Originally Posted by mac
You know, once my friends and I hit puberty we had every incentive to stay in shape and get "buff" to show off to the girls. Likewise, the girls did the same to look good at our pool parties. What's wrong with kids and young adults today? Aren't they embarrassed by how dumpy-looking they are?
My theory is that we've been too soft on fat. Don't say that, it'll hurt their feelings, or, it's OK to be different. Fat people are victims, etc. Even Doctors have a difficult time telling their patients about their obesity. Recall that case in New Hampshire a few years back when a woman sued a Doctor for calling her fat. Don't get me wrong. I know how easy it is to become fat. I put on 30+ pounds in a coupla years, and now I'm paying for it.
It's about time we stopped being so touchy feely about the subject and stop being enablers.