Eating Disorder or Laziness?

I think in some cases it can be considered a disorder.

My mother for example is overweight and for years tried to go on different diets and exercised but couldn't lose weight. It's not over eating that's the problem always, it's mostly of what in the food you eat that's the problem.

Now, there is binge eating that can be considered a problem. But, sometimes that's because of emotional issues like stress or depression.

There are some diseases that actually cause obesity, even if you eat right and exercise...

Nicholas Aden
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I have been bulimic and anorexic and overeating is by far the scariest....Because I am not fat or oevrweight and I do it and can't stop. It is spurred on by insecurities and underlying problems like RAPE and being abused and beaten and feeling like no one cares...It doesn't develop overnight...and it hurts...And you do it because food is a constant, a solace. The only thing that can't degrade you without your permission. I run 7.5 miles, bellydance, jump rope, do various exercise videos...so don't tell me I am lazy...

UNfortunately, I'm going to have to disagree ith this post. Sure, everyone who is overweight or obese or fat does not have an eating disorder.....but some of them do. Not everyone that is underweight or skinny or thin is bulimic or anorexic. To say that folks are just lazy and don't get off their ass is pretty judgemental, right off the bat. You yourself said you were overweight, so it assumes that you're admitting to your own laziness and lack of self control. For some others, it's a lot more serious.

I'm glad you're losing weight but hope you're becoming more healthy as well. Sometimes it's not just about the numbers.

Being overweight is an eating disorder. The overweight person eats until their stomach tells them that they've had too much,not their minds. Usually, people know when they've eaten too much so they stop. It may be that Overweight people don't have that instinctive thought that it's time to stop.

i disagree with you because alot of people who are overweight develop a disorder. their self esteem plummets and they develop anorexia, binge eating, bulemia and other things. Depression is a real thing and it causes a spiral of emotions. So no, being overweight doesnt mean ur lazy, it could mean they are depressed, or built fat, or a million other things. the only thing that you can say about a heavy person for sure it that they are heavy because not all fat people are lazy, and not all fat people are unhealthy.

I understand where you're coming from. You also have to take other people's situation into consideration as well though. I've been trying to force my sister to jog outside with me. But she always refused because she probably feels ashame. I know she might be lazy because working out takes a lot of energy...but she has emotional conflicts within herself. And she's trying to overcome that. Until that day comes, I will keep on encouraging her to run outside with me. One day for sure she'll come with me, I have no doubt about it. Yes, many of them might actually be lazy, however they just need someone to help support them physically and emotionally. Just a thought.

the people who complain about being fat, don't excersize, and and than go over and call it an eating disorder... to make themselves feel better.

Yes, I understand that some people hav a hard time not running to food for comfort, but in proportion... it can be done.

I'm sorry but in our day and age we give everyone excuses to be the way thay are in everything they do.

"I watch Porn" - "It's ok, it's normal" NO IT'S NOT!
"I killed my mom yesterday" - "It's Ok, shes had a hard life" So it's ok to kill?
"She's doing drugs" - "It's not right but she does it because (Fill in the blank) so we'll leave it alone.

Uh....... See the problem?

IT'S NOT NORMAL TO WATCH PORN?!

Damn, I am totally screwed. What do I do now???

I totally agree with you because being fat is a choice. I uderstand that some people have a hard time losing weight because of certain medical conditions but if you choose a triple cheese burger over a nice low cal low carb salad than you are making th decision to stay where you are. Because if you hve the ability to get up and off the couch and change your diet and you dont, you are making the decision to stay fat. Because even chaning your diet to a more healthy lower carb and lower calorie diet will cause you to loose weight.

I love this comment and I have to agree. Being fat or obese because of over eating is NOT a disorder. Yes, some people are depressed and find solace in binges. Binges are okay I am a woman I know we need them every once a while. The solution is to eat only some of the chips in bag instead of the whole bag, or having one piece of cake instead of the whole thing.The problem needs to be recognised that you are fat because you need to move; you need to exercise; you need to take charge of your obsession before it is too late. Weight loss is inevitable even in slow progressions. Take a walk, or go up one flight of stairs to lose weight. I have heard excuses from friends that they have bad knees so they can't run, but don't try to walk short distances. A disorder is anything not normal. Well I say it is not an eating disorder, but a lifestyle disorder.

I've watched porn, and do every once in a while.....but it hasn't led me to become addicted or need it.

I am going to step out of the box & agree with you!
I cannot stand people who complain about something in their life [like being overweight for instance] but refuse to take the necessary steps to fix themselves.
Laziness is NOT a disease.
Children obescity is a huge issue today because they sit around & eat all day. Get up, Step away from the tv & Go outside! Thank you!