Thursday

If you have never been significant overweight the idea of not knowing you are fat seems preposterous. Of course, I was aware that I am not thin. But, the fall from grace is a slow almost iimperceptible process. The increase of a few ounces per month easily goes unnoticed. Over time, the gain becomes significant. As your size increases you make minor adjustments here and there to compensate. Each change in your life is as minute as each ounce that is added. Eventually something happens to get your attention. Suddenly you are faced with a truth you unconsciously managed to avoid for far too long. Not only has your weight changed, but your life has changed as well.

Did I say I am fat? According to the CDC fat is an understatement. An adult with a Body Mass Index of 30 or more is considered obese. Think for a moment about the images that popped into your head when you encounter the word "obese." Hold those images firm in mind. Now apply those images to yourself. That should give you an idea of how I felt when I realized the word "obese" applies to me.

Malcolm