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I am not sure that genetics & weight have that a big effect on weight but a lot of people use it to justify their weight.

I say this based on my observation and because today I find out I am at risk of obesity (based on this study), yet I slightly overweight.

In my personal circle, I have a lot of overweight friends and like hanging out with them. Some of them are always talking about losing weight, 10K steps, and other diet fads. And some have given up, I guess.

But sometimes it is difficult to eat/hangout with them. Overweight friends who want to lose weight will want to go to healthy restaurant. Then they will get footlong sub with every possible thing at counter. Oh and of course, diet soda and chips. How does it make any sense? I have to bite my lips to stay quiet.

And then other overweight friends/arrogant normal-weight friends, who will only want to eat buffets. And make fun of you if you don't get second refill. Apparently, you have to eat a lot to proof you are a man.

[sbov]

My biggest problem with food is people's obsession with talking about it. I can't help but feel that people make it such a huge deal about how much/little/what people eat that we're creating food issues in children that might otherwise not have it.