Obesity is NOT beautiful! :(

[Coyote]

You made it into a fashion statement, remember?

No. I said it is NOT a fashion statement and should not be made out to be a fashion statement. It is a big problem and very costly, not only in terms of $$ but in terms of health and the future of our country!

You made it into a fashion statement by stating: "Obesity is NOT fashionable"

It isn't fashionable. It's a medical disorder. The experts say WORSE than smoking.

So now you are backpedaling on your own OP.

How so? Explain this comment please. It makes absolutely no sense. I have not budged in my position. Obesity is not fashionable or attractive. It is a medical disorder.

If it's a medical disorder, then why stigmatize it?

 

[ChrisL]

No. I said it is NOT a fashion statement and should not be made out to be a fashion statement. It is a big problem and very costly, not only in terms of $$ but in terms of health and the future of our country!

You made it into a fashion statement by stating: "Obesity is NOT fashionable"

It isn't fashionable. It's a medical disorder. The experts say WORSE than smoking.

So now you are backpedaling on your own OP.

How so? Explain this comment please. It makes absolutely no sense. I have not budged in my position. Obesity is not fashionable or attractive. It is a medical disorder.

If it's a medical disorder, then why stigmatize it?

Because it is unhealthy like smoking! You aren't helping any obese out by telling them that it's okay. Like I said earlier, that is no different than saying to a smoker that they are fine with the smoking and, in fact, attractive. That is SO counterproductive.

 

[ChrisL]

Like smoking or any other unhealthy bad habit, it should NOT be encouraged! Goodness, that much is obvious. I also posted links where people who are overweight do not find it an issue because they consider "relatively normal." That IS a problem.

 

[Coyote]

Fat women are super awesome ... Skinny women have mental problems.

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Obesity is actually linked to depression and other mental illness, sorry to say.

So is super thinness.

Anorexia? Yes. Being thin? No. If you are going to make such claims, then provide some data to support them.

I'm still waiting on you to provide data showing laziness is a primary contributor to obesity.

 

[Coyote]

You made it into a fashion statement by stating: "Obesity is NOT fashionable"

It isn't fashionable. It's a medical disorder. The experts say WORSE than smoking.

So now you are backpedaling on your own OP.

How so? Explain this comment please. It makes absolutely no sense. I have not budged in my position. Obesity is not fashionable or attractive. It is a medical disorder.

If it's a medical disorder, then why stigmatize it?

Because it is unhealthy like smoking! You aren't helping any obese out by telling them that it's okay. Like I said earlier, that is no different than saying to a smoker that they are fine with the smoking and, in fact, attractive. That is SO counterproductive.

Smoking isn't a medical disorder, it causes medical disorders.

 

[ChrisL]

Fat women are super awesome ... Skinny women have mental problems.

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Obesity is actually linked to depression and other mental illness, sorry to say.

So is super thinness.

Anorexia? Yes. Being thin? No. If you are going to make such claims, then provide some data to support them.

I'm still waiting on you to provide data showing laziness is a primary contributor to obesity.

Obviously a sedentary lifestyle, when one has no other medical issues to stop them from being mobile, is due to laziness at least in part. It doesn't take all that much time to get 30 minutes of exercise per day. A little something in the morning. A little something in the evening would give you an hour per day.

 

[BlackSand]

I'm still waiting on you to provide data showing laziness is a primary contributor to obesity.

Ice cream is a major contributor to obesity ... They have to put so much fat and sugars in it because the cold numbs your taste buds.

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[ChrisL]

It isn't fashionable. It's a medical disorder. The experts say WORSE than smoking.

So now you are backpedaling on your own OP.

How so? Explain this comment please. It makes absolutely no sense. I have not budged in my position. Obesity is not fashionable or attractive. It is a medical disorder.

If it's a medical disorder, then why stigmatize it?

Because it is unhealthy like smoking! You aren't helping any obese out by telling them that it's okay. Like I said earlier, that is no different than saying to a smoker that they are fine with the smoking and, in fact, attractive. That is SO counterproductive.

Smoking isn't a medical disorder, it causes medical disorders.

Addiction is considered a medical disorder. You get treatment from a physician for smoking, like prescription medications. It is considered a "medical disorder" which is why they always ask you if you are a smoker when you fill out medical paperwork. That is a very important part of your medical history.

 

[Coyote]

Fat women are super awesome ... Skinny women have mental problems.

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Obesity is actually linked to depression and other mental illness, sorry to say.

So is super thinness.

Anorexia? Yes. Being thin? No. If you are going to make such claims, then provide some data to support them.

I'm still waiting on you to provide data showing laziness is a primary contributor to obesity.

Obviously a sedentary lifestyle, when one has no other medical issues to stop them from being mobile, is due to laziness at least in part. It doesn't take all that much time to get 30 minutes of exercise per day. A little something in the morning. A little something in the evening would give you an hour per day.

I used to think that but frankly - how true is it? Say you're a single mother, with several small children and you work two jobs. I imagine that, when you finally have some time - you're to exhausted to use it.

 

[Alex.]

Obesity is actually linked to depression and other mental illness, sorry to say.

So is super thinness.

Don't listen to her ... She's cray-cray ...

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Pineapple and not too much or you will become obese

 

[ChrisL]

Obesity is actually linked to depression and other mental illness, sorry to say.

So is super thinness.

Anorexia? Yes. Being thin? No. If you are going to make such claims, then provide some data to support them.

I'm still waiting on you to provide data showing laziness is a primary contributor to obesity.

Obviously a sedentary lifestyle, when one has no other medical issues to stop them from being mobile, is due to laziness at least in part. It doesn't take all that much time to get 30 minutes of exercise per day. A little something in the morning. A little something in the evening would give you an hour per day.

I used to think that but frankly - how true is it? Say you're a single mother, with several small children and you work two jobs. I imagine that, when you finally have some time - you're to exhausted to use it.

Sure. I can agree with that. That is why I am all for raising minimum wage. No mothers should have to work TWO jobs to support a family, IMO. Just shows how CHEAP a lot of employers really are. Most will just go get social services at that point anyway.

 

[BlackSand]

Pineapple and not too much or you will become obese

It isn't the obesity you have to worry about with Pineapple or other fruits.
The over-consumption of fruits will lead to problems with diabetes and your body's ability to process sugars.

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[Muhammed]

That is not an answer to my question. I asked if the child should feel less empowered?

Yes because it is not healthy and they are risking their health. Do you applaud smoking? Should smokers feel empowered?

So you really believe that low self esteem is better for their weight problem than high self esteem?

Everyone should feel empowered no matter what problems they have. Hell it may even give them the strength to get up and do something to correct their problem. Thats a novel idea.

That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that to glorify obesity is not good or healthy. To tell young girls that they should just "embrace their obesity" is not right or good for anyone.

Thats exactly why I said you dont understand the article you used. Nowhere in the article was obesity glorified.

Yes it is being glorified. Sorry but those are the facts, and it is a problem in our country when 1 out of every 3 children is overweight or obese. That does not look very good for the future, sorry to say.

But the thing is, ChrisL, 1 out of 3 children are not overweight or obese. You are being duped by propaganda from the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry.

 

[Alex.]

Pineapple and not too much or you will become obese

It isn't the obesity you have to worry about with Pineapple or other fruits.
The over-consumption of fruits will lead to problems with diabetes and your body's ability to process sugars.

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I agree with that.

 

[turtledude]

[But the thing is, ChrisL, 1 out of 3 children are not overweight or obese. You are being duped by propaganda from the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry.

lol still the troll Muhammed? 66% obese isn't a problem

horse feces

 

[ChrisL]

[But the thing is, ChrisL, 1 out of 3 children are not overweight or obese. You are being duped by propaganda from the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry.

lol still the troll Muhammed? 66% obese isn't a problem

horse feces

I would choose to believe the medical community about these issues than Muhammed. No offense to Muhammed.

 

[BlackSand]

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According to the standard BMI (body mass index) ... This young lady is "overweight" and bordering on "obese".

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[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Yes this is a hate thread focusing on fat people because they are not attractive in your opinion. Hence the title:
Obesity is NOT beautiful!

It's not; it's revolting. That's why when women go to the Thunder Down Under here in Vegas all the male dancers look like Channing Tatum and not Jorge Garcia.

 

[Alex.]

Yes this is a hate thread focusing on fat people because they are not attractive in your opinion. Hence the title:
Obesity is NOT beautiful!

It's not; it's revolting. That's why when women go to the Thunder Down Under here in Vegas all the male dancers look like Channing Tatum and not Jorge Garcia.

Not the point. The issue was whether it is a hate thread. I say that was the spirit of the thread. Then the OP back peddled and the thread morphed into something else.

 

[ChrisL]

Yes this is a hate thread focusing on fat people because they are not attractive in your opinion. Hence the title:
Obesity is NOT beautiful!

It's not; it's revolting. That's why when women go to the Thunder Down Under here in Vegas all the male dancers look like Channing Tatum and not Jorge Garcia.

Not the point. The issue was whether it is a hate thread. I say that was the spirit of the thread. Then the OP back peddled and the thread morphed into something else.

Why you keep accusing me of "back pedalling" nobody knows. That is a silly accusation and completely untrue. I have stuck with my original statement consistently throughout this thread.