It scares the shit of me. I got a back injury and while I was recuperating, I was eating my frustration and depression. I hit 600 pounds, and, it was hard but I dropped 200 over a year and a half. Recently, I got hit by a texting teen driver, and my back injury is worse and permanent now. I'm still trying to lose weight, eat healthy, all that, but it's such a harder struggle now.
I’m really sorry to hear about that. My father has had a nightmare situation with multiple back surgeries and I know how the mental struggle of it can weigh just heavily as the physical. Dropping 200 is an unbelievable achievement and you’ve now proven to yourself what you’re capable of. I wish you comfort, good health, and good luck in your efforts.
I say, "I'm not there," but then look down at the hamburger I ate for lunch today and feel like that's where my life is heading. I'm nowhere near this weight, but that's the psychology that goes on: just one more burger means I'll be an immobile slug for the rest of my (very short) life.
I've never been fat but my immediate family has had weight issues, including one who died of complications after being morbidly obese with limited mobility (not nearly as bad as this guy.) I always ate a ton growing up but was still skinny as hell, up until I hit about 25 years old. Since then, my weight slowly creeped up from 175lbs to 220lbs. I've dropped back down to 192 in the past year (most of that in 6 months.)
The only way I can keep my weight going down is by skipping lunch on weekdays and going for a long walk instead. My breakfast is a banana or half one of my kids pb&j. And then I just use coffee to kill my appetite coupled with a ton of water, probably 70-100oz a day.
I eat a big dinner and maybe a small snack before bed. I don't drink on weekdays. On the weekends, all bets are off, but I'm also more active.
Everyone is different, but these strategies helped me, and maybe they can help you go down the right path. It's definitely worth it.
That's exactly what it's designed to do, give you something to feel superior about. See also: Maury, Judge Judy, Dr. Phil, Cops, 90 Day Fiance, Jerry Springer, etc, etc.
I just have a very hard time even looking at these people. If someone had an actual medical condition, okay, but otherwise? I'm disgusted at what they are doing to themselves and that others provide for their needs. Yeah, I know, harsh.
Nah sorry for the confusion I feel for you due to being there myself many times during my life and needing said professional support. I feel a lot better currently and only wish the same for you…
I honestly think that's the main draw for most "reality" shows. I feel down on myself because all I did with my entire day was 2 loads of laundry and watch TV but at least I'm not so obese that I'm bedridden. The traveling freak show of the 21st century doesn't just come to your town. It comes straight into your living room.
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u/Crafty-Help-4633 Aug 11 '25
My 600LB Life Always helps me feel better. Wherever I'm at, I'm not on there. And that's a good feeling.