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Originally Posted by celeb_2006
I seriously don't understand this shyte.
At no point in our history have we been more informed about the causes of obesity, its dangers, and ways of dealing with it. We have the most advanced exercise routines developed, found the correct nutrients and diet for a healthy lifestyle, etc. etc. etc. Yet, people keep getting fatter and fatter. WTF. Do people not know stuffing yourself with junk and fast food makes you big?
Until Americans get a control on their portions, people will continue to get fatter. Portion control to me is the single biggest problem why people get fat and continue to get fat, and why so many lose the battle with the bulge repeatedly (Kirstie Alley, are you reading). |
I think that as more and more people get fat it is actually less stigmatized. Obesity and it's resulting illnesses (acute and chronic) are a huge strain on the healthcare system, moreso than smokers because there are more obese people than regular smokers. But people still aren't as quick to villify overweight people because most of them are overweight themselves or close to someone who is. If I hear one more person say "The average woman is a a size 14" I will fucking scream. Yes, the average woman is also 5 ft 5 or something so that means the average person is overweight. It is only 'normal' in the sense that it is commonplace, not normal in the sense that it is healthy. I also want to punch everyone who acts like the only alternative to being a porker is to be 'anorexic' or to 'starve' themselves.
I think the biggest culprits are:
Portion control: portions are waaaay too big and most of us aren't educated about what an acceptable portion size is.
Sedentary lifestyles: a terrible circle because once you get fat you get slow and your energy decreases so you are less likely to want to engage in any physical exerting activity.
Fast food: no explanation needed, except that it isn't the food itself but the fact that it is consumed too frequently and by too many people who are already overweight and inactive.
Difficulty delaying gratification: When people try to lose weight, they give up when their muscles initially get sore from exercise or when giving up that 20 oz latte and Big Macs for 2 weeks hasn't resulted in a 30 lb weight loss. It seems hopless and useless, but of course it takes a long time to reprogram your metabolism and burn off 40 lbs of fat from your body. It didn't get there overnight..........
Being 'too busy' to eat better or exercise sufficiently: Probably the biggest bs excuse there is. Everyone is just oh so busy, but they manage to watch Amercian Idol and Oprah even though they 'don't have time' to work up a sweat. And no, chasing after your 2 yr old isn't sufficient. If it was you'd be thinner by now. The fact is people will always have other things to do when trying to avoid something they don't find pleasant.