Comments on: Are The Health Benefits of Losing Weight Worth The Effort?

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:43:32 +0000

i will definatly give it a try

By: Diane's Husband, John

Diane's Husband, John — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:10:54 +0000

Hey Diane, You know I’ve been a sucker for those value-sized meals. Unfortunately, the food companies prey on our gluttonous nature. They have studied our habits and how we think about food and “bargains.” They effectively market all this food to us to increase their profits. Buyer beware.

By: Lara (Thinspired)

Lara (Thinspired) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:48:10 +0000

I would love to read that post!!

By: my kashi diet

my kashi diet — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:01:40 +0000

I think you forgot… increased sex drive wink
.-= my kashi diet´s last blog ..we all have our reasons…. =-.

By: Cari (aka Gastric Bypass Barbie)

Cari (aka Gastric Bypass Barbie) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:21:27 +0000

Funny you should ask I was at the gym this morning, doing a “hilly ride” on the bike (it was too cold and windy to ride outside, so I had to make “do” at the gym) — and I had my left knee bandaged, my right shin bandaged, my elbow wrapped, and a hot wrap on my lower back!!! So, when you ask if the health “benefits” are worth the effort….? Well…I still have to say YES! All of this pain is FAR easier to live with then “nameless” aches and pains, exhaustion, lack of energy and depression. Give me an ace bandage over a bowl of ice cream any day! I think it’s a fair trade
.-= Cari (aka Gastric Bypass Barbie)´s last blog ..Suck It Up. =-.

By: MackAttack

MackAttack — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:53:46 +0000

The health reason makes the most sense to me. They are why I am on this journey. Infertility is my scariest health condition. This is my whole reason for losing weight, I want to be able to have kids naturally. Fingers crossed! .-= MackAttack´s last blog ..Sweet Potato Risotto =-.

By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:13:47 +0000

For me, getting healthy was the most important reason to lose the extra weight. I had high blood pressure, and was about to be put on more medication. That’s when I finally realized that I hadn’t given it my all. My journey truly became about health, and I think that’s what made it successful.

By: Gigi

Gigi — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:08:34 +0000

It's all about better health and proving to myself that I am still capable of positive change in my life. .-= Gigi´s last blog ..Booster Club =-.

By: Amos the Lion heart

Amos the Lion heart — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:51:59 +0000

yes to the all time affirmative!!! I could have written your post!! The huffing and puffing.. sweating, aching aching muscles, plantar fasciitis, heart palpitations, sleep apnea.. you name it. I’m still obese, but already I’ve ditched most of those health problems.

Now – I work up a sweat, and like it.

Great post, Diane, As always…
.-= Amos the Lion heart´s last blog ..an interesting walk =-.

By: m i c h e l l e

m i c h e l l e — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:50:40 +0000

Health is my great motivator as well. While I didn’t suffer from any of the typical ailments of being overweight; I am certain I wasn’t too far off from developing one or more had I not lost weight.

With that being said, vanity is a close second as a motivator and keeps me on track w/ maintenance.