Comments on: The Not-So-Private Hell of Being Really Really Fat

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:34:43 +0000

seat belt laws – while there are the extenders, not everyone can afford them and there are also times when there is one accessible to you.

the booths that you have to exhale right before you sit down and pray that you can fit and not pass out from the inability to breath…or the skimpy chairs that you pray to god does not give way during dinner…or the lack of space provided so that the restaurant can cram in as many tables as possible

splitting out pants because they don't fit right

people that don't understand and blame you and your family for allowing you to get that way…because they should have just grabbed that last twinkie out of your hand and then weight wouldn't be an issue, or that you just "don't have any will power"

and the "people counters" at events that you either squeeze through sideways or the have to allow you to go around

narrow bathroom stalls

I could go on all day

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:43:12 +0000

I think that theme parks should keep the coaster seats small. It's a little reminder everytime I go that I need to keep losing weight (and not go buy a funnel cake) so that I will fit in each ride. But booths at restaurants are quite annoying!!

By: yobigmike

yobigmike — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:54:22 +0000

A few weeks ago, I went to Six Flags with my son and got on their cyclone rollercoaster. I could only fit one cheek in the chair, but crossed my legs, so the bar would go down and lock. Suprisingly the attendant pushed on the bar and started the ride. The bar had about 7 inch slack between it and my lap, so when the coaster would descend, it would lift me out of my seat. I closed my eyes and prayed so hard, all the while I was being shifted around like a ragdoll. I was so sore after the ride and embarassed that I didn't have the courage to get off before it started. So, I'm done with rollercoasters until I can get both cheeks in the chair and the bar touches my lap!! Sounds a little like my embarrassing fat moment.

By: Israel

Israel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:10:08 +0000

Damn skippy! It sure is hell feeling the way we do. In public I feel like everyone is out to get me, so insecure it's not even funny. I'd like to see you continue this series in some way…

By: Don

Don — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:02:52 +0000

Not just swimming pools dude, beaches as well. I always feel out of place on the beach.

By: Fat Daddy

Fat Daddy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:58:40 +0000

Thanks for your comments guys! All great suggestions.

By: Hilly

Hilly — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:54:46 +0000

Hey there!

I just found your blog through Fat Fighters and am so glad that I did! I recently went on my first trip in years where I did not have to use the seat belt extender and I almost cried. Seriously.

I have to agree with Mike about the poorly designed booths and also? Theme park rides (other than Disney, who seems to have it right).

Anyway, I write a regular blog at the link above and have, after 3 years, brought back my weight loss blog at http://www.snackiepoo.com/pudge.

I look forward to reading more!

Thanks for stopping by Hilly – I've added your blog to my list of reads.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:47:57 +0000

Hell for fat people.

Lawn Chairs,
Poorly designed chairs,
Living in Asia,
Well meaning, curious people,
Booths in eateries,
Eating on the floor, Japanese style,
Well meaning, dense people,
Putting on shoes,
Small washrooms,……

I have lots of ideas for you to write about.

Good Luck to you