Is it normal that i agree that obesity is a disease?
This is long, but I don't know, it might be useful.
Its like a cancer that contributes to internal disorder + excess tissue growth. The pituitary can malfunction contributing to this disorder. One can blame it all on gluttony but that doesn't help explain two phenomenons. One, that some very young children are strangely obese when they shouldn't be. It seems that fat deposits on middle aged individuals are commonplace. Yet, there are many people of multiple ages that are rail thin no matter what they consume. I cannot resist thinking that this is a hormonal dysfunction rather than simple gluttony. I, for one have obese siblings. Yet, I was the skinny anomaly. Had to be a genetic chance. Oh, later on, I did gain a good 20 pounds while taking Prednisone (corticosteroid - creates a hypercortisol state - individual will show Cushings-like symptoms). That scared the daylights out of me thus beginning my personal study of this cursed physical condition. I have realized I am sensitive to sugar despite being a cross country runner in college. Like, what? Always wondered why pasta loading made me feel crappy. I don't eat it. If I do consume candy? My appetite/blood sugar go crazy for a few days of unstable misery. Its all quite interesting. I'm very cranky like that. Protein and fat is totally friendly. Causes no disruption. Blood sugar remains stable and I feel good.
You should all check out Cushing's syndrome or hypothyroidism. Both contribute to an obese appearance. Honestly its not just people being piggish. The modern American high-carb diet is contributes to metabolic syndrome. Hyperinsulinemia makes people store fat from even meager caloric intake (worse if those calories come from mainly refined carbohydrates). These people have to be ultra-careful with carbohydrates. Oh, and the fact that industrialized foods are high in sugar (carbohydrates). That explains why obesity seems almost normal. It is not.
Now, having said this, yes there are vile gluttons out there. Some are just plain stupid. Those people have no self-respect! Different individual imo. Most Americans think processed food is normal. No. Also, not everyone realizes, cares, or can afford an MRI to check their pituitary/thyroid/adrenal function.
Oh, for your liver's sake, don't toxify it with junk. That little organ deals with managing your glucose. The pancreas too, cannot tolerate excessive sugar. Your gallbladder too. Its not meant to be abused. Neither can your circulatory system take a poor diet (high blood pressure, hello?). It all leads to nasty inflammation that exposes you to diseases of civilization. Very preventable stuff. No, you cannot eat all that you want. Sorry, if that's what you want to hear. Oh, and there are normal weight people with obese physiological features internally. Yet, there are also bigger people who are weight stable but have no metabolic disorder whatsoever. You can tell by the fat distribution + blood tests.
I think I went all soapbox here. Ah well, its the beginning of the year. Happy start to resolutions for everyone out there. IMO, change your diet for internal health reasons. Your blood vessels + cells will thank you. Less inflammation is awesome.
is it normal that I agree that obesity is in fact a disease, not just a normative result of gluttony?