Thought this was interesting.

[ninnymary]

From a nurse...
“As a registered nurse, I’d often see in my patients (and in myself!) the complications caused by being overweight and obese, but I have to say when I saw this I was amazed at the visual reminder. “

“This image shows a 250 lb woman on the left and a 120 lb woman on the right. We can see weight gain from the outside, but we usually can’t see what it’s doing on the inside. Look at the fat surrounding the organs in the woman on the left. Do you also see the fat around her heart and around her brain? A little scary, isn’t it? Look at the compression around the stomach and internal organs. Do you think that would have any impact on GERD and indigestion? Look at the compressed knee joints. Do you think those joints ache a little more than they should?”

WOW!! That’s eye opening! I see patients every day that are dying from diseases caused or worsened by poor choices and obesity. Is that cheeseburger, chocolate cake, French fries, etc...worth it?

 

[Smiles Jr.]

An X-ray like that sure shows a lot. Amazing. Thanks @ninnymary

 

[baymule]

That is very interesting. Doctor's offices should have those images for wall paper in their waiting rooms. Or better yet, put 'em on candy wrappers!

 

[ducks4you]

Good timing for me. On a diet, dropped 1/2 pants size in the last few weeks. DH has it right--don't expect more than 1 pound/week lost.
I do a LOT of outside work, so I gauge by how my clothes fit. I also don't try to eat lunch late--if I miss it, I wait until dinner.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I think I'll have another of my Granddaughter's girl scout cookies while I study those.

 

[ninnymary]

I think I'll have another of my Granddaughter's girl scout cookies while I study those.

Well if you're eating cookies, this probably doesn't apply to you!

Mary

 

[so lucky]

Speaking of putting those pictures on candy wrappers, I realized recently that the anti-smoking ads on TV aren't as graphic as they used to be. Remember the ones of the woman "getting ready" to go in the morning, putting on a wig and false teeth, and talking with a voice box? There was at least one more that was really an eye popper. The ones I see lately are pretty mild. I wonder if the tobacco companies intervened?

 

[rebbetzin]

Wow what a great comparison!

 

[ninnymary]

I have a good friend that has trouble walking because of her knees. Now I can see why and how being so overweight affects her.

Mary

 

[Carol Dee]

Well if you're eating cookies, this probably doesn't apply to you!

Mary

Exactly what I thought about him, too