why do people think is okay to be obese?
490760
It is probably what they have lived with their whole life and think that it is "normal"
802034
Not sure what your question is asking, and what do you consider "fat".  Some people call it anything over 10 pounds over their "ideal weight", while others go with that table made by doctors to calculate how much they should weigh.  They also go by BMI.\n\nThere are many reasons why people gain weight.  THe most common reason is overeating.  The reasons for that vary from sadness, anxiety, stress, illness, hunger but not knowing or recognizing when to stop, lack of exercise, lack of nutritional information, finances.  I believe majority of it though is mental driven and the inability to quit, even though they should.\n\nThe same can be said for those who lose weight.
1183898
It is very rude. People that are obese are humans also.\n The word fat pertaining to a person is very uncouth.\n Obese people sometimes have a low self esteem . Why add to the agony.\n It just not nice to call a person fat. \n If you have to ask this question , you must be one of those non caring people.
1101938
because some people are so insecure about themselves, the only pleasure the get is from making others more miserable than they are.  only a small mind dwells on the outward appearance of a person or thing.  a small mind cannot comprehend the depth and beauty of a thing that is not instantly appealing to them.  they require instant gratification on all levels and lack the intelligence it requires to appreciate beauty in anything, be it person or object.  chin up, there are many who do not ridicule an overweight person and see the delight everyone has to offer.  do not be dismayed...they are loud, but they are few....
473807
well first i do i agree that obesity is not a good thing in any way . America has a problem and the first step is to acknowledge this problem . this is not cool on any way or something to be proud about . however i do not think that by judging them so harshly ur making any difference . u could tell them to star living healthy a do exercise instead u go and judge them . ur attitude is not positive and not helpful at all . people is important for what they are inside and ur showing a really ugly side of u . so i hope u change ur attitude just like Americans should change theirs . think about it .
1093711
No its not a good reason....just because somebody is a little overweight doesn't mean they aren't  beautiful. Why would you even consider that? As you know everybody is all different shapes and sizes........and a lot of the most beautiful women in the world are a little overweight.
1173299
Right on man. It is not a healty lifestyle at all. I can not belive the amount of ppl offended by that and acutally say it's ok or better to be fat. No, you are wrong! Seek Help, please, for your own good!!  Get into shape and you will feel a million times better.
998910
i used to be slim until i got ill. i have to take medication and it has made me put on alot of weight. not all overweight people are like that cos they eat too much etc. alot of them have medical conditions. when i see them, i always feel for them and hope they are happy and loved, cos that is all we really want. i am very overweight now but im ok with it. i asked my daughter how she felt about me and she turned around and said, i prefer u this way!  it can be an awful struggle for an overweight person to lose weight, just the same as its very difficult for skinny people to put on weight. we are the way we are. i never thought id end up being the size i am but i accept it. i am still me, there is just more of me to love!
22338
Obesity can also occur from genetic placement. Some people are predisposed to be obese, thus are in danger of having health complications.
536225
not everyone is, you probably just feel that way. I was skinny all my life till about 2 years ago, and it doesn't bother me. If it bothers other people i don't care, they are not involved in my life and know nothing about me. You shouldn't worry about what other people say.
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Wow, even within these responses you can see the hatred.\n\n1) Not all obesity is because of slothfullness and laziness. A majority of severely obese people do have poor eating habits but also underlying medical conditions that slow metabollism, alter brain chemistry, or other chemical imbalance. Often, merely reducing calories is not enough for these people. Even on a 1000 calorie diet, some people will continue to gain weight. I do not think they should be called slothfull.\n\n2) Many overweight people do not eat more than everyone else, they eat the WRONG foods. In a few studies they showed the calori consumption was within 5% of a normal BMI individual but the food choices were less healthy.\n\n2a) It has been shown that variations in genetics predispose people to like certain tastes, textures and foods. If you look at point #2 and this, the less healthy choices are not always a matter of choice, but dictated by a biological drive.\n\nThat said, it is not acepted in this nation at all. At one time, 'Rubenesque' women were the equivilent of sex symbols. Having some flesh on the bone connoted wealth and prosperity. Now, being skinny is paramount. Even those who are fit and healthy have less status than the uber skinny.\n\nBeing overweight does have negative imapcts. It is not healthy. It places a strain on your heart and circulatory system, your joints, and can lead to diabtes.\n\nOften overweight people earn less than their skinny counterparts, and chosen less often for jobs, and as leaders.  Sad but true.\n\nMost people are shallow and superficial and only look for the supermodel look. Funny thing, in America the overweight will soon outnumber the skinny.
282135
Everybody should have confidence in themselves and the spirit to celebrate who they are, but if being big is jeopordizing your health, then that is a warped impression of beautiful.  It's on the same level as those who develop eating disorders to stay thin or using anabolic agents to become muscular.  You're sacrificing your health for acceptance of a specific body type.\n\nIf you eat well, exercise daily and maintain a healthy lifestyle, there is no reason why you should not be able to maintain a healthy weight range.  Even those who have a genetic predisposition towards obesity can maintain a healthy weight range if they are disciplined and consistent.  It just takes work.\n\nSince the national and international trends in developing countries is leaning towards the majority of the population being overweight, the acceptance of obesity is becoming more the norm.  However, conformity to being "big and beautiful" and obesity as a norm could be extremely dangerous for the future health of successive generations.  It could not only aggravate mounting health problems associated with obesity, but acceptance at early ages (especially teenagers) will inevitably result in several risk factors for death by the age of 20.\n\nThe market research firm, NPD Group, has been surveying Americans for two decades about their attitudes toward eating and weight. The following article list the percentage of people who agreed with the statement: "People who are not overweight are more attractive." There is a positive correlation between the decrease in this percentage and the increase in obesity rates.\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/011306_attitude_overweight.shtml\n\nPeople are getting lazier and lazier about their health and our society is moving faster and faster.  It is really hard work to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight and people are just not committed to a healthy lifestyle anymore.  So the end result is an acceptance of being "big and beautiful" and the "hell with everything else" type of attitude which is our "way out" of hard work...the easy way out...the "can't beat them so I'll join them" type of attitude.  Being obese is not normal.  I'm not referring to people who are 10 or 20 pounds overweight.  Everybody has some bodyfat to lose, but people who think being 40 or 50+ pounds overweight is beautiful...well they can have that opinion of themselves rightfully....it's their life.  But the reality is that they WILL eventually have to make time for serious illness associated with this acceptance.\n\n"Big and beautiful" should absolutely NOT be celebrated.  It's dangerous, it's irresponsible and it is a terrible influence to our children and successive generations.
1166074
America keeps getting fatter every year. It's all about our surroundings and how easy it is to access everyting with little effort. Genetics of course play a big role. Everyone keeps getting bigger so women see it and I guess think since everyone else is it's ok. When a woman says she's happy with being fat, 99% of the time she is lying straight through her teeth. Some people think they are healthy when they are fat, but that's because they don't get out and try and do "normal" things. Go try and jog a mile slowly, if you get winded within two steps your not healthy.
87121
I believe that malnutrition and overnutrition ARE health problems. Another impact that obesity may have on society is the absolute predjudice that people so casually express about overweight people...even in the workplace! How hurtful that is! It must make quite a negative effect on our society - which frankly is mostly made up of overweight people.
855404
I wonder the same. These people want a very quick fix. It can happen easy if you do all the right things. I was never overweight but heading there and I decided after my 3rd baby I want and I can have that body I want. Like probably these ppl it seemed impossible and you dont want to suffer w/o guarenteed results. But I made up my mind,I use common sense and here I am, I weigh 112 now,size 1/2 and fit. I look at cake now and unlike before I have no desire. There are pleanty of healthy yummy things to stuff my face with.
960104
I try to live as if horrendously fat people did not exist. I'm too nice to call out insults, of course. But I'd prefer that obese girls kept themselves out of my sight, and, if they must waddle about, then I appreciate it if they keep their rolls and jiggly folds well under wraps, so I don't have to look at all that strangly shifting human jello.
860912
Because we live in a society that that demands perfection. People want to feel beautiful and an example of beauty. Like models. Skinnier people are more confident with their body and how  they expose themselves. Some overweight people get depressed and offended easier. They also might feel like they don't belong.