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Big-Thinker

11-07-2006, 11:55 AM

Although I'm sure I'm "overweight" by current U.S. medical definition, I'm not sigificantly overweight at this time. But I am glad to see people out enjoying nudism regardless of their weight. That's a beautiful thing about nudism - the underdstood (by most nudists anyway) that we're not here to to judge each others bodies, as in mainstream society.

And on the health issue... to some degree it depends on a person's genetics and age/state of health as far as how unhealthy it is. I've read studies that say a little extra weight for the "pear shape" (usually females) is pretty harmless, as far as risk for heart disease. And never forget, there are some awfully unhealthy skinny people out there. Any unhealthily obese person is taking a step in the right direction by becoming a nudist... the general health benefits and possibly increased exercise could gradually shed some pounds.

One last note... I recently read of a study that said obese mice lived significantly longer when they drank red wine extracts, regardless of the extra weight. So maybe we should drink up! :-)

Bob S.

11-07-2006, 08:14 PM

I know I am going to get cyberslapped by some of you, but I am underweight. I get people always telling me to "put more meat on your bones."

Part of it is genetic and part of it is dietary. I get probably around 1,000-1,200 calories/day.

Bob S.

Cheffred

11-07-2006, 08:34 PM

I have always found nudists to be non judgemental of size, shape, or sex. They see people as people

richinoregon

11-07-2006, 09:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bob S.:
I know I am going to get cyberslapped by some of you, but I am underweight. I get people always telling me to "put more meat on your bones."

Part of it is genetic and part of it is dietary. I get probably around 1,000-1,200 calories/day.

Bob S. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ignore those who keep telling you to put on weight. You probably will eventually. I am 6'6" tall and for nearly 30yrs I weighed only 165lbs, even though my caloric intake was 2,000+ calories a day. It was nearly impossible for me to find clothes that fit off the shelf. When I reached the late 40's I put on 50lbs and now I no longer can eat anything and everything. However, I can buy the clothes that I society requires me to wear off the shelf without having to make major modifications (or even minor).

nakedjohn

11-07-2006, 11:08 PM

Big Thinker, you said it, by CURRENT US definition. May be in a couple of years they will add or deduct a couple of pounds, who knows, so what.

If you feel good in your body and you are healthy, this is the most important.

FireProf

11-08-2006, 10:45 AM

Okay.......I'm no health nut. I need to lose some weight and I am working on it and have been for the past year. Lost about 10-12 lbs since last year and got my bad cholestrol down from 218 to 182.

I don't think it wise to allow yourself to be too overweight and use Naturism/Nudism as a reason to be.

WE have a hard enough time getting new people into this lifestyle to keep it going. WE need all those devoted nudists we have now. So for your health, for your sake and for naturism's sake...take care of yourself, lose those excess pounds slowly and gradually and stick around for many more years!

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justnude

11-08-2006, 05:01 PM

In all but the extreme health related cases, weight is a comfort level one has with his/herself. Enjoy life, enjoy being nude, and most importantly-take care of your health!

Bob S.

11-08-2006, 07:54 PM

rich:"Ignore those who keep telling you to put on weight."

rich, those people that do so are joking with me. They are also the same ones who say they need to lose some weight. As part of the banter, whenever they complain about themselves, I "complain" about myself with a nice smile on my face.

But seriously, I wish I could have a bigger appetite and add on a few more pounds. The weird thing is that whenever I have gotten almosts at my target weight the past few times, I have gotten sick and lost about 5-10 lbs as a result.

But as Ralph mentioned, all you can do is be proud of who you are. Accept your body, and anything you want to do to wither put on lbs or lose some, do it in a healthy way.

Bob S.

missouriboy

11-09-2006, 05:35 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The weird thing is that whenever I have gotten almosts at my target weight the past few times, I have gotten sick and lost about 5-10 lbs as a result. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Hmmm -- do you suppose your body might be telling you it doesn't need that extra 5-10 lbs? The key phrase in your remark is "...as a result." http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

greensunshine

11-09-2006, 06:25 AM

It has been my past experience that those who lean towards the overweight crowd when associating themselves/ourselves with the nudist crowd...

For me a "True Ten" is more like a "Size 14 or 16", and not the "Size 10" so many think they would someday once again like to be able to wear just to look so called "Healthy"..besides there are a lot of healthy looking "Size 12, or 14 or even 22's and 24's.

Part of being healty is in the mind, and not just the physical body...but at the same time, having JellyRolls stored in our middle sections is not healthy for anyone...

GS

BEE-1

11-09-2006, 07:27 AM

Hey RCH44, good for you. Iam also overweight and I enjoy being nude as much as I can. I have seen some others naked that are overweight too and Iam happy for them too. I have never felt like my weight was a issue at a nudist resort. I cant say Iam proud of being overweight and I never quit trying to do things better for my health either. I am proud of myself for doing something so great as getting out and enjoying being naked with other fun loving people though. I have met some of the most down to earth people naked. I my self enjoy seeing all bodys naked no matter what size they are. I hope that nobody passes judgement on a person just because they are overweight. That really is a small part of who we are no matter how big we are. So keep your clothes off and just enjoy life! PEACE......... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

shãybare

11-09-2006, 07:40 AM

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The most important thing is to do your best to be healthy. Like many people, I procrastinate on the exercising I need to do. There is so little time it seems.

There is no magic bullet. There is no diet that works for all. So don't let the weight hinder you from being a nudist or attending nudist functions.

When my pic (avatar) was taken I was up to 190. Since then, I am down to 158 and still plan to loose another 18 lbs by March. Sheer will power and no sweets--that's the ticket for me.

happyaloneo5

11-09-2006, 08:09 AM

Well, you do have a very good attitude about you feel no shame to yourself. But I just think everyone has to get some regular exercise to keep oneself in a healthy condition; this doens't matter about you are thin, big or in shape. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/stickdance.gif

Bike Rider

11-09-2006, 08:51 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RCH44:
I am an overweight male age 45. I am proud of who I am. I have seen other adults who are overweight and showing off there bodies.
Keep up the good work.

Anyone else feels the same way?

Like you, I never worried about my weight nor the view it showed. I was always able to play any sport with my peers and keep up or even out last them.

Starting around you current young age, the doctor started making more pointed comments about blood test results and blood pressure.

I then spent the next several years lousing just enough weight between visits to keep him a bay. During 2002-2003 I even dropped thirty pounds.

This spring for some reason, I lost a lot of weight in one week. I ran with it from there and finally broke the 200 barrier before the cold set in and dented my physical activities.

The upshot of this long winded thing is, my blood test results were the best I had in over a decade. All tests were within parameters including the good to bad cholesterol ratio.

The blood pressure was also breaking the normal barrier-as expected, the doctor said louse more weight to improve this.

We all know who lives with this type of body, we all have a closet full of cloths at various sizes. This fall, I was once again able to go shopping for new cloths within the house.

A nudist may not care how we look. But, we should first give precedent to our personal health over looks and acceptance.

Given your young age, I would strongly encourage you to investigate what lousing a few pounds will do for you in the long run.

Fuzzy Nuts

11-09-2006, 09:40 AM

Shaybare - Congrats on your weight lose BUT if you lose 18 more pounds you may have to get a Hallowe'en skelton to pose for your avatar!!!

shãybare

11-09-2006, 03:37 PM

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Thanks Fuzzy Nuts. I plan to start more exercising tomorrow. I know, I know. I said the same thing yesterday. But today I really, really mean it--I think.

RCH44

11-09-2006, 04:18 PM

Thank. You can appriciate my view. I am proud and so are you.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cheffred:
I have always found nudists to be non judgemental of size, shape, or sex. They see people as people </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Christian

11-09-2006, 04:38 PM

Go on witcha bad self!! I remember being at Haulover Beach one time and I saw this really big dude and he was struttin' his stuff like there wasn't any tomorrow and I thought "Damn, if he can be proud of who he is, so can I." I've felt for a long time that I was overweight but other people think I am crazy to say so. Anyway, be happy and be healthy as you can - although I think it is more important to be happy.

PS - where in NY are you??? I'm near New Paltz/Newburgh.

nakedjohn

11-09-2006, 11:05 PM

Christian,
looking at your pic., you don't look overweighted at all!!

walter05

11-10-2006, 10:43 AM

The question of whether or not you are at a healthy weight is a good one. If you are asking the question, I believe you don't think so. If you are enjoying being nude, you are attemtping to be attuned to your body. Please listen to your instincts and body.

Harvard has had the benefit of the largest meta studies. Harvard's dietary recommendations are at: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pyramids.html.

If you go to http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy_weight.html you will see information on what a healthy weight is. There is also a BMI claculator you can use to see how you measure up.

I think if you have a real positive view of your body, you will take care of it. If you want to have a healthier body, please set that as a goal and try to get there.

I think it is wrong to prance around naked and pretend you have a positive body image. If one abuses one's body, one does not value it.

This does not mean you should be ashamed of yourself. However, I would like to think that nudism can be used to reinforce the value of taking care of our bodies.

I know this is controversial here but I believe it.

I have lost over 120 lbs. and kept it off for years. I am working to lose another 17 lbs. However, I am now in the range of healthy BMIs

P.S. If you or anyone want to discuss diet and exercise one on one, please just post a private message to me or e-mail to my private address in my profile.

Walter05

Fuzzy Nuts

11-10-2006, 11:54 AM

walter05 Those are tremendous sites to visit. I always wondered what my BMI was and its so easy to calculate. I think most members would benefit by visiting these two sites. Thanks, Walter.

walter05

11-10-2006, 12:07 PM

Fuzzy Nuts;

There is so much information out there that is very helpful. Health Canada and the U.S. F.D.A. are affected by lobbyists. The Harvard approach is based on science.

nimrod

11-10-2006, 04:31 PM

One problem with the BMI is that it does not account for muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat does. A body builder with almost no fat can be determined as over weight because of his/her muscle mass.

Fuzzy Nuts

11-10-2006, 06:05 PM

Nimrod What you say is true as I have been a bodybuilder/weight-lifter for years and know that even for my age have a lot of muscle which weighs heavy. Thats why I was glad to find my BMI was in the high normal range. I wear a size 30 inch waist jeans but was afraid my upper body would put my BMI above the normal range.

Journeyman

11-10-2006, 07:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fuzzy Nuts:
Nimrod What you say is true as I have been a bodybuilder/weight-lifter for years and know that even for my age have a lot of muscle which weighs heavy. Thats why I was glad to find my BMI was in the high normal range. I wear a size 30 inch waist jeans but was afraid my upper body would put my BMI above the normal range. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think figuring out one's BMI is useless *if* you are an athlete or someone who works out regularly three + times a week.

I bought a scale last year that measures my weight, body fat percentage and body water percentage. You program your stats in it (height, gender, age, very active or non-active person) and weigh yourself in the nude (of course!) every morning. There's something to be said for checking daily. It makes one more aware of how well or how badly you are doing.

One of the best body composition profiles I ever had was at the Metro Central YMCA in Toronto two years ago. Everyone should check to see if their local Y offers this -- it's inexpensive and you go home with a computerized print out of where you stand and what your "desireable" body fat, body lean and body water percentages should be.

Liam

11-10-2006, 08:25 PM

CCNude

11-10-2006, 08:36 PM

I agree wholeheartedly with Liam. Fuzzy, I may have fuzzynuts also, but I haven't been able to see clearly down there for several years. Maybe Liam and I should take you out for a few beers.

tiger79

11-10-2006, 11:54 PM

Liam & CCNude - you should give Fuzzy Nuts a break! If you look at the other pictures of him on the internet, you'll see that his regular gym activities have paid real dividends. It's not easy to keep up an exercise regime like his.

CCNude

11-11-2006, 12:43 AM

Still -- he might want (or need) a beer.

missouriboy

11-11-2006, 01:39 AM

Well, I certainly like my beer. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

But... does that give me the right to prance around naked or flounce about in a gym? I dunno... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

RCH44

11-11-2006, 05:11 AM

I live in NJ and work in NYC

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christian:
Go on witcha bad self!! I remember being at Haulover Beach one time and I saw this really big dude and he was struttin' his stuff like there wasn't any tomorrow and I thought "Damn, if he can be proud of who he is, so can I." I've felt for a long time that I was overweight but other people think I am crazy to say so. Anyway, be happy and be healthy as you can - although I think it is more important to be happy.

PS - where in NY are you??? I'm near New Paltz/Newburgh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Journeyman

11-11-2006, 06:15 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christian:
Anyway, be happy and be healthy as you can - although I think it is more important to be happy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ummm...how can a person be happy if he or she is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack brought on by obesity? How can a person be happy if he or she has to inject him/herself with insulin because s/he's gotten diabetes from unhealthy eating habits?

I'll probably get flamed for saying so, but it is so much easier to sit back, do nothing to improve your health, and think that it'll never happen to *you*.

Croydon

11-11-2006, 06:26 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tiger79:
Liam & CCNude - you should give Fuzzy Nuts a break! If you look at the other pictures of him on the internet, you'll see that his regular gym activities have paid real dividends. It's not easy to keep up an exercise regime like his. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Trust me, it isn't. I work out 6 days/wk. I workout in the morning before work for 2hrs (1hr cardio 1hr weights) Luckily, my gym has a branch right across street from my new job. During my lunch break, I go for a 30 minute run on the treadmill. I am now putting an effort to workout 2x/day Mon-Friday.

I lost my job in August and was out of work for 2 1/2 months. I was very depressed and stopped working out. Needless to say, I gained 6lbs because I was not working out anymore and was eating everything in site.

I have been at my new job for 2 weeks now and I am working myself back into my workout regime.

Tiger79, you are right, it isn't easy. It takes A LOT of discipline to do it. I wake up at 5:30 AM and I tell you, all I want to do is go back to sleep. I have to push myself to get out of the bed. In addition to working out, it is harder fighting food temptations. I try to eat well from Mon-Friday and the weekends, I eat whatever I want. My philosophy is that if I do well during the week, I am entitled to a break during the weekend.

Why do I workout so much? I was an overweight kid and teenager. When I lost the weight in college, I promised myself that I would never ever let myself go like that again. I hated the way my body looked and was disgusted by the rolls of fat. In addition, I admire men with a well built and atheltic body. Not only it is amazing, it is beautiful.

Lastly, working out gives me a boost of confidence. When I look good naked, I feel good.

Fuzzy Nuts

11-11-2006, 10:50 AM

Thank you tiger!!! (glad you enjoyed Sorobon - wife and I loved it) and by the way I still have the occasional beer on a hot day or after doing some strenuous yard work but it is not my favorite drink. Wife and I have a Rum and coke every day at 4 p.m. and have been doing so for probably thirty years - a tradition we started when we both arrived home from teaching school. (However we do use diet coke in it!!)

About 3 years ago I had gradually crept up in weight even though I worked out regularly lifting weights in gym and also ran or walked 4 miles a day. Problem was JUNK FOOD. I quit eating the junk food and weight dropped almost 30 pounds in 6 months. When we go on holidays I eat what I like, often french fries, ice cream etc. and will gain a couple of pounds but lose it quickly when I get back home and I get back to regular meals and working out.

Also found out that my cholesteral was high when I visited doctor when up in weight but it came right down as soon as I started eating properly and lost weight. So I guess we must learn to live on low-fat, high cost no taste food and visiting gym regularly.

By the way Liam good to see you still have your sense of humor!

kphoger

11-11-2006, 11:31 AM

croydon, i don't think i've ever heard of people actually LOSING weight in college. you're a rare breed.

my wife is almost 25, and she still hasn't lost her freshman fifteen -- which ended up being much more than just fifteen.... of course, she keeps trying to fatten me up, but it backfires because she eats the same food i do and i never gain weight.

tiger79

11-11-2006, 01:32 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fuzzy Nuts:
Thank you tiger!!! (glad you enjoyed Sorobon - wife and I loved it) and by the way I still have the occasional beer on a hot day </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I think you mentioned in a post that you & J will be at Sorobon mid-April 07. S & I will be there 1-10 April. Buy you a drink if you're there then?

Fuzzy Nuts

11-11-2006, 02:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tiger79:10 April. Buy you a drink if you're there then? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You're on - want a double - arrive on Saturday, April 7

tiger79

11-11-2006, 02:49 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fuzzy Nuts:
You're on - want a double - arrive on Saturday, April 7 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'll have them lined up!!

Liam

11-11-2006, 04:20 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CCNude:
I agree wholeheartedly with Liam. Fuzzy, I may have fuzzynuts also, but I haven't been able to see clearly down there for several years. Maybe Liam and I should take you out for a few beers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Surely he does need some beers! Mr. Nuts speaks of rum and Coke. Pshaw! Beer is the MANLY beverage! I am in the same boat as you CCNude. I haven't seen my feet in years! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif

Liam

11-11-2006, 04:23 PM

Liam

11-11-2006, 04:26 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by missouriboy:
Well, I certainly like my beer. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

But... does that give me the right to prance around naked or flounce about in a gym? I dunno... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you drink your beer, you may take a manly strut on your way through the gym!

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CCNude

11-11-2006, 04:28 PM

Unnecessary. Highly overrated. And I won't worry about it until I try to take a step and fall flat on my face.

missouriboy

11-13-2006, 04:03 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I haven't seen my feet in years! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Q. Why does Dolly Parton have such small feet?
A. Because nothing grows in the shade!

Jason Lee

11-13-2006, 04:51 AM

missouriboy

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walter05

11-13-2006, 06:09 AM

If you read the information on the BMI, you will find that there is a range of weights that are included. However, it is only a guide.

I agree that ultimately one needs to know one's own body. One can then determine the healthy weight.

Journeyman makes a simple point. Bad health is not what will make people happy.

We need to take responsibility for our own health. Yes it takes discipline but it is not as hard as it seems. When the body is in better health one generally feels better.

I have learned to prefer the bodily pleasure of overall health to the pleasure of food and beverages.

There is nothing manly about being lazy and having a beer gut. If you think that is manly, then you think heart attacks, diabetes, and strokes are healthy.

We should all take the steps to eat right and exercise to be as healthy as possible.

P.S. When I look down, I can see my feet, penis, and fuzzy nuts.

Fuzzy Nuts

11-13-2006, 11:47 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Walter05
P.S. When I look down, I can see my feet, penis, and fuzzy nuts. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

So glad you can see all the necessary attachments, Walter. I used to have hairy ones but now they are fuzzy. lol

walter05

11-13-2006, 11:58 AM

I thought that hairy was not politically acceptable.

I heard of one guy who said his were cut off when they did not like them referred to as hairy ones any more.

Since I like having mine, I chose to use the politically more correct term.

Fuzzy Nuts

11-13-2006, 12:22 PM

Walter - I think you are referring to me,

Fuzzy Nuts, aka *****balls and also hairy (lol)

walter05

11-13-2006, 12:42 PM

Yes I am and I appreciate your sense of humor also.

Your post proves my point. The word "balls" was not considered so offensive that it had to be censored. The hairy part was.

It appears that one can have balls or be hairy but not both on this forum.

Fuzzy Nuts

11-13-2006, 12:49 PM

Walter05 Actually I censored the last post myself. I was going to put in hairyballs but thought that maybe hairyballs was not acceptable. The name hairyballs was shortened to hairy, not by me, but I then changed the hairyballs to Fuzzy Nuts. lol

walter05

11-13-2006, 01:07 PM

I remember the exchange. There have also been several posts of pictures, etc. removed from the forums.

The forum administrators generally do a good job. These forums are free from the pop up adds and spy ware that are common on other forums. I appreciate their active management.

However, I can't resist finding it funny that someone can post a picture of a naked man. The picture of the naked man can show pubic hair.

However, your monicer of hairy balls was thought to be offensive to some.

I remember when the moderators cut the balls off and left hairy to prevent the offense.

I have been poking a little fun at this.

Fuzzy Nuts

11-13-2006, 01:16 PM

Walter05 - I totally agree with you that the forum administrators do an excellent job. However life is too short not to have a little humor in it.

Still waiting for a miracle to occur and find my original name back. I agree it was pushing the envelope a tad but I think we are mainly adults here and those youngsters that are here I am sure have heard worse names for man's "pride and joy".

walter05

11-13-2006, 01:18 PM

I have never named mine. Is your right one pride? Is the left one Joy?

Fuzzy Nuts

11-13-2006, 02:05 PM

You mean to tell me you have had many years of faithful service out of them and not even named them? Shame on you.

DenitaLC

11-13-2006, 03:30 PM

Fuzzy, I have to wonder if this spelling would be found offensive? "Harryballs" http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif

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Fuzzy Nuts

11-13-2006, 03:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DenitaLC:
Fuzzy, I have to wonder if this spelling would be found offensive? "Harryballs" http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif

It might still rattle some cages. lol
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DenitaLC

11-13-2006, 03:40 PM

Probably!

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Liam

11-13-2006, 04:19 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by walter05:
I have learned to prefer the bodily pleasure of overall health to the pleasure of food and beverages.

There is nothing manly about being lazy and having a beer gut. If you think that is manly, then you think heart attacks, diabetes, and strokes are healthy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

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naked buff

11-13-2006, 07:08 PM

Having participated myself in nude recreation at both my leanest and my heaviest sizes, yes, of course, we should all accept each other as we are. How many times is that very overweight person one who prefers to spend the money and time on loved ones rather than on a health club membership and the time commitment to work out? The beauty really is within.
Lack of sleep, lack of exercise, and a penchant for all the wrong kinds of food, had made me overweight for years. Every month, it was getting worse. My thighs were splitting my trousers, my abdomen was huge. I just had no time to work out at all, and the fatigue of my job had me living on soft drinks to keep awake.
In desperation to avoid gaining more, I tried an anti-inflammatory diet, which included eating canned salmon and taking fish oil supplements. The very first day, I felt alert without even one caffeinated soft drink, so I stuck to it. Within four weeks, nearly two inches came off my waist, women around the office believed I had been working out (I hadn't been), some said I looked "terrific." Four months later, nearly all the weight was off, I was no longer wearing my "fat" clothes, trousers that had hung untouched in my closet for nearly four years were beginning to fit again, and life became easier and more convenient. Having been skinny as a rail as a kid, I had the advantage of knowing that it was not necessarily my destiny to be overweight. Every once in a while, I would have a long sojourn abroad, where the change in habits (issues of money, cooking facilities, transportation) naturally reduced my weight and showed me that it was environment that was contributing to my being overweight at other times, and that it could be controlled.
Anyway, I think that medical science finally has come up with viable ways to lose weight by simply melting off the fat. Life is short. Enjoy it, practice nudism, accept yourself, but why not give it a shot at your ideal size and in your optimal health?
To everyone who never shunned me just because I was carrying around rolls of fat on my waist, neck, jowls, and posterior: THANK YOU!

Christian

11-13-2006, 07:25 PM

That pic was taken in SUmmer 2005 when I weighed about 150 - 155 pounds. It was the lowest weight I had been at since about 25 years old (I was 30 then). When I am more than 5 pounds over that weight I pudge up a lot and so feel fat. :-) It doesn't make sense, I know. Right now I am back to 155 and can wear my 32" waist pants sometimes , even got my belt to the third loop and it it loosening up. Essentially I should be about 150 pounds but that's hard because I actually eat. I try to workout every now and then but mainly I want to maintain the weight.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nakedjohn:
Christian,
looking at your pic., you don't look overweighted at all!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Liam

11-14-2006, 12:47 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by missouriboy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I haven't seen my feet in years! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Q. Why does Dolly Parton have such small feet?
A. Because nothing grows in the shade! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You know....I don't think I have ever looked at her feet! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif

Liam

11-14-2006, 01:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by naked buff:
Having participated myself in nude recreation at both my leanest and my heaviest sizes, yes, of course, we should all accept each other as we are.(....) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I applaude your honesty and openness. The acceptance of all bodies is the best part of nudism. One must be open to being accepted...I'm glad you accepted it and it was returned. There are those too who have disabilities who are accepted. The acceptance of those who have illnesses or other problems that result in body issues is, unfortunately, not as readily given.

Your post is a positive and well considered one. I thank you for it.

walter05

11-14-2006, 05:54 AM

Naked Buff;

I find your posting very inspirational. I have always hoped that nudism would mean embracing an awareness of one's body. This would mean acceptance of it. However, it would also mean taking responsibility to take care of it.

Your story of focusing and getting back in shape is very inspirational.

ashman

11-14-2006, 10:57 AM

Hi ralph i am 30 on friday and i have decided after my party that i am going to lose weight but after been like this for 10 years or so i more doing it for health reasons but do not be worried about the apperance...naturism is not about bodies

walter05

11-14-2006, 11:59 AM

ashman;

I want to encourage you and all to make that decision.

I have sent you a private message offering personal encouragement.

I know it will be a challenge. However, you will feel better and look better too.

Zorro

11-27-2006, 11:26 PM

My weight has gone up and down for years... I figure my ideal is 160 pounds, which I haven't weighed for 12 years. I maxed out at 218 pounds 3½ years ago, went on the carbohydrate addict's diet and lost 38 pounds in 6 months. I gained a lot of it back, lost more, and finally got back to around 185. However, I recently (11 days ago) had gallbladder surgery for acute pancreatitis and didn't eat for 9 days; I ended up losing 17 pounds. I'm at 168 now, and my first day back at work was nice with several comments from the ladies who noticed... my goal of 160 is finally in sight again (but what a way to get there!)...

garbo

11-28-2006, 06:02 AM

Overweight... one of the most talked and written about subjects in modern times. Millions, no billions of dollars are spent promoting diet programs in this country. Every major television personality has had shows about overeating and obesity. You can not pass a magazine at the supermarket without reading something about dieting. The food industry has produced special food groups to deal with low carb, no carb etc. We are obsessed with the subject and there is more information in books, magazines, TV and the internet to choke a horse! We have more information about nutrition than ever before and yet we are still the fattest nation on earth!

Why? I think it is because we don't care! Our need to satisfy our cravings, our lack of exercise (or enough exercise), the abundunce and convenience of food and our dependence on food has created a monster within our society.

We all agree that nudism promotes body acceptance and that is certainly a good thing. In the few years that I have enjoyed visits to our local nudist resort, I have seen all body types but few truly obese. I assume that is because nudists maintain a higher body awareness. We have no clothing to hide anything under?? We should all understand that there is a direct correlation between our eating habits, our weight and many health issues that we face today. Proper diet, nutrition and exercise isn't just about appearance, it's about inner health as well.

shãybare

11-28-2006, 08:00 AM

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif
Yep, it is difficult to lose pounds. The Diet Industry knows this and is really raking in the money.

With all diets, one must add will power and that is where a lot of us fail. I lost 35lbs, gained back 5 over Thanksgiving and then lost 2.

It hasn't been easy and almost every day I am tempted to break the diet and say the hell with it. But I can't do that. I feel more and more energized as I lose.

You have to more than just "want" to lose. You must be "dedicated" to the long haul. One has to change the way he eats and when he eats. Exercise every day, even if it is just walking around the house. Do it every day.

Well, let me jump off this soap box.

To better health.

walter05

11-28-2006, 08:35 AM

Garbo and Shaybare;

I posted some links for Harvard on November 10. If you go to that page, there is a link to buy a book called "Eat Drink and Be healthy". This is the best diet book I have ever had. It will explain why most of the diets you have been on have failed and why there is more to changing eating habits than dieting. I highly recommend this book.

There is a website for an excellent chain of health food stores called www.Akins.com (http://www.Akins.com). The website has locations of Akin's in Oklahoma. I have a good customer in Oklahoma City and when I have goon there, I have enjoyed going to Akin's.

They also own a chain out of Orlando called Chamberlin's. I have been in one. They are not as good as Akins's but close. You can find a wide variety of healthy foods at either chain that are not always found in the larger chain stores.

I want to encourage you to keep trying to take care of yourself. It is important for your health. According to Harvard's guide to Men's Health, another highly recommended book, 80% of the causes of mens' deaths are avoidable. Getting your weight in line could be an important gift for your health.

P.S. You will not mind looking better. You will enjoy nude or non-nude recreation better when you look better. It is less important what others think about how you look than how you do. Getting in shape will increase your self-esteem while you get healthier.

walter05

11-28-2006, 08:36 AM

Garbo and Shaybare;

I also forgot. I live in Savannah and regularly go to Orlando to see a customer. I have a customer in Oklahoma City.

If you want to PM me and get some private encouragement, that would be fine. Perhaps we can later meet and celebrate your improvement in health.

Rick_42

12-17-2006, 08:15 PM

Since I became interested in nudism, I've come to accept my body as it is. My doctor has been after me to get more exercise in order to lose weight and control my blood pressure and cholesterol. My exercise program had been sporadic at best until about a month ago when I decided to take advantage of the exercise facilities where I work and I've been exercising regularly, and gradually pushing myself harder. I'm starting to feel the benefits and I've dropped below 200 lbs.

I think body acceptance is great but that's only part of a good self image. It's important to be healthy too.

The only drawback is that I can't work out in nude in the company's facility. Darn!