They also seem to think that getting thin is only for the benefit of others or to appease Thuh PatriarchyTM. They act like we are enforcing some arbitrary, oppressive standard on them that is comparable or worse to their current situation. Being thin would be universally better for them. There are no downsides. They are arguing that they shouldn't have to better themselves and improve their lives because the mundane task of eating less as, as you say, is simply too much to ask.