Have We the "Balls"?

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Stats suggest ~ 40% of American adults are clinically obese. Whatever that really means, the obese among us here in the forum are very likely to be aware of it, agreed?

Would you as an individual member "fess up" to whether you believe your state fits in that 40%? If a smattering do, whichever way they post, we could propose a fact sheet describing the relative state of "overweight" health of members, as compared to national stats.

Are you game? Or, chicken?

If only one member responds, I will show all, about myself! (Ugh) Gross. imp
 

I am 5'2" and weigh 120lbs, except at Xmas, when invariably, I gain 10lbs. Lol. I have the fat gene, so I work hard to maintain my weight.
 

Based on my BMI I am obese level II and I have just started a medically approved program to rectify this situation. I need to lose 15 kg in the next 18 weeks to drop below the obese line.

My height in metres is 1.55 and my weight in kg is 85. This delivers a BMI of 35.38.

 
What is the "fat gene"? How do you work hard? My wife is also 5'2" and seems to work hard, several miles on a treadmill daily, eats carefully, but refuses to believe calories in = calories out.

I have, myself, become a glutton. The dictionary definition is: a small mammal noted for it's indiscretionary eating habits". Fits me to a "T"! I LOVE TO EAT! imp
 
Forums can Envigorate!!

"I am 5'2" and weigh 120lbs, except at Xmas, when invariably, I gain 10lbs. Lol. I have the fat gene, so I work hard to maintain my weight."

You are gorgeous! I can unequivicobly say that based on my scientific studies, conducted under strictly controlled conditions! (Start doubting my BS here). But, no, I really mean that a lady senior (assuming you are one 'a them), who keeps so trim is one out of a thousand (I've counted 'em!).

Good for you! imp
 
Glinda said:
I am not obese. I am 5'5" and weigh 126 pounds.
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Geez! O'Mighty! This place abounds with foxy ladies, and they are not reluctant to show it! Where are all the "fatties" I had hoped to draw into the "fold"? Please forgive this old "pervert", if you will, for finding this response to be so encouraging! imp
 
Imp, I have always preferred to be valued for the qualities I have, rather than my dress size. Lol. When one is intelligent and capable, being viewed primarily as decorative is annoying. I may resemble a doll, but my son states that I am Bambi with Fangs. Lol.
 
I am 6'4" and weigh 195. I run two miles a day, five days per week. Although I do not follow a regimented daily calorie intake diet, I try to eat as well as I know how consuming from the basic food groups and throwing in a treat now and then. Jack LaLanne used to heavily criticize people that consumed sweet deserts, candy, ice cream, etc. I also follow that rule, but do lose my way now and then.
 
I have never been obese - I've been very overweight but conquered that. I am very fit and have a lot of muscle weight, but I want to lose 8 more lbs purely for vanity reasons. I wore a bikini in Thailand last winter and intend to do so again. :cool: A few people have asked me why I torture myself with all the workouts, but I have stamina. And stamina means when I ride my bike for long distances up hills, or go hiking, that it's more pleasure than work.
 
ohhh.... got it.... BUT.. just wondering why a "male part" is used to describe such positive attributes... while the "female counterpart" is always used to describe negative shortcomings?
 
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Never had a weight problem my entire life until menopause... now I'm about 30 pounds heavier than I would like to be.. BUT.. I'm healthy and I feel good.. all my lab work is good.. I'm not diabetic.. so I'm done worrying about it.
 
QuickSilver said:
ohhh.... got it.... BUT.. just wondering why a "male part" is used to describe such positive attributes... while the "female counterpart" is always used to describe negative shortcomings?
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Your point is well taken. I guess at the time when slang like "balls" was coined we were a very much more sexist society plus the expression was only used by men. If you would like to coin a new slang expression championing a female body part, I'll be glad to adopt it.
 
QuickSilver said:
ohhh.... got it.... BUT.. just wondering why a "male part" is used to describe such positive attributes... while the "female counterpart" is always used to describe negative shortcomings?
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I've always wondered that as well! Are they assuming women are all cowards? In Australia they say that if someone is being a coward they are acting like a 'girl' which implies all girls are cowards. We need to rebel!
 
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Ameriscot said:
I've always wondered that as well! Are they assuming women are all cowards? In Australia they say that if someone is being a coward they are acting like a 'girl' which implies all girls are cowards. We need to rebel!
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Not to mention.. when men want to insult another man, they call him the "P" word... and what's the worst insult you can hurl at a woman... the "C" word of course.
 
I am definitely "overweight" (I hover around the high 160's and am 5'6"), but it's mostly distributed around my middle. I had an assessment at my insurance company and my BMI puts me into the obese category, but the nurse doing the assessment says she wouldn't consider me obese. I get a lot of exercise but I'll admit I do like to eat.
 

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