&gt; If obesity was &quot;just a choice&quot;, we wouldn&#x27;t have this problem after decades of massive shaming of overweight people and massive push for fitness and everything-fit. Instead, the more we shame people for being obese, the more population stays obese. Interesting, isn&#x27;t it?<p>Is it inconceivable that some people just value the pleasure they get from eating more than that of adding a few years to the end of their lives? They&#x27;re not necessarily lazy or stupid, they just may have different values that you. You can ask someone why they&#x27;re obese and due to societal pressures they may tell you a story about how they can&#x27;t stop or its genetics, but actions speak louder than words.<p>Most people have behaviors that is not beneficial to their health (drinking, living in a polluted city, not exercising the optimal amount). Longevity isn&#x27;t the point of life.