Overweight *EDIT TO* Obese (my bad) - parents make me sad.

[Anonymous]

Today at my child's gymnastics class, there were two parents attending witht their child. Very kind parents, really sweet, and it was so sad for me to see that in a very slow paced parents and me class, they were so winded by following around their child assisting them here or there, that they had to excuse themselves to go sit down for the remainder of the class (the teacher didn't miss a beat and picked up where the parents left off). 

Please don't mistake this for a bash. I don't think they are "bad' parents (although I don't think they set a great example) , I don't think they are "bad" people, I make no assumptions about anything, It just makes me really, really sad for the child, and for the parents. That can't be a good feeling, I know it would really upset me to not be as engaged and involved in my child's activities as I want to be. As a child, it can't be a good feeling to not have your parents participate in a program because of their weight (which I doubt the 2 year old caught on to, she was a really sweet little girl). 
 
I just felt sad for them.  

[Anonymous]

Quoting Anonymous:

Skinny does not equal being in shape. I know many people that ask skinny and just eat crappy food and can't keep up with kids either.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Hypothyroidism and weight loss can be a real b****.  Don't starve yourself :) 

Quoting Anonymous:

I'm over weight and out of shape. I understand what you are saying. Plus I worry about the example I am showing. I do have hypothyroid so it's a pain trying to loose. I tracked calories, and ran on my treadmill for a couple months. I didn't loose. It's frustrated. I'm on the verge of starving myself.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

That sounds very isolating. I am sorry that you feel this way. 

Quoting l.e.v:

 i dont like being over weight, but i do exercise, and its not working, the weight issues i have are genetic, and i get winded very easily, i hate the way people look at me, i dont leave my house but every two weeks to go to the store, i dont like to go out to eat, i dont like to go clothes shopping, i dont like to go anywhere because people and the looks on their faces make it worse

[svolkov]

I agree!! I miss my 34D after baby number 3 I am still at 36F-G. Even with multiple sports bras the gym is painful I'm gonna get some duct tape! Lol

Quoting Anonymous:

Big Boobs man.  They are the worst. Before my son I was 130, and a C cup. No biggie. My final month of being pregnant I was 180 (#*@&!!!!!), after having my son I was ~160, with E boobs. 

NO THANK YOU.  I was so crazy uncomfortable, with my boobs rubbing against the side of my arms, and just everything about big boobs was unpleasent.  I am back to 130, my C boobs, and I can totally understand how it hinders your mobility.  Big boobs suck.  

Quoting roardiva:

I kind of feel like that too, I am an over weight parent and it sucks that I can't run after my boys. It's mostly my boobs that cause me issues. Those bitches hurt when I run lol, but I will if I have too.

[ikesmommy200]

I'm overweight. I'm athletic and have gained a little weight since having kids. I am not, though, of shape. I play with ds all the time and don't get winded. The last time I was considered a healthy weight I was a size 6

I do agree though. Kids need someone to set a healthy example and most parents and children want for the parents to be able play too

[svolkov]

I have post partum hypothyroid it sucks. I have still been able to lose but if I didn't have it I would have prob lost 20 more lbs already! As it is I am only losing a few lbs a month with EBF, strenuous workouts, lowest calories I can while ebf, super clean/healthy eating. Not fun!

Quoting Anonymous:

Hypothyroidism and weight loss can be a real b****.  Don't starve yourself :) 

Quoting Anonymous:

I'm over weight and out of shape. I understand what you are saying. Plus I worry about the example I am showing. I do have hypothyroid so it's a pain trying to loose. I tracked calories, and ran on my treadmill for a couple months. I didn't loose. It's frustrated. I'm on the verge of starving myself.

[Anonymous]

You said it. I very rarely drink pop. I chug water, I love veggies ( so do my kids ) I do my best to buy healthy foods. It's just never enough. My self esteem is shot. I don't want to be a size 0. I just want to be near a normal weight. I want to feel good physically and mentally. I want to have energy. My mother started out with hypothyroid. She ended up with thyroid cancer. Her tsh is 21 x higher than it should be. She has fought with her weight her whole life. I think that is what I have to accept too. Ok I'm rambling. Just a sensitive topic for me.

Quoting Anonymous:

Hypothyroidism and weight loss can be a real b****.  Don't starve yourself :) 

Quoting Anonymous:

I'm over weight and out of shape. I understand what you are saying. Plus I worry about the example I am showing. I do have hypothyroid so it's a pain trying to loose. I tracked calories, and ran on my treadmill for a couple months. I didn't loose. It's frustrated. I'm on the verge of starving myself.

[mylovey]

I have been about 10-15lbs overweight since I had my daughter. I eat healthy, and I exercise. I have no problems running, or chasing after my child (well I am 41 weeks pregnant, so temporarily I have some problems). Overweight does not mean one is unfit. I can run a few miles when not pregnant....... I am certainly not unfit. 

[l.e.v]

 it is and if i could change the way i look i would go out again but unless i win the lotto i think i might be stuck looking this way, idk my cousin started somethin new and has lost a few pounds, if they have it out here in pa i think im gonna try it.. idk we'll see what happens

Quoting Anonymous:

That sounds very isolating. I am sorry that you feel this way. 

Quoting l.e.v:

 i dont like being over weight, but i do exercise, and its not working, the weight issues i have are genetic, and i get winded very easily, i hate the way people look at me, i dont leave my house but every two weeks to go to the store, i dont like to go out to eat, i dont like to go clothes shopping, i dont like to go anywhere because people and the looks on their faces make it worse

 

 

[Anonymous]

You should have talked to them and told them how sad it is that they are overweight and then offered to set up a diet and exercist program for them so you wouldn't have to be sad anymore.