Originally Posted by genuinegirly

Don't know the circles you walk in, but most of the researchers that I interact with at the University of California are underweight because they forget to eat.


This is a bunch of BS. "If you're wealthy, you have every right to be a glutton!"



While I respect your desire to stand up for the selfless, I must point out something rather harsh.

One who does not take the necessary effort to balance their life with their nutritional needs is not equipped to best support the needs of those around them.

They have the option of walking to work, walking around the block with their loved ones in tow, and/or running in place while performing basic chores. Heck, they could make a habit of tapping their foot constantly. There are THOUSANDS of ways that one can find a way to burn calories, to see to their personal health while attending to the needs of others.




Sounds like you just did. Really, you're saying overweight = saint? = of intrinsic value to society? What a bunch of BS.




You pointed out increased health costs to the public due to obesity and yet you're saying someone wouldn't get on the treadmill for their community
You're contradicting yourself.



Sounds like you need to either find a new gym or find alternative ways of working out that don't surround you with this negative stereotype.