Why is obesity such a major problem in america?

January 2, 2005

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Dear Marine,

I understand what you are trying to say. I know this is a touchy subject for alot of people and many people's replies with be of the defense. I don't know you but I really don't think that you are being rude or mean. ALot of people I know are over weight. Some for medical reasons and some because they don't know how to help themselves. If we could just take a minute and really try to understand what you are saying, you'll find that most people will try to explain and not try to attack. I am also a nutritionist and personal trainer so if anyone has any kinds of questions, let me know. God Bless.

January 2, 2005

Hi,

I read your post about the death and realized why you made the initial post.

When someone we love dies we always hate the "disease" that killed them and we worry about it then...

You are having a perfectly natural response ....

I am sorry about your loss...

There is good reason to be concerned about how we treat our bodies whether it is eating, sleeping, sexual, or any other things we do with our bodies...

Some things we can control and some we can't...

There are always consequences for what we do.....some very bad...

Some of us just do the best we can with what we have...

I can't afford a healthy lifestyle...I have what I have and that is it...

If I die because of it then Praise God I am with Jesus forever.....

Bless You now as you are grieving over your friend and take your worries to the Lord about your family and friends who are overwieght...

I am sure they understand your Heart....

RockyRoad

nebula · January 2, 2005

I will tell you all who are upset about what I have posted. My best friend died from being over weight because she simply didn't help herself be healthier. My mother has medical problems because she is over weight and for years hasn't done anything about it. I too have struggled with my weight. Everyone who is getting offended by this posting shouldn't. I'm not judging people, i'm just trying to understand why that if you are over weight from laziness, why can't people understand that it is not healthy and why wouldn't people try their hardest and seek medical advise to help them. Don't judge me because I asked a simple question.

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Hi again, NH!

Hoo-rah!

Seriously, I do understand your concern. Please understand, there's this little word called "tact" that does come in handy at times.

Let me address this:

"i'm just trying to understand why that if you are over weight from laziness, why can't people understand that it is not healthy and why wouldn't people try their hardest and seek medical advise to help them."

As I mentioned before, it takes a lot of will-power and a lot of energy and a lot of effort and a lot of other things to break a habit once you've gotten into it. The things that cause people to become overweight because of "laziness" are what need to be addressed, not the laziness itself.

Telling a person to "just stop being lazy" is not going to motivate them to exercise. You need to dig at why they are "lazy. Depression is a bigger issue in our society than you may realize. Hate the job, hate the economic status, stress at home, feel trapped, . . . . Sure, the lucky ones are those who find release in exercise and artistic expression. Too many people find it relaxing and tension-easing to just "bum."

I am sure these people are well aware of their weight problem and are bothered by it, however, the influences and the chains that bind them to eat and do nothing are stronger than any desire to be thin and healthy.

I am glad you have found the strength to rise above your circumstances in this area. But not everyone has that strength. I know you feel fustrated that others cannot do what you have been able to do. But you need to extend the grace that these people are in a trap that they just can't get themselves out of - and laziness is the reaction to this problem, not the cause.