Quote Originally Posted by tigerlily View Post
Yes, there are medical conditions that make it extremely difficult to lose weight. I have hypothyroidism as well. I decided to try and lose that last bit of weight (inspired by all you wonderful people on the weightloss thread) and joined a gym. I work out 5 days a week for 1.5 hours a day. (in fact when I missed going this past week while I had the flu, they called to check up on me) I usually do 30 minutes cardio, followed by a class that rotates weight lifting, yoga, pilates, and cardio. I have not lost a single pound in 6 months. So yes, weight loss is not all about food and exercise for some.

I find it very hard to judge someone without knowing what they've tried or what they've been through. Not to say that it's not easy to make that sweeping judgement at first glance, but I try not to.
i agree with you christie. i tried so many different things to release excess weight in the last 9 years. nothing worked. i went to the gym and worked out 6 days a week for three months... didn't release a pound but did tone up a bit.

it's not easy. when you are overweight your energy level goes way down... then depression and guilt kicks in and then the spiral begins! trust me, every overweight person would LOVE to be thinner. they don't want to be obese or overweight.

as a former obese person... i understand this so well. it took totally changing my life and going 100% raw for me to release the weight. now i go to the gym 6 days a week and haven't released a pound in 2 months... but i am loosing inches.

so please - the next time you see someone overweight, don't add to their guilt and depression by giving them that "look"... instead send out love-filled thoughts and wrap them in understanding and compassion.

because when i felt horrid about myself... a bag of chips or a chocolate bar became my best friend. at least it took away the sting for a little while (of course the guilt of eating it kicked in shortly after the wrapper was empty of its fix)