“Thanks for providing an amusing discussion this morning. It is too bad that you could not have met my wife at some time after your “metabolism went sideways.”
Boy, the smug self-righteousness of you “there’s only one reason for being fat” cultists would also be amusing, if there weren’t so many people suffering obesity because of it.
“We used to get stopped all the time by normal sized people who could not stop thanking her for helping them lose weight and keep it off.”
As I said, and as you apparently overlooked, I kept the weight off for as long as I could run.
“managed to lose hundreds of pounds when his doctor told him he either needed to reduce his size or die.”
I only need to lose about a hundred. Obviously, I don’t know why your relative was fat or how he lost it.
“Running has always been the absolute worst way even for young fat people to exercise.”
Road apples.
“It is no wonder you failed trying to lose weight using running as a way to increase your metabolism.”
The fact that you don’t even bother to read what I have said is further illustrative of your closed-minded approach to the issue. I didn’t fail. I went down to single-digits body fat, and kept it off for decades. I was a national caliber athlete and a Naval officer.
“Your story is cute”
Wish I could say the same for your arrogance.
“You need to visit a professional nutritionist who specializes in weight loss.”
Been there; done that. The common denominator is their, “What the hell?” reaction to the total failure of their methods.
Your reaction to that will be an automatic assumption that I didn’t really follow their instructions. You will be wrong…again.
“In your case it might even be worthwhile to consider a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly called a lap-band.”
At my age, and with my long-list of life-threatening medical conditions, the sawbones are unwilling to operate.
“Although you may believe that you would gain weight drinking water and eating nothing”
Can’t you be bothered to understand a single thing I’ve said? I didn’t say I would gain weight on water; I said I would not lose fat.
“that is a bet that even you know at some level is not true.”
It is a cult, you know. I call it “The Church of the Immoral Fatso.” If people are only fat because they eat too much, then they are to blame and thin people are virtuous. If there is a medical issue, if they are fat even though they do not eat too much, then thin people are only lucky. Big step down, from virtuous to lucky.
“You do need professional assistance”
Do you priests in the Church of the Immoral Fatso like to be called “Father” or “Your Majesty?”
“or your life is not going to be as enjoyable as it could be and probably much shorter than it could be.”
I believe the Bible says the life of a man is “three score and ten” years. I’m almost there. I have responsibilities that should be discharged in less than three more years. The thing that could make these last few years more “enjoyable” would be medically appropriate and effective treatment for pain, both chronic and acute, which is no longer available in the United States. At least not to the peasantry. I’m sure the wealthy and privileged get their meds without any problems.
You need to open your mind. There are people who do not overeat, and yet are overweight, who can only lose fat through extreme measures that are beyond the abilities of elderly cripples such as myself.
Sorry, didn’t mean to set you off. My uncle who lost hundreds of pounds... is my favorite uncle. He was over 90 when he lost all that weight and could not go anywhere without his scooter or an electric wheel chair. Now he can walk around with my aunt and enjoy life again.
You should stop worrying about what ever you believe people think about your rotund size... Who the hell cares? But it is sad that you have lost hope of ever living a normal life again. You need professional help and if you want it you will be able to find it. I have always enjoyed our previous discussions and would only like to hear about your future success. You will be in my prayers.