Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Why Fat-Shaming Is Wrong. [View all]athena
(4,187 posts)7. You didn't bother to read the links I posted, did you?
They specifically address "will power, exercise and consumption choices". The statement you made is wrong, as demonstrated by the links in my OP.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
45 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
You're so driven to be right that you're making an enemy out of someone who isn't one
True Dough
Jul 2017
#27
And just because I believe long-term weight loss is achievable for many individuals
True Dough
Jul 2017
#29
We all know that if significantly less calories are consumed, weight will be lost.
Doodley
Jul 2017
#13
For years and years I tried to quit smoking. They told me it was not a choice it was an addiction.
Binkie The Clown
Jul 2017
#26
You will find the papers that tell you what you want to hear. That's what I did as a smoker. n/t
Binkie The Clown
Jul 2017
#43
"The reality, however, is that it is impossible to lose weight, and that being fat is not unhealthy"
Towlie
Jul 2017
#25
Chris Christie uses "unhealthy habits" to justify sending marijuana users to prison.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#40