All right. This is to all the judgemental and small minded people out there that tend to think the only way someone puts on weight is because of poor choices and bad eating habits. I have done some research and here is some proof that sometimes, the deck can be stacked against you from the start. Here's a list I found from a website that shows how some types of medications can cause problems....
"Antihistamines
The effect: Allergy drugs containing diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl) have a sedating effect that saps your energy if you take them regularly. You’re not as active, so you’re burning fewer calories.
Antidepressants
The effect: Some antidepressants affect neurotransmitters in your brain that control appetite and mood, both of which can make you eat more.
Sleep aids
The effect: You’ll find that common culprit, diphenhydramine, in over-the-counter sleep aids, such as Tylenol Simply Sleep, Sominex, or Nytol, or “nighttime” versions of cold and pain medicines, like Sudafed PE Nighttime Cold or Excedrin PM.
Migraine meds
The effect: Depakote and Depakene, medicines which are sometimes used to prevent recurring migraines, can make you want to eat more
Steroids
The effect: Prednisone, often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and chronic inflammation, can make you feel ravenously hungry."
And that just some of the medications for common health issues....
here's a quote from a medical website that sums it it pretty nicely to me...
"It's important to remember that there are other, underlying causes that can contribute to one's tendency to become overweight or obese.
There are some factors in weight gain that we simply have no control over. For example. some illnesses may lead to weight gain, such as Cushing's disease. Certain medications like steroids and antidepressants may also cause weight gain. There are also other underlying issues that often lead to weight gain, such as genetics, environmental factors, psychological issues, physical inactivity</B> due to injury or illness, and eating disorders, such as BED (binge eating disorder)."
All I am saying is, we all come here to talk about our passion and love for all things Disney. Not to hear someones opinion on fat people or to hear someone making fun of someone else, regardless the reason. Is it too much to ask for a little common decency?
P.S. If this doesn't belong in this section of the forums, I apologize. Just thought that since this is where I have seen most of the comments, it might be the best place to post it.
"Antihistamines
The effect: Allergy drugs containing diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl) have a sedating effect that saps your energy if you take them regularly. You’re not as active, so you’re burning fewer calories.
Antidepressants
The effect: Some antidepressants affect neurotransmitters in your brain that control appetite and mood, both of which can make you eat more.
Sleep aids
The effect: You’ll find that common culprit, diphenhydramine, in over-the-counter sleep aids, such as Tylenol Simply Sleep, Sominex, or Nytol, or “nighttime” versions of cold and pain medicines, like Sudafed PE Nighttime Cold or Excedrin PM.
Migraine meds
The effect: Depakote and Depakene, medicines which are sometimes used to prevent recurring migraines, can make you want to eat more
Steroids
The effect: Prednisone, often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and chronic inflammation, can make you feel ravenously hungry."
And that just some of the medications for common health issues....
here's a quote from a medical website that sums it it pretty nicely to me...
"It's important to remember that there are other, underlying causes that can contribute to one's tendency to become overweight or obese.
There are some factors in weight gain that we simply have no control over. For example. some illnesses may lead to weight gain, such as Cushing's disease. Certain medications like steroids and antidepressants may also cause weight gain. There are also other underlying issues that often lead to weight gain, such as genetics, environmental factors, psychological issues, physical inactivity</B> due to injury or illness, and eating disorders, such as BED (binge eating disorder)."
All I am saying is, we all come here to talk about our passion and love for all things Disney. Not to hear someones opinion on fat people or to hear someone making fun of someone else, regardless the reason. Is it too much to ask for a little common decency?
P.S. If this doesn't belong in this section of the forums, I apologize. Just thought that since this is where I have seen most of the comments, it might be the best place to post it.
