americans seem to be getting fatter and fatter, why? is it something in the food? not being active, or is it part of a larger plan to have americans fat and sickly? so, we will need some type of drug to help ease fat related illness?

it's because we are lazy and don't have time for anything any more

also there are some drugs out there already

no diet , no training , food is to easy to get , fastfood everywhere , eat 6 small meals a day drink no sodas not even diet , workout at least 8 hours a week . you will feel like a new person

we wouldnt be so fat if we werent soo ****ing lazy.
but i guess you could say at the same time were only lazy because were fat. i think we create our own lazy n fatness

fat is a bad word , i feel sorry for big people they face a uphill fight in life , just health related things suck , what is to big im 5-10 170 pounds , i couldent see myself at 230 pounds or more i think i would die inside , larger people are always pissed off , its all about what kind of life you want to live.

all the big people I know are really funny... then again it could be a front to hide all the pain or tourment they may have on the inside.

hahaha YoungStud's post reminded me of what Fat Bastard said in Austin Powers... "I eat because Im angry and Im angry because I eat. Its a vicious cycle." I guess that applies to this situation as well. Some people are lazy cause theyre fat and fat because theyre lazy.

I guess people enjoying being fat and eating. I honostly don't get it.

hey, not only Americans are getting fat because of the food they have eaten, most filipinas are also coz of lack of discipline when it comes to foods.......

I just started taking Alli for my fat problems.

I've lost almost 10 pnds so far. I love Alli because if you don't eat the right foods, you will regret it.

This is one of the best ideas in weight loss I have seen yet.

my job keeps me outside, and very active... i work in times square, sometime when its slow at work, i justs stand there counting how many fat people will walk by(30lb+).. u cant walk ten feet without bumping into someone overweight! the only thin people i see are non-americans

but in the 1970s, americans were so thin... whats change?

its seems the only way for an american to get in shape is to use drugs?

ps. im not making fun of people with weight probelms, im justs asking questions?

I made this point in a tread about steroids...

Has anyone taken a look at teens and people in their 20s? Especially the guys? People are overall bigger-not really fatter, but bigger. I'm a good-sized guy, and standing around a group of twentysomethings, I look tiny. I've walked by teens in the mall that dwarf me. Are our youth eating more? Less exercise? Growth supplements? Steroids?

knox... do u mean steroids in the food? or more kids taking it?

I think more teens and twentysomethings are taking HGH and other supplements. The number of people in this demographic crowding into GNC and stores like it is staggering today.

what about all the additives in the food

the growth hormones and such in the animal products

yes there is much inactivity as well

the tv* is the babysitter way to often

no disrespect intended but also single parent family has something to do with it as well

the don't do that you will get hurt honey attitude that is
keeping many kids from doing some of the things that they n would do for exercise


*computer game console or whatever else that keeeps a person occupied without moving much


but hey what do i know

With all the hype about skinny this and skinny that, overweight people are carrying a lot more than weight. Fat people know their fat, and I think many of them do try to do something about it, but maybe they just can't. Overweight people don't always eat because their hungry, but because their dealing with other issues and food is a comfort thing.

There's an endless amount of reasons why there are more overweight people.

Of course an easy cop out way is to blame it on the media. But, I suppose they do have somewhat of an effect.

Popularity of fast food chains (even restaurants in general) are a huge cause of it. I'm sure you've all heard about Morgan Spurlock and his quest to educate everyone on the effects of fast food. Either way, youtube him and you can find all kinds of things.

Your body tends to crave things when it's lacking the right amounts of it. If you're used to eating more unhealthy things (fried foods, lots of red meat, etc) then your body will only crave more in hopes of being satisfied. It's a vicious cycle, convenience plus taste. If you raise your kids on unhealthy food chances are they will not know how to properly take care of themselves.

Anyhoo, sorry about it being so long, I'm kind of passioniate about alternative health if you can't tell.

Wouldn't it be great if we could go back and keep life from going so fast? Get rid of overprocessed foods and chains and learn to eat organic foods? Life would be much simpler.

Well said Wish.

You know what else is an issue? The cost of eating healthy.

I do wish there were fast food healthy places to eat.

I'd love to be able to go to a joint and grab a low fat lasagna or pizza meal.

angel is right. foods, smoking, drugs even video games release dopamine. This chemical is released by the brain and produces a kind of pleasure. The body becomes addicted to this feeling and most people don't even realize it is happening. I recently lost over 50lbs, but I changed my eating habits to things that were healty AND that I enjoy eating. I am still on an uphill battle with smoking, but will keep trying.
Fast food TASTES GOOD most of the time. Can you blame the body for liking it? Wish has a point too. You may crave something your body needs but make the mistke of finding it is some food that basically not good for you. Some people like me just dont' like to cook, or cook too much.....can go either way. Even though I have lost so much wieght, I am by no means thin, but I get no complaints either. The worst that has happened to me is that more people opened doors for me since they couldn't tell if I was prego or not LOL. I carry my wieght in the front.
People have to take meds that can make them over wieght and there are diseases and even some chemo can make people gain, not lose. You can't judge a person by thier weight. You have no idea why they are the way they are. The could just be happy with that and be damned the rest of the world.
I know this is not a bash thread! I'm fat, but I took some meds in my life that made me gain. There was NOTHING I could do about it except ask the Dr to try something else. Some people just don't have that luxury......hope this helps people understand and that not all people are mean and judgemental. AND I'm NOT saying anyone in this thread has, just know that it is not so easy to eat 6 times a day and work out and all that stuff. Some people are just too busy with LIFE in this era. Things might change in the next era......who knows, but for the time being, just be happy knowing who you are, what you accept and do what you want or can to stay as healthy as possible. I ride my bike to college for example, but some may not have that option.

Angel, that has never made sense to me? if i was depress because i was overweight the last thing i want to do is eat?!

when i was growing up i remember my uncles working out because they want to be like jim kelly or bruce lee, why is it now people get depress because they dont look like a movie star then reach for a donut, for comfort?

now, more ever you can be famous for being thin(paris hilton, nicole richie)think about... they are famous people whose claim to fame is being at a normal body weight! That its.

Again, im not light of anyone probelm! lately, on my home(late night) im seeing overweight(40lb+) homeless people asking for spare change to get something to eat?? not funny! but true... i dont want to pick on anyone but C'mon.