The other side of your point, is to encourage fat people who make an effort.  Any time a fat person tells me they&#39;re trying, running here and there, avoiding butter and salt, drinking water instead of soda, etc., I encourage them.  I point out that they are doing better than 90% of the problem.  And it only takes a few weeks to notice a difference, a few days to FEEL the difference.  That first step must be welcomed and embraced.