WHEE (Weight, Health, Eating and Exercise) is a community support diary for Kossacks who are currently or planning to start losing, gaining or maintaining their weight through diet and exercise or fitness. Any supportive comments, suggestions or positive distractions are appreciated. If you are working on your weight or fitness, please -- join us! You can also click the WHEE tag to view all diary posts.
Today I am going to examine a few (because there are probably hundreds, if not more) reasons, and some of the excuses, why so many people become obese. This is not a blame diary, but it does show from a personal experience level some of the dynamics that make obesity one of the last acceptable prejudices, and how that won't help anyone get healthy again.
*THIS IS A SUPPORT DIARY. If you would like to share in the comments, please be constructive and/or supportive. Jump, skip, hop or crawl over the fold to examine a few of these further, and share your own experiences, support, and encouragement in the comments.
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