Do you know any fat people personally?

I have one friend whos 26 stone 370lb~.

1, He likes food.

2, Doesn't care what other people think.

3, Thinks it's funny.

Reasons why people are overweight are numerous. Primarily they are overweight because they take in more calories from the food they eat than their bodies use for life functions and for energy to work and play. A second reason for overweight is ignorance about how dietary habits affect health. A third reason is denial for some reason or another that has nothing to do with eating or exercise. There are so many more reasons that I could write all day but you have only asked for the top three. Many people whom I and other people know personally may be overweight but we cannot always tell who is or is not overweight by looking at them. Stress, loneliness, physical abuse, depression over life events, physical disabilities and financial lack of funds to buy healthy food as well an the scarcity of certain healthy foods such as fish and fresh produce in some areas of the world can cause both overweight and underweight.

Both of these conditions are not attractive and bad for human health. "Fat" is a nutrient found in foods that is essential for life and good health. The term "fat" should never be used as an adjective to describe a human being.

A better term to use as an adjective is overweight.

It is socially unacceptable to judge anyone by his or her appearance unless your relationship to that person is a line relationship involving you as a doctor to your patient or you as a parent to your child.

1. Disability makes it hard for them to be active.

2. Severe thyroid problems. Taking the highest doses of medication allowed and still not working like it should.

3. Disability does not pay enough to afford more healthier foods since they can be quite expensive. Check out the costs of buying high quality meats such as chicken breasts, fresh fruit, and fish compared to low grade cuts and hamburger or lunch meats such as bologna or chipped ham. It costs a lot to eat healthy.

I might add that I agree with Cacille in that I am offended by how you worded this question in a derogatory way towards overweight people. I don't know if you are just mean natured like that or it was just not thinking right when you asked it. There are better ways to ask this is you are trying to gain knowledge about this issue.

Yes

1. Health issues NOT caused by being overweight

2. Lack of finances to buy healthy food

3. Constant worry and stress over things related (and not) to the above two. Worry and stress increase cortisol, which keeps fat on.

And your question is pretty insensitive by the way. Next time, ask directly the 3 biggest reasons for weight gain in general. There are lots of people here, some of whom are probably what YOU would consider fat, and all of them, I bet, are completely offended by the way you worded this question. I'm thin and I'm offended for my friends who are overweight, but wanted to educate you a bit too.

I know two fat people and I love them to death. I mean they're not too fat, but I guess on the chunky side.

The first one is fat because she's in a wheel chair and has MS. Just walking is painful for her, let alone working out.

The second is fat because.. she sits on her *** all day and eats a lot. lol

1. They like food

2. They dont care what people think

3. They have a medical condition

I have a friend who eats unhealthy food. Atleast compared to how little he exercises. Also, he doesn't care. Well, he wish he was smaller, but makes no effort. He has made a choice.

And that is how you grow! Next question.

1) They whore down food like no tomorrow...

2) Come to my mom's kitchen like everyday...

3) Won't do pilates with me but would eat donuts and watch us like we are on a TV show....

OMG Carol is using me :(

Me. I have PCOS.

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