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Why is obesity such a major problem in america?


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I am obese. Im 45 and fat.

You have a bias in your viewpoint. You state that people "let themselves go". That implies that they are fat out of indifference or laziness. That isnt how it was with me. I was injured, to the point of restrictions in my mobility. I cut back on food, but it didnt matter. I gained weight as a result.

Yes, some people let themselves go. Some have clear disorders or medications that lead to obesity. Some others have such vast restrictions in their current lives that obesity happens. Please dont condemn people for their weight problems. I used to be athletic and slim. Now I can barely walk. It is hard to be slim when exercise is not something I can do anymore.

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Food is cheap, available everywhere and any time of the day and night, and it's legal. Want to feel better and get relief from the stress of life? Alcohol is expensive, and if you turn to that, you are "a drunk". You would also be judged harshly if you are a Christian. Drugs are for "dirtbags", so they are out of the question. But you can get a bag of peanut butter cookies at the dollar store and noone will think anything of it. Or you bake some brownies. Those things are acceptable.

Foods that are high in sugars and fat taste great and are ready made and require no work, just open the package and insert.

IMO, Americans are a bit spoiled and used to instant gratification. And many have the attitude that if I want it, I should have it. Self control is not a huge trait of many Americans. JMO.

My son travelled to Scotland. He was amazed to see, at every fast food joint, and outdoor concession stand etc, a supply of fruits and vegetables as an alternative to junk. Apparantly in Scotland, they are very health and weight conscious. Americans like their junk food. It's fast, cheap, easy and tastes good.

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Any one who says why would anyone let themself go like that has never even probably stuggled with their weight. I am overweight myself and eat less than my daughter who is thin. This is such a pitiful subject to even discuss. Most overweight people are not lazy and may indeed be in better medical condition than their skinner friends.

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Hey! Do I make fun of your life style?

Actually I have been doing a lot of research on this of late, and an opinion is beginning to take shape. It is beginning to look like food allergies caused by a too large intake of highly refined and nutritionally extracted white flower, and various unnatural and unhealthy sugars. This is widely prevalent in the American diet since the 1940's when we began to see an 'epidemic' of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which collectively physicians have begun to call 'Syndrome X.' I am beginning to believe 'Syndrome X' is simply an allergic reaction to long-term use of such denatured foods.

I know a Pastor (a skinny fellow with a very high metabolism, by the way) who used to drink about a gallon of milk every day. VERY SUDDENLY, one day he became desperately allergic to dairy products! Again, I think it was the long term exposure to high quantities which caused it.

Do this little test. Several times over several days take and record your 'at rest pulse rate.' When you've got an average of what it is, then take a little of any 'suspect' food, and eat it. If your pulse rate suddenly jumps (I mean within just seconds of eating this food) by 10 beats per minute or more, then in all likelihood you are allergic to this food. By eliminating from your diet all those foods to which you are allergic, and regaining over the course of a few months, your robust health, you will probably find that the allergic reaction will disappear, and you will be able to eat SMALL amounts of the formerly damaging foods.

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My guess is that it has more to do with very little excercise. Americans spend lots of time in their cars driving to and fro. I recently heard that almost everyone that spends more than an hour a day in a car is obese.

And the processed foods don't help

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NH Marine,

Though it is true that there is a large number of obese people within the United States, it is not entirely so that this is on account of laziness and a fairly large appetite.

There are many other causes of this, such as diabetes along with many an other disorder of which causes many of the numbers out there to be overweight.

Out of curiousity what prompted you to post this? Not trying to attack you here, but it just bothers me that a person would be so greatly disturbed by this seeing as it is a personal thought/belief of mine that inner beauty is what counts.

With Love In Christ,

Danielle

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When the low-fat craze came about and they were making all of the "low-fat" quickie meals available in the store, obesity in the US increased all the more. Why? Because improper intakes of carbohydrates and sodium caused that increase. So, even eating less didn't really fix the problem because it was still high in levels of carbohydrates. That deceptive low-fat label is such scam. Protein intake was less too (a big no-no). Our fast-food and microwave meals haven't been any improvement. The US has more of that quickie stuff than anyone else and we have more health issues to deal with as a result. A good diet is the more natural type (with proper selection of food types). It is always wise to look at what is stated on the nutrition label on food packages; that always tells me what is reasonable and what is not. Secondly, regular exercise is absolutely necessary. You have to burn carbs, work the cardio-vascular, and keep your muscular frame toned up.

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There are definitely alot of overweight people who have medical conditions that explain why they are overweight. I would not say that most overweight people are that way because of medical problems, though. I think it has alot to do with lack of excercise, and improper nutrition. I don't eat very much either, but somehow... I still have those pounds that creep up on me. Because my computer or tv is far more entertaining than going for a walk, or jog, or going for a bike ride, etc. Some people say they don't have time for excercise, but that is pretty much impossible. People find time for movies, tv, computer, reading, etc. I know this is going to step on some people's toes, but it is laziness to some degree. I'm not saying people have to be stick thin, but eating properly and excercising moderately WILL make you healthier. Also, as I mentioned before, I'm not including people who have a medical condition in this either, that is a legit reason, and usually can't be helped. I know there has been a topic on this before that got shut down, so I'm gonna stop here.

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No need to get sensitive about the subject but studies show that most overweight people are that way because the simply have become adapted to that way of lifestyle. yes there are some people who have medical problems but i'm mainlt talking about the other ooverweight people.

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