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Originally Posted by pamela
you seem a little harsh and judgemental towards obese people.
You don't know what has driven them to over consume, if genetics was not a factor. A lonely child without friends or a parents concern may find comfort in chocolate and chips in front of the TV. There are many possible scenarios that could come into play, but disdain and contempt is not a good motivator for someone to change their eating habits and lifestyle.
Yes, burn more calories than consumed, but do it moderately to avoid risking a heart attack. Different types of bariatric surgery can certainly help, but there can be complications and side effects as well. If the symptom is out of control pie hole shoveling, then counseling and professional help would be a good idea in addition to a quality diet plan with exercise  |
I agree that it is more a social problem than something we should blame the individual for. Our commercialized, consumer-driven way of life leaves us without enough exercise and our pursuit-of-happiness ideology leads to less self-discipline and over-eating.
Still, I notice that there is a distinct class line between obese and not-obese. Poor people seem to be the fattest! Any statistics anyone?
