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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I agree that the increasing incidence of obesity in society would suggest there is something more happening, apart from those who suffer from real medical conditions and mental issues. I would suggest it is related to many problems with our NA culture, one of which you touched on i.e. being over medicated.
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Absoluetly. Overmedication, emergence of synthetic foods, over reliance on automobiles, advent of computers/internet, home theatre, etc. Simply too many reasons not to get out and exercise and convienience and oversaturation of fast food establishments. However it boils down to personal lifestyle and choice. You can still choose to exercise and eat better but it's the harder route and we know that it human nature to look for the path of least resistance.
I have been working out for 15 years straight now never taking a week off in between except for business or illness. A lot of people will say to that; "good for you but not everyone has that dedication" and to that I say; "exactly". If you can't dedicate yourself to your body and well being I have to question your priorities. You only get one life and there's no do-over for slowly killing yourself due to living an unhealthy lifestyle.
I'm human like everyone else. I have an enormous appetite and could eat all day if I could but I don't. I can say no to seconds even when my stomach and brain are telling me I'm still hungry. I can still go to the gym even when I'm feeling lazy and my body and brain start making excuses not to go. It's not easy and I'm not saying that I'm better than people that don't have discipline but I'm saying that most people can do it. You just have to really want it. Just saying it isn't the same and anytime you start something hard the easiest thing to do is quit and say you can't do it but I'm not special. If I can do it most people can.