Weight is more than a problem

[convict1983]

Americans are fat. There’s no denying that the whole country’s been fighting obesity for many years now. TV shows like “The Biggest Loser” and movies like “Super Size Me” have gone a long way to demonstrating that not only it is a problem, but that people are at the point where they are ready and willing to do something about it. However, what business owners might not know is that their employees’ weight problems are hurting business.

Ballooning employees are trimming profits

A study released in April found that overweight workers cost their employers more in injury claims than their healthier colleagues. The fattest workers had 13 times the missed workdays as the healthy workers because of work-related injuries, and their medical claims for the injuries were seven times higher.

Couple the immediate financial losses of injury claims with the future health care costs of weight-related illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, and having a bevy of overweight workers on staff suddenly gets very expensive.
However, if employers treat the fatter employees differently from the leaner ones, they’re opening themselves up to discrimination lawsuits.

The Duke University researchers who conducted the study recommended that employers look into sponsoring company fitness programs in order to combat the problem. Though fitness programs may be a bit pricey right off the bat, it will go a long way to saving money in injury claims in the long run.



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Man, I really cant stand fat people. One of my co-workers is very obese and he always complains that healthy food costs too much, I just shake my head.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by fightclub1983

One of my co-workers is very obese and he always complains that healthy food costs too much, I just shake my head.

Celery costs more than a Triple Cheeseburger, Fries and a Milkshake?

What grocery store is his tubby ass shopping at?

[El Jefe]

I agree and you didnt even mention some of the other shows on right now. Like celebrity "fat" club, TLC has this show called Inside Broohaven Obesity Clinic.

[Bugeater]

However, if employers treat the fatter employees differently from the leaner ones, they’re opening themselves up to discrimination lawsuits.

But it's OK to treat smokers differently from non-smokers. I never understood that.

[Dartgod]

I'm doing my part. I've lost 20 lbs in the last month....without exercising.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'm doing my part. I've lost 20 lbs in the last month....without exercising.

Good for you. I need to do the same.

Cut out soda or just eating better?

Both?

[tyton75]

Originally Posted by Mr. Carlson the Bugeater

But it's OK to treat smokers differently from non-smokers. I never understood that.

me either... how is that not discrimination or some chit?!?

[Buehler445]

I understand this. I work with a horriblly obese person, and I can't help but think about what would be running through my mind if I were interviewing her. I wouldnt guess that she would live past 50, and she would be a horrible liability to my health insurance, particularly if I had a small employee pool.

[The Franchise]

I've been on the fat side....and honestly.....these people just need to get off their ass and do something about it.

I was 280 when I graduated high school. I was a fat ass...and didn't really care. All it took was losing some weight to join the Air Force and they whipped my ass into shape.

January of 2006 I weighed in at 260 again. I realized what I need to do...and now I'm down to 200....only 15 more lbs to go until my goal.

All I'm saying....is that it's on the person. Stop eating so much and work out a little....jesus.

[tyton75]

I'm doing my part though... I lost 85pounds since August.. without exercising!


*I did get a Laproscopic Band though.. so I cheated

[King_Chief_Fan]

I see far more sickness, issues, tardiness, absences, use of medical benefit from "fat" people than I do smokers.

Health insurance premiums at my company are higher if you smoke. I am o.k. with that since it doesn't impact me. I think the same should happen with those who are unhealthy in other respects.....hard to gauge I know.

[Donger]

I can't imagine what it feels like to lose that much weight. One must feel like another person.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Donger

I can't imagine what it feels like to lose that much weight. One must feel like another person.

It's interesting to say the least. When I was 185 and looked in the mirror....I still saw 280.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'm doing my part. I've lost 20 lbs in the last month....without exercising.

That's great Bob, congratulations.

Why no exercise though?

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Good for you. I need to do the same.

Cut out soda or just eating better?

Both?

Eating better. 5 meals a day.

Breakfast - 4 boiled egss (no yolk) or egg white omelet, cup of oatmeal and fruit.

mid-morning - 4 oz chicken or turkey, 1/2 cup of carb (rice, potato or small apple)

Lunch - 4oz chicken or turkey, cup of carbs, 1-2 cups of veggies (i usually eat raw carrots)

Mid-afternoon - Repeat mid-morning

Dinner - pretty much a repeat of lunch

Evening snack - cup of fruit, fresh pineapple is my favorite.

The biggest thing is I have all but cut bread out of my diet. What i am doing has reprogrammed my body to burn fat. I can also substitute seafood (shrimp, crab, fish) for any of the proteins. I can also eat red meat at dinner, but in smaller quantities.

I do stray from time to time, but always get right back to the routine.