overheated, or for no reason at all- like when meditating. I recently had to stop my long hikes, backpacking, cycling, jogging, boot camps, rowing, and even dancing. These are just two of the health challenges I have that make losing weight significantly challenging. Medication adjustments are frequent and hard on my physical and mental health. My default mode is to keep doing what I can, because the alternative is grim.

I've described a small portion of what my body deals with. Cancer, surgeries, reprodutive health, hormone imbalances... those are all part of the stupid story too. One of my best friends is a renowned nutritionist. An ex and several friends are drs. My own mom a nurse. I come from a very healthy family. No one likes when I half-jokingly suggest perhaps I wasn't meant to exist, because nothing I do seems to follow any sense or logic. These aren't lies, or excuses. As much as I want to lose weight, my first effort is trying to get my body to respond correctly. Hopefully, someday, a spark will fire and things will finally run smoothly.

Long winded response that I may delete. People don't like uncommon true stories that don't have triumphant endings.

Again, thank you for your kindness and suggestions.

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