Why do Americans praise fat people that lose weight?

[Turkish]

Seece said:

d21lewis said:

Turkish said:
*showed discipline*

What the fuck are you talking about. As if people who are obese lack discipline, they're not getting fat becoz they want to. Some people eat a lot and dont get fat, its how their body works. My bro eats a lot of junk food, doesnt work out and is still a skinny dude.

I have lost around 20kg in the past 2.5 months, went through hell to make that happen, that is showing discipline and being resolute despite being hungry all the time and withstanding temptation of eating food. I got overweight this year through personal problems and depression. You are incredibly arrogant if you think there is not a story attached to overweight people. Its easy to say that fat people should just quit eating and go to gym, but from your POV you will never understand how hard the transition is. Still 10kg to go, I really feel like a hero that should be applauded.

I'm sorry, Turkish.  I always assumed you looked like Jason Statham from the movie "Snatch".  

It was more of a tongue in cheek thread made in the spur of the moment.  I'm sure you're not going to let the words of some internet random discourage you.  Keep up the hard work, man.  In all honesty, I understand overcoming circumstances that you may or may not have control over.  I just approach situations with a bit of levity.  Some times, it's in poor taste.

Why .. how on earth could you think a Turkish person looks like Jason Statham! lol

They cant?