I remember seeing one very obese Japanese guy when I lived in Japan. It was so odd to see that.
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is obesity in the USA really that predominant?
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The reality is some states have obesity rates lower (much lower in the case of Colorado) than other countries on the list whereas some have much higher obesity rates (like the south). The average is still way too high but it doesn't represent every state. I'm in the "fattest" west coast state apparently and it's still lower than New Zealand.
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the cost difference between the 300 or 500 ml sodas and the 700 ml one is negligible, but they can charge a whole lot more.
goldsoundz
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The fuck is wrong with a giant glass of ice water or unsweetened tea?! Get it together, people.
HotHamWater
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Sometimes I like to watch old music videos and remember life before fat people.
Unsweetened? what are we animals?
Yeah, a lot of my friends, family, and coworkers seem to really struggle with their weight these days. Shit makes me sad =(
As a resident of Philly, basically this and I don't mean chubby, there are many people that are near morbidly obese.
Freezie KO
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Don't hate on Cali. Los Angeles is filled with beautiful people.
DryvBy
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Lol, no. I'm from Cali, now in Tenn, and girls are girls everywhere in America.
Speaking from LA, here, obesity is everywhere. Working in a theme park, you definitely see it.
goldsoundz
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Unsweetened tea is the best. I cannot stand sweet tea.
BrightEyedPanic
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It's so pre-dominate that people think being obese is acceptable and even attractive.
rudieboy77
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All I drink is unsweetened tea. Green tea iced is a little too bitter for me, Luzianne tea unsweetened is the best IMO.
Aeriscloud
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Because it is.
people like what they like. some people go for bigger guys and girls. its just life.
It really depends on the state.
where are you from ?
I'm back from 2 weeks in spain/france and I've seen 1 obese person. it was an american tourist lady in Barcelona.
In the US and Canada, I see huge dudes and gals every fuckin day.
car and fast food culture are huge in america, compared to Europe
I can't think of anything more attractive than thrusting my dick in an obese woman's fat rolls. You don't even need lube since they are sweaty and shit.
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BrightEyedPanic
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exactly.
It's not just that there are a lot of fat people, it's that the very fattest people are bigger than they ever have been. So, it kind of raises the bar in some areas of the country in what is considered fat.
In Ohio, if you are middle-aged and 'only' 30-40 lbs overweight, you aren't even considered fat. Just someone that is trying to lose weight.
When I goto places that have large congregations of poorer people (Wal-mart, Chipotle, Country Fairs, Free Concerts) I am just stunned at how fat everyone is. It was the main motivation for me to lose my +30 lbs that I put on.
In Ohio, if you are middle-aged and 'only' 30-40 lbs overweight, you aren't even considered fat. Just someone that is trying to lose weight.
When I goto places that have large congregations of poorer people (Wal-mart, Chipotle, Country Fairs, Free Concerts) I am just stunned at how fat everyone is. It was the main motivation for me to lose my +30 lbs that I put on.
Cheesecakebobby
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Because Virginia SlimsWow, interesting that Virginia remained slim instead of fattening like its neighbors...'
In a sense it is a bit overblown since it doesn't take much to be considered obese using BMI as your measurement. You might know people that are technically obese but won't fit your mental image of what an obese person looks like. The other problem is that while it's true that obesity rates are increasing, the population is also aging. Usually people gain weight when they grow older.
Freezie KO
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I tend to think that if you removed from the equation an individual's own physical characteristics, their social aptitude, and their financial/social standing, and then you asked them what they'd prefer, you'd find a lot of people who "go for" larger bodied people would prefer the alternative.
Not really. some people have a fetish for large men and women. There was an episode about it i think on mtv my life series.
And to add that some larger people do carry themselves in such a way that makes them attractive to others. Just because someone if fat doesn't automatically make them unattractive. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
It's true I think. Poor people in first world country are usually fatter than the rich guys because of bad eating habits and maybe a more difficult access to food of higher quality
Freezie KO
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This goes beyond weight also. In my experience, people tend to date to their attractiveness level, barring any deviations in social or financial standing. Dunno how we'd do a study to quantify it. Just sharing a thought.
Holy fucking shit @ that gif. I never realized it was that bad over there.
The third world doesn't have super cheap garbage food(yet).
The third world doesn't have super cheap garbage food(yet).
I disagree. Personality among other things can make someone more attractive than how their body looks.
Why do some people think income and status makes someone prone to being fat. There are many overweight CEOs and look at Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey, he is overweight but he is still damn awesome.
SapientWolf
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"Normal weight" is no longer normal in the US. The overweight and obese are the majority.
For example, people know that apples are healthier than cupcakes but if you put out a bowl of apples and plate of cupcakes guess which ones get eaten first? Part of that's human nature. If people have a choice they're going to choose the tastier item.
They're going to have to get people in the habit of buying and eating healthy food from an early age. Education only goes so far. If the junk food gets into your house then the battle is already lost.
For example, people know that apples are healthier than cupcakes but if you put out a bowl of apples and plate of cupcakes guess which ones get eaten first? Part of that's human nature. If people have a choice they're going to choose the tastier item.
I'd go for the apples but that's just me and i am obese.
That's weird because traditionally asian diet is very low on sugar. That's why despite consuming a lot carbs (rice), the vast majority is quite thin. The sugar intake was mostly from fruit. But that's changing fast because of the increasing popularity of western food (cakes, fast food, etc).
FWIW california is one of the lesser obese states
Damn, it's sad watching this GIF and wondering how bad it's going to get. >30% is ridiculous.
They just don't over-indulge. Portions of cakes and other sweets were way smaller than what we get served here in Mexico. Donuts are smaller and oddly absent of oil once you get them (at least in Mr. Donut) - here in Mexico donuts are uber oily and make the wrapping go transparent in seconds, lol.
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I agree with the sentiment, but it's hard to exert self-control when there is so much misinformation out there, coming from even the government itself. A lot of people are killing themselves with things they think are healthy because it's been hammered into them by various "authorities."
I'd wager to say it's more of our military than anything else.
This is exactly what I thought of.
Boom Boom Pow
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dude, what? Canada has a 25% obesity rate, just 8% lower than the US.
Rookje
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rofl buhdeh, you just got moded. Hows it feel bro?
RomanticHeroX
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I think it's a case of NoVA balancing out the rest of the state. Same reason why we've been blue the past two elections.
Horseticuffs
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Anecdotally, I went from 350+ t0 190 in a year from diet and exercise and my diet is between 55-60% carbohydrates every single day.
Sure, every body is a bit different but in general humans are more alike than not. Carbs aren't the villain. Inactivity, sugar, and unhealthy fats and carbs are the villains.
Sure, every body is a bit different but in general humans are more alike than not. Carbs aren't the villain. Inactivity, sugar, and unhealthy fats and carbs are the villains.
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