<p>jaf1991: Please read post #24. The person thinks that they are not obese. If the person thinks that they are not obese, then they will do nothing about it.</p>
<p>He definitely is obese.</p>
<p>Just using the simple BMI estimator, his lowest BMI based on the weight range he gave is 33.9 and highest is 36.1. BMI > 30 is obese. And BMI is a perfect indicator here, because the guy is obviously not an athlete. And that is assuming he is even in the weight range he estimates, given people tend to underestimate their weight. Like watch Made on MTV, almost all of them say, “I didn’t know I weighed that much”. </p>
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<p>Should insomniatic just lie to him, and let him keep going on the path he’s on? The guy needs to start cutting calories and doing cardio at least an hour a day for 5 days of the week, and at least 30 minutes of strength training 3 days of the week.</p>
<p>The point is, it’s not the purpose of this thread. He’s trying to lose weight, and that’s all that really matters. Either be helpful or not.</p>
<p>The person is trying to get serious about losing weight. He hasn’t even started to try to lose weight.</p>
<p>Second of all, the person thinks that they are not obese.</p>
<p>And I am being helpful. Being brutally honest is the best advice anybody can receive. Sometimes people just don’t like to hear the truth.</p>
<p>I don’t mind the bluntness. I appreciate it. I’ve seen the BMI charts, and…I don’t know. If you saw me, you might think I need to get rid of my gut, but I’m seriously not garishly overweight. If I weighed 133-150, I’d look sick. My target weight is probably closer to 189, but I’ve been that weight, and I’ve still been a little meaty. I want to go for 160-175. That means I’m looking at between 60-80 pounds off. That sounds ridiculous thinking about it, but I guess that’s what I have to lose to be healthy. Man it’s going to suck trying to lose all that weight.</p>
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<p>maybe doing some biking will make for good exercise? And eating healthy meals at home as opposed to restaurants will probably help a lot; it’s worked for me and a lot of my friends for many years.</p>
<p>No biking. Only stationary biking. We don’t have to add another damn cyclist to the world!</p>
<p>Also, you might want to get yourself weighed then to see how much you are if all you have is a gut, since you’ll probably be in the 205-220 range if you just have a gut and man boobs.</p>
<p>Thanks, Rutiene. I’ll have to check that out. I appreciate you guys who are coming to my defense, because yeah hearing someone say you’re obese can be hard to hear. I figure I have to face the music eventually, and toughen up if I’m seriously going to lose weight. I’m still not sure about the obese thing because, well, I don’t know. I’ve always considered myself to be “kinda fat” but not “morbidly obese”. My rough estimate may be completely wrong in either direction, but I’ll find out tomorrow. I’m going down to the rec center to pay for a locker and while I’m there I’ll get weighed and see how tall I am. I’ll let you guys know.</p>
<p>You’re not morbidly obese. Morbidly obese is like 100lbs+ over your actual ideal weight. BMI is a poor measure at best. But at the same time, none of this should matter because it really is just about living healthy =] Once you do, you’ll naturally balance down to an appropriate weight for you.</p>
<p>I agree, Rutiene. Ahkman, what’s wrong with cyclists? I hear it’s a great way to stay in shape! LMAO.</p>
<p>Given your height and weight, I would say that lifting weights won’t be sufficient.</p>
<p>Forget the swimming idea. That would take way too much dedication. Also, is the reason why you want to swim to lose weight because of the Olympics?</p>
<p>If I were you, I would cut down on how much I ate and I would buy an exercise bike and put it infront of the TV so I could exercise while doing something fun.</p>
<p>Swimming takes too much dedication? How so? I haven’t really been following the Olympics, so I can’t say that’s the reason. It’s more because this summer has flown by and I’m still no closer to being healthy. I’m tired of being fat, being hot all the time, thighs rubbing together, not being able to wear a lot of the clothes I have, etc. I’m just fed up feeling and looking the same way. I know they say swimming burns a lot of calories in a relatively short amount of time, and I figure I need to take up something that will seriously burn calories. But like I said, just being on my feet is boring; swimming is something different.</p>
<p>It seems as though the less you have to do, the more likely it is that you will do something. I would recommend having something like an exercise bike that you can just do at home and in private.</p>
<p>Going to the pool just seems like a hassle–especially if you have to drive to get there.</p>
<p>Yeah, I know what you mean. If it’s any consolation, I’d work it into my schedule. I’d go for a swim while I’m on campus.</p>
<p>Swimming is one of the best things to do to exercise. So if you want to do that, I say go for it. I find it to be one of the “funner” ways to exercise, although I usually just go jogging outside, because I’m too lazy to change into swim gear go down to the pool, change back, take a shower, etc.</p>
<p>But I used to be overweight and the only time I ever got into a pool is when I had to for gym in HS. Hated it. Also because kids are meaner in HS.</p>
<p>In college I’ve never noticed someone snickering at or making fun of someone else exercising, no matter what their weight. I know when I was heavy I was very self conscious of being in the gym, but now that I’m at my ideal weight I realize its kinda silly b/c if I see overweight people working out I think “good for them” to myself… </p>
<p>Its a lot different than if you were at the pool, on the side, watching your friend while you ate McDonalds. But you’re going their to exercise, just as is everyone else.</p>
<p>I’ve been to the pool a few times at college, and everyone is way too intense on concentrating on their working out than to be looking at you.</p>
<p>Trampoline burns calories quick…I doubt you would have that available though.</p>
<p>Trampolines are also amazingly fun and great exercise.</p>
<p>[Urban</a> Rebounding program is a fun workout for all ages, shapes, and sizes.](<a href=“http://www.urbanrebounding.com/]Urban”>http://www.urbanrebounding.com/) This is a really good exercise routine type thing.</p>
<p>Not sure if a little trampoline is practical for you or not though. :P</p>
<p>Just run/jog monday wed thurs
swim(hard swimming) on tues,friday,saturday </p>
<p>Most importantly start off slow, don’t get hurt or do anything stooooooopid. Once you start losing weight that should be enough motivation to keep going. If you can’t motivate yourself to live a healthier life, well then I don’t feel sorry for you. If not for yourself than for my health insurance costs…</p>
<p>Never quit.</p>
<p>asdf, you and i have quite a bit in common. it’s scary, actually. i’m about 6 ft, and 2 months ago, i weighed around 250, but have since lost about 10lbs. i kind of wanted to lose more, but i realized that i need to get my life in order, change my lifestyle, change how i ate, everything. i think your attitude is great. according to the bmi calculator, i’m also “overly obese,” but i don’t look it. im not visually mammoth by any means. i fit in 38w pants and L-XL shirts. but i’ve been drinking ONLY water and doing walking every other day and have slowly been losing weight. im planning on using the work out facilities on campus to get some work outs in and will be doing some cardio in the mornings.</p>
<p>i cant speak as a success story because im not one yet, but i am bursting with confidence. if youre serious about it, then go for it, and you will lose weight. it just takes dedication. jogging for 30-45 mins every morning is a great start, along with drinking water and making healthier options. maybe have a chicken caesar salad for lunch. if you have a burger, skip the bun. eat lots of fruit for snacks. just make healthy choices. i’m in the process of practicing what i preach. i really just did a lot of research into nutrition and weight loss and stuff.</p>
<p>just be positive, confident, and as corny as it may sound, believe in yourself. then in a few months time, you’ll see results and feel great. my goal is to be fit by summer, and have better endurance for skiing and hiking during the winter and spring (two outdoor activities ive always loved doing.)</p>