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[–] DessertFox 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

If someone had a childhood like that, it could lead to binge eating disorder. If there is rarely food in the house, they will eat what they can when they can, so they can gain weight. It's a scarcity that is made worse by hoarding, and it is very hard to break that cycle.

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[–] crashtestgenius 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

My grandparents are overweight (not by huge amounts, but still) and this is why. For both of them, their parents were working class and struggled with employment for most of their childhoods, so having enough food was difficult at best.

I'm not saying its an excuse, and they don't try to use it as one, but its an explanation for how people who otherwise don't display any of the normal signs of being fat can get that way.

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[–] 32DDbitches 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

People deal with trauma differently. Both of my sets of grandparents were born just as The Great Depression (American) was starting. They were fanatical about not wasting food throughout their lifetimes. They were also big on having one reasonable serving at every meal and dealing with it if you were a bit hungry later. Thanksgiving being the one-time exception each year. Seconds were allowed for anyone who wanted them. (Even thirds because my grandma could cook).