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277 is the New Thin
Last night, I read something that is so shocking, I was speachless.
Yesterday a story came out about how a pair of men were overcharged at a local
all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant because they are botg quite large and ate a lot.
The press is jumping all over this story, talking about weight discrimination and the absurdity of the story — but there is one paragraph, that is so disturbing on so many levels - and NO
ONE has talked about it.
One of the large men, Michael Borelli, after being told he was fat by the restaurant owner, said the following:
“I was stunned, that somebody would say something like that. I ain’t that fat, I only weigh 277″
Huh?
Sorry Michael, unless you are 7′7″, 277 is morbidly obese. And yes, 277 IS that fat.
You are probably 3 buffet visits shy of a heart attack. You likely either have diabetes or you’re pretty darn close.
I’m also guessing your blood pressure resembles a perfect score in bowling.
How can the press overlook that part of the story too?
How can we, as society, not be outraged that it’s gotten so bad we no longer think 277 is FAT.
How big are we all getting that 277 is beginning to appear average size.
And don’t give me that big bones nonsense, this guy would have to have bones the size of a T-Rex to weight 277.
Am I the only person left with guts to call this guy out?
We just might be in worse shape than I thought.
Am I wrong?
Share your thoughts below
Stay strong,
Ryan
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277 pounds is overweight,morbidly obese or just plain fat - however you want to couch the use of english.
The obesity crisis which seems so prevalent around the world (and yes folks, there are fat asians!!) has received another shot in the arm in Australia.
I quote the Melbourne Sunday Age Jan 6th “Free surgery plan to fight obesity and save lives” The article goes on to say that people as young as 14 would get free weight reduction surgery in the form of lap-band surgery, known as bariatric surgery, in which a band is placed around the stomach to constrict it and reduce hunger.
Obeisity is now classified as a national health priority in Australia.
Noel
Melbourne
Australia
Hey Ryan,
This thread has really sparked some emotions out of me as well. It’s incredible how our medical standards keep changing to require lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, etc. while our society continues to accept higher and higher BMI’s as ‘normal.’
In the last week, I’ve had two of my friends approach me and ask if I knew anything about sizes of clothes changing. I hadn’t (and still haven’t) heard anything about this, but they swear they’ve gained weight and their sizes are either the same or smaller than before. (both were females…can’t speak to male clothing yet???)
That’s freakin’ crazy! What’s the point of sizing clothes if we’re off anyway?! Guys, have you ever actually measured your waist, then looked at the size of your jeans? Chances are, you’re not going to get the same number…
I believe that belief system dictates almost all decision-making. By believing that we “must be OK” because our pants are the same size as 5 years ago, or because we still are full after “one serving” at a restaurant is completely misleading. We need to become educated consumers, but even more so, we need to use common sense. If plates get bigger and food takes up just as much room…. well then… duh! It’s more food.
On any note, each person who reads this can know this information, start a conversation with one other person, and help avoid the plague of obesity that is hitting our country. I challenge you to do so.
Thanks, Ryan, for hitting a sore point that has stimulated so much interest.
Wishing you all the best,
Dr. K
http://PostureForChristmas.com
If its “all you can eat” than its “all you can eat”
I’m considered obese but I move faster lift more than many average people my own age 40. My blood sugar is fine although my doctor insisted I was diabedic 10 years ago before a blood test and my pressure is fine as well.
Yes I need to lose weight but there is a hate on for fat people out there that doesn’t help and its largely based on looks not on any concern for health.
I also know and have known a good number of people regarded as thin who eat massive quantities with very few consequeces- At least on the outside
Imagine what the world would look like if everyone took responsibility for their actions.
And imagine what it would look like if we loved one another instead of blaming each other.
Jim Labadie
http://www.HowToProfitWithBootCamps.com
The definitions are bunk. BMI is a useless tool that may have had it’s place when it was conceived and created in 1840!! Natural human growth and development assures we will as a people score on the high side of this scale. I myself score Class II Obese at 6′2″ 272 lbs BUT I’m at 9.3% body fat. I realise I’m an execption as mentioned by other posters, however it does highlight the point for a new, more effective yet simple diagnostic tool for we health and fitness professionals to use. Perhaps hip to waist measurement, wrist circumference, something ANYTHING other than the much maligned and sorely outdated BMI.
I am also outraged that our society is turning their heads to this issue. I do not believe in discrimating against anyone, but enough is enough. We have created a culture where eating enormous amounts of food is not only accepted but expected. We are not doing enough to help people beat the obesity crisis we are facing. The worst part is the effect it is having on our children. It makes me sad and sick to hear that by 2050, obesity will be the number one killer for that generation. When I was growing up, there were very few (maybe one or two) heavy kids in school, now, at least one third of the kids are overweight. I applaud shows like the biggest loser for bringing awareness but we need to do more. We are no longer afraid to call out people who smoke and have taken away their freedom to do so in several public places, we have stopped commercials promoting the sale of cigarettes and we have started the process of charging them more money for insurance if they do smoke. I think all of that is good, so why can’t we start doing the same sort of thing to address the obesity issue. Supersizing should be banned, commercials promoting overeating and bad eating should be banned, and you can’t tell me that obesity is not putting a strain on our healthcare system. If you are obese than you should have to pay more for healthcare insurance too. I’m sure it all comes down to dollars as keeping us fat is a huge money maker for our economy. I could go on and on and on but I will spare you. SO, yes I agree with you Ryan that the media missed the point and we need to do more to help these people.
Let the guy eat what he wants. We can’t woryy about everyone and their eating habits. The buffet owner is wrong in asking the man to pay more. You expect your big guys to come in when the “All You Can Eat” sign is out. This isn’t the first time nor the last time this will happen.
I totally agree with you!!!!! People have to stop rationalizing everything that they do so they can give themselves excuses for their shortcomings. Time to stand up and be accountable for ourselves!!!!!
Just because a person is “in shape” doesn’t mean that their heart doesn’t have to work harder to pump fluids through all that MASS. We are reading articles on a regular basis about all the health problems ex-pro athletes are having. Part of this is substance abuse, some of it is the pounding their bodies take and some of it is weight related conditions (heart attacks, diabetes, stroke). So as long as the athlete stays in shape they are able to metabolize oxygen better than average, but don’t kid yourself and think they are immune from trouble when they get out of “playing” shape. Don’t kid yourself that a low bodyfat means it is OK to be heavy.
Ryan, i totally agree with you.
If the guy was at an all you can eat buffet and he was moaning about getting overcharged for eating too much, lets face it he wasnt eating salad! So even without seeing a picture of him, i think that we are safe to say that he is not a body builder but infact MORBIDLY OBESE.
I watched a program on the Discovery Channel sometime over Christmas, and it showed people in Texas, one man in particular was a similar weight and he also was proudly stating that he had been refused entry to a few all you can eat buffet diners. (since when has eating 3 prime ribs been something to bragg about)
It also showed an obese mother drive her son 50 ft (yes i said 50ft) so he didnt have to walkto the school but, what chance has this kid got! What the heck is going on there! Until then i had never heard something so ridiculous.
We need to starting waking up for the sake of our children.
Keep doing what you are doing Ryan, i do not want sugar coating.
Kelly
Hi all who read this,
I only believe that without pain you cannot gain.
I take it as, if someone insult me or if I felt as an insult, I work double hard to be what I want to be. I swear that’s how I lost 13kg in 10months.My brothers and their wife were making fun of me during our 2006 ending New Year party. I told myself, I will make it with pain I went through to loose all that. So sometimes it’s good to feel insult. I take it my way. It’s difficult to take insult but don’t we take it as a challenge?
I recently was running a fitness centre in a highschool. Now you have the kids that will come in regardless of whether or not you are there. then there are a few who were kind of interested and I would get them hooked, then you have the kids that never step foot in the fitness centre. So I did a trial, and brought in guitar hero for a week. the next week I brought in Dance Dance Revolution. over 100 kids I had never seen before came in during those 2 weeks. I got the go ahead from my supervisor to purchase a used play station and DDR with a couple of additional no violent games. the non active games have to be played while spinning, and the DDR is very active ( good for agility too). It gets kids interested and eventually they try other stuff. this is where you want to hook them.
Also when I tach first aid to the grade 10 students I spend a lot of time on the cardiovascular unit.
Ryan,
You’re right on! He’s fat until proven otherwise! I doubt the restaurant owner would have called him fat if he was a monster size football player with 8% body fat. Further, if you are a linebacker that doesn’t mean you’re not fat…many are big, strong AND FAT! Fat is fat, regardless of you’re profession. Just because you’re a football player, does not mean the fat is healthy!
If you’re fat, you’re fat…stopping making excuses and get working out and eating right.