What do u think the main reasons are why so much of society is obese or overweight (lose weight, exercising)

[jaminhealth]

Some one mentioned holidays gorging. I no longer do big holidays, do hardly any. But if one counted from start to finish with all the turkey holiday foods and drink, one can consume 18,000 calories.

[Hayden87]

Originally Posted by boxus

Reaching a point of no return - no such thing.

What i meant was really a perception thing. Some people who are morbidly obese, perceive it to be such a long way back, that they percieve it as impossible.

Again some people. Perception is reality for these people. Of course in some cases that is not the case.

[Hayden87]

Wow lots of really good responses. And some interesting points raised.

[charlygal]

Originally Posted by jade408

Your solutions are all things that work for the people with the luxury of time. Time to run all over town to chase the best price. Time to make mutilple food stops. Access to effucient transportation to access all those places.

These are not my problems, I have not discussed my choices. I am showing empathy - because some people do not have as many choices and options that I do.

What works for me may not be applicable to someone else.

I do have empathy for situations. I don't condone excuses. I don't know anyone who works 24 hrs a day. Sourcing chicken parts and frozen broccoli isn't that hard. Most markets offer delivery service. One could ask family and friends to come along when they go grocery shopping and offer to provide gas money.


There is always something someone can do to help their situation. Do you believe it's better for people to believe they are powerless?

[AhRainess]

Not having time to cook is just another excuse. Heck, you can still eat at McDonald's everyday and not be fat. It just depends on the food choices you make, even at McDonald's.

[Hayden87]

Originally Posted by charlygal

I do have empathy for situations. I don't condone excuses. I don't know anyone who works 24 hrs a day. Sourcing chicken parts and frozen broccoli isn't that hard. Most markets offer delivery service. One could ask family and friends to come along when they go grocery shopping and offer to provide gas money.


There is always something someone can do to help their situation. Do you believe it's better for people to believe they are powerless?

And even for people with busy lives. Online food deliveries are getting more popular by the day.
Thats how i get my fruit and veges. I have a basket turn up once a week.

[PJ1252]

Some anti cancer drugs, anti psychotics, and anti depressants will cause weight gain but its so much easier to blame it on laziness or overeating.

[bookspage]

Of course if you don't have access to a grocery store, it's going to be hard.
But look at the numbers

• 25 million Americans don't have access to a proper grocery store
• 70% of Americans are overweight or obese
• That's 226 Million people who are overweight/obese

So we've accounted for the 25 million who don't have access to a proper grocery store (assuming they are all overweight which probably isn't the case)

What about the other 200 million?

[Hayden87]

Is that really a legit stat? 70% are obese or overweight?

I knew it was high but not that high!

[charlygal]

Originally Posted by PJ1252

Some anti cancer drugs, anti psychotics, and anti depressants will cause weight gain but its so much easier to blame it on laziness or overeating.

Is that guaranteed, unavoidable weight gain of over 50 lbs? Or can the weight gain be avoided by lifestyle changes to offset the effects of the medication?