Thick, curvy, or just plain fat

[mrmarcusvb]

Over the past couple of weeks I have noticed how people's mentality about obesity (being fat) has changed over the years.

Let's start with a brief understanding of my experiences. I am only 25, but my life experience is credible and useful in this argument. As a child, kids were ridiculed for being fat. Most of the women, including black women, were not accepted for being overweight. In short, being fat was not cool.

Within the past 10 years, I have seen a dramatic change in our mindset about obesity. Here are some examples of the changes:

Language- We have replaced the word "fat" with "thick", "curvy", "voluptuous" and "full figured." By changing our vocabulary to use words with a more positive connotation, we are accepting obesity.

Food portions- We didn't need to watch "Super Size Me" to understand that food portions are significantly larger. Since when is a 32 oz drink a medium?!?

Media- Fad diets have always existed, but the media attention associated with the fads is magnified by the growth of cable news and ADD inducing 5 second stories. I don't blame the media, I blame those who misinterpret the stories.

In this thread I am focusing on "Ethnic Pseudo-culture." Why are accepting obesity as a positive part of our culture? Ethnic women are rewarded for being larger than their white counterparts. In a nation where everyone is getting bigger, we should not be supporting or encouraging our women to continue down this dark path.

I understand that people ask for acceptance, but we should put limits on what we accept. Would you want your culture represented by drug dealers, pimps, rapists, and addicts? These images are imposed on members of the ethnic minority on a regular basis. Why would we add obesity to the mix?

Why do I feel that obesity is a vice? Although I am not a religious man, obesity is caused by two moral sins: sloth and gluttony. I have a biology and medical background and our medical knowledge supports this claim. Most people are not victims of a genetic defect that causes obesity. Even if members in your family are fat, it is more than likely a consequence of habit rather than genes.

More importantly the health effects of obesity are killing us. Overweight and obese people are at risk for developing heart disease, chronic kidney failure, and diabetes to name a few. How many of our talented and influential leaders have to die in order to understand this problem? Its ridiculous to watch "Mo' nique" prance around on stage with other overweight women, and applaud her. Would we applaud Steve Harvey if he went on stage and smoked 2 packs of Newports, with a crowd of college aged men? I don't think so. I understand that is a distant comparison, but both would be a exhibition of unhealthy behaviors. Even if you argue that Mo'Nique's dancing is physical activity, it doesn't take away from the fact that they are overweight and unhealthy.

Let's move forward and improve not just our image, but our lives. We can't change the world if we are in the grave. I'm not blasting people, but you shouldn't lie to yourself. Wearing plus size clothes and designer fashions does not make you beautiful, it only masks the unhealthy body underneath. Our culture is not dysfunctional, and we should to accept obesity.

 

[Adam Knows]

*Applause

 

[ladyscorpio]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

 

[Adam Knows]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

anyone that says you need to eat something, you have my permission to bitch smack them and said i told you to do so....

please do not listen to that nonsense....

 

[SEXY_SCORPIO]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

I so agree sis,I get that alot also

 

[Adam Knows]

I so agree sis,I get that alot also

if you eat one more twinkie....
i'll slug you......

 

[SEXY_SCORPIO]

if you eat one more twinkie....
i'll slug you......

LOL...

 

[t0k3]

Sometimes "fat" with "thick", "curvy", "voluptuous" and "full figured." means just what it is.
Some women are genetically thick or curvy,as were their mothers,grandmothers and so on.
Even though they maintain a certain weight give or take a few pounds,"doctors" and "experts" tell these women they are at risk for heart disease,diabetes,ect.
Myself,I like thick women and yes I do know the difference between thick and fat.
I've seen pics posted on the main board with women whose rib cages you can see , half will say "she needs to eat a sandwich" and the other half will say she looks good.

While I do agree that obesity has become an epidemic here in the U.S., at the same time, it seems like templates are used to determine where everyone should be in the balance between weight and health which doesn't work or make sense for all.

 

[Mo-Better]

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!​

Man touched base on a lot of key issues. That change in mentality about obesity (fat) is very apparent and its sickening. Plus it has worked its way into the porn industry. BIG TIME! Except maybe for laziness, I will never understand why there seems to be this unhealthy love of obesity.

Blame belongs to both black men and women. With the men because yall encourage women to eat more. What should be ask is lets go to the gym.

Somewhere somehow the thought process got off track. Suddenly its thought the bigger the woman the better the sex. Well that's just plain WRONG!!!!!

Just because some woman can smother your face with her breast or hips doesn't guarantee good sex. I will take that small shapely woman everyday over that obese woman.

But people are bigger for a number of reasons beside gluttony. In addition we have larger food portions, poor food choices, kids, work schedules, laziness and the one everyone seems to miss, growth enzymes embedded in the food chain.

But the fact is this crap needs to stop. Healthwise our women are killing themselves.

 

[Mo-Better]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

Don't worry baby your still very marketable and my mind is made up. Big women will never get consideration over a fit woman. Not with me.

120lbs you say? All day and all night, everyday and every damn night.

 

[Shadow]

Sometimes "fat" with "thick", "curvy", "voluptuous" and "full figured." means just what it is.
Some women are genetically thick or curvy,as were their mothers,grandmothers and so on.
Even though they maintain a certain weight give or take a few pounds,"doctors" and "experts" tell these women they are at risk for heart disease,diabetes,ect.
Myself,I like thick women and yes I do know the difference between thick and fat.
I've seen pics posted on the main board with women whose rib cages you can see , half will say "she needs to eat a sandwich" and the other half will say she looks good.

While I do agree that obesity has become an epidemic here in the U.S., at the same time, it seems like templates are used to determine where everyone should be in the balance between weight and health which doesn't work or make sense for all.

I will only adress the bold part because the rest is opinion and your are entitled to it, fam.

Black women are naturally curvy. True statement. What pushes our beautiful women over the edge into obesity are the same bad eating/drinking habit so common place with black community. Fried foods, fatty foods, high amounts of sodium...things like that. I hate to make it sound bad, but american blacks have the worst diet of any other group of people I have ever seen. Even when some of us are eating healty (or so we think) we can't leave the sodas, candy, liquor, or greasy food alone. This is consistent throughout our ethinc group regardless of region of the US you live in. This is also why we are the highest at risk category for HBP, cholesterol, or diabetes.

I'm not talking like I eat like a buddhist monk, but I do recognize our problem and will not shy away from talking about it (with other black people).

 

[t0k3]

I will only adress the bold part because the rest is opinion and your are entitled to it, fam.

Black women are naturally curvy. True statement. What pushes our beautiful women over the edge into obesity are the same bad eating/drinking habit so common place with black community. Fried foods, fatty foods, high amounts of sodium...things like that. I hate to make it sound bad, but american blacks have the worst diet of any other group of people I have ever seen. Even when some of us are eating healty (or so we think) we can't leave the sodas, candy, liquor, or greasy food alone. This is consistent throughout our ethinc group regardless of region of the US you live in. This is also why we are the highest at risk category for HBP, cholesterol, or diabetes.

I'm not talking like I eat like a buddhist monk, but I do recognize our problem and will not shy away from talking about it (with other black people).

Yeah I know what you are saying.
The point that I was trying to make is that some women are able to maintain their curves without ever becoming obese or at risk of disease and they eat healthy and exercise.
I know this is not the norm but in these cases these women get lumped in with everyone else that is at risk and can be influenced to lose weight when it isn't needed.
So they go on diets or start to make unhealthy choices so they can fit the mold of society standard which is more about opinion(like you said)and preference.
Moral of the story,not all thick women are a twinky away from becoming a heart diseased Shamu but yes,the majority at risk need to be addressed to break the cycle of those affected now and the generations to come.

 

[ladyscorpio]

Don't worry baby your still very marketable and my mind is made up. Big women will never get consideration over a fit woman. Not with me.

120lbs you say? All day and all night, everyday and every damn night.

yeah baby I am easy to "throw" around

I so agree sis,I get that alot also

Well you my sis I would expect that dahlin.
You are beautiful by the way don't let anyone tell you different.

anyone that says you need to eat something, you have my permission to bitch smack them and said i told you to do so....

please do not listen to that nonsense....

sweet I got permission thanks papi

if you eat one more twinkie....
i'll slug you......

HAHA....Don I think you'd have one heck of a "fight" on your hands. She likes to fight dirty... lol the good dirty though.

 

[black again]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

I don't understand why you would care WHAT SOME MEN THINK. Fuck em..not literally I do me..I take care of me, for me. I dress for me. I don't seek out, nor do I like to take people's advice about most shit pertaining to my well being. Can't NOBODY be me better than me.

 

[chitownsfinest]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

Let me get into this.

Unfortunately, competition for half-way cute size 12 and under sistas is fierce. Its like musical chairs...and some brothas are going to be left out.

There is a HUGE difference between a brotha saying he can ACCEPT a big girl, and actually PREFERS a big girl. Those lying-asses are just catering to what's left over. I'm sure its better to get some big girl pussy than no pussy at all! But make no mistake. If they are given truth serum and have to choose between size 6 and size 16, they will pick a size 6 sista 10 out of 10 times. I have some boys who try to lie on this shit.

NOW TO CALL OF MY BIG SISTAS: Just because we say we want an in-shape woman, don't get all defensive and reply "I aint no size 2 skinny bitch" BS. And there is nothing wrong with being comfortable in the skin you are in. But when you come with that "I'M A PROUD BIG WOMAN" shit over...and over...and over again, you are not trying to convince me, you're trying to convince yourself.

Just because you try to improve yourself doesn't mean you should be ashamed of who you are now. Hell I run and lift weights and I'm still trying to lost 5 - 10 pounds before the spring. And even though you may never get to a size 6, you will probably double the amount of brothas physically attracted to you with each dress size you lose. And keep it real...how many QUALITY brothas (single, fit themselves, professional, educated, not alot of baby mommas around the city, etc) are the ones who come with that "I PREFER a big woman" bullshit.

In order to avoid Colin, I'm going to shut up.

"If the truth hurts, say 'ouch'".

-CTF

 

[Shadow]

Let me get into this.

Unfortunately, competition for half-way cute size 12 and under sistas is fierce. Its like musical chairs...and some brothas are going to be left out.

There is a HUGE difference between a brotha saying he can ACCEPT a big girl, and actually PREFERS a big girl. Those lying-asses are just catering to what's left over. I'm sure its better to get some big girl pussy than no pussy at all! But make no mistake. If they are given truth serum and have to choose between size 6 and size 16, they will pick a size 6 sista 10 out of 10 times. I have some boys who try to lie on this shit.

NOW TO CALL OF MY BIG SISTAS: Just because we say we want an in-shape woman, don't get all defensive and reply "I aint no size 2 skinny bitch" BS. And there is nothing wrong with being comfortable in the skin you are in. But when you come with that "I'M A PROUD BIG WOMAN" shit over...and over...and over again, you are not trying to convince me, you're trying to convince yourself.

Just because you try to improve yourself doesn't mean you should be ashamed of who you are now. Hell I run and lift weights and I'm still trying to lost 5 - 10 pounds before the spring. And even though you may never get to a size 6, you will probably double the amount of brothas physically attracted to you with each dress size you lose. And keep it real...how many QUALITY brothas (single, fit themselves, professional, educated, not alot of baby mommas around the city, etc) are the ones who come with that "I PREFER a big woman" bullshit.

Thanks for posting this.

I don't understand why you would care WHAT SOME MEN THINK. Fuck em..not literally I do me..I take care of me, for me. I dress for me. I don't seek out, nor do I like to take people's advice about most shit pertaining to my well being. Can't NOBODY be me better than me.

Are you a female? If so, read the first part of my reply again.

 

[Izayoi]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

anyone that says you need to eat something, you have my permission to bitch smack them and said i told you to do so....

please do not listen to that nonsense....

Da don is cracking me up today. I like that.

I'm right there with you Lady S,I have been told that as well (yeah only by brothas, I luv yall but not a blame technique just the real from my experience. ). I know the weight that my body is most agile and "alive" at for lack of a better word and I stick with that range. If I want to gain weight- I hit the squat rack, not the donuts.


OP made some good points- the genetics vs. environment especially. There are a lot of discussions about fetal programming in the public health community, but still you can't separate that out from the environmental factors. Thin is not necessarily healthy either, but again everybody needs to find a weight that matches their fitness or health goals and MAINTAIN it. It's gradual weight gain (2-5 lbs a year is common) that gets people.

EDIt:This is a very worthwhile point. Templating doesn't work.

While I do agree that obesity has become an epidemic here in the U.S., at the same time, it seems like templates are used to determine where everyone should be in the balance between weight and health which doesn't work or make sense for all.

 

[chitownsfinest]

I don't understand why you would care WHAT SOME MEN THINK. Fuck em..not literally I do me..I take care of me, for me. I dress for me. I don't seek out, nor do I like to take people's advice about most shit pertaining to my well being. Can't NOBODY be me better than me.

Spoken like yet another bitter, insecure, defensive sista.

Sweetheart, no one is personally attacking you. We're just calling 'em like we see 'em.

I don't seek out, nor do I like to take people's advice about most shit pertaining to my well being. Can't NOBODY be me better than me.

You're first step to your PHYSICAL WELL-BEING is HUMILITY. There is nothing wrong with taking advice.

-CTF

 

[Adam Knows]

I don't understand why you would care WHAT SOME MEN THINK. Fuck em..not literally I do me..I take care of me, for me. I dress for me. I don't seek out, nor do I like to take people's advice about most shit pertaining to my well being. Can't NOBODY be me better than me.

your right. nobody can be better at being you then you.

so what are you waiting for?

 

[black again]

CTF..First of all homie..I'm a dude..from Chi also, BTW...and you're WRONG on ALL accounts: I'm not bitter, not defensive, not insecure, DAMN sure ain't a female, which means ya couldn't be my sweetheart. And if WE'RE callin em like WE see em...ya been wrong on the first five points of your statement, what are your chances of being RIGHT on the last? And I stand by what I'm saying. If YOU feel you need to listen to others' advice about how you should do ANYTHING...have at it. I'm good...no I'm GREAT & though I don't know LS, sounds like she's good, as well.
As far as advice, in the real world, I rarely give it or accept it. You may be great at being you, but you can't be me & vice versa.

 

[Mr.O]

fuck who ever deleted my post,like i said its a stupid mentality that ppl live by everyday

 

[ladyscorpio]

your right. nobody can be better at being you then you.

so what are you waiting for?

Don you got me rolling with that one.

CTF..First of all homie..I'm a dude..from Chi also, BTW...and you're WRONG on ALL accounts: I'm not bitter, not defensive, not insecure, DAMN sure ain't a female, which means ya couldn't be my sweetheart. And if WE'RE callin em like WE see em...ya been wrong on the first five points of your statement, what are your chances of being RIGHT on the last? And I stand by what I'm saying. If YOU feel you need to listen to others' advice about how you should do ANYTHING...have at it. I'm good...no I'm GREAT & though I don't know LS, sounds like she's good, as well.
As far as advice, in the real world, I rarely give it or accept it. You may be great at being you, but you can't be me & vice versa.

eh hem I'm good "some" of the time

 

[femmenoire]

 

[Duece]

nice personalities are so sexy!
a woman who is easy to talk to, somebody you can be open with is such a turn on.

 

[Izayoi]

nice personalities are so sexy!
a woman who is easy to talk to, somebody you can be open with is such a turn on.

He's so wise!

 

[black again]

your right. nobody can be better at being you then you.

so what are you waiting for?

Huh? What am I waiting for?

 

[Izayoi]

Huh? What am I waiting for?

BA I think when there was some suspicion you had a vagina, things got a little confused my brother.

 

[black again]

I'M not confused I've never written anything to make anyone think that. If someone mistook when I said I "DRESS" for me, that's their poor comprehension...men get dressed also...that's not gender specific..I didn't say put on a dress... people see/read what they wanna see, so often...PRICELESS

 

[UnoBetter2]

 

[doublejizzle]

You aint lying about the drinks. I ordered a medium and was like damn.....WTF

Most fast food doesn't have small anymore, small is now a 20oz......no more 12 ounces

 

[GET YOU HOT]

Fast food & conveniences, a main contributor to obesity in recent years. Drink water and alot of it, soda is like liquid candy, diet soda is not any better. Get back to the basics, with the food pyramid, you'll be amazed...

 

[dredhed0]

Its interesting that you write this because I've noticed that men (some) have a preference for "thick" women. I am not a thick and have been told on more than one occasion that I should get bigger. Eat something Why? I do not know. Perhaps because I don't conform to what is deemed as a healthy looking woman? I really can't say.
I am 120lbs most days. I am a vegetarian therefore my diet takes a little more work than most.

I just wish that some of you men would make up your minds. I take care of myself and yet to some its still not good enough. Where is that line in the sand? Where do we draw it?

i personally like a woman that's your size.

 

[JofromthaNO]

I've always been a bit on the curvier side, because of genetics, but I was very toned because I did dancing up through high school. Afterwards, I started to see a lot of it go to flab (bleech!), but I'm working it out again now. The good thing is, despite myself not being as toned as I used to be, I don't have any cellulite like some of my smaller, size 2 friends do. It truly is all about how a woman carries her weight and is/isn't proportionate.

 

[GET YOU HOT]

I know this is a long read, but worth it...

Fighting Obesity - an ayurvedic way
Definition of Obesity

Excess amount of body fat is Obesity.

Excess weight of muscles, bone, fat and water in the body (like body builders and athletes) is Overweight.

Over weighted persons are at increased health risk than normal persons. They are more prone to chronic diseases like heart diseases, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and few types of cancers.

Is fat necessary to our body?

Certain amount of body fat does the following function

1. Heat insulation.

2. Absorption of shock.

3. Storage of energy. Etc.

Ayurveda describes the functions of body fat as

Medaha sneha swedaudhrudatwam pushtim asthyancha

This means in normal conditions the body fat keeps the body moisturized , causes sweating , gives energy to body (by storing energy) and nourishes bones. (By protecting them from shock)

Distribution of fat

Women have more body fat than men. In women usually the fat accumulates around hips giving them a pear shape. In men it accumulates around belly giving them an apple shape. The obesity related problems start when fat accumulates around waist.

In ayurveda the distribution of fat is described as follows.

Medastu sarvabhutaanamudarenvasthi thishtathi
Ata evodare vriddhihi prayo medaswino bhavet
Fat gets deposited in and around belly in all living beings. It is also present in bone. Hence when a person becomes obese his stomach bulges out.

And also the characters of an obese person are described as

"Medo mamsa ativriddhatvaachalasphigudarastanaha"

Which means the hips, belly and breasts of an obese person sag and sagged parts flap as that person moves. An obese person will not be active.
Causes of Obesity

When a person consumes more calories than he burns then the excess calories get stored in the form of fat causing obesity.

Genetic factors
Obesity tends to run in families. If parents are fat then the offspring also show a tendency to accumulate fat. Even the diet and lifestyle habits which are practiced in family also contribute to obesity.

Environment.

A persons eating habits and the level of physical activities a person has also contribute for excess deposition of fat. When a person eats food containing more calories and has a sedentary work then the calories consumed are more than calories burnt. The excess amount calories are stored as fat.

Psychological disturbances.

There is a tendency to over eat in response to negative emotions like boredom, sadness or anger. This leads to obesity.

Binge eating disorder.

Diseases and conditions like Hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, Depression, and certain neurological problems lead to overeating which in turn leads to accumulation of fat.

Medicines such as steroids and some antidepressants may cause weight gain.

Causes of obesity according to Ayurveda

The causes of obesity are very clearly explained in ayurveda. The following reasons which are mentioned in ayurveda increase the deposition of fat.

Avayamadivaaswapnashleshmalaaaharasevinaha
Madhuroannarasaha prayaha snehamedhovivardhati

According to ayurveda the causes of obesity are defined as :

Avyayama : Not exerting physically

Divaswapna: Sleeping in afternoon.

Shleshmala Ahara Vihara : The diet and life styles which increase Kapha

Madhura Annaha : Consuming sweetened foods .

Health risks due to Obesity

Obesity leads to the following problems.

Type-2 diabetes, Heart disease, High Blood pressure, Stroke,Few types of Cancers, Gall stones, Liver diseases, Osteo arthritis,
Gout, Infertility Irregular menstruation in women.

According to Ayurveda the obese persons are more prone to the following diseases. Diabetes, Kidney related problems,Hepatitis,
Low libido, Low energy levels, Skin problems, Fistula, Piles, Filariasis, etc

Tips to reduce Obesity

Determine with the help of your physician how much weight has to be reduced.

Set several short term realistic goals .

Reward yourself each time you make progress (Not food items)

Even small weight losses have shown to be beneficial.

Make gradual changes in eating habits.

You will lose weight when you burn more calories than you consume.

Hence eating less and being more active help in losing weight

Sound eating habits keep you out of putting on weight.

Stay motivated to lose weight.

Slow weight loss is the safest and most effective. ( one to one and half pound per week).

Gradual weight loss, promote long term loss of body fat.

A person who is moderately active needs daily, 33 calories per kg of body weight to maintain his weight .

Reducing calories intake by 300 per day and increasing the physical activity to burn 200 calories per day results in weight loss of 400 Gms per week.

To satisfy basic nutritional needs eat a variety of foods every day.

Choose from each of the five food groups milk, meat, fruit, vegetable and cereals. Balanced food plans encourage making wise choices about everyday food choices. This type of diet helps to stay at your proper weight for life.

Allow for an occasional treat.

Evaluate your eating pattern.

Try to cut down on foods high in fats and sugar.

Most successful weight loss plans stress on reduction in both calories and the amount of fat eaten

Physical activity:

Determine the type of physical activity that suits your life style.
Regular aerobic exercise like brisk walking, jogging or swimming, is a key factor in achieving permanent weight loss and improving health.
Health experts recommend exercising 30 minutes or more on all, days of the week for maximum benefits. The exercises should be moderately vigorous to be most effective but not exhausting.

Incorporate few simple measures to burn calories effectively. Like- taking an after dinner walk, using stairs instead of escalators or elevators, parking the car farther away to have a longer walk etc.

Exercises also improve sense of well being ,decreases stress and decreases appetite in some.

Ayurvedic tips to reduce Obesity

Numerous tips to reduce obesity have been mentioned in ayurveda. The following ayurvedic tips help you to reduce the obesity.

Very good exercises. Exercises like brisk walking, jogging, playing out door games etc help to reduce weight.

Physical and mental exertion. Exerting physically like doing house hold works, walking to distant places to bring groceries, vegetables etc, walking long distances to bring the child back from school, walking to working place, climbing stairs etc are types of physical exertion. Exerting physically as much as you can help to burn more calories.

Mental exertion like worrying or involving in finding solutions to problems also restrict food consumption in some and there by reduces the intake of calories .

Having sex frequently is also a good physical exertion.

Consumption of honey. This is advisable for non diabetic patients. Consuming 2 tea spoon of honey with a glass of herbal tea which includes weight reducing herbs help a lot in weight reduction. Honey along with these herbs scrapes and dissolves the Kapha and medha (body fat).

Sleeping for less hours. Avoiding sleeping in afternoons help to increase the burning of calories. This avoids slowing of basal metabolic rate.

Avoiding the food and beverages which increase kapha and medha. The foods which increase kapha and medha are sweets, sweetened drinks , large quantities of carbohydrates and oily food.

Consuming wheat products than rice products help to reduce obesity.
Using Green gram and horse gram help in reduction of kapha and medha.


Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master of http://www.ayurhelp.com

 

[jimmy dawes]

Over the past couple of weeks I have noticed how people's mentality about obesity (being fat) has changed over the years.

Let's start with a brief understanding of my experiences. I am only 25, but my life experience is credible and useful in this argument. As a child, kids were ridiculed for being fat. Most of the women, including black women, were not accepted for being overweight. In short, being fat was not cool.

Within the past 10 years, I have seen a dramatic change in our mindset about obesity. Here are some examples of the changes:

Language- We have replaced the word "fat" with "thick", "curvy", "voluptuous" and "full figured." By changing our vocabulary to use words with a more positive connotation, we are accepting obesity.

Food portions- We didn't need to watch "Super Size Me" to understand that food portions are significantly larger. Since when is a 32 oz drink a medium?!?

Media- Fad diets have always existed, but the media attention associated with the fads is magnified by the growth of cable news and ADD inducing 5 second stories. I don't blame the media, I blame those who misinterpret the stories.

In this thread I am focusing on "Ethnic Pseudo-culture." Why are accepting obesity as a positive part of our culture? Ethnic women are rewarded for being larger than their white counterparts. In a nation where everyone is getting bigger, we should not be supporting or encouraging our women to continue down this dark path.

I understand that people ask for acceptance, but we should put limits on what we accept. Would you want your culture represented by drug dealers, pimps, rapists, and addicts? These images are imposed on members of the ethnic minority on a regular basis. Why would we add obesity to the mix?

Why do I feel that obesity is a vice? Although I am not a religious man, obesity is caused by two moral sins: sloth and gluttony. I have a biology and medical background and our medical knowledge supports this claim. Most people are not victims of a genetic defect that causes obesity. Even if members in your family are fat, it is more than likely a consequence of habit rather than genes.

More importantly the health effects of obesity are killing us. Overweight and obese people are at risk for developing heart disease, chronic kidney failure, and diabetes to name a few. How many of our talented and influential leaders have to die in order to understand this problem? Its ridiculous to watch "Mo' nique" prance around on stage with other overweight women, and applaud her. Would we applaud Steve Harvey if he went on stage and smoked 2 packs of Newports, with a crowd of college aged men? I don't think so. I understand that is a distant comparison, but both would be a exhibition of unhealthy behaviors. Even if you argue that Mo'Nique's dancing is physical activity, it doesn't take away from the fact that they are overweight and unhealthy.

Let's move forward and improve not just our image, but our lives. We can't change the world if we are in the grave. I'm not blasting people, but you shouldn't lie to yourself. Wearing plus size clothes and designer fashions does not make you beautiful, it only masks the unhealthy body underneath. Our culture is not dysfunctional, and we should to accept obesity.

amen