I just don't care about the 'obesity epidemic'

funkyspunky872
funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
In fact, I'm sick of reading/hearing about it everywhere. I don't care if you weigh 100 pounds or 500 pounds. I don't care what you eat. I don't care how much you eat. I don't care how often you eat.

Seriously people, why the hell does it even matter? It's like everyone's forgotten that underneath all that subcutaneous fat is an ACTUAL person -- someone who has goals and ambitions, feelings and emotions, and families and friends JUST LIKE YOU. We aren't just sacks of ooey gooey yellow fat to pitied for or disgusted by.

How does your curvy/chubby/fat/obese neighbor affect you?
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  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    I don't care about other peoples' diets either-- they're adults and it's their choice. The only time it does bother me is when I see obese children, who are pretty obviously being handed a set of unhealthy habits by their parents.
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Tax dollars. :grumble:
  • jennalennafur
    jennalennafur Posts: 80 Member
    I don't care about other peoples' diets either-- they're adults and it's their choice. The only time it does bother me is when I see obese children, who are pretty obviously being handed a set of unhealthy habits by their parents.
    This. I hate seeing chubby kids because I know it's not their fault necessarily. And they're going to have a tough time losing any weight when all they've known is how to be unhealthy.
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    Tax dollars. :grumble:

    So you wouldn't have to pay taxes anymore if everyone were thin and healthy?
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    I don't care about other peoples' diets either-- they're adults and it's their choice. The only time it does bother me is when I see obese children, who are pretty obviously being handed a set of unhealthy habits by their parents.
    This. I hate seeing chubby kids because I know it's not their fault necessarily. And they're going to have a tough time losing any weight when all they've known is how to be unhealthy.

    I guess I can actually agree to both of these comments as I was 300ish pounds when I was in the 8th grade. Those are actually some good points, so thank you both.
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    Who's asking you to care about it? :huh:
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    Who's asking you to care about it? :huh:

    Nobody, thus why I don't.

    Who asked you? :huh:
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    You're taking this way too personally. I don't care about specific people being obese (except about their health) but there are plenty of reasons to care about the bigger picture of such a big proportion of the population being obese.
  • Bobbie8786
    Bobbie8786 Posts: 202 Member
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    You've been a member since 2011, so I presume you are not targeting your rant, if you will, to those who frequent MFP. Here I certainly have not seen any judgment toward people who have extra weight. In fact, it's quite the opposite.

    What is your point?
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    You're taking this way too personally. I don't care about specific people being obese (except about their health) but there are plenty of reasons to care about the bigger picture of such a big proportion of the population being obese.

    I'm sorry, but what are those reasons exactly?
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    I don't care about other peoples' diets either-- they're adults and it's their choice. The only time it does bother me is when I see obese children, who are pretty obviously being handed a set of unhealthy habits by their parents.
    This. I hate seeing chubby kids because I know it's not their fault necessarily. And they're going to have a tough time losing any weight when all they've known is how to be unhealthy.

    I guess I can actually agree to both of these comments as I was 300ish pounds when I was in the 8th grade. Those are actually some good points, so thank you both.

    You bet. :) Three hundred in eighth grade-- that's nuts. You've lost alot, it seems.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    You're taking this way too personally. I don't care about specific people being obese (except about their health) but there are plenty of reasons to care about the bigger picture of such a big proportion of the population being obese.

    I'm sorry, but what are those reasons exactly?

    If you can't think of any then I can't help you.but look at Bobbie's post for a clue.
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    Who's asking you to care about it? :huh:

    Nobody, thus why I don't.

    Who asked you? :huh:

    You did. :huh:

    I don't care about it either, not really. "Fat people" are just people who happen to be fat. If they're happy the way they are, I'm happy to let them be happy the way they are. I certainly don't think I'm somehow better at life just because I'm thin.
  • ChrisM32205
    ChrisM32205 Posts: 218 Member
    I care.. cause I can look at myself and think.. I am glad that's not me. Is that wrong? :)
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.

    Old people are a real pain the a** too then.

    Except aging isn't preventable.. Unless you kill people off before they get old. Try again.
  • tonynguyen75
    tonynguyen75 Posts: 418 Member
    Universal health care means I pay extra taxes and hospitals have more load to carry. But that's just the extreme of one side of this argument. The general problem is that the trend is increasing and science just points out that this is an issue for the general public to be aware. This is a slow and silent killer here. That's my logical side speaking...

    Now for my completely irrational and *kitten* side:

    There's a movement of this pro-obesity. It's okay to be obese. This is more of a problem health wise... It's not any better to be obese than it is to be a smoker. If people can tell me that smoking is gross and that it's going to kill me, I should be able to say the same thing about obesity, but I can't because people get butt hurt and are sensitive about their shape?
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.

    Old people are a real pain the a** too then.


    Right, but aging is inevitable.
  • peachcats
    peachcats Posts: 99
    I care because I have to pay more to travel, pay more for healthcare, etc.
    Obesity is linked to many of the leading causes of death in USA and is entirely preventable.

    I'll never accept obesity for the same reason I won't accept illiteracy.
  • Bobbie8786
    Bobbie8786 Posts: 202 Member
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.

    Old people are a real pain the a** too then.

    Touche, but old age isn't a curable "disease" obesity is.
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    I care.. cause I can look at myself and think.. I am glad that's not me. Is that wrong? :)

    It's kinda douchey, not gonna lie. I look at an obese person and think "that's a human being with feelings, and they don't need me passing judgement on them, so I'm going to do something else." Luckily, I have a short attention span, and ... what were we talking about again? :drinker:
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.

    Old people are a real pain the a** too then.

    Touche, but old age isn't a curable "disease" obesity is.

    Old age is easily cured by premature death. That's what they did in Logan's Run. :bigsmile:
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.

    Old people are a real pain the a** too then.

    Except aging isn't preventable.. Unless you kill people off before they get old. Try again.

    So should we throw people in jail for being overweight? :huh:
  • BuzzardMarinePumper
    BuzzardMarinePumper Posts: 42
    In fact, I'm sick of reading/hearing about it everywhere. I don't care if you weigh 100 pounds or 500 pounds. I don't care what you eat. I don't care how much you eat. I don't care how often you eat.

    Seriously people, why the hell does it even matter? It's like everyone's forgotten that underneath all that subcutaneous fat is an ACTUAL person -- someone who has goals and ambitions, feelings and emotions, and families and friends JUST LIKE YOU. We aren't just sacks of ooey gooey yellow fat to pitied for or disgusted by.

    How does your curvy/chubby/fat/obese neighbor affect you?


    I hear a emotionally defeated person who has given up on being healthy ! And if you are unhealthy it cost me money in Ins premiums due to your heart surgery and your dibeties and vascualr issues and you will see fat people be penolized for unhealthy life styles under Obama Care I hate Obama care my goal is to be healthy at 54 and use WEB MD ( By the way most of your Dr. prescribe your meds and tell you what is wrong right from this program on the same Internet you have access to :) Take a few deep breaths and no like it or not fat ppl are not treated the same and they are discrminated against . . . .SOOOOO Have it your way and pay :)
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Crap. I forgot how to post images. -.-'
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    Crap. I forgot how to post images. -.-'

    It's okay. It's [ img ] and [ /img ]
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.

    Old people are a real pain the a** too then.

    Except aging isn't preventable.. Unless you kill people off before they get old. Try again.

    So should we throw people in jail for being overweight? :huh:

    How did you make that leap? I never suggested such a ridiculous thing.
  • Amadbro
    Amadbro Posts: 750 Member
    In before thread lock
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Drivers who avoid accidents get better car insurance rates.

    Life insurance is absolutely cheaper for healthier people than it is for unhealthy people.

    Up to a certain age - we all eventually start falling apart - I have no problem with health insurance premiums tied to individual health metrics.
  • peachcats
    peachcats Posts: 99
    Obese people cost 40% more a year in health care related expenses than a "normal" weight person. As a rule they do not pay more for health insurance than a "normal" size person, i.e., there is a cost that is spread to people who can push away from the table. Statistically obese people call in "sick" to work more often and file more workers comp claims (not to mention health care workers who are injured taking care of obese patients-happens all the time), so again, money.

    It isn't about aesthetics, it's about money.

    Old people are a real pain the a** too then.

    Except aging isn't preventable.. Unless you kill people off before they get old. Try again.

    So should we throw people in jail for being overweight? :huh:
    Well, that would be one way to make them lose weight.
    Or we could invest some tax dollars into proper nutrition classes.

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