The Truth Hurts

I have noticed more aches and pains as of late. I am quick to say it's because I'm getting old. I am slow to acknowledge that it is because I'm overweight. I go to the doctor with these issues, he doesn't say "lose weight" so I don't think it is because of the weight. But, I am hesitant to announce any aches and pains, because, in the back of my mind, I am fearful that someone might actually say it, "try losing weight!"

I have been in complete denial that weight has anything to do with these pains. There was a time when I was walking when I was trying to lose weight. Eventually, the pounding took it's toll and my foot hurt and I had to stop. Then, my other foot started hurting. I did take note that my feet had grown and acknowledge that it was probably because of the excess weight. A female friend kiddingly said, "now you know how we feel when pregnant." After many years of sitting at a computer, my back recently started hurting. I never had this problem before. Rather, than admit it was my weight, I was sure it was the chair or the way I lurked over the keyboard.

After losing a few pounds, my back doesn't aches as much and my feet don't hurt as much. The truth of the matter is that being overweight causes a lot of aches and pains.