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Originally Posted by Average_Joe
Unfortunately, the medical profession doesn't do enough to help people lose weight. In fact, it's better for the medical industry if people are overweight.
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Sorry, the medical profession does not at all need job security, come on.
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That's like saying "Hey, some people smoke, how about we not give them treatment for lung cancer.
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Not exactly.
It's not a matter of whether people "deserve" medical tests and diagnostics, it's a matter of can medical centers offer the same treament options to all, equally? I don't think that larger machines encourage obesity, they're SO freaking expensive, it's not like movie theaters who upgrade their seats to accomodate the larger American bum, you know?
It's just yet another reason people need to take their health and fat content seriously. It is going to degrade not only one's health, but the quality of healthcare they get. I truly do understand it's not just a matter of "Get out and lose the weight, Mr. Scapegoat!". It's a huge process for which one has to be emotionally prepared and willing to go through. I do think that many, many people convince themselves that they *can't* when in fact they certainly can. But until *THEY* reach that point of accepting the responsibility and the task (much like smokers or alcoholics or some drug abusers), no one can guilt, pressure, or whatever else someone else into doing something they are not willing to do.