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I watched yesterday's epidsode of Dr. Phil. He had a guy on there that weighs over 700lbs. The poor man is just miserable. I felt aweful for the guy. All he can do is lay on his bed and eat. He feels trapped inside of his body and is fearful of dying at any moment. He can't even lay in 1 position as the weight of his body crushes his lungs. His weight has brought on all sorts of different health issues. I just can't even imagine how debilitaing that is. His visit to Dr. Phil was a desperate cry for help and was probably one of his last attempts at trying to find the freedom he longs for. This man feels as though he may never be able to lose the weight and yet Dr. Phil, along with a few doctor friends, says he can. They all told this man that "it's NOT too late to lose the weight". It's NOT TOO LATE?! Can you imagine? It was almost as if you could see a huge sigh of relief on the guys face. Dr. Phil, of course, told the guy that it will NOT be easy to lose the weight. In fact, it will be a challange and it will be uncomfortable. But, it can be done. Dr. Phil is putting him on some sort of plan where the food is delivered to this man's house. The man won't have to go grocery shopping and the food will be scientifically balanced for proper health and weight loss.
As I sat and watched this, I felt glad that I can freely move about my house, that I can sit in most any chair and not worry if I will break it or if I'll fit into it. I have the ability to exercise, lift weights, go for walks, and keep up with my daughter. My legs don't feel like jello when I walk and I can breath without a machine. Yes, I suffer from low self-esteem, as I don't like the way I look, but my weight could be so much worse. I don't want to experience what this man is going through and yet it gives me hope to hear that he can lose the weight. If he can, so can we... I've said that before. And, it seems it's true. LOL
With determination, it can be obtained. Freedom.
My wish for all of us, today, is that we will know the freedom that we seek....soon.
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I saw that too! I have to say.. At the end.. It really didn't seem like he was as excited as he should have been. He really wanted to lose the weight, but didn't seem excited about the plan they had!
30 Jan 08 by member: Crystal43s
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I wish I had seen the episode, but just hearing about it makes me grateful knowing that I have the ability to loose the weight I need to loose and I that I should not let myself be this way any more. Thanx for filling us in on this episode, it is an eye opener for most.
30 Jan 08 by member: Diana7
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Wow, I wish I'd seen that episode too! I know we can do it too, we just have to push ourselves and be there for one another and it is in sight!
Have a great day everyone!!
30 Jan 08 by member: SarahSu
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I had the impression that the guy didn't seem "excited" because 1) I don't think his face allows much in the way of facial expressions. If you noticed, his face was huge. I think the facial fat gets in the way of him having the ability to show expression. When he cried, all you could see was the tear running down his cheek, no other expression. 2) I think he was probably wondering if he could really stick to this and if it is really, truly possible for him to lose the weight. I know, from personal experience, that it's often hard to believe that I can truly lose weight... I have a feeling he had a lot of things running through his head, like "how can I stick to this once I'm home and on my own, where Dr. Phil won't be with me to guide me.". At least he is aware of his situation. Thank goodness. For the sake of his son.
30 Jan 08 by member: miteslur
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