(Question) Why do Overweight Individuals Stay Overweight.....?

The reasons they stay overweight are the same reasons that they became overweight.

It is also much harder to lose weight than to maintain a healthy weight (unless you count motivation) so really not so hard to figure out Mr. Universe.

 

I'm not sure about your second comment. Fat people lose weight really easily (barring medical conditions) if they tried. On the other hand if you're in tip top condition you're constantly fighting your metabolism to keep your cut. As an easy gainer I can say that from experience.

 

This question often keeps me up late at night.

 

They are lazy people. That is the primary if not the only reason why fat people remain fat. And then the waste money on these weight loss programs. So they wasted money to gain the fat and then wasted money to get the fat off.

Imagine if a 300 lb. chick just starves herself for 5 days, she would probably drop a third of that weight, if not even half. Of course, it does not sound so healthy, but all that is burning off is her fat, much different than if a skinny person starves for 5 days (where they burn more than just fat).

 

Maybe they are comfortable? Eat healthy, excercise regularly still die.

 

Lazy person is lazy.

 

If you consumed no calories, you would need to burn 60,000 calories/day to lose 100lbs in 5 days.

 

You reap what you sow. Chances are if you cop out and not maintain a healthy diet, exercise, etc. You'll end up with poor habits, which are very hard to break mind you.

 

The question is, why can't I gain weight? I've been a stick since I can remember and now that I'm in my mid 20's, all that's growing is my belly.

 

Lazy people. Exercise takes effort. Gaining weight does not.

 

Are we talking morbidly obese, big beer belly fat, or just a little soft?

 

for a person who lost over 60 pounds. its takes a fair amount of self-discipline, self-motivation, and extreme hard work. I can see how people cant do it. It is that hard to lose weight and even maintain that weight as well. People are lazy

 

Because..

"I eat because I'm unhappy, and I'm unhappy because I eat. It's a vicious cycle."

 

Time is an issue sometimes. It's hard to find an extra hour to work out every day for many people. Plus, food tastes good.

 

Overweight? Ew!

 

Food tastes good right when you eat it.

Exercise hurts and only works after a bunch of times and not eating food.

 

I know some people in their mid-20s that don't exercise AT ALL, yet they're still very thin. Granted, they don't pig out when they eat. Is it genetic?

 

i lost 30 lbs in 6 months, i look back thinking damn i was a fatty. now i feel the same way as op, i see no reason why people cant maintain a bit of discipline and improve their lives.