Okay, so I oversimplified the "new" findings in the news.
But according to CNN's
article from Health.com, fatty foods may be just addiciting as cocaine and heroin.
Now I'm not doubting the science, mostly because I've believed this for years, what I'm questioning is "What now?"
I just forsee so many more people stepping forward saying, "I'm an addict, I can't stop myself" in a manner much less seriously than those with eating disorders. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting eating disorders or those with true additions...
I get completely annoyed with people that externalize their problems and blame things (like overeating) on the closest excuse. "Bacon's addicting, I can't say no." Okay then, get off your ass and get treatment if you're so addicted. I see this becoming the "popular" excuse in the media for the growing number of overweight and obese people.
There are so many that have legit issues (like eating disorders, medical issues, etc) that impact their weight that to now say, "I'm addicted to cheesecake," and then do nothing about it seems disrespectful.
I'm a little jacked up right now, with annoyance, about this whole issue because part of it feels like a free-and-clear reason to overeat for some people.
So I'm wondering, what do you all think about this article popping up on the front page of CNN? Not the science, but the presentation and what may happen in the future regarding health, weight, perceptions of overweight/obese persons?
*disclaimer: I'm not talking down about anyone overweight, my fat ass lost 94 pounds a few years ago, mmmkay?