Overweight Divers

[WetHog]

Originally Posted by coral cowgirl

".....facts are facts."
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I lost 30 pounds just by getting rid of the white stuff in my diet, (white sugar, white flour, white rice). I feel a lot better, my knees are happier and my cholesterol count is down.

Now, if they could just make sugar free chocolate taste "real"!

Try the Russell Stover' Stuff. Expecially the pecan clusters

[mselizann]

Originally Posted by coral cowgirl

".....facts are facts."
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Now, if they could just make sugar free chocolate taste "real"!

Amen sista!

[jimmysdevoted]

If youlike Mounds or almond joys.. The Weight watchers coconut pieces are to die for.. they have lots of protein, lots of fiber..
being diabetic I have to watch what I eat so this fills that void.. its addictive.. but goood.......
My candy of choice now.....

Walmart sells it for 1.98 a bag which is the same as buying two large size candy bars plus an extra piece..

[racesforfunnowadiver2]

Originally Posted by Ryanh1801

Weight does not always mean not fit. Im what most doctors would consider over weight, But I do triathlons and many other physically demanding things, and beat a lot of "skinny in shape people". What worrys me is the guy sucking down a pack of cig's before a dive.

Just got cert. a month ago and decided to quit smoking after I had trouble keeping up. Besides in 10 years I dont want to be fighting over the O2 bottle, I'd rather be diving. Just made the call to the MD today to get Welbutrin to help wean the addiction - been smoking 20 years. Now I will be able to afford more scuba gear!!!

Hope I dont gain any weight when it comes down to it, but probably will.

[waytooslow]

congrats on the stop smoking, maybe you will be lucky, I however gained 25 lbs after quiting, I used chantix - no side affects at all for me.

[RikRaeder]

Originally Posted by obrules15

If the question is why are there so many overweight divers, the response is because we as a nation are becoming increasingly overweight. If the question is how dare I put on a wetsuit and be seen in public if I am fat then the response is "bite me".

My take was that the former question was the original issue.

[Rhino]

[quote=freeski4ever;180164]

Originally Posted by FishFood

...dicky-do's (when your belly sticks out farther than your dicky-do)

I'm going to have to "borrow" that term from you and use it the future when referring to one of my buddies.

[freeski4ever]

[quote=Rhino;199041]

Originally Posted by freeski4ever

I'm going to have to "borrow" that term from you and use it the future when referring to one of my buddies.

No problem, enjoy!!

[JTMoney]

[quote=Rhino;199041]

Originally Posted by freeski4ever

I'm going to have to "borrow" that term from you and use it the future when referring to one of my buddies.

I prefer the dunlop disease, where your belly dunloped over your pants.

[digitalman]

I too am a little heavy for my height, but that hasn't slowed me down. If I don't feel comfortable doing a dive due to the conditions, I sit it out and dive another day just like any responsible diver should, overweight or not.