I wasn't attempting to "fat shame" with my comment. I fully understand how difficult it is to lose the weight and keep it off, I'm not making light of any efforts anyone here has made. I'm not surprised that only 5% are successful (if that numbers even accurate) because it's a lot easier to be overweight than it is to be in good shape. Much harder to be overweight and try and lose it all successfully
I guarantee lots of people use stats like this as an excuse, not saying that to fat shame, it's just the truth. For myself I see that as motivation though because that's a chance for myself to prove that it very possible
Both my mom and my sister were overweight, and seeing them both completely change their lifestyles and get in great shape, and keep it off, is great to see. They both knew it was going to be extremely hard but it's absolutely possible. I just really don't like how this article states that it's "almost impossible". My mom and sister being in poor shape when I was younger is the reason I decided to make sure I stay in shape
When I met my GF she decided she wanted to get in much better shape, and I've watched her everyday for the last 4 years do a complete 180 in her eating habits, she comes home everyday after work and works out, and she is in unreal shape now. It was the hardest thing she's ever had to do, and the ups and downs can be discouraging, but sticking to it is what made it work. I am 100% positive she will never put that weight back on
So yeah I'm not fat shaming. From my own personal experience and from seeing those closest to me be successful at doing what this article makes seem impossible, I just see it more as motivation. But I know that it's going to be used more of as an excuse in general. Not by the people who make the effort to make a change, but by the people who don't try and are content being in poor shape and use this as a reason why not to make the effort
Everyone's situation is different, all I know about this topic is what I've learned from my own life. I apologize if I am misinformed or inconsiderate to anyones personal situation
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