Is obesity the overweight person's "fault?

[Evlevo]

Well, I noticed that no one who was overweight posted their approximate weight and/or exercise habits.

Several folks who were thin did, and just about all of them had a regular exercise routine. Coincidence?

I've been getting the sense from many folks that there is nothing wrong with being overweight (and for the record I never said their was). However, if that is the case, then why not be honest about were you are coming from? You let people know in real life every time you go out (unless you wear a burka or something to totally hide your body), why not attach it to your particular comment directly relating to size?

[Huckleberry3911948]

Originally Posted by Evlevo

I got ding'd a rep earlier for making the suggestion that some fat people had the ability to lose weight ("medical conditions" and "it's not their fault" were pretty common responses).

Go ahead and chime in, and (if you dare) finish your post with your height, weight, build, and exercise habits.


6'1", 210lb athletic build, exercises 2-5 times per week (running, weights, hiking, biking, roller-blading... depends on my mood)

blame will get you nothin
heavy exercise will get you hurt knees and ankles
crash diets will make you tired
and hard pressed to do your work
but mild excercise and an extreme diet will reduce weight
weight control is 80% diet
run away from happy foods
women in particular eat to be happy
fatal
i am not talking blame i am talking bout overcoming denial
i lost 30 lbs with kaiser semi fast
i now do 2 meals and a slime fast to maintain per day
i am physically active but i dont go crazy
im 59 very very fit
fence well and run mile well under 12 this is not a singles ad
im tryin to help
stephen s
san deigo ca

[Huckleberry3911948]

Originally Posted by Bunky39

blame will get you nothin
heavy exercise will get you hurt knees and ankles
crash diets will make you tired
and hard pressed to do your work
but mild excercise and an extreme diet will reduce weight
weight control is 80% diet
run away from happy foods
women in particular eat to be happy
fatal
i am not talking blame i am talking bout overcoming denial
i lost 30 lbs with kaiser semi fast
i now do 2 meals and a slime fast to maintain per day
i am physically active but i dont go crazy
im 59 very very fit
fence well and run mile well under 12 this is not a singles ad
im tryin to help
stephen s
san deigo ca

oopps im supposed to post weight and height
5 ft 8.5
168 lbs.
stephen s
san diego ca