Reply #80: You still have to whip out that old 'you hate them meme'

[DadOf2LittleAngels]

So I seem to be equal footing with your abusive and inept comments.... Knock it off

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Why dont you try asking people questions rather than going off half cocked about how terrible they are here Ill try

1) Is there a genetic component to obesity. Yes some people will hold weight more than others, is there a genetic component to alcoholism? Yes some people can clearly become addicted to the drink more quickly than others.

Does this mean that someone born prone to being an alcoholic or obese might as well give up and enjoy the ride? hell no if you have the genes for alcoholism dont drink, or drink very *very* little. If you're born with the genes for obesity you should eat portions and food which is appropriate for your metabolism.

2) Do I think more of myself than obese people? hell no I have my own struggles with weight and drink, and other things. I dont think they should be denied care, love, or human compassion any more than I.

Does love mean telling someone walking around with so much extra weight that they are likely shortening their life that there is nothing they can do? NO! Love corrects I correct my kid, my wife corrects me, I correct her Love wants what is best for others.

3) Do I think people should strive to satisfy the BMI? NO. You should eat and be active enough for a reasonably good health but for 99% of people thats *not* going to be too far over weight. My 'ideal weight' is 172 and Id love to get down there but I would be more than content with 185-190 (I sit at about 235).

If obesity we so controlled *only* by genetics it would not be 0% higher today than 10 years ago its our diet, life style, and environmnet doing it.