Because you posted the question. On most forums, people start threads with questions that usually relate to themselves. It's a logical inference, as further manifested by the fact that so many who responded assumed your question related to you.


It's so interesting how the same post can be read differently: I read through the comments, and they seemed aimed at helping rather than patronizing.

For me ... I need both .... exercising makes me feel better and then I eat better .... I may at times overeat when exercising but it is generally healthier than it was ...

Well lin43, I guess you showed me what a condescending post really looks like. Thanks for the clarification.