Originally Posted by LadyMischief

sorry to say, but some people really can't help it, no matter how strictly fantastically healthy their diet is, even working out can't always help when there's tumors or Endrocrine-related obesity (Such as Cushing Syndrome). There was a documentary not that long ago following a woman who was healthy, an athlete even, worked out and over a period of less than a year put on over 300 pounds. Even her doctor couldn't figure it out until they looked into her endocrine system, and even then they couldn't regulate it with any degree of accuracy or guarantee. Some people are treated with more success, some go undiagnosed.

I have no sympathy for people who bitch about things they aren't willing to change, like obesity related to bad diet or lack of exercise, but I do for those who can't help it. There is no cut and dried, but the good MAJORITY of obese people CAN do something about it if they wish.