Obesity is NOT beautiful! :(

[Alex.]

How superficial can a person be to fat shame another? I am not attracted to "fat" women but "bone yards" can get lost as well. As long as the person is happy with themselves they will attract healthy well adjusted mates. The rest can sit home alone banging on their keyboards spewing their hate while thinking to themselves how beautiful they are.

A shame

Do you have something to add to the topic? I don't care about your personal preferences in women. That is not the issue here. The issue here is that obesity costs Americans billions of dollars in health-related costs and it is not attractive.

ChrisL.:" The issue here is that obesity ... is not attractive."

I responded to the OP, you are looking to flame your own thread. I am not interested in your bastardized version of reality.

 

[Papageorgio]

I'm tired of people telling others what looks good and what doesn't look good, what is healthy and what isn't healthy.

If I want to drink in my home, eat fattening foods, exercise, eat healthy, smoke or not smoke pot, own a gun or a dog or not. It is all no one else's business and butt out.

I don't care if obesity is beautiful to me or not, I can choose what I like and others can choose what they like. Not sure why it's an issue.

Obesity costs the American people billions of dollars in related health expenses.

So does illegal drugs, alcoholism, bungee jumping, sleeping around, speeding. Have you seen the commercials on prescription meds? Those things will kill you. You have health issues with smoking and on and on.

You going to control everyone and everything?

The fact is that when 1 in every 3 children is obese/overweight, that is going to be a HUGE burden on our health care system in the future. These kids are ALREADY developing diabetes and other obesity-related diseases . . . at 9, 10, 12 years old!

Not my business, it's is the parents, it's the kid, it's genetics. So you want to stop, smokers, people that have more than one sex partner, stop prescription medications, people drinking alcohol, and risky behaviors? They all add cost to health care.

 

[ChrisL]

There is nothing wrong with this topic. It is a perfectly legitimate topic about a problem that America is facing currently and will be in the future as well. If you do not like the topic, then feel free to not comment on it. If you want to have a sane and logical discussion about the topic, then I am all ears!

10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled. What? Tripled, yes!! And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying for this obesity epidemic. How much? Here are 10 shocking numbers related to the costs of obesity:

1. $190 billion -- That's the amount of added medical costs every year that are estimated to stem from obesity-related problems. It’s nearly 21% of total U.S. health care costs.
2. 105% -- According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, this is the increased amount that obese Americans pay for prescription drugs compared to individuals who aren't obese.
3. $3.4 billion -- Cars are burning around 938 million gallons of gasoline per year more than they would if Americans weighed what they did in 1960.
4. $164 billion -- The Society of Actuaries estimates that U.S. employers are losing this amount in productivity each year due to obesity-related issues with employees.
5. $6.4 billion -- Every year, this amount is estimated to be lost due to employee absenteeism related to obesity.
6. $1 billion -- U.S. airlines are consuming an extra 350 million gallons of fuel per year due to overweight passengers.
7. $14.3 billion -- This is how much childhood obesity costs the U.S. each year, according to a published study from the Brookings Institution.
8. $62 billion -- Medicare and Medicaid are spending nearly this amount every year on obesity-related costs.
9. $66 billion -- Columbia University researchers say that if current trends don't change, annul obesity-related medical costs in the U.S. could increase this amount by 2030.
10. $580 billion -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts that annual economic productivity loss due to obesity could hit this staggering amount by 2030 unless the current situation changes.

“These are bills that we can’t afford to pay,” said Jim Baugh, founder of PHIT America, a cause designed to create a Movement for a Fit and Healthy America. “PHIT America has solutions to helping the U.S. overcome the obesity epidemic. It all starts with regular physical activity and getting daily PE back in schools. You will soon read about new eye opening research findings that lack of exercise Is the main culprit in startling rise of childhood obesity.

- See more at: 10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

 

[Judicial review]

Folks - there are some conversations going on that are better suited to the Flame Zone...please take it there.

It would be a great contribution to the fz. I can do a lot to it there. You sure you want to keep it here?

 

[ChrisL]

You're an idiot old man. Thankfully many people disagree with you.

The point of this thread is obviously too complicated for you.

I never took anyone down because of "digs" about fat chicks and that is not what this thread is about. It is about fat people glorifying being fat, as if it is something to be proud of, how it costs us BILLIONS of dollars, and how it is just plain unhealthy.

I doubt they are "glorifying" being fat - but I think it's a whole lot better to feel positive about their body image than shameful and depressed. There's something called compassion that is distinctly lacking in this conversation.

That is what the article is about. Glorifying being obese and saying that fat is attractive. Trying to tell people that they should just accept that fat people are going to be fat. Well, to me this is no different than smoking. Of course, people can smoke, but I can post my opinions on how unhealthy it really is for you.

Fat women can be attractive. Admitting that is not "gloryfying" anything - it's just stating a fact.

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

I disagree. I think it is perfectly justified reaction.

 

[ChrisL]

Folks - there are some conversations going on that are better suited to the Flame Zone...please take it there.

It would be a great contribution to the fz. I can do a lot to it there. You sure you want to keep it here?

There is no reason to move the thread. It is a legitimate thread. I supplied a link and some of my own personal statements and have followed the rules thus far.

 

[ChrisL]

How superficial can a person be to fat shame another? I am not attracted to "fat" women but "bone yards" can get lost as well. As long as the person is happy with themselves they will attract healthy well adjusted mates. The rest can sit home alone banging on their keyboards spewing their hate while thinking to themselves how beautiful they are.

A shame

Do you have something to add to the topic? I don't care about your personal preferences in women. That is not the issue here. The issue here is that obesity costs Americans billions of dollars in health-related costs and it is not attractive.

ChrisL.:" The issue here is that obesity ... is not attractive."

I responded to the OP, you are looking to flame your own thread. I am not interested in your bastardized version of reality.

My "version" of reality? What is that? Obesity and being overweight are problems in America right now and cost us billions of dollars, and obese people are generally not attractive. Now, what is it that you disagree with so vehemently?

 

[Judicial review]

Folks - there are some conversations going on that are better suited to the Flame Zone...please take it there.

It would be a great contribution to the fz. I can do a lot to it there. You sure you want to keep it here?

There is no reason to move the thread. It is a legitimate thread. I supplied a link and some of my own personal statements and have followed the rules thus far.

Christine - you had a massive brain fart dear. Brain farts belong in the fz.

 

[ChrisL]

Folks - there are some conversations going on that are better suited to the Flame Zone...please take it there.

It would be a great contribution to the fz. I can do a lot to it there. You sure you want to keep it here?

There is no reason to move the thread. It is a legitimate thread. I supplied a link and some of my own personal statements and have followed the rules thus far.

Christine - you had a massive brain fart dear. Brain farts belong in the fz.

Sorry, but no.

 

[Coyote]

How superficial can a person be to fat shame another? I am not attracted to "fat" women but "bone yards" can get lost as well. As long as the person is happy with themselves they will attract healthy well adjusted mates. The rest can sit home alone banging on their keyboards spewing their hate while thinking to themselves how beautiful they are.

A shame

Do you have something to add to the topic? I don't care about your personal preferences in women. That is not the issue here. The issue here is that obesity costs Americans billions of dollars in health-related costs and it is not attractive.

ChrisL.:" The issue here is that obesity ... is not attractive."

I responded to the OP, you are looking to flame your own thread. I am not interested in your bastardized version of reality.

My "version" of reality? What is that? Obesity and being overweight are problems in America right now and cost us billions of dollars, and obese people are generally not attractive. Now, what is it that you disagree with so vehemently?

Your version of "reality" is the attractive or lack there of part. That's not reality, that's pure opinion.

 

[ChrisL]

We are raising a generation of big fat wimps. It's not helping anyone or anything.

 

[Judicial review]

How superficial can a person be to fat shame another? I am not attracted to "fat" women but "bone yards" can get lost as well. As long as the person is happy with themselves they will attract healthy well adjusted mates. The rest can sit home alone banging on their keyboards spewing their hate while thinking to themselves how beautiful they are.

A shame

Do you have something to add to the topic? I don't care about your personal preferences in women. That is not the issue here. The issue here is that obesity costs Americans billions of dollars in health-related costs and it is not attractive.

ChrisL.:" The issue here is that obesity ... is not attractive."

I responded to the OP, you are looking to flame your own thread. I am not interested in your bastardized version of reality.

My "version" of reality? What is that? Obesity and being overweight are problems in America right now and cost us billions of dollars, and obese people are generally not attractive. Now, what is it that you disagree with so vehemently?

I disagree. I like a nice big gigantic ass. Look at skye

 

[ChrisL]

How superficial can a person be to fat shame another? I am not attracted to "fat" women but "bone yards" can get lost as well. As long as the person is happy with themselves they will attract healthy well adjusted mates. The rest can sit home alone banging on their keyboards spewing their hate while thinking to themselves how beautiful they are.

A shame

Do you have something to add to the topic? I don't care about your personal preferences in women. That is not the issue here. The issue here is that obesity costs Americans billions of dollars in health-related costs and it is not attractive.

ChrisL.:" The issue here is that obesity ... is not attractive."

I responded to the OP, you are looking to flame your own thread. I am not interested in your bastardized version of reality.

My "version" of reality? What is that? Obesity and being overweight are problems in America right now and cost us billions of dollars, and obese people are generally not attractive. Now, what is it that you disagree with so vehemently?

Your version of "reality" is the attractive or lack there of part. That's not reality, that's pure opinion.

Right, and I am supposed to post my own opinions. To me, obesity is not attractive. Some people might think it's attractive, I don't know. I don't really care. That's not really the point. The point is that it should not be encouraged because it is not healthy and it is very costly and the consequences are great.

 

[Alex.]

How superficial can a person be to fat shame another? I am not attracted to "fat" women but "bone yards" can get lost as well. As long as the person is happy with themselves they will attract healthy well adjusted mates. The rest can sit home alone banging on their keyboards spewing their hate while thinking to themselves how beautiful they are.

A shame

Do you have something to add to the topic? I don't care about your personal preferences in women. That is not the issue here. The issue here is that obesity costs Americans billions of dollars in health-related costs and it is not attractive.

ChrisL.:" The issue here is that obesity ... is not attractive."

I responded to the OP, you are looking to flame your own thread. I am not interested in your bastardized version of reality.

My "version" of reality? What is that? Obesity and being overweight are problems in America right now and cost us billions of dollars, and obese people are generally not attractive. Now, what is it that you disagree with so vehemently?

Your version of reality is claiming I did not respond to the topic.

 

[Papageorgio]

Folks - there are some conversations going on that are better suited to the Flame Zone...please take it there.

It would be a great contribution to the fz. I can do a lot to it there. You sure you want to keep it here?

There is no reason to move the thread. It is a legitimate thread. I supplied a link and some of my own personal statements and have followed the rules thus far.

Christine - you had a massive brain fart dear. Brain farts belong in the fz.

Go back to the FZ, this is an interesting discussion.

 

[jillian]

I doubt they are "glorifying" being fat - but I think it's a whole lot better to feel positive about their body image than shameful and depressed. There's something called compassion that is distinctly lacking in this conversation.

That is what the article is about. Glorifying being obese and saying that fat is attractive. Trying to tell people that they should just accept that fat people are going to be fat. Well, to me this is no different than smoking. Of course, people can smoke, but I can post my opinions on how unhealthy it really is for you.

Fat women can be attractive. Admitting that is not "gloryfying" anything - it's just stating a fact.

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

I disagree. I think it is perfectly justified reaction.

you obviously agree or you wouldn't have created the rant in the o/p.

we're bringing you back to reality.

 

[ChrisL]

How superficial can a person be to fat shame another? I am not attracted to "fat" women but "bone yards" can get lost as well. As long as the person is happy with themselves they will attract healthy well adjusted mates. The rest can sit home alone banging on their keyboards spewing their hate while thinking to themselves how beautiful they are.

A shame

Do you have something to add to the topic? I don't care about your personal preferences in women. That is not the issue here. The issue here is that obesity costs Americans billions of dollars in health-related costs and it is not attractive.

ChrisL.:" The issue here is that obesity ... is not attractive."

I responded to the OP, you are looking to flame your own thread. I am not interested in your bastardized version of reality.

My "version" of reality? What is that? Obesity and being overweight are problems in America right now and cost us billions of dollars, and obese people are generally not attractive. Now, what is it that you disagree with so vehemently?

I disagree. I like a nice big gigantic ass. Look at skye

Who cares? Really. Do you think anyone really cares around here? Lol. Your opinions are not as important as you might think. People seem to think MY opinions are extremely important though. They get VERY angry whenever I voice my opinions on subject matters.

 

[ChrisL]

That is what the article is about. Glorifying being obese and saying that fat is attractive. Trying to tell people that they should just accept that fat people are going to be fat. Well, to me this is no different than smoking. Of course, people can smoke, but I can post my opinions on how unhealthy it really is for you.

Fat women can be attractive. Admitting that is not "gloryfying" anything - it's just stating a fact.

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

I disagree. I think it is perfectly justified reaction.

you obviously agree or you wouldn't have created the rant in the o/p.

we're bringing you back to reality.

Rant? It's not a rant. It's just facts. I posted the statistics. What are you arguing about? My opinion on how fat people look? What does that matter?

 

[ChrisL]

It seems odd that people seem to be focusing in on my opinion of fat people rather than the HORRIBLE statistics and realities of the situation.

 

[ChrisL]

To reiterate, ONE in every THREE adolescents is considered obese or overweight. Children are developing obesity related diseases while they are still children. This is NOT normal nor is it healthy and it is not something that should ever be encouraged. To me, that is like encouraging smoking and telling a person they look glamorous while smoking or something.