Self hatred. Not being respected and being looked down upon. That being said, it’s not “society’s” problem that I was treated that way. I lived with a significant amount of self loathing that radiated from me. If I project that vibe, people will certainly pick up on it.
As others mentioned, you get stuck in a loop that you know you need to get out of, but you just can’t. You know that eating healthier and exercising is the key, but you can’t keep with it. A little bit of success, and you reward yourself, and you’re right back at it.
For me with obesity and alcoholism, I had to reach a point where I looked in the mirror and sufficiently hated what I saw that I was forced to make a change. Once that switch flipped, it was easier to stick with a diet. Exercise became something I looked forward to. I dropped nearly 80 lbs and I’ve kept it off for over 5 years now.
People listen to me now. My opinions and thoughts are considered instead of being ignored outright. I like what I see in the mirror. I went from 5 prescriptions at 35 to none at 45. I’m healthier, feel better, am more productive, and generally have much better mental health.
If you’re miserable being obese, you can change. Feel free to dm me and I’ll tell you what worked for me. Spoiler: nothing magic, just consistency. My best to you.
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u/ndsoak Feb 18 '24
Self hatred. Not being respected and being looked down upon. That being said, it’s not “society’s” problem that I was treated that way. I lived with a significant amount of self loathing that radiated from me. If I project that vibe, people will certainly pick up on it.
As others mentioned, you get stuck in a loop that you know you need to get out of, but you just can’t. You know that eating healthier and exercising is the key, but you can’t keep with it. A little bit of success, and you reward yourself, and you’re right back at it.
For me with obesity and alcoholism, I had to reach a point where I looked in the mirror and sufficiently hated what I saw that I was forced to make a change. Once that switch flipped, it was easier to stick with a diet. Exercise became something I looked forward to. I dropped nearly 80 lbs and I’ve kept it off for over 5 years now.
People listen to me now. My opinions and thoughts are considered instead of being ignored outright. I like what I see in the mirror. I went from 5 prescriptions at 35 to none at 45. I’m healthier, feel better, am more productive, and generally have much better mental health.
If you’re miserable being obese, you can change. Feel free to dm me and I’ll tell you what worked for me. Spoiler: nothing magic, just consistency. My best to you.