What do you think of people who are over weight.?

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tvsinesperanto	As with all people I decide what I think about them on a person by person basis. What they do regarding their weight is their business. You might want to look at some of the more recent research being done in the field of obesity and health. There is mounting evidence to suggest that a high BMI is not a reliable indicator of poor health. Current thinking is that the ratio of waist circumference to overall body circumference is far more reliable in predicting health problems than BMI. TV Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Aron W	Nothing of them there human wif a little bit of chub Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Diann C	I don't think anything about them. My significant other is overweight, despite years of hard-core dieting and exercising. He has a Thyroid problem, even though he is on medication for it, he is still overweight. Some people honestly can't help their size, you don't know their situation. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Doggzilla	Its not that hard to lose weight, but at the same time, most of them have personalities that dont put emphisis on fitness, they usually put emphasis on friends and happiness. Ive noticed that most of the time when a fat person wants to lose weight, its because someone else makes them feel bad about it, and its that caring about someone else that drives them. Just look at "Biggest Loser", they are always doing it for someone else, not themselves. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hippychick	i think people making fun of them should try it out sometime, its not easy.. my brother is over weight and he is only 14.. hes showing signs of early diabetes too... which scares me because im his sister.... it sucks to see kids make fun of him and to see him not be in shape... i say be happy with yourself but at least put forth some effort to try and lose weight so you can do more stuff and not have to worry about getting diabetes or anything like that! [: hope my opinion matters! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Han	I don't really care too much about people being overweight. It's their life. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mike h	I don't go in for all this American 'its who you are on the inside' crap! Obese people really annoy me! It is just sheer laziness 99% of the time! Yes there are very few medical conditions that may cause it (hyperthyroidism and the need for steriod based medication for example), but these CAN be worked around to live a healthy life with a bit of work. The vast majority of people just use these as an excuse (and being big boned is not a medical condition lard ares!!!!) As a nurse I know what I am talking about here! It is so easy with a bit of work and determination to live a healthy lifestyle and be at a healthy weight. But most people simply cant be arsd to put the effort in. Thats all it comes down to at the end of the day. And yes, I do practice what I preach, I work out a lot and eat healthily. Obese people really make me sick, there is absolutely no excuse for them to be like that other than sheer laziness, and they still expect the NHS and me as a nurse to help them when everything goes wrong and they end up in hospital. Im sick of it. Its about time you fatties started taking some responsibility for your own health state and stop expecting the rest of us just to fix it all. And PS, Mike T, Obesity is one of the CAUSES of diabetes (type II), Diabetes doesnt make people fat! Check your facts! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lee c	I think that each person that is overweight would love to be able to lose weight and be healthier. Realistically, losing weight is possible provided that you are physically able to move around for exercise purposes and are willing to eat healthy foods.. I am overweight and had a Lap Band Surgery. I lost 80 pounds and it is a struggle keeping the weight off. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jessica	I think they are lazy and don't care about their health Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

folladj	If they are happy with themselves, they aren't likely to want to change the way they look. I think its great to feel good about yourself and I encourage everyone to feel happy, but I think they need to educate themselves on the health risks. People who are very unhappy with their but do nothing about it I have little sympathy for. This includes myself when I was overweight. I bitched about it but did nothing to change my eating habits. It was probably annoying to people. There is so much information out there, especially nowadays, that it is inexcusable. If I don't know them or their situation, I do not judge them or stereotype them. "She must be fat because she's lazy." I also have sympathy for people with health problems, but I encourage everyone to make an effort either way. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

claire g	i think they should diet, as they cost the NHS millions of pounds. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WestCoastFlatlander	When i see overweight people, I immediately think 'lazy and over-indulgent', which is a good indicator of that persons lifestyle. i know for myself, when I put on a kilo or 2 over Christmas or while an injury is healing(pro athlete), I feel horrible and disgusting, and I can't wait to get into the gym and lose it. But at the end of the day, it's totally an individuals choice if they want to diet or exercise, after all, it's theie life, and their body. But if they want to avoid nasty health complications later in life, I would strongly suggest they do something about it. Also, I see nothing appealing about an overweight persons body, so I guess that would make it harder for them to find a partner, if they are single. but if they're married, then it's obvious they have 'chucked in the towell', and given up on looking attractive for their partner, or taking pride in their appearance. Then again, they could just have a Thyroid problem, in which case, I feel sorry for them, since it's not thier fault. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chibay	If they are obese they have to lose weight before it starts to affect their health such as suffering diabetes, heart problems, painful knees etc. If they are just chubby on the other hand, it think it kinda looks cute, as long as they keep fit and do not eat foods that raise their cholesterol levels. :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Debra Erics	Everyone isn't over weight because they can't control their eating. It is their choice to do what they like, banning or monitoring caloric intake is not another thing the government should control. They have to live with their health concerns. Alcohol cigarettes, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, unprotected sex and STD's are many things you or I have no control over in other people. Would you like to be the food eater superior? You could wear a uniform made from wheat, and corn stalks,, a hat fashioned from fruit, (Carmen Miranda) or a horn of plenty would be a good hat too. A badge from fish scales, and shoes from banana peels. you could walk up to people in the food courts across the country saying things like you shouldn't be eating that ..........that's not good for you ....... Maybe you could give out tickets/warnings that are coupons for fat free yogurt. Just saying Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lorinhl	I think the same as people that are underweight, over height, short, smart, not so smart. It is a huge misconception that weight is 100% in someones control. We do all have choices, but unlike smoking which is something you can live without, food has to be consumed and controlled--for those for whom this is easy it is unthinkable to understand someone who struggles. I don't gamble, I can't begin to grasp the overtaking urge to throw money away--but for some it is a lifelong sentence. Being overweight is genetic, it's lifestyle, it's psychological, it's many things. For some it's an annoyance for others it's a crippling disability. I think it's best to try and judge only ourselves and even then to be kind. I've never made any mistakes in my life that I attributed to being too understanding and too kind. Like any other prejudice, it keeps people apart--and that's ALWAYS a shame. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

V3N0M	i dont care, i love them for who they are but i think that they shoudlnt be silly and eat to much when they know they are. But they humans just like us. i bet you didnt that 250 years ago, it was better to be fat than to be skinny or small figure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

babysunshine13	It doesnt make them a different person...sure they should try and loose weight if they are overweight but 2 things i HATE are... 1) people who are fat who moan about being fat then do nothing about it 2) people who are normal size and are like "omg im so fat!!" when they obviously arent but if your a stone over its fine but like 3+ stone over is a bit much i think... =] Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mike t	Hi Beverley, as amazing as it seems, some people, unfortunately, cannot do anything about a weight problem simply because it is caused by an underlying medical problem, the Thyroid can be the cause of a lot of people's weight problems, as can life long illnesses like diabetes. Accept a person for what they are, how they treat you, and make you feel, because sometimes, you just can't help the way things work out, body size wise. Mike t. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kermit the frog	Most of overweight people I meet are really nice and talk nice and not those skinny and proud ones Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Eraserhead	I don't care what other people look like. If they aren't my type I just ignore them. I'm not worried about whether or not they diet, it's not my business. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

John W	Let people do what the want, but there is a part of me that feels anger towards fat people purely for the fact they are consuming on a daily basis the same amount of food that some families are lucky to get in a week. All greed is disgusting to me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

playchick	I think over weight people are just greedy and lazy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Genevieve	I think they need to take charge of their life, especially is it's affecting their health. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nicola B	I'm no slim jim myself, but to be fair, overweight people seem to be the nicest people out there XD Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

knucklehead77	I think that being overweight is a health issue and most of society finds it to be unattractive. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mmm food	happy but healthy depends how overweight we're talking here i mean if they're fat yet stuffing their faces or eating unhealthy food then they should defs go on the diet and lose some weight! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shortcake	I used to be overweight then I bit the bullet and lost a good amount of poundage. When I see them I think, "They have so many options now a days, they should buckle down and help themselves." I did it, and so can anyone else. EDIT: Dieting is hard, and I'm not saying that they shouldn't be happy with who they are, but I was SO unhappy when I was overweight. I started to get healthy, and I am extremely happy now. I'm not saying they are ugly people. I'm saying if they try, they might find that at first it's hard, but it gets easier, and if they do it for themselves they can become healthy and happy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jordo	I am 19, and like 5' 10" i was 240 lbs. I lost 30 lbs and am still losing. I say to each his own, but i choose healthy over happy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kourtney	sometimes just because you are over weight physically doesn't mean you aren't healthy. there are people who could eat just straight up veggies their entire lives and they would still technically be "over weight" whether its genetics or just some sort of chemical imbalance in their body. eating healthy foods and exercising is obviously the right way to go about loosing weight though.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jenny J	I try to concern myself with my own affairs, guess if it was a real problem for them then they would be worrying enough for themselves. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Buddha	It isn't as simple as that. I am overweight (obese) and it makes me very unhappy but it isn't easy to lose weight as you get older and infirm. I can't take exercise, except for swimming, which I do. Dieting works eventually but you have to continue with it forever or you put the weight back on again. Food is one of life's pleasures. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No