The Blame Game

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A lot of people play the “blame game” when it comes to obesity and being overweight. These people point fingers at their parents, saying that Mom and Dad are overweight, so that caused them to be overweight. And, frankly, it can be easy to play the “blame game.” Anyone can do it, even one’s parents are super thin—just point to the obesity gene theory. Or, blame an under-active thyroid gland. Or even come up with something else entirely. There are lots of possible directions in which a person can point fingers of blame.

But, this really solves nothing. In fact, the first step to successful weight loss is learning that playing the “blame game” doesn’t work. Here’s why, and how to stop pointing fingers of blame.
The “blame game” doesn’t work simply because a person is never going to have proof of what caused his particular obesity issue. Sure, some people may get tested and find that their thyroid glands are functioning improperly—but, that cannot be entirely blamed for the obesity problem… that is merely a contributing factor. Likewise, the diets people followed as children cannot be blamed as complete causes—they can only be cited as contributing factors. The same goes for any other idea to which a person is pointing a finger of blame.

Now, learning to stop playing the “blame game” may take a little time. After all, many obese people have been playing this game for years, using it as excuses for their extra weight so that they do not have to take responsibility for their own obesity.

So, the first thing overweight people need to do is to accept that there is no reason to blame anything. Blame seems to imply that something is shameful, and being overweight should not be considered as such. It is important to realize this and understand that it is merely a body issue—and not one that is monstrous or repulsive.

Next, after any possible medical problems have been ruled out or taken care of (such as a thyroid problem), people need to just accept that they are overweight or obese and work toward finding solutions to fix the situation.

Staying away from the “blame game” can help people to become more positive about their weight situations because they will not be focused on the unhelpful—and possibly shameful–feelings behind blaming. This is a very important first step toward successful weight loss.

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