Do overweight people use quotslow metabolismquot as an excuse?

Question

Do overweight people use quotslow metabolismquot as an excuse?
When people say that they are overweight because of their Thyroid Glands or Slow Metabolism I really think they are just using this as an excuse. Smokers are addicted to nicotine, Alcoholics drink too much alcohol, why dont overweight people just admit that they eat more than their bodies can handle? At alcoholic councelling you are told that the first step to solving your problem is to admit that you are addicted to alcohol and NOT to use excuses such as pressures at work, relationship problems, etc. You are told that you will NEVER sort out your problmes if you blame everything else but dont admit your addiction. Why dont overweight people realise that they are overweight, not because of the media, their relationships or pressure at work but because they eat more than their bodies can handle?

Answer

Wow, you are making some generalisations there arent you? Yes some overweight people are that way because they eat more calories than they are burning off...probably the majority of obesity is caused by this BUT...some people do have thyroid problems In the UK in women will develop an underactive thyroid...rather a lot dont you think?. Others are on medication that can make them gain weight, particularly some hormonal treatments or steroid treatments. In other words I am saying dont be too quick to judge, there but for the grace of god go you.