It’s not always that simple. For example, someone with severe depression might find it extremely difficult to do these kinds of things, no matter how much free time they have. Even if you’re OK mentally, there are plenty of reasons for why people don’t exercise, like having to consistently work long hours and being extremely tired at the end of the day. I don’t see why it should matter to other people (aside from doctors, I suppose) whether someone is slightly obese.
Usually? If there’s any evidence of that, please link it. Largely caused by capitalism, sure; aggravated by a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle, sure; but I highly doubt that a lack of physical activity is the main culprit.
Sure, being generally unhealthy can have a significant effect, but that doesn’t mean it’s the main culprit. It’s great that you have the motivation to do these things, but not everyone does, no matter what the cause of depression is, and even if the resulting lack of physical activity compounds the negative effects.
Anyway, it seems that we agree that it’s not only caused by individuals actively choosing to be unhealthy.
(I’m assuming you’re being hyperbolic with that last sentence)
It’s not always that simple. For example, someone with severe depression might find it extremely difficult to do these kinds of things, no matter how much free time they have. Even if you’re OK mentally, there are plenty of reasons for why people don’t exercise, like having to consistently work long hours and being extremely tired at the end of the day. I don’t see why it should matter to other people (aside from doctors, I suppose) whether someone is slightly obese.
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Usually? If there’s any evidence of that, please link it. Largely caused by capitalism, sure; aggravated by a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle, sure; but I highly doubt that a lack of physical activity is the main culprit.
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Sure, being generally unhealthy can have a significant effect, but that doesn’t mean it’s the main culprit. It’s great that you have the motivation to do these things, but not everyone does, no matter what the cause of depression is, and even if the resulting lack of physical activity compounds the negative effects.
Anyway, it seems that we agree that it’s not only caused by individuals actively choosing to be unhealthy.
(I’m assuming you’re being hyperbolic with that last sentence)