Why are fats obsessed with protein? Anytime me or my co workers talk about food, a fatty start talking about how "I need my protein" or "look how much protein I am eating" in relation to food. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Why are fatties obsessed with protein? Its understandable when my boyfriend talks about it, since he lifts. But being 280lbs at 5'2" with no exercise beside occasionally standing?  Okay, sure. Eat all that protein pig.