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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this is an American thing - in some other countries/cultures it's good to be plump.

Also, there's some weird issue with doctors.  I'm fat and have asked several doctors for help and used very direct language about being worried about my heart, cancer, knees, diabetes, etc., and flat out said, "I feel like this is a crisis situation and really need help."  And all but one (the one I just started seeing) wouldn't help. They wouldn't say "No" but their actions said no.  [/quote]

At my heaviest (190), I also begged for help and was told to do a free internet health coaching program. I lost 20 in 6 mos, gained it back in 6 mos. What really helped me was a nutritionist which we paid for OOP. [/quote]

I'm honestly curious what is it that you didn't know and needed a nutritionist to tell you. Did you honestly, seriously not realize that eating fast food and a ton of processed crap is bad for you? What was the dietary change that you made that lowered your weight that you didn't know before?

If you were going to tell me that going to a cooking class changed your life because you realized that you really can make healthy food at home, then I'd believe it. I think the ability to cook has been lost in the recent 2 generations and it takes a conscious effort to get it back. I'd even buy that having some sort of "accountability coach" would be helpful for some people. Or going to a type of "fat camp" where they are physically away from bad food for long enough to break the cycle and instill some healthy habits. But just knowing what to eat or what not to eat (i.e. the stuff a nutritionist could tell you)....? I'm having real trouble believing that.[/quote]

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