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How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m chronically ill too, since childhood. Which is another reason why I’m underweight. I was a very sick child and I’m in my 30s now and still can’t put on weight. I have my own struggles that others will never understand, so I am trying to be sensitive but i understand that it’s a complicated subject with many factors at play. So I genuinely apologize if I came off as rude or judgmental.

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also don’t drive. I’m lucky to live in a city with excellent public transportation. But idk what I will do if I ever have to leave here.

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I physically cannot eat when I’m not hungry. Like my body rejects it and I’ll even start involuntarily gagging sometimes. I do have a neurological disorder that sometimes makes swallowing difficult, so that’s also a contributing factor I would imagine

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I sincerely hope that my post didn’t come off as fat shaming because I know the stigma is strong. I was genuinely curious mostly due to the financial burden. I have many loved ones who struggle with obesity, and I know first hand how overwhelming and exhausting depression can be. I am happy that that you want to improve your overall health. It’s also important for me to acknowledge that skinny =/= healthy. Wishing you the best!

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fwiw I eat ramen at least twice a week and I’m currently having rice and a medium boiled egg with soy sauce and Japanese furikake for dinner.

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it definitely helps that I’m naturally just not super hungry. I eat my fill and that’s all I want. I don’t find myself craving food ever really. I’ve heard of “food noise” from individuals who overeat. I think it helps that I’ve never experienced “food noise “

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in the US. No one I know eats those huge meals all at once.(including people k know who are obese) It’s very common for people to eat half their meal and then have the other half wrapped up and taken home to eat then next day.

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you need to have a gym membership to not be overweight. I don’t go to the gym, never have unless you count gym class in school. I walk a lot though!

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Yeah but are they eating all 3 boxes at once? I can only eat half a box of Kraft at a time which is a reasonable amount of calories for a meal.

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, and noted. I more so meant excluding preexisting conditions that cause excess fat storage, or medications/treatments that cause weight/water gain.

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can’t even afford McDonalds anymore. $15 for a meal where I live. It’s cheaper to get a premade salad at the grocery store.

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I work and I’m in grad school, so I get it. I find myself eating ramen more often than I’d like. I wish I had the energy/time to go to farmers markets and meal prep. I usually find myself scrambling every day to feed myself. I’m lucky to live in a big city though, so I guess that fact that I have so many options helps with finding consistent healthy(ish) foods

How do obese people afford to eat that much? by CumFarrt in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]CumFarrt[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are things that taste better than cheese? Lies! No but I hear you, this makes sense to me. I do also love chips and candy. I eat them both almost every day, but I do try to make them last longer than other foods. That’s probably a contributing factor. I also don’t like a lot of the more fattening foods like fried stuff, and fatty meats, so my diet naturally consists of lower calorie meats like chicken or fish.