Obesity, Eating the World Alive. Options

[Devastation]

Obesity in today's world has grown in drastic measures in the past 50 years. If everyone is so concerned about obesity why isn't anyone doing anything? The Media has been saying the same damn thing >> eat well, sleep right, exercise and all that jazz but all has failed. What can we do to help stop this growing health risk? [SIZE=1]

btw, i was really overweight throught middle school. i lost all of it during that 8th grade summer and it has really improved my self esteem and my social life. so im not saying i hate fat people or bullshizz like that, im just trying to help today's society and asking for opinions on how to help.

[teeners4]

well 50 years ago. obesity was more a genetic problem wasn't it? it was like a genetic defect (you could say)

i agree with the person that said it was psychological because i think it is. i'm not skinny but i'm not overweight neither according to my BMI. but relatively wise i'm fat thanks to the media (>,<) hehe

i do excercise but i don't lose much weight. it depends on the person. most people who do a lot of sports actually weigh a lot too (usually 125+) just because of muscle weight and they eat a lot of food too.

most people who weigh less do a lot of cardio excercise or are just naturally skinny.

genetically speaking. some people lose weight easier and for some people it's harder for them to lose.

i don't know about banning fast food chains. i'll admit i'm a sucker for mcdonalds. =) it's so good! but i only eat there like once a week, if not, then not then once a month.

i don't know obese people sometimes disappoint me, it's like they've given up hope. i don't think surgery is a solution. they just need that self-confidence in themself. just walk a bit more and whatnot.

i'm still self conscious when i go for a jog. but when i see an obese person walking i'm like "wow they're so courageous =)"

so yea...it's all psychological.