In yet another attempt to localize out of the general, let me point out that in our great commonwealth there are thousands of men and women not unlike Christina Briggs. I hope we all can agree that more emphasis on nutrition education and personal finance education at the high school level would be productive.

 

It's effort. For pete's sake you can get on a computer or phone and find information on any subject your heart desires. I have had zero education on nutrition but have learned a ton by researching it.

It's effort. For pete's sake you can get on a computer or phone and find information on any subject your heart desires. I have had zero education on nutrition but have learned a ton by researching it.

"Getting off one's rear" is not a universal solution. Dependencies and addictions come in many forms. Some people are addicted to junk food. Some people are addicted to heroin or alcohol. Some people are addicted to buying expensive things and running up huge amounts of credit card debt.

 

In each example, more early education would be beneficial.

I'm a little disappointed that she gets Chinese takeout. I had her pegged as the buffet type. I guess you can't judge an over-sized book by its cover.

 

Physically going to the buffet is waaaay to much work for this lady.

 

As many trips through the buffet line she would make there is the possibility of her shedding a few calories per trip.

 

How bout putting the blame where it belongs. On the individual. I get sick and tired of hearing "It's society's fault." It's the government's fault. " That's all crap. People are responsible for their themselves and their actions.

 

You're preaching to the choir. I've mentioned it a time or two in this thread as well.

"Getting off one's rear" is not a universal solution. Dependencies and addictions come in many forms. Some people are addicted to junk food. Some people are addicted to heroin or alcohol. Some people are addicted to buying expensive things and running up huge amounts of credit card debt.

 

In each example, more early education would be beneficial.

 

You strike me as quite the enabler. At the end of the day people have to want to get help, regardless of their dependency/addiction. No matter what, effort is necessary.

In yet another attempt to localize out of the general, let me point out that in our great commonwealth there are thousands of men and women not unlike Christina Briggs. I hope we all can agree that more emphasis on nutrition education and personal finance education at the high school level would be productive.

 

I agree with this. I know NewCath has had both these types of classes for years, however personal and parental responsibility are 1st and foremost IMO.

A fat guy just walked into the ER with a skinny woman.

 

No updates on who's walking in today?:lol2:

After scores of fat slams, thank you for being the first to offer something that resembles a solution.

 

I, for the life of me, can't figure out if you are actually serious or just throwing that out there to stir the pot. If you are actually serious, then...:banghead:

As many trips through the buffet line she would make there is the possibility of her shedding a few calories per trip.

What many people don't realize is that overeating for some people is a disease, just like alcoholism. And it can take a similar toll on families as alcoholism. In the case of our British example, the fact that Christina also has a special needs child no doubt is part of the equation, too.

I, for the life of me, can't figure out if you are actually serious or just throwing that out there to stir the pot. If you are actually serious, then...:banghead:

Big Man: If you had a friend who lost a child to heroin, you wouldn't tell your friend, "Too bad your son didn't take more control/responsibility of his life." Same applies to some forms of food addiction. Both are diseases with often deep psychological undercurrents that require professional help.

Big Man: If you had a friend who lost a child to heroin, you wouldn't tell your friend, "Too bad your son didn't take more control/responsibility of his life." Same applies to some forms of food addiction. Both are diseases with often deep psychological undercurrents that require professional help.

 

No, the same doesn't apply.

No, the same doesn't apply.

You're misinformed. Here's a brief Wiki explainer:

 

"Many eating disorders are thought to be behavioral patterns stemming from emotional struggles that need to be resolved in order for the sufferer to develop lasting improvement and a healthy relationship with food. Compulsive overeating (along with anorexia and bulimia nervosa) is a serious problem and can result in death in severe cases. However, with treatment, which should include talk therapy and medical and nutritional counseling, it can be overcome. Several Twelve Step programs designed to help members recover from compulsive overeating and food addiction exist today."

I love when people quote from Wikipedia to prove their point. :lol:

You're misinformed. Here's a brief Wiki explainer:

 

"Many eating disorders are thought to be behavioral patterns stemming from emotional struggles that need to be resolved in order for the sufferer to develop lasting improvement and a healthy relationship with food. Compulsive overeating (along with anorexia and bulimia nervosa) is a serious problem and can result in death in severe cases. However, with treatment, which should include talk therapy and medical and nutritional counseling, it can be overcome. Several Twelve Step programs designed to help members recover from compulsive overeating and food addiction exist today."

 

Is food illegal? Does the government give someone $62,000 to spend on drugs?

Big Man: If you had a friend who lost a child to heroin, you wouldn't tell your friend, "Too bad your son didn't take more control/responsibility of his life." Same applies to some forms of food addiction. Both are diseases with often deep psychological undercurrents that require professional help.

While I won't argue that food can be addictive, even if mostly mentally, please stop comparing food addiction to the heroin addiction. They aren't even close.

If I had a friend who lost a son to heroin, I also wouldn't blame the government for his sons negligence/ stupidity.