What causes obesity?

twinketta

Is it that we are creatures of habit and get carried along on food routine but take it a little too far?

Do you think we just feel hungry all the time and over compensate with what we eat?

Maybe, it is eating socially and we just get carried away with the food that we choose from the menu?

Is it because we think we should fill up with food because we are so busy that it could be some time before we get to eat again?

Have you just exercised and think you can now reward yourself with food?

What is the reason for obesity in your opinion?

briabner

My parents teaching me to clean my plate after every meal.

Using food as rewards.

High fructose corn syrup and all the other chemical additives to foods.

Just to name a few, ultimately it is your choice why you are obese. Mine was because I have had 5 foot surgeries on my left foot and I used that as an excuse.

Acg67

Obviously carbs, specifically fructose. And evil corporations that want to get us fat and keep us sick

eep223

So funny, I just read this: http://okramagazine.org/2013/05/14/top-10-list-of-cultural-changes-that-make-us-fat/

What do you think?

pastryari

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

TylerJ76

Eating after 6pm

craigmandu

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

That's pretty much it. We have this notion that everything we put in our mouth has to be absolutely the most delicious thing we've ever had, and that usually means alot of excess sweets/salt/sugar etc... Couple that with our ridiculous portion sizes, and it's a recipe for large weight gain.

Cr01502

Certainly not lack of self control.

hookilau

I think the overly simple answer is modern conveniences, boxed foods, convenience foods, not having anything chasing me, lol :blushing:

twinketta

So funny, I just read this: http://okramagazine.org/2013/05/14/top-10-list-of-cultural-changes-that-make-us-fat/

What do you think?

Yep a lot of things in the article that are true!

brower47

A hyper-caloric diet without enough activity to offset it will cause obesity every time.

ndj1979

eating in surplus + zero physical activity = obesity ....

simple...

twinketta

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

I understand the laziness aspect, but playing devil`s advocate, a lot of people lead busy lives working or looking after the children..so how do they find the time to move?

cmcollins001

My parents made me fat.

ndj1979

Eating after 6pm

hugh..?

brower47

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

I understand the laziness aspect, but playing devil`s advocate, a lot of people lead busy lives working or looking after the children..so how do they find the time to move?

They eat less if they can't move more.

ndj1979

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

I understand the laziness aspect, but playing devil`s advocate, a lot of people lead busy lives working or looking after the children..so how do they find the time to move?

I know lots of people with kids and they make time to move..either get up at four am in the morning and go the gym, run, etc..or have a home gym and work out from home..work out on lunch break at work ..etc etc..if you want to find an excuse to not move then you easily can ..

Cliffslosinit

I blame the Obama's.

twinketta

Eating after 6pm

Hmmm I am interested in this reply what happens after you eat after 6pm with obesity in mind?

calibriintx

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

I understand the laziness aspect, but playing devil`s advocate, a lot of people lead busy lives working or looking after the children..so how do they find the time to move?

They eat less if they can't move more.

DING DING DING!

calibriintx

I blame the Obama's.

ndj1979

Eating after 6pm

Hmmm I am interested in this reply what happens after you eat after 6pm with obesity in mind?

the intestine shut down at 5:59pm and you go into starvation mode, which causes, on average, five pound per day weight increase...

eep223

Eating after 6pm

hugh..?

Who's Hugh?

pastryari

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

I understand the laziness aspect, but playing devil`s advocate, a lot of people lead busy lives working or looking after the children..so how do they find the time to move?

That's an invalid excuse. I'm friends with MANY people on here who lead extremely busy lives and they manage to find the time. It's all about priorities.

But also, as someone else said, eat less then.

siany01

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

^^ this

ldrosophila

Million dollar question. If anyone can effectively answer this they'll be rolling in the dough. Personally, there are many factors that cause obesity disease, environment, psychological, lack of knowledge, habits, poor community planing, stigmatization of obesity along with increasing acceptance, this "pull yourself up by the boot strap mentality" which does not serve to help an individual deep in the throws of an obesigenic lifestyle, addictive behaviors...ect ect.

craigmandu

Too much food, not enough movement.

And laziness. Lots of laziness.

I understand the laziness aspect, but playing devil`s advocate, a lot of people lead busy lives working or looking after the children..so how do they find the time to move?

I know plenty of people with young children that could easily "make" the time. Hell, alot of kids these days are "appeased" with television shows and they sit and stare at them for extended periods of time. If someone really wants to be active, they can...most don't.

EatClean_WashUrNuts

THE INTERNET!!!!!!!

brower47

Eating after 6pm

hugh..?

Who's Hugh?

I hope it's Hugh Grant. I think he's getting better looking as he ages. And I bet he eats after 6pm.

ndj1979

Eating after 6pm

hugh..?

Who's Hugh?

the guy who said eating after 6pm leads to obesity...

toaster6

Overeating.