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Like to the point that they can't ride theme park rides.

Mental health issues, usually.

They probably don't enjoy theme park rides that much.

I eat because I'm unhappy. I'm unhappy because I eat.

Food can also be an addiction.

XxKrazyChaosxX posted...

I eat because I'm unhappy. I'm unhappy because I eat.

For a line from a silly comedy, it's pretty true.

Using food to cope with stress, lack of self control, lack of knowledge on how to have and maintain a somewhat healthy balanced diet, depression, etc.. Basically a mix of things.

It doesnt help that in places like America, the least expensive food options tend to be incredibly unhealthy.

My one vice is food, but also I'm not really that fat anymore although I could safely stand to lose 20lbs or so

Because I'm sad

Because addiction is hell and people that haven't experienced it have no idea how hellish it is

Have you tasted food?

Same reasons people keep drinking, doing drugs, gambling etc. despite the consequences it has on their life.

a-c-a-b posted...

Same reasons people keep drinking, doing drugs, gambling etc. despite the consequences it has on their life.

Truth. Addictions are a bitch

If family (especially if you have kids) and work takes up all your time, good luck finding any extra time to work out

Speaking for myself, I never had an issue with eating, but I put on 60 lbs. from binge drinking beer at a bar every day. I still drink beer, but I limit myself and usually drink tequila soda instead. I've since lost all the weight I gained.

A lot of it is bad parenting. It's hard to break bad habits that were taught to you from a very young age.

it's like if you put a frog into boiling water right away, they jump out. but if you put them in cold water and slowly increase the heat, they stay in. people who gradually get overweight may not notice they're gaining weight until much later.

Because food is good as fuck

Genetics, laziness, stress, addiction to alcohol/drugs, addiction to the sugar, and fried stuff, etc.

I feel bad for the little kids who are overweight because their parents have such terrible eating habits. A six-year-old isn't fat because they're depressed or whatever, they're fat because their parents push their own bad choices onto the kids

Euripides posted...

I feel bad for the little kids who are overweight because their parents have such terrible eating habits. A six-year-old isn't fat because they're depressed or whatever, they're fat because their parents push their own bad choices onto the kids

Not always true. I've seen skinny parents with fat ass kids.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

Not always true. I've seen skinny parents with fat ass kids.

There are always exceptions to rules, but more often than not, fat kids have fat parents

Euripides posted...

There are always exceptions to rules, but more often than not, fat kids have fat parents

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This, and since the body is hardwired to want to do fun and unhealthy things like sit around and eat bullshit food rather than inflict pain to itself via exercise, it's natural that people (including myself) wind up overweight. It's a flaw inherent to the human body, and if we could replace them entirely, I would ditch mine in an instant.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

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XxKrazyChaosxX posted...

I eat because I'm unhappy. I'm unhappy because I eat.

It's a vicious cycle

I can say that it sneaks up on you.

Growing up, I basically lived on burgers, pizza, Little Debbie, Reeses Cups, potato chips, Mountain Dew, and southern cooking like fried pork chops, sausage, biscuits and gravy, along with the staples like eggs, bacon, pancakes, etc.

My metabolism was so high I just never gained an ounce. I was a skinny twig in high school. Then suddenly I was 22 or so in graduate school and realized I weight about 235, and I was like Som of a bitch, Im fat!

Ive struggled with weight loss ever since. My highest was 257, and Im down to about 190 now. I should probably weigh about 160-165 so I still have a long way to go, but I havent been willing to do anything drastic enough to make it happen besides intermittent fasting and light lunches.

Same reason as in poorer countries people don't become alcoholics or cokeheads as easily. Because they don't have all the access they could ever want.

Because staying in shape sucks. I am in shape but I torture myself.

I blame the US, and their terrible food practices. Cheap, affordable, "tastes/good," artificial shit that is so bad for you.

Can see people in the future kind of being baffled in how the US is okay with how it poisons their people.

Sure, there is the whole "self discipline" aspect to it. But the US environment kind of encourages a bad lifestyle.

So, say, someone in Japan, so to speak, especially of older days, would have it so much easier to be healthy. Because of the shit they don't have being shoved at them.

EthanSilver posted...

I blame the US, and their terrible food practices. Cheap, affordable, "tastes/good," artificial shit that is so bad for you.

Can see people in the future kind of being baffled in how the US is okay with how it poisons their people.

You can't blame anyone but yourself if you're an adult.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

You can't blame anyone but yourself if you're an adult.

Yes, partially.

But if we can look at an environment that doesn't shove shit food down your throat and how much easier it is for them to be healthier, your post becomes a lazy halftruth.

Don't carry water for corporations that don't give a fuck about you, outside your money.

EthanSilver posted...

Yes, partially.

But if we can look at an environment that doesn't shove shit food down your throat and how much easier it is for them to be healthier, your post becomes a lazy halftruth.

Don't carry water for corporations that don't give a fuck about you, outside your money.

I've seen commercials for fast food each and every day. You know how much fast food I've eaten for the last 5 years? 0.

Super generally, people just get really habituated to bad diet practices.

Which in a place like the US, is extremely easy to do. Even if you're poor. Since nutritionally bad food for you is often cheaper and more easily accessible.

If you want to eat what you could call a "typical" American diet with a regular metabolism, you absolutely have to work your freaking ass off in the gym.

Dark_Arbron posted...

This, and since the body is hardwired to want to do fun and unhealthy things like sit around and eat bullshit food rather than inflict pain to itself via exercise, it's natural that people (including myself) wind up overweight. It's a flaw inherent to the human body, and if we could replace them entirely, I would ditch mine in an instant.

Yup it would serve as a good survival mechanism if we were potentially going to starve to eat everything delicious and caloric. So many evolutionary urges don't necessarily serve us well in modern society.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

I've seen commercials for fast food each and every day. You know how much fast food I've eaten for the last 5 years? 0.

Good for you. I dont eat fast food either. I dont actively want sweets, and I dont crave them, but if they are brought into the house I have to and will eat them.

Temptation is just a lot easier to avoid when it doesnt happen, and when youre surrounded by a society full of people eating things you know are delicious but bad for you, youre bound to give in eventually.

PraetorXyn posted...

Good for you. I dont eat fast food either. I dont actively want sweets, and I dont crave them, but if they are brought into the house I have to and will eat them.

Temptation is just a lot easier to avoid when it doesnt happen, and when youre surrounded by a society full of people eating things you know are delicious but bad for you, youre bound to give in eventually.

No, that's just an excuse. Sorry. My friends and family all eat delicious, unhealthy stuff around me, especially around the holidays, and gatherings, and I never gave in once. Sometimes, I'd bring in my own food in a container.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

I've seen commercials for fast food each and every day. You know how much fast food I've eaten for the last 5 years? 0.

I mean, neither have I. You're not special.

Are you not aware of how an environment can encourage and exacerbate certain issues?

It doesn't mean one can't make a good decision, EVER! That's missing the point. There are reasons certain places have it much easier in terms of eating/being healthy.

It's not a " ONE variable," thing, like discipline, even though it does indeed help. Don't let the fact that it helps trap you into thinking so "narrow mindedly" about these issues. Usually things tend to have multiple variables and are complex.

Heck, the US, as an example has different standards when it comes to simple things as "100% whole grain" labels. They can lie/mislead, unlike in say the UK.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

No, that's just an excuse. Sorry. My friends and family all eat delicious, unhealthy stuff around me, especially around the holidays, and gatherings, and I never gave in once. Sometimes, I'd bring in my own food in a container.

Good for you. As a rule of thumb, what I said is correct.

You having an iron will doesnt mean our society doesnt encourage an unhealthy lifestyle.

EthanSilver posted...

Heck, the US, as an example has different standards when it comes to simple things as "100% whole grain" labels. They can lie/mislead, unlike in say the UK.

Damn didn't know that. That's really fucked up.

Eating to most is pleasurable, and eating less is the opposite unless they make it a habit. Which takes alot of mental strength to do and maintain if it's a bad habit.

Because they wont go for healthier alternatives. You could drink like tons of stuff other than soda but you dont.....

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Youre correct except for the dope part as it all tastes nasty, but aspartame is bad for you for other reasons.

I dont know why any artificial sweetener besides stevia still exists.

I lost about 40 pounds in large part from switching to soda to green tea sweetened with stevia.