I love him deeply, miss him terribly. He loves me more than anyone he's ever met. We go together like peas and carrots. But I broke up with him over one health problem that he can and would fix if I told him how much it bothered me. Am I nuts?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 3, 2013 -
41 answers
Advice on preventing weight gain and fitting in exercise when your life is spinning out of control.
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posted by Fairchild
on Sep 12, 2012 -
30 answers
I was (am?) socially broken, and had (have?) crippled my self-confidence, as well as my body. Help me fix me.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 3, 2012 -
31 answers
Should I (and if so, how should I) reveal to my upcoming quasi-blind quasi-date that I look different than he expects me to?
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posted by mauvest
on Aug 21, 2012 -
44 answers
Soliciting suggestions from handyperson types: How can I reinforce my futon to withstand heavier loads?
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posted by blue t-shirt
on May 20, 2012 -
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Maybe be starting a potential relationship with a person I met over the internet. He's funny, sweet, and we have so much in common - the only qualm is that he's pretty overweight. I'm thin and have battled with a life long eating disorder. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2012 -
9 answers
Please help me find stylish, attractive clothes that fit well for a tween girl who is somewhat overweight and not particularly tall-especially jeans, other kinds of pants, bathing suits, and other such items where expected weight/height ratio really matters and can't be fudged in the way that dresses and skirts can. They should be relatively reasonably priced, but I'm willing to splurge if that's the only way this is fixable.
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posted by corb
on Mar 7, 2012 -
24 answers
What's your secret for getting a flat belly? I would love to hear from you especially if you happen to be a bit plump.
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posted by xm
on Nov 17, 2011 -
50 answers
How do I look like a professional young working woman when my body-type gets in the way? Fat (pear-shaped), with curly crazy hair. I look fine in casual, float-y, "girly" clothes like wrap dresses and tunics, but put me in a suit and I look really frumpy.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 1, 2011 -
40 answers
How do I let the girl I'm dating off the hook without hurting her feelings (that much)?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 31, 2011 -
51 answers
How do I suggest to an elderly relative that he stop insulting me every time he sees me?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2011 -
67 answers
My overweight roommate is growing increasingly depressed about aforementioned extra weight. She makes poor eating choices. Should I say something?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2011 -
46 answers
Hey Mefites,
I need help figuring out how to buy casual clothes for my "new" body style!
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posted by bebrave!
on Jul 7, 2011 -
9 answers
What do you think I should be doing at the gym/working out at home? (spesh snowflakes inside!)
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posted by Neonshock
on Oct 10, 2010 -
24 answers
Is it my weight, or my being self conscious about my weight, that is making me unsuccessful picking up women?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 27, 2010 -
38 answers
If you have been obese, how do you prefer friends and acquaintances to approach the issue of weight and size when it comes up?
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posted by HotPatatta
on Jul 27, 2010 -
28 answers
I'm moving into a new neighborhood where a lot of nice people live. I'd love to meet them and make some new friends. But I'm dealing with some weight issues and therefore have low self-confidence, not to mention being a natural introvert. How do I get through this in a positive way?
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posted by georgiabloom
on Jun 30, 2010 -
26 answers
I'm into heavier women, ranging from merely chubby going as far as morbid obesity. What are the health risks of being in each weight group, ranging from "overweight" to "morbidly obese?"
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2010 -
21 answers
I'm more sedentary than I'd like to be, and I'm putting on weight. Please help me get motivated to work out, and help me encourage my wife to join me. More details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2009 -
22 answers
Is your 58 year old Mom or Grandmother a chunky depressed wreck? If she would listen to your advice...what would you tell her?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 5, 2009 -
25 answers
I have the opportunity to exercise in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. Does it matter if I do certain exercises in order?
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posted by abdulf
on Mar 29, 2009 -
8 answers
I would like to lose weight. Please help me find the most efficient way to do this. I apologize for the length of this question.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2009 -
26 answers
I'm a very overweight man in my early to mid-thirties, and I would appreciate your advice as to how to dress in a way that's complementary to me for social situations (such as going to clubs, bars, lectures, etc.). More inside.
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posted by WCityMike
on May 23, 2008 -
27 answers
Can you recommend a gym and/or personal trainer for an overweight, out of shape girl in Brooklyn?
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posted by Mavri
on Apr 9, 2008 -
6 answers
Childhood obesity prevention programs that incorporate (or center around) community vegetable gardens. Know any?
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posted by Stewriffic
on Mar 7, 2008 -
4 answers
Did the ancient Celts used to banish overweight members of society?
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posted by Telf
on Nov 25, 2007 -
6 answers
Many adjectives used to describe overweight men in a nonoffensive manner can also be used to describe muscular men (
i.e. stout, beefy, etc.). What are some adjectives that describe, with a positive or neutral connotation, the state of being both male and overweight, but that are not used (or at least not
commonly used) to describe muscular men as well?
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posted by WCityMike
on Oct 10, 2007 -
52 answers
What kind of clothing looks best on a thirtysomething guy who is heavy but not obese? I am in a fashion rut and don't trust my judgement, and want to see some pictures.
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posted by zek
on Oct 9, 2007 -
10 answers
If you're an obese man who's been successful in the dating scene, please give me some tips and advice. As always, there's
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 13, 2007 -
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I'm gay, new at dating, and kind of overweight (though not morbidly so -- say ~ 20/22% body fat), though my face doesn't show it. I'm afraid dates will like me, in part based on that deceptive face, then discover my fatness during a moment of intimacy, and be repulsed. Am I being paranoid?
posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2007 -
21 answers
I have a question to ask of heterosexual women on Metafilter: are you as shallow as I am?
Do you find overweight men attractive?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 21, 2007 -
34 answers
My impulse towards giving myself instant gratification is ruining my life! How can I train myself to stop lunging for instant gratification and instead remind myself to consider what will be most gratifying in the long term?
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posted by tastybrains
on Jul 20, 2007 -
26 answers
Because of the way I carry my excess weight, I look pregnant. I think this is preventing me from finding a job.
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posted by cilantro
on May 8, 2007 -
21 answers
Is there data about moderate weight loss for the relatively thin? For example, we all know that yo-yo dieting is bad, etc., etc. But is there any data about whether it's bad for a not-overweight person to gain five pounds every winter and then lose it every spring? It seems like all the healthy eating and weight loss stuff I read is based on studies of fat people.
posted by croutonsupafreak
on Apr 23, 2007 -
7 answers
I’d like to find an Austin-area nutritionist who makes house calls, if such a person exists. I’m talking about someone who will come in and go through the fridge and the cupboards and the pantries, throwing out the over-processed, obesity-fostering crapola, and then provide—even dictate—a shopping list and a weekly menu. If that’s not possible, what’s the nearest approximation?
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posted by vetiver
on Feb 11, 2007 -
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