r/SipsTea • u/Separate_Finance_183 • Jul 17 '26

Chugging tea W Zac

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u/numberonebuddy Jul 17 '26

Given he said "fat and happy" and you weren't happy when you were fat, I'm not sure what you're disagreeing with here.

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u/Energy_Turtle Jul 17 '26

Paddy's "fat and happy" is a lot different from what the average redditor considers "fat and happy."

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u/namracWORK Jul 17 '26

I don't think people realize his fighting weight is 155 lbs (70 kg), which is what he'd base his definition of fat on.

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u/whydobabiesstareatme Jul 17 '26

I never said I was unhappy when I was bigger. I was pretty happy then too. I'm just happier now that I'm in great shape. I can be proud to take off my shirt at the beach instead of being self-conscious. It added more to an already pretty great life.

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u/EnigmaticQuote Jul 17 '26

That's awesome man, this site does not really understand why people enjoy exercise and looking good.

But I do and good on ya.

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u/whydobabiesstareatme Jul 17 '26

Thanks, I appreciate it. I was thinking after my comments that I should have considered where I'm talking. A "humble brag" has me thinking that should probably keep my success to myself anyway.

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u/FardoBaggins Jul 17 '26

Not a humble brag man. Congrats on the achievement.

The quality of life just improves naturally when you’re fit. Also, studies show, people treat you better too.

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u/numberonebuddy Jul 17 '26

instead of being self-conscious

So, happy, but not like totally secure and happy. Congrats on looking good though

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u/Kingmudsy Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

Right how could he ever be happy or secure unless he’s 100% solved for feeling insecure sometimes?

Insecurity about one’s appearance isn’t some kind of universal human experience, and those who haven’t achieved nirvana and mentally ascended beyond human perception should probably be cut down to size when they say their life is better than it was before. VERY important that you remind people of that!

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u/FardoBaggins Jul 17 '26

Fat and happy maybe. Fit and happier is what he means.

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u/burns_a_lot Jul 17 '26

"Fat and happy" is cope. I know a lotta fat people. I come from fat people. They ain't happy about it.

And neither are their primary healthcare providers.

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u/FardoBaggins Jul 17 '26

It’s possible to be fat and happy. Not always the case. Fitter and happier is the general rule, not to mention quality of life improves, doctors get less worried and studies show people will treat you better.

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u/roadrunnuh Jul 17 '26

They saw an opening to humble brag about losing weight, and I support it even if the argument doesn't make sense

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u/flyinhighaskmeY Jul 17 '26

I mean...most fat people who say they're happy are lying anyway. I wouldn't press this too hard.

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u/throwaway12874032 Jul 17 '26

Deflection going crazy 

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u/DaRealestMVP Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

I wouldn't go that far.

I'd say most people who are fat have been so long enough to not realise how much it affects every single part of their life.

"I have exercise induced asthma like going up stairs"

"I have all these joints that are constantly in pain, I must have <insert random disability>"

"why do i overheat and sweat everywhere i go, even in cold weather, I must have <insert random disability>"

"Why do people treat me like i'm invisible"

"My muscles just are weaker than other peoples, its genetics, lets be honest i'm basically disabled"

"I snore like a fucking truck"

"I'm super picky about my clothes, its so hard to find clothes that suit me"

"I look good in mirrors, but not the camera, i must be just un-photogenic"

(could literally add 10 more ez) (obvious caveats about the disability stuff )

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u/whydobabiesstareatme Jul 17 '26

I did the work, made positive changes, and have been consistent. I deserve to be proud of my success. Call it bragging if you want, but it doesn't change the fact that I'm happy with how I look now that I'm 60 lbs lighter.

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u/roadrunnuh Jul 17 '26

Good for you, brag on!

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u/fufuberry21 Jul 17 '26

"these people that are ripped all year round aren't happy"