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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
But if they are attempting to diet, then obviously they understand that they are fat and what the reason for that is, right? Where is the denial? Denial of the proper method of losing weight?
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Denial of what's making them fat and how to deal with it would be what I'm referring to. If you think you're fat because of a virus, then you may not choose diet and exercise as a remedy. If you think you're fat because you're big-boned/endomorphic/etc., you may think there's nothing you can do. If you think you're fat because it's genetic (which is possible), you may not know that it could be as simple as a slight diet and exercise change to become a much healthier shape.
Whenever you talk about obesity or fat, it makes sense that the conversation can turn towards causes and remedies. The thread title was, through sarcasm, pointing out that a virus isn't really an excuse for being fat and it won't likely lead you to a solution. In doing so, he was attempting to eliminate something that could facilitate denial (which I called enabling above).
Just so we're clear, I don't think any overweight or obese people are stupid, or even gullible. Having been overweight, though, I know things can be difficult. There are a lot of distractions and red herrings just waiting to prey on you at the first sign of wavering from a path to good health. It's not all healthy options like Jenny Craig or Men's Health; there are a lot of bad options disguised as good options out there, and denial of the real path to good health—diet and exercise—can facilitate giving into the temptation of a false hope.