Had a health assessment this week and the young man that gave it to me measured my waist...i flunked having a 24" waist. I tipped the scales and had blood drawn from my middle finger. Blood pressure was taken and I was measured at 5 foot 10 inches tall.
I am now red flagged in computerland as not perfect and my health insurance will deliberately cost me more because I am who I am.
When I was much younger we were encouraged to be individuals. As the world grows older, we are now to be cookie cutter people with men having 40 inch waist. All men. One's height, muscle mass and bone structure are not taken into account...40 inch waist.
Where did this company come from that my husband's employers are using?
In my opinion........there are more heavier set people in a m e r i c a and if the insurance company can give cause to increase the price of premiums to the masses, they will. More money into their pockets.
In reality, there are skinny, skinny people out there that have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. In the real world people come in a variety of shapes and sizes. People grow older no matter what your weight is. In the real world, skinny people die at every age and being skinny does not mean you will live a carefree life with no worries or health challenges.
Dead people don't pay health insurance. While you're alive, you more than likely will pay taxes, pay for health and life insurance, drive a car and have auto insurance, own some property and have that insured as well.
I betcha that when you're paying for insurance of any kind that the insurance companies don't mind taking your money even if you are a man with a larger than 40 inch waist.
~d~
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Hi D! Wow, I'm seeing that waist. I'll bet her corset was so tight she couldn't breath!
Oh, I know! I'm only 4' 11" and I'm fatter than I should be. I have health insurance this year because I'm covered under my hubbies. But next year we'll have to buy mine individually. He's 7 years older than me and can have medicare. I'm 60 and will have to wait awhile. Some doctors around here won't even take folks with only medicare. Lord, have mercy on us! Now if I were as tall as you, I think all my data would be great! :)
Happy Mother's Day,
Shelia :)
I will NEVER have a 24" waist. Not even the dropping of 40lbs last year did that for me. My ribs and my hip bones almost touch...maybe an inch or two between them. My gramma use to say I was short-waisted...that's why my mid-section will never be tiny.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Insurance companies make me sick. I've worked for them (three times) in my life...different companies, but all were shysters!
New Motto:
"Give us your money so we can deny your claim!"
xoRebecca
Good article, Deanna. I agree with your observations about health insurance providers. And that picture! I know that one's not photoshopped!!! It's the real deal. She must have on such a tight, tight corset she can hardly breathe. Pretty little thing, though, in her fancy gown.
HI SWEET D!!!!
It just occurred to me your initial and the tittle I used reminded ne of a good glass of Iced Tea!!!!
I think that girl pictured is miserable.....I saw the movie Titanic, where her Momma was tieing her up so tight...it's a shame,glad they don't do that anymore....You are tall, good for you, I agree with you, a man's waist at 4o is acceptable...My hubbies wears a 38 pants, no Dr. has ever told him to diet........ I also think the insurance companies discriminate on weight.....skinny people die all the time, look at Karen Carpenter, she died of heart failure as a result of her being anorexic....
don't worry.
God is Good he will be there with you
hugs,
jamie
I read that most of the women who wore the tight coursets died young of heart problems because the corset wouldn't let their hearts function properly! I'll take the larger waist and no courset. You hit the nail on the head about the insurance companies! I could buy a brand new car in cash every year for what I pay for my family's insurance. Then when I have a claim.... they deny it!
Love this post!!
Have a great day sweet friend. Don't worry about your waist - enjoy your life!
Just remember that Queen Mary was very young AND was wearing a corset. As she aged she became just like the rest of us. :)
I have a praise in that our home has officially sold. I now have just 32 to days to find a home, pack and move. A little pressure? :) We put a bid on a home yesterday that will give "The Money Pit" a run for it's money.
I wanted to let you know that I so appreciate all of your support and kind comments and if I am absent the next few weeks from your blog please know I will return soon.
For whomever you nurture, have a happy and blessed Mother's Day.
Hi Deanna,
You have shared a great post and yes, I think all Insurance companies are the same, just interested in getting your money and not caring about anything else.
As for the waistline, she would have found it hard to breath.
Sending hugs and happy Mother's day
Carolyn
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