I can't believe what some people are saying on here!! Just because a poster believes that a better diet and exercise is a good way to end obesity doesn't mean they 1) "are a perfect size 3" 2) hate or laugh at or make fun of obese people 3) are insensitive to the complex issues of weight gain/loss.
The reality is, many obese people do not eat healthy. No one can argue with that. Now, I didn't say all obese or over weight people do not eat healthy - I said MANY. Certainly there are contributing metal, emotional, and medical factors but come on! We have all seen the Dr. Phil shows with morbidly obese people that eat ridiculous amounts of junk food everyday - whole buckets of KFC, dozens of donuts, cases of soda. And 99% of overweight people KNOW they don't eat healthy food. Food is an addiction. Sugar and fat and all that bad for us stuff is addictive. It takes time and alot of work to over come any addiction and food is the same. It's not something you can just change over night.
Healthy food is NOT more expensive (unless you live in a very remote area where they have to fly in your food like parts of Alaska or something). Usually it's less expensive! When I was a student I couldn't afford very much groceries so I filled up on fruits, vegies, and legumes. Yes they do have a shorter shelf life but all that means is you can swing by the grocery store once a week and buy more. I think the main problem is education. Many people do not even realize how many calories or how much fat they are putting into their bodies - no to mention more complex things like cholestrerol, saturated fats, sodium, etc. If you don't know what healthy foods are or taste like or how to prepare them then you are definitely less likely to purchase them.
It's basic science. If you eat healthy and exercise regularly you won't be obese. Yes, some people are naturally plumper then others - but having beautiful curves or a larger frame or even a bit of extra fat on your body isn't obesity. To become 400, 500, 600 lbs takes years of abusing your body. It doesn't happen because you forgot to exercise for a month or ate an extra piece of cake on your birthday. We aren't talking about being overweight by 20 lbs or even 50 lbs.
Furthermore, no one has said it is easy to lose weight. It's not. It takes a complete overhaul of your lifestyle and can take years. It took years to put an extra 100, 200 or more pounds on your body so naturally, its going to take years to take it off. It takes an incredible amount of dedication, strength, and basic hard work. There is no magic cure or diet.
Anyways, in regards to the show: she should boot his bum to the curb. No one deserves to be treated that way. All he does is make her feel even worse about herself. That guy is pathetic.
(Original Air Date: 05/04/07) Dr. Phil speaks with women who say they feel forgotten by their loved ones because of their excessive weight. Lorna weighs 650-plus pounds and feels abandoned by her family. Lorna’s sister, Glenice, says Lorna got herself into this situation; now she has to take responsibility and get herself out. Lorna’s boyfriend, Blair, takes care of her, but Glenice says he’s not the Mr. Nice Guy he appears to be. She says he's really an abuser. Lorna says Blair is exhausted and stressed from the hard job of caring for her, and her family needs to help rather than drive him away. Is Lorna ready to stop accepting the abuse and start accepting help? Then, Sunni weighs almost 300 pounds and wants to pursue her dream of being a plus-size model. Her boyfriend, Christian, however, says she’s too fat for the runway, and she should leave that dream to the skinny girls. Sunni says she is big and fabulous, and Christian makes her feel like she should crawl under a rock. Will Sunni be forced to pick between her relationship and her dream? Share your thoughts here.
