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In reply to the discussion: The 7 most obese states... [View all]closeupready
(29,503 posts)I think that there are just SO many people whose lives are SO out of control in terms of food and everyday sloth, that what you are talking about here must be viewed as absolutely radical.
Which is sad, because ... well, one likes to think that in a perfect world, that which is healthy for one's body or mind should be viewed as a good ideal; yet, you can hear the anger and resentment and fear from some who - I guess - have just given up altogether.
You can watch these reality shows like Biggest Loser and they tell contestants, if you don't lose weight, and NOW, you might not have another 20 or 10 or even 5 years. Your situation is THAT BAD. Some of them disregard it.
And another thing - some in my family (and I'm talking through many generations) have been obese; I do have that tendency though I've never been above, at most, 185 lb. But even THAT was much more than I wanted, and I've brought it down 20% and it's very stable. I do tend to gain when it gets cold, and I get really hungry, but I don't beat myself up too much for occasionally pigging out or losing a bit of control.