0_Apprentice
I used to have quite the problem with overeating, as I used to be pretty chubby myself. Have you had that issue?
1_Wizard
Fortunately I've been able to avoid that problem. I know it can be a big issue during the holidays, as many people tend to overeat during those times.
0_Apprentice
That's true, since there are so many gigantic meals during that time and people don't care as much.
1_Wizard
It can also happen during festivals because people have built up so much anticipation to the event, and we even encourage overeating sometimes, for instance Thanksgiving.
0_Apprentice
We certainly do encourage overeating in some cases, but it seems to be very rare and it seems like weight loss stuff is really popular around that time too.
1_Wizard
Well I think the market for weight loss programs goes up during that time because they know people will be feeling bad about overeating probably, there's even 12-step programs for overeaters like Overeaters Anonymous.
0_Apprentice
I would bet that you're right about that. People get very self conscious around the holidays because of all the food.
1_Wizard
Definitely, fortunately there are many beneficial theraputic ways to help stop overeating, like group therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy for example.