Mr.
Lion
The world's fattest man
announced yesterday that he planned to marry his long time girlfriend later
this month. Manuel Uribe was declared the world's heaviest man by the Guinness Book of World Records when he was weighed in at around 1,235 pounds
back in 2004.
Since then he has lost 500 pounds and is still on a diet.
He has been outside of his house only twice in the past year few years,
the last time being March of 2007 after six people pushed his gurney
outside.
This
story goes to show that love can be found anywhere and in anyone. I
don't want to sound mean but I don't know if I could ever be with
someone that fat because they're not able to do anything. He can't
work or go outside; that's pretty sad. Plus, what happens during
sleeping arrangements? He could kill his wife. The one good thing that
might have come out of her being a part of his life is her motivating him
to lose over 500 pounds.
Have you ever motivated your SO to change for the better? How?
Could you ever love someone that is over 700 pounds?
Comments (53)
Maybe he has a really good insurance plan and she's hoping he'll kick the bucket soon enough so she can cash in.
My SO always motivates himself... for me....
I don't usually tell him to improve, but he uses me as a reason. Which is great! :P
Yeah. I told him I couldn't date a guy who did drugs, and he quit them all cold turkey. One month later and the mother-in-law figure that thought a girlfriend was a bad idea is hugging me saying I'm the best influence on her son ever :D Although it still surprises me he did that. Unfortunately without me now, he's back to his old self.
At least this guy found somebody who loves him for what he is. I just want to know how she can stand probably always having to be on top of him for sex. One position would bore me.
Hey, I guess there really is somebody for everyone.
I am very happy for them, and wish them all the best.
Hubby and I motivate each other to be healthy for the kiddos and each other all the time. We've recently come to an agreement not to eat out as much as we used to, and eat more at home. Also to drink more water...That was a big one with hubby becuase he didnt really like water (his perferred drink was Mountain Dew), but we did it together and now he drinks it all the time without a problem.
I'm happy for him, and that he found someone who encourages him and motivates him to do something. Obviously she's making him happy.
I don't consider myself that large, but my last relationship would always give me mixed signals about my size. He's naturally super skinny, and I'm naturally chunky because of all the sports I used to do (and unfortunate for me my muscles like to build more than tone even with the exercises I'd do). Suffice to say, his teasings did not do well with my self-image.
I actually watched the documentary that either TLC or the Discovery Channel made about this man and all I can say is that I'm thrilled he's finally getting married to his girlfriend and has been making changes for the better!
wow, i'm so happy for that manuel guy. O__O CONGRATS! haha. i wish him the best of luck in his marriage.
I once dated someone "fat". My parents opposed to the relationship from the very beginning because he was "fat" and thus not attractive. Call them superficial, but I can understand why they want me to date someone more physically fit....obesity just leads to too many health problems.
I'm not good at keeping secrets especially things like that from my S/O. He hounded it out of me. Since then he has been exercising and staying healthy. Even though we have broken up, he continued to exercise everyday and now he's running marathons looking better than ever.
I supposed he changed for me for superficial reasons, but in the long run, he's the one (and his family) reaping all the benefits.
<3 BB
Congrats to him. I hope he meets whatever goals he has in life along her side.
Keep on Swingin'
I wonder what his goal is. Maybe a whole half a ton. Now that he's got 500 done, another 4 years and another 500 is good, right? How tall is this guy anyways? Lol, I'm asking so many questions, like I'm gonna do his BMI for him. I've got my own body problems to worry about >>
Still, I'm glad for him and his girlfriend. And I hope he reaches his goal soon. Getting only one bite out of your own wedding cake sucks, but I admire his determination and motivation.
I'm moved.
i'm not gonna lie, there's a lot to look past when it comes to dating someone this massive! meaning, there's a lot to look past just to see his face!
I'm happy for the guy too! But I'm just wondering... How does one get so obese?!
how romantic..the guy im talking to won't give up smoking even though i've told him multiple times to quit but never phrased it like "give up smoking for me please." because i feel like it's his life and he can make his own decisions..maybe this guy isn't doing it for his fiance maybe he's doing it for himself because he finally realizes that he has to change for himself...maybe it's for her maybe it's not nobody knows but him, but if it is for her...that's too cute
Dang, and I thought 600 lbs. was a lot ..
Well its not like these people are seen everyday -- don't they usually stay in their houses or in the hospitals? So I wouldn't even be able to meet them.. Plus, it must be very expensive to take care of them .....
If I was the one dating someone that heavy, I'd spend too much time worrying about his health, but I would still love the person. =)
On another note, I'm glad he found somebody to love. I hope they're happy.
I can love someone over 700 lbs. The question is can I be with them? Frankly, no.
I'm not gonna lie. at this time in my life, I consider physical attraction as an important part of the relationship. I want to be able to look at them and smile, not only because of their personality, but also because of their physical beauty too. Yes you can find love in all places, but hey. I'm young, I'm enjoyin it for the time being.
and when they say beauty is only skin deep, that's cool, I just want to get myy rocks off. =p
Love works wonder!!!
Like what the always said, "Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder." If my SO is 700pounds in the future, I will be so happy!
That means I can be as fat as him and eat as much as I want without worries! Hahas. I wouldn't even worry about girls laying eyes on my man.
I know it will take him forever to go on a date with her!
I'm impressed that love didn't suck for them like it does for so many others. I guess there really IS someone for everyone out there. I personally don't see myself ever being able to look past excessive obesity, but knowing me, I'd feel so guilty the whole time.
More to love?
Closing you eyes....lol
OR having a Really big 700-pound heart
God Bless Her!
Well, no matter what anyone says, most people have to be physically attracted to someone in order to date them. And I don't see myself being attracted to someone that heavy. I'm very happy for both of them though. It's great that he's got someone there to motivate him, if he didn't who knows if he'd still be alive..