The High Price of Being Overweight
Apparently not only does obesity cost you physically but FINANCIALLY!
Recent studies have found that obese people;
Spend more on out-of-pocket medical costs than thinner people.
I can see where this is true. I know I have been to see the doctor more in the last three years than I ever have in my entire life.
They also have lower incomes, are less likely to hold managerial jobs and are more likely to miss work.
Maybe this has to do with self esteem. Since my weight gain I try not to have to be the center of attention unless absolutely necessary. It also could be becasue businesses are concerned about the appearance of their managers so they are steering away from heavy set folks. Fair? No. Possible? Yes. They did say this in the article;
Obese people are poorer than the non-obese, but no one can say exactly why. Does being poor cause people to become obese, or does being obese keep people poor? What does seem clear is that the economic situation faced by seriously overweight people can make it harder for them to make the exercise, diet and lifestyle changes that promote weight loss. More healthful foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, generally cost more than less nutritious alternatives like fast-food cheeseburgers. And the costs of weight loss programs, personal trainers and gym memberships can be prohibitive.
They are less likely to be married and more likely to get divorced.
I never read the actual letter but my dad once left my mom citing her weight gain as one of the reasons that he left. I do not see the overweight person leaving a relationship in this situation. I would bet it's the other partner.
When they marry, their spouses generally earn less than non-obese people.
So basically fat people tend to settle for love anyway they can get it.
They inherit less wealth from their parents, who are more likely to be overweight themselves.
I guess this goes back to the previous question. If you settled for Tommy Trailortrash then what would you expect to leave your kids? Alone?
Beyond these research findings, experts say that obese people spend more on diets and on items such as larger-size clothes or extra-sturdy furniture. A few airlines have begun requiring severely obese passengers to buy two tickets.
I have spent money on diet pills and abmachines such as the flabdominizer. I have had to pay that extra $1 or $2 per X when I buy larger size clothes. My furniture is still made of wood. I have upgraded to stone or steel as of yet and when I fly, luckly I still get to use only one seat. (though it had gotten a bit snug)
Makes you start to consider all the situations you've encountered (while obese) and wonder how many of them went a certain way because of your weight. hmmmmmm
The story of Sara Flammang, a 44-year-old Tustin woman fits everyone of the above situations making her the poster girl for the article. Read the article HERE
Recent studies have found that obese people;
Spend more on out-of-pocket medical costs than thinner people.
I can see where this is true. I know I have been to see the doctor more in the last three years than I ever have in my entire life.
They also have lower incomes, are less likely to hold managerial jobs and are more likely to miss work.
Maybe this has to do with self esteem. Since my weight gain I try not to have to be the center of attention unless absolutely necessary. It also could be becasue businesses are concerned about the appearance of their managers so they are steering away from heavy set folks. Fair? No. Possible? Yes. They did say this in the article;
Obese people are poorer than the non-obese, but no one can say exactly why. Does being poor cause people to become obese, or does being obese keep people poor? What does seem clear is that the economic situation faced by seriously overweight people can make it harder for them to make the exercise, diet and lifestyle changes that promote weight loss. More healthful foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, generally cost more than less nutritious alternatives like fast-food cheeseburgers. And the costs of weight loss programs, personal trainers and gym memberships can be prohibitive.
They are less likely to be married and more likely to get divorced.
I never read the actual letter but my dad once left my mom citing her weight gain as one of the reasons that he left. I do not see the overweight person leaving a relationship in this situation. I would bet it's the other partner.
When they marry, their spouses generally earn less than non-obese people.
So basically fat people tend to settle for love anyway they can get it.
They inherit less wealth from their parents, who are more likely to be overweight themselves.
I guess this goes back to the previous question. If you settled for Tommy Trailortrash then what would you expect to leave your kids? Alone?
Beyond these research findings, experts say that obese people spend more on diets and on items such as larger-size clothes or extra-sturdy furniture. A few airlines have begun requiring severely obese passengers to buy two tickets.
I have spent money on diet pills and abmachines such as the flabdominizer. I have had to pay that extra $1 or $2 per X when I buy larger size clothes. My furniture is still made of wood. I have upgraded to stone or steel as of yet and when I fly, luckly I still get to use only one seat. (though it had gotten a bit snug)
Makes you start to consider all the situations you've encountered (while obese) and wonder how many of them went a certain way because of your weight. hmmmmmm
The story of Sara Flammang, a 44-year-old Tustin woman fits everyone of the above situations making her the poster girl for the article. Read the article HERE
posted by Mr. Mayor at
6:58 AM
