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In reply to the discussion: The real reason being overweight is bad for your health: [View all]MissMillie
(38,557 posts)33. A lot of my health problems disappeared
when I lost a substantial amount of weight.
High blood pressure
Obstructive sleep apnea
plantar fasciitis
bursitis of the hip
It's not to say I don't get sick at all any more. But I'm at the doctor's office far less often than I used to be when I weighed 278 lbs.
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You're right - obesity does cause a lot of problems - my foot pain went away when I
hedgehog
Mar 2014
#8
I would say that most medical problems people experience are based on neglect of their body
Victor_c3
Mar 2014
#10
I think that only applies to conditions whose symptoms mimic those of obesity.
Nye Bevan
Mar 2014
#11