The fat unfriendly world.

[neon500]

I'm fat. always have been, for the most part I'm more or less ok with it (I know i need to lose for health though) but there's just too many things it impacts...I have back pain, I smell cause I can't wash properly, I have to get help to cut my toes and I can't put on socks.

I have to apply for a new job and the one that would be ideal, I'm terrified of getting cause they insist on using public transport or hire cars, both of which are problematic for me. I also have to avoid applying for jobs that have uniforms as they are never available in my size. I have to make my own bras and some clothes, I avoid going to coffee shops with fixed seating as I can't use the seats. Swimming is ruled out as well for the same reason. I know being overweight isn't healthy but some of us fatties (all of us maybe) aren't going to be size 10 overnight so I wish the world was a bit more fat friendly

[HealthBuddyMelissa]

I agree people are cruel. There are so many reasons for obesity. You may find that your back pain will improve with some walking and strengthening of those muscles. I know for me it has. I am overweight always have been always will be. But I am fit and active and I live a full life. Now aches and pains are from muscles worked. I used to have back pain just when standing at work I do stand a lot though. But now I don't. Have you ever considered working with a Health Coach to possibly help you set realistic attainable goals.

[neon500 in reply to HealthBuddyMelissa]

thanks. It's not so much people that bother me, I've never experienced that as an adult, its the world not being built for fat people.

Walking is painful for me so not something I find easy to force myself to do and as for a Health Coach....small town and no money. Not an option.

[HealthBuddyMelissa in reply to neon500]

Well that is for sure true. If people were kind and open minded the world would be fit for all people not just people the masses see as quote unquote normal.