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Old 09-17-2008, 06:55 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by spinelust View Post
Yes, sometimes overweight and obese people don't feel motivated enough to make a healthy meal or go to the gym and shed some weight. And yes, there are mental and psychological factors that contribute to obesity, like depression and metabolic disorders. But the cultural odds stacked against us in the scenario described above aren't helping to address the overall issue.
I'm not overweight because the cultural odds are stacked against me. I'm overweight because I don't eat healthy foods and exercise. There is no blame transfer on my part to 'society', it's my fault.
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