Why do some people not care about keeping fit/healthy?

[Anonymous]

I'm not a super exercise freak, but I enjoy keeping active and healthy. It is very simple to achieve and it's free as well, yet so many people seem perfectly content to just let their wonderfully functioning bodies erode, freeze up and get overloaded with unneeded weight. It is sad to see people give up and accept defeat.

Do unhealthy people not value life and their body? do they not care about being inflicted with crippling illnesses/diseases?

Many overweight people are happy, but if they were truly happy and at peace with themselves surely they would really take care of their bodies. The human body is a blessing.

[Phoenix1991]

Bro to be honest, I don't know myself, I like to be healthy for goal reasons and personal preference. I have been friends with people like that and dated girls who were like that too. I'm not shallow or anything, the personality is the only thing that keeps me around, They have to be sweet/ kind in order for me to date them if they are like that. That kind of way of being so reckless and not caring about their life is not something is what I want around me. I don't have any problem with people being themselves but lets be honest, would you date someone who likes being a d***/bitch towards other people? No because that way of being like that might comeback and bite you on the ass in the relationship. Its the same way with me, I don't care if you do or don't want to stay fit or not, Just I don't want someone who is self destructive , such as drinking, smoking, doing drugs, or other self harming stuff. Most of the people who are like that either accept their bodies and feel they will never change or its too difficult to do so, and on the other hand they really like it. Some of my girl friends and past Ex's prefer chubby guys or not slim guys. The girls themselves were a little chubby themselves but some were skinny and preferred that as well. There can be several reasons why they are like that, but I'm curious to find the answers just as much as you bro.

[Anonymous]

I think it is because people are lazy, and don't want to do anything about it. Our bodies are meant to be active, we can handle the strain, however you have to keep up and maintain just like a car, if you don't maintain a car it goes to sh*t, just like our bodies will get fat if we don't watch what we eat and exercise to stay active. I blame fast food and eating habits.

It's funny how so many guys say I wish I could get abs and big arms, well guess what your body was meant to have abs and big arms, and it really doesn't take that long to achieve those things if you work at it.

[cuteLiLbunny]

i think your forgetting a lot of people turn to food when there's something emotionally wrong, plus once you get the weight its harder to get rid of. and how easy do you think it is to suddenly change your habits? its nice that your healthy and all but just that one thing isn't gonna solve everyones problems.

[Asker]

Of course, but still. an unhealthy body is a breeding zone for mental/emotional problems. Good diet and excersize are proven time and time again to help reduce depression. I don't know if it is a confidence thing - i.e. I'm unfit therefor I can't do that, so I won't...or just pure apathy. Either way it is sad seeing people you love neglect their physical health.

[cuteLiLbunny]

ok you got me there but its still not that easy

[Anonymous]

Some people like me don't care because the women I like don't find me attractive when I'm in shape and keep up good hygiene. There's nothing I can do to fix that so I see no point in staying in shape, showering, brushing my teeth regularly, etcetera.

[internet_guy]

some don't get time and some are least bothered as long as they are alive and able to move around

[TheAlbinoBunny]

There's not always a huge motivator to lose weight. If you have the food then you've *won*.

[Anonymous]

not sure. but I pride myself on keeping in shape