Originally posted by aldo_14
On the same note, big up to people who are overweight and are working at getting fit.
I'm not so fat you'd point me out in the street, but I am on the larger side (think 230lb, 5'11). I've never really worked out why, I've always done some excersise and I dont shovel a Mcdonalds down every 4 hours. I think its really down to quantity of food consumed as apposed to quality.
Anyway, I've been watching ye olde calorie intake over the weeks and I'm losing 1-2 lbs a week, so now weigh 218lbs. Its not especially difficult, i still have the odd bag of chips after a night out and I'm doing well enough. I'm doing it more for the fashion / girls related benefits, than the health (though that's something I'd consider later in life).
With this in mind, I dont see how the monstorously obese can say they cant lose wieght. It just comes down to lack of will power, and stupidity. Not everyone is meant to be stick thin, but there's a reason you can't find many XXL t shirts and size 42" waist trousers - because people shouldn't be that fat.
(well muscles/being tall is understandable)