tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post8528845531550787818..comments2024-03-28T02:14:52.220-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: Why Fat Albert Never AdoptedShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-25070004325266453042018-01-31T00:53:32.966-07:002018-01-31T00:53:32.966-07:00Thanks for sharing info about support service.I ha...Thanks for sharing info about support service.I have read all your article ,i got lot of information through this article<br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-bon-cho-cam/" rel="nofollow">xe bồn chở cám</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-tai-bon-xang-dau/" rel="nofollow">xe bồn xăng dầu</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-tai-bon-xang-dau/" rel="nofollow">xe chở xăng</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-tai-gan-cau/" rel="nofollow">xe tải gắn cầu</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-ep-rac/" rel="nofollow">xe ép rác</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-ep-rac/" rel="nofollow">xe chở rác</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-cho-gia-suc-gia-cam/" rel="nofollow">xe chở gia súc</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-cho-gia-suc-gia-cam/" rel="nofollow">xe chở gia cầm</a><br /><a href="https://otomiennam.com.vn/xe-chuyen-dung/xe-cho-xe-may-chuyen-dung/" rel="nofollow">xe chở xe máy chuyên dùng</a>Bồ câu tổng hợphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835749784982674765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-21394452056903371592012-10-07T09:49:23.594-07:002012-10-07T09:49:23.594-07:00I admit the possibility that a "morbidly obes...I admit the possibility that a "morbidly obese" person could be a good parent, especially if there is some medical condition driving the obesity, and they are actively working to control it. If the obesity is coming from a lack of knowledge about nutrition or meal planning or portion sizes, or some unresolved emotional issue, then allowing them to adopt is child abuse. <a href="https://www.rx247.net/Rabeprazole-Sodium.html" rel="nofollow">Rabeprazole Sodium</a>Aroojhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602651800447420870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60234294605994341262012-05-07T23:53:28.944-07:002012-05-07T23:53:28.944-07:00Speaking as an obese person...I realise what my we...Speaking as an obese person...I realise what my weight is doing to me. I am also doing something about it. But it doesn't happen overnight. That being said, I have a 3 year old son who I look forward to riding bikes with and hiking with someday soon. But I don't think I will be trying to adopt a child. Not that I shouldn't be allowed to because I have been told that I am a good mother...even great sometimes. I am practically obsessed with my son eating healthy. I didn't even want him to eat sugary, fried foods at all but other family members exposed him to it and now it's all he wants :(. I will continue to cook us balanced, healthy meals...and gradually phase out the junk.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691751795974413519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-44622927784991426282012-01-05T20:04:57.200-07:002012-01-05T20:04:57.200-07:00Considering some things I've read about how th...Considering some things I've read about how the children live in the orphanages I think they should let them be adopted by "fat" people. If someone is serious enough to go through all the hoops to adopt a baby from another country they should let them. I doubt it will be worse than being underfed in a crib all day.Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-70538411957833991912012-01-04T16:50:22.739-07:002012-01-04T16:50:22.739-07:00As a parent of a child I adopted internationally t...As a parent of a child I adopted internationally the biggest eye opener for both my husband and myself were all of the "different" rules you had to abide by. South Korea can be tough as well. China would not even accept our dossier until I turned 30, I was 28 at the time. The BMI issue was not a problem for us, but I can understand why they have it. It breaks my heart to see obese people scooting around in scooters because of their obesity and obesity related problems. Our travel partner was almost denied her decree because she was a single mom (new judge). On a side note, adoption is a personal choice. To adopt internationally or domestically is a huge decision. Until you have researched it and considered all of the rules and stipulations that go along with it, I think it is unfair to make the suggestion that people should adopt domestically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-45522165789084441192012-01-03T14:56:57.654-07:002012-01-03T14:56:57.654-07:00I'm SO excited about Biggest Loser...woohoo! ...I'm SO excited about Biggest Loser...woohoo! I think all people can be great parents, however I do think health can get in the way of the quality of life for the children and those parents. Restrictions and sedentary lifestyles can definitely have a negative impact on the children being adopted.Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935155587978160137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-62471996123067453262012-01-03T14:24:45.845-07:002012-01-03T14:24:45.845-07:00I agree with the chinese government on this, if an...I agree with the chinese government on this, if an adult thinks that they have the ability to take care of a child, then they should first and foremost be able to take care of themselves. it would not be fair to take a healthy child and put it in a household where junk food and laziness is prominent. I think that it would be a form of abuse!Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343922440493194861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-10545873890310360632012-01-03T14:17:46.832-07:002012-01-03T14:17:46.832-07:00Interesting topic! My parents are both obese and ...Interesting topic! My parents are both obese and sedentary. Its sad to see them in their mid-sixties living like they are eighty, all because they couldn't push back from the table. No hormones awry etc etc. just lack of discipline. But I never doubted that they loved me. On the flip side my SIL is extremely thin/anorexic and is the worst parent I have ever seen. She has force-fed her children (both domestically adopted, ironically) into obesity. The 7 y.o. has type-1 diabetes and lives on chips, crackers, milk and cookies. Vegetables? Lean meat? Whole grains? Don't be ridiculous! I have seen her eat one healthy thing ~ a banana! It makes me so absolutely insane to be around them that I have stopped going to family functions. So. Fat or thin doesn't seem to make much of a difference. Either can be equally as loving or bat-s*** crazy.lovetoread600https://www.blogger.com/profile/09396532242860292088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-88172181350200210072012-01-03T13:44:06.212-07:002012-01-03T13:44:06.212-07:00Didn't know this is what you did outside of ru...Didn't know this is what you did outside of running. We have 13 children - 2 foster, 5 adopted and 6 biological. I was a foster mom for ten years. I think we're all different in how we feel about adoption and need to choose our own path. I love my life and family. It morphed over time into what it is and every decision was individual but it's been a great ride. I think a lot of things should be taken into consideration with adoptive parents and obesity is a health issue. Where the line is drawn is the gray area. Yes, children need homes, but as a child with an overweight, unhealthy parent that's not necessarily a good option. But still there is so much to take into consideration. This is just one piece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-56803265549221560682012-01-03T12:26:58.314-07:002012-01-03T12:26:58.314-07:00Another tough one. On the one hand--the poor habit...Another tough one. On the one hand--the poor habits of obese parents are not good for the kids. And you never know what health issues they may be or will be facing as a consequence. On the other hand--an orphanage vs. a set of loving parents. I'd probably go for getting the kids into a family, in spite of everything.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-39974395815885365402012-01-03T12:18:24.192-07:002012-01-03T12:18:24.192-07:00From my experience, a child can go into a normal w...From my experience, a child can go into a normal weight family and end up with obesity issues based on the emotional weight of foster care and adoption. There are other issues at play here. <br /><br />In addition, this is something I have struggled with as an infertile woman who cannot meet domestic adoption criteria for other health reasons. <br /><br />Interesting discussion. BMI sucks. Wish there were a better answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-4705607408315419322012-01-03T12:12:06.026-07:002012-01-03T12:12:06.026-07:00Overweight adults (even those with a BMI of 40) ca...Overweight adults (even those with a BMI of 40) can provide nurturing, happy, and safe environments for children. Seems like there are more important issues to consider when it comes to adoption. <br /><br />And sometimes, obesity is actually the result of hormones that have gone awry, and it has little to do with the dietary behavior, or activity level of the adult. <br /><br />Sure, thinner adults might model some healthy behaviors, but in the big picture, isn't it more important to have loving parents than thin parents? <br /><br />And, just because a potential adoptive parent is thin, it doesn't mean they would provide the love and discipline that the children would need. Plus, we all know that thinness doesn't equate fitness. There's a large population of skinny fat folks who can't teach their kids crap about being fit.Dani Shugarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959786433552772543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-71444707055500308372012-01-03T11:12:25.516-07:002012-01-03T11:12:25.516-07:00This is very interesting! I work for an organizati...This is very interesting! I work for an organization that advocates on behalf of foster children so adoption or reunification are always the end goal. Getting the kids out of the system is the most important thing for us. Sending a child to a home with a morbidly obese adoptive parent in some way seems better than leaving them in a group home setting, however, long term, is this the best option for them? Will that person be able to properly care for the child with all of the limitations they have due to their obesity? These are just questions - I don't have an answer. But it is very interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637237011005059512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-37330637256369790252012-01-03T08:46:56.468-07:002012-01-03T08:46:56.468-07:00BMI is such a tiny part of the overall picture. Wh...BMI is such a tiny part of the overall picture. When I started my fitness journey, I was in the upper 30s, but my only health issue was slightly high blood pressure, which was really a product of my anxiety rather than my weight. <br /><br />I think anyone who wishes to adopt--obese, a little overweight, at healthy weight or underweight, should be screened extensively before adopting. Sure, someone who is obese may (but may not) pass bad eating and lifestyle habits on to a child...but it is also possible that someone who is at a healthy weight will place too much emphasis on weight, BMI and fitness on a child, causing problems for that child down the road with body image, eating disorders, etc.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362861005578526889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-44906211453314378102012-01-03T08:29:38.551-07:002012-01-03T08:29:38.551-07:00wow, fascinating. I had no idea that these kinds ...wow, fascinating. I had no idea that these kinds of regulations existed, and what a tough issue. reading through the comments, I kind of agree...a BMI over 40 is probably a symptom of a more serious issue, but, whew. tough stuff!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-22868235926432878172012-01-03T07:32:13.496-07:002012-01-03T07:32:13.496-07:00Yes, it often is too expensive, too complicated an...Yes, it often is too expensive, too complicated and too heartbreaking to adopt domestically. And really, an abandonned kid is an abandonned kid. Does one deserve to be adopted more than another because of where they were born?<br /><br />The rules that China sets seem strict but South Korea is strict also. It is frustrating when you want to be a parent and it seems everyone else can have a kid (health problems, legal issues, single parents, etc.) and you have to make it through a maze of rules to adopt. Thankfully my husband and I were young with no legal issues and now have a 10 and an 8 y.o. adopted from China. <br /><br />BMI may not indicate health but I think China was trying to make it as simple as possible. I'm sure that the rules will change again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-39800852583546928422012-01-03T07:30:59.123-07:002012-01-03T07:30:59.123-07:0040 is very high. Bmi is flawed. There is so much t...40 is very high. Bmi is flawed. There is so much that should be taken into account other than weight. I struggle with my weight. Blood work and all have been in healthy range. I am aware of my struggle and do my best as a parent to help my children not have my same struggles. They are active and have a good relationship with food. Being overweight does not always mean a person isn't a healthy eater and lazy. There are no absolutes.mommaof3ontherunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304875653490732002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-91574537457885764262012-01-03T05:36:40.904-07:002012-01-03T05:36:40.904-07:00I think BMI is a good gage of someone's fitnes...I think BMI is a good gage of someone's fitness and overall health if it is done correctly. Plugging in your height/weight and coming up with a number is BS. According to their chart I my BMI is 21.5(which is fine) but my *actual* BMI is 12-13 (I am a runner) via bioimpedance(sp- the electrical testing)as MUSCLE WEIGHS MORE THAN FAT!!! You could be 5'5" and weigh 150lbs and be called obese...and not have a ick of fat on your body! Those charts are rediculous and shoud be burnt.<br /><br />As far as adoption goes...I would think if you pass whatever qualification standards there are to adopt in the first pace your weight should have NOTHING to do with it. Those children need loving homes...are overweight people less capable of love? I think not. I do think people should try to adopt locally before they go overseas, but if it is not possible to adopt here, than have at it. Anyone who adopts a child is a hero in my book.RawBodyGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03254891126964141203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-57074871797603782452012-01-03T05:19:47.985-07:002012-01-03T05:19:47.985-07:00I think they need to figure out a better way to te...I think they need to figure out a better way to test BMI....it just doesn't seem correct.<br /><br />(I am considered normal weight (...edging to slightly overweight with this holiday gain ...... but I know others who look better that are considered bigger??)Ms. Witihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304175400543323958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-49472936048372481172012-01-03T02:37:23.623-07:002012-01-03T02:37:23.623-07:00Absolutes clearly don't work but their needs t...Absolutes clearly don't work but their needs to be guidelines and that is what the BMI provides us. Yes there are people out there that are all muscle that fall into certain categories but the BMI is a guide and not an end all be all. It seems to me that China picked a # that cannot be disputed in terms of obesity and it makes sense to me. Yes they might be good hearted but if they won't take care of themselves then the notion of them taking care of a child would seem to not be of utmost priority.<br /><br />My question is why go across the globe to adopt a child? There are plenty of children here that can and should be adopted. That part I truly don't understand.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914217156791555569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-57647716503891506422012-01-02T22:45:15.400-07:002012-01-02T22:45:15.400-07:00No. The BMI is flawed; at best, it tells you the r...No. The BMI is flawed; at best, it tells you the risk for a large group of people with a height-weight ratio that comes to that number. Doesn't say whether any one individual will die next week, or in his or her bed at age 104. Doesn't tell you what their cholesterol is, or the fat-to-muscle ratio, or what they eat, or how many marathons they've finished. (And yes, there are people with BMIs over 40 who are endurance athletes.)<br /><br />Also, I don't want people looking at my purchase of, for example, three six-packs of beer and deciding I'm an alcoholic (I'm not, but I do stock up when our favorites are on sale) so I'm not going to look at anyone else's size or purchases or food consumption and automatically assume anything about them. *shrugs* Especially something as inchoate as whether they're a 'good' parent or not.avenging anglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790305820594690124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-1593419445759037132012-01-02T22:32:21.700-07:002012-01-02T22:32:21.700-07:00BMI is certainly an imperfect metric, but c'mo...BMI is certainly an imperfect metric, but c'mon, 40?? I can see if it says you're overweight and you're really just muscular or big-boned, but that's nothing like a 40. If your BMI is a 40 then you're either physically or psychologically unable to care for yourself, much less someone else.<br />That said, any parent is better than none, if that is the option.@Terrysrunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01081813866027464762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-1986976229011593882012-01-02T22:04:53.435-07:002012-01-02T22:04:53.435-07:00Intersting....I posted on my blog a while back my ...Intersting....I posted on my blog a while back my blood work numbers when I was obese and then just last month. Both numbers were considered normal. Infact when I was obese I still qualified for normal Life insurnace because my blood work came back healthy as person in a normal BMI. I am think that just a person should not be disqualified based on weight, there are many other factors to consider.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744683705291070700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-70442912868237564702012-01-02T21:59:17.786-07:002012-01-02T21:59:17.786-07:00allowing yourself to be morbidly obese first of al...allowing yourself to be morbidly obese first of all, is not "good health" but also adoption agencies would look down upon someone who endangered their life daily and had risky habits (smoking, motorcycle racing, drugs habits, etc) so just because weight is a taboo subject doesnt mean it is less risky. the parents are leaving their health at risk. that doesnt mean they are unfit parents, they can still offer love and care and be great examples for children in make aspects of life, but i think it is something to considerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-53319398339253846452012-01-02T21:38:14.690-07:002012-01-02T21:38:14.690-07:00Thank you SO much for this post. And read "F...Thank you SO much for this post. And read "Fat Shame: Stigma and the Fat Body in American Culture" by Amy Farrell for more on the correlation (or lack thereof!) of good health and fatness.Linzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623249410229342075noreply@blogger.com