Discrimination because of being overweight

It is a sad fact that during tight employment times like now, subtle employment screening takes place. Unfortunately visual screening is the very first process that companies do to weed out potential employees. About 10 years ago I got a job over the phone because there was a shortage of what I did. Now with the high unemployment rate I have to go in to be seen for the interview. That means I not only have to dress up but look fit. Companies tend to not want people that will drive up their health insurance costs and being overweight is one of them.

Of course it would be hard to prove that anybody has been discriminated due to weight but with the rise in the amount of women going in for nip tuck procedures then you know that weight will play a part.

I would like to hear of any of your stories regarding looking for a job and your weight...leave a comment.

Take care of your health

Weight loss to become a healthier you will lengthen your life, lower your medical insurance costs and keep you off of social security disability. Excess weight contributes to bone loss, diabetes and believe it or not increased pain from lack of movement. Did you know that shortness of breath is a sign of heart disease? When your heart becomes weak because of excess weight and lack of exercise then it cannot pump blood to your lungs to get your blood oxygen. That causes shortness of breath.

Outdoor fitness

The one thing about springtime is the fact we finally have some great days to go outside and get some fresh air at the same time getting some much needed exercise. Maybe you can finally put to good use those workout clothes you bought last Cyber Monday (but it was too cold to wear back then).

Don't forget to still wear layered clothing so as you get warmer you can adjust to the ever changing spring weather. At the end of your workout don't forget to cool down slowly so your muscles don't get chilled and cause you to hav cramps later.

Do you have expensive exercise equipment?

Treadmills, ellipticals, swim spas and those other very expensive workout equipment - do you own one? What do you do when it breaks down? Or has it? I know when we bought our fully loaded treadmill for under $150 (it was a clearance sale) I was offered mechanical breakdown insurance but I turned it down. The price for the plan was almost as much as the treadmill. That was about 6 years ago and we have yet to have a problem with it.

I say go with your gut feeling when buying fix-it plans for your stuff. Sometimes it costs more in the long run to buy the plan than to buy a new machine.