Why do some people let themselves go physically?

[Paulalove98]

Meaning like they stop caring about their appearance, health, skin, etc. I could never do that! Even though it’s so common and sometimes things are inevitable but my sister is in her 40s and still in good shape and looks younger because she takes care of her skin and health overall. I started practicing good skincare when I was about 17 and since then been keeping up with it along with lots and lots of water, vitamins, exercise,& healthy habits. I also NEVER smoke as I despise of it and I don’t drink either.

[Bricealan]

When you stand back and look at the average American family, you see a great deal of that. Not unusual. The wife after having children, staying home, taking of the house and kids, she probably feels that is enough for her to take on, and maybe she is a single mother. The dad works (hopefully) and maybe feels exhausted to go run or go to the gym.

Seems that is the place that many (my neighbors included) find themselves in.

Tough question to answer, with any authority, Paula.

[SnowedIn]

Because it is soooooooooooooooo much nicer and easier to sit by the fire with chocolate chip cookies than it is to go the pool or for a run... ;)

[Paul09]

Because it's easier to be lazy than not. Harder to be healthy and active. Those people are just so lazy, and are addicted to eating junk. I always say , everyone's priority should be their health.

[OddBeMe]

I’m a bit psycho-analyst amateur. I think depression or lack of willpower are linked. Also, media protrayals etc. I think ironically, the body positive movement will help people lose weight. By first allowing them to accept themselves.

[exitseven]

Depression can cause somebody to stop caring about just about everything including their healh.

[Still-alive]

its just not as easy for a lot of people as it is for others. also genes can play a role too.