This post is triggered by a conversation I had earlier today with an old friend that I believe is worth writing about for a wider audience. It might be a bit hurtful for some, but I think sometimes it's actually better to be honest and blunt rather than soft since it can spur people to correct action, to taking steps that are better for them. In that spirit, here goes:
There are some medical situations (eg. thyroid imbalance) which can lead to a weight gain that's difficult to control . But such situations aside:
If you are obese, you are being stupid. Not only is it a medical hazard (I explain below although you probably already know), it's unattractive. If you're obese, your boyfriend or girlfriend or husband or wife is probably not going to feel attracted to you - and it's not his or her fault. This responsibility of staying fit and attractive is all on you, and there's absolutely no merit in putting your partner on a guilt trip about it 😅! If your partner starts looking elsewhere for a relationship, it's on you, not on them 😅!
Now for the medical hazards of obesity that you already know about: Your heart is overloaded and you are at a higher risk of a heart attack, your back and knees are overloaded and will give you problems even in your 40s, you are at a higher risk of diabetes and hypertension, which in turn increases the risk of stroke.
Be wise 🙂! If you're overweight, join a gym, consult a good dietician, and start losing weight 🙂!
[Note: I also invite you to read: Strike a Pause: Fitness: Just The First Step! (strike-a-pause.blogspot.com)]
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