Question regarding obesity.?

Question

I know there are some people out there with actually medical issues so this question wont even involve them. I wont even talk about those classified as obese according to the BMI because according to that Im obese which is far from being the case.

My question is how can someone allow themselves to get to be 500lbs+ let alone anything above 300?

I cant comprehend it. Do they not understand portion control let alone control in general? My partner is 210 5'8" and admits to not having control so I put him on a diet and monitor his eating habits to get him to loose weight but what about the other 70% of Americans?

The other thing that I cant stand and am really disgusted with is women who are way overweight and think they look good in tight clothes meant for someone 1/8 of their size. When I see a plus size dress tastefully I let them know and commend them on it.

One reading got it and I just wont to clarify. Im not putting anyone down and just wonder how someone lets themselves go. Im constantly hearing in the news how someone 500lbs+ had to be cut out of their house and lifted with a crane to be taken to the hospital and it makes me wonder. Why don't they say enough is enough and work on loosing the weight? Why dont they seek help? Why do the families of these people let them get to that point?

How can someone be happy at that weight? Dont you have trouble taking stairs or any incline? How about getting dress or just normal day to day routines like showering? And health issues, and no i wont believe you if you claim to be that weight and healthy? The stress on the joints alone must make it hard to walk.

That answer about the guy being happy with being obese shows it is a choice for some but still doesnt really answer the why can someone allow themselves to get that big.

If it is some abnormally in the brain that causes a desire to be obese then maybe it should be researched. If its just people making poor choices then we need to educate them.

Its also not a matter of you cant eat healthy if poor. I grew up in a poor household in areas that are classified as ghetto. My family made wise choices when feeding us. We almost always had balanced meals alot of times even healthier then what the schools were serving.

Answer 1

yeah those fat people need to put the fork down!

Answer 2

I went from weighing 300 pounds to 150. I did it without drugs or surgery, or anything. It took a lot of work, and a lot of thinking about why I was that big. For me, it was portion control and how I was eating. I was eating enough for more than 3 people. I now watch what I eat, I eat what I want, but now, within reason. Instead of a Whopper, I get a Junior Whopper. Instead of two or three bowls of pasta, I eat 1. People sometimes don't know when to stop, or even how much they are eating. It's sad really, that many people don't eat at the table anymore. They eat in front of the TV, or in the car. some people just don't care. Sad, but the way it is.

I hate seeing people who wear their clothes too tight, and they look like a stuffed sausage. Wear clothes that are comfortable and that fit you.

People who aren't reading the whole question aren't getting the fact that you are not putting these people down. I think that you are just trying to understand how someone can get to that point. I'm disgusted by a lot of what people wear, because they do not wear what is good on them.

Answer 3

Some people drink too much and others eat too much. Often its a mental health issue where they eat to feel good or because they are depressed. Morbidly obese people would rather not be that heavy but cant control their urge to eat and many do not have the discipline or control to stay on a diet. I really wish that everyone took a good look at themselves in a full size mirror that showed every view before they left the house but unfortunately many don't see themselves the way that others do. By complimenting those who do dress tastefully your are giving them some great positive reinforcement.

Answer 4

Sorry so long, but you opened the door for me to vent.

First, in response to others assertions that the food they can afford is "unhealthy". Bread and pastas are not inherently unhealthy, and humans need some grains in their diets to physically function properly.

I come from a family where both parents were/are morbidly obese. My mom was 4'10 & topped out at over 300 pounds. My dad is 6’ and has weighed more than 300 pounds for years. They both had huge appetites (though if asked, would say they "barely ate") and ate tons of processed foods. Their appetites were a direct result of years of over eating. You overeat and then you expand your stomach, so you end up hungry all the time.

But the single biggest factor was INACTIVITY and a sedentary lifestyle. My father was an incredibly hard worker but his job required him to sit and drive a lot. As a family we were not active if led by parents. But, as kids will be kids, we ran from morning until night so the same "unhealthy" foods being blamed for childhood obesity today (other than fast food, there was never any money for eating out) were in our house and none of us were fat.

As a nation we have removed gym from school, we expect children to sit still and we don't kick our kids out of the house to go and run and play. As adults we go to work, then come home and sit our butts on the couch all night. Walking to a kid’s ballgame is the most exercise some of us get. And if you are poor, and on disability or the government dole, you aren't even getting the physical activity of going to work. So the problem gets worse.

The key to staying close to your natural/healthy weight is ACTIVITY. MOVE YOUR BUTT. Couple inactivity with overeating, and soda pop and other empty calories and you have an obesity epidemic.

As for your question, my belief is that once you start going to the tentmaker for your clothes, you just give up. What difference does it really make if your muumuu is a 2x or 6XXXL? Not much.

Obesity is a CHOICE, and every time we allow someone to blame their circumstances on other things, rather than personal responsibility, it becomes an endemic problem. My evidence for this is my mother. Later in life (she was in her 50s) she took a job that required lots of walking and physical activity. Within a year, and without changing her eating habits at all, she lost 130 pounds. She looked great.

But, everyone is looking for a no-work, no movement, magic pill and that is not possible. Our obesity problem and our lack of speaking the truth for fear of hurting someone’s feelings, will bankrupt our healthcare system and economy. Scary.

Answer 5

Some of us who are fat or obese like being this way and are very happy. I had been a very fat child (over 450 in high school), lost the weight in my 20s and kept it off in my 30s but was not happy. In my early 40s, I wanted to be happy and fat and have gained 400 pounds to now be 620. I love my size. Others do as well. Don't judge - it is up to each one to make their decisions.

Answer 6

First of all, let me say that according to bmi I am in the healthy weight range. (just so you don't think I am one of those people that are "disgusting" you.) Secondly, I would think that maybe people with low incomes can easily become obese. Cheap food is usually unhealthy (think bread, pasta, etc.) and poor people can't afford to buy a gym membership or a new wardrobe. As for heavy people who are well off- food can just be addicting and some people don't know when to stop.

Answer 7

"The human mind is the greatest medicine." Sometime depression can cause a person to over eat. Loneliness, heart-break, and stress can take a toll on ones health. With positive encouragement, their life could change- or at least make the remaining part of their life happier.

Answer 8

Sometimes there are more issues at work than just portion control and the types of food a person eats.

Depression, even well hidden, can lead to obesity. There is also compulsive eating.

Answer 9

this is a existence style they have chosen whether this is the device that permit's those human beings down in case you circulate to a healthful save and order a healthful sandwich it is going to fee you around $5.00 based the place you're or circulate yet once you purchase a Bic Mac meal it is going to fee you $6.00 any the place in Australia. we are actually not knowledgeable or motivated adequate to get of our butts to purchase sparkling fruit or veges even fish shouldn't fee better than junk nutrition the technique of mfg, packaging & logistics is bigger than getting each little thing sparkling.

Answer 10

So, why aren't you asking why are people drug addicted or shopaholics? The simple fact is many of these people actually do have medical issues. Did you know that drug addiction and other behavioral addictions including food all affect the same neural pathway? It's easy to say the cure is to put down the fork, but it's the same answer for anybody who wants to quit taking drugs or stop smoking or anything else.

And I'm of the belief that somebody should be able to wear whatever the hell they like. I'm sure your not the one to judge anybody elses taste or opinion of themselves. All your trying to do is make yourself superior to others saying I'm not one of them (but I'm sure your doctor would disagree).