I agree with your points. Depression can be serious ( not that you are saying otherwise ), but I can't stand it being used as the excuse.  The "I'm fat because I'm depressed" mentality needs to go away. Depression can be debilitating, but in the end, you are in control of your actions: always are, always were. The statements need to be replaced with something along the following:  I'm depressed and don't feel like working out, so I have CHOSEN to be fucking lazy and not do it.  I'm depressed and just want to eat shitty all day, so I have CHOSEN to eat shitty food instead of healthy.  I'm depressed and don't want to go for a walk outside, so I have CHOSEN to sit in front of my computer all day ( everyday? ) .