Obesity

[blueangel]

There's really nothing more you can do. Your friend obviously has problems that go a lot deeper than you're equipped to handle. She may have some psychological issues that need to be addressed professionally. Her weight might be "protecting" her from something-- such as having to deal with a man. (Maybe she was sexually abused as a child?)

And-- maybe exercising is too difficult for her. Remember.. when you're that obese, it can be extremely taxing on the heart and respiratory system. Maybe she needs to find a program specifically designed for someone with her problem. She probably needs to start a lot more slowly-- like on a walking program.

She needs help.. professional help-- probably in the form of a psychologist, a nutritionist and a private trainer.

It's wonderful that you're so concerned, but all you can do is be her friend. She needs you.

[Rudey]

Do any of you ladies know if I can get a Taco Bell Crunch Wrap supreme without the meat?

-Rudey

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Rudey

Do any of you ladies know if I can get a Taco Bell Crunch Wrap supreme without the meat?

-Rudey

Taco Bell has an "If we can make it, you can have it" policy. So, yes.

[tunatartare]

I'm sure you could, but I don't think there's much point to doing that. Do you keep kosher?

[Jimmy Choo]

Originally Posted by blueangel

There's really nothing more you can do. Your friend obviously has problems that go a lot deeper than you're equipped to handle. She may have some psychological issues that need to be addressed professionally. Her weight might be "protecting" her from something-- such as having to deal with a man. (Maybe she was sexually abused as a child?)

And-- maybe exercising is too difficult for her. Remember.. when you're that obese, it can be extremely taxing on the heart and respiratory system. Maybe she needs to find a program specifically designed for someone with her problem. She probably needs to start a lot more slowly-- like on a walking program.

She needs help.. professional help-- probably in the form of a psychologist, a nutritionist and a private trainer.

It's wonderful that you're so concerned, but all you can do is be her friend. She needs you.

Well said!