Obesity Treatment

[rnatalli]

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5057J120090107?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

I'm sick and tired of this mentality we've gotten into. Granted, there are some cases where biology plays a very large role, but why are high levels of obesity such a recent phenomenon? Could it have something to do with corn syrup in everything, drinking 6 cans of soda a day, eating 2 candy bars a day, and not exercising? The solution to most obesity problems is to eat right and exercise; not to pop pills.

 

[itschris]

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5057J120090107?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

I'm sick and tired of this mentality we've gotten into. Granted, there are some cases where biology plays a very large role, but why are high levels of obesity such a recent phenomenon? Could it have something to do with corn syrup in everything, drinking 6 cans of soda a day, eating 2 candy bars a day, and not exercising? The solution to most obesity problems is to eat right and exercise; not to pop pills.

It's like everything else... people just do what they want... which is fine... but not if you're going to complain about it later. I had lost 118 pounds in 10 months just eating right and exercising. I got in a bad wreck on my motorcycle and ended up gaining about 70 of it back over the past 2 years. It's no one's fault but my own. I've become a toad again because I work too much and won't take the extra time to make a healthy lunch. I used to run 2 miles at lunch... now my "getaway" time is hitting Longhorn for a big lunch and couple of drinks. I'm too pathetic to even order healthy.

The thing is though, you won't ever hear me complain that I "don't have the time." The fact is, you got to make the time. Who has free time? No one I know. Just about 3 weeks ago, I started getting back into the swing of things. I got disgusted enough to start working out again and eating better. I ddin't say... oh after the holidays... or I'll start on Monday. I made the decision and started on that Thursday I think.

Everyone is always looking to shift the blame, to do all they can do take the easy way out, rather than take responsibility for themselves. I was an athelete through college and did a 180 when I started my life so to speak. I didn't adjust to the time constraints of real life and I definatly chose to ignore the course I was on. I fixed it once, and I'll fix it again. No pill or no one can or should do it for you.

 

[Alex2507]

I'm taking a break from eating 3 hot Italian sausages to reply to this. Isn't there a female version of the chubby chaser? Those ladies shouldn't be let down. I'm thinking of putting out my own calendar. I'll grow my hair out and call it Chubio.

 

[jamie2112]

oh yeah

Kind of like this.

 

[Alex2507]

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5057J120090107?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0
The solution to most obesity problems is to eat right and exercise; not to pop pills.

Of course you're right. The drug company is looking for a way to make a buck.
It's merely business.

 

[Pyrrho]

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5057J120090107?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

I'm sick and tired of this mentality we've gotten into. Granted, there are some cases where biology plays a very large role, but why are high levels of obesity such a recent phenomenon? Could it have something to do with corn syrup in everything, drinking 6 cans of soda a day, eating 2 candy bars a day, and not exercising? The solution to most obesity problems is to eat right and exercise; not to pop pills.

Yes, getting fat is all about taking in more calories than one uses. There are no exceptions to that. And the best solution is exactly what you say: Eat right and exercise.

As for putting blame, that is not simply a matter of personal choice (though that is a large part), it is also a question of what is available where one is, and what it costs. Frankly, it is cheap, easy, and quick in the U.S. to eat bad things, but eating healthy is either more expensive or more time consuming, which one may have problems dealing with if one has two jobs just to try to make ends meet.

Your comment about corn syrup in everything is very apt; to avoid such bad things, one tends to either buy expensive foods, or simple, fresh vegetables and such that one must take the time and effort to prepare for oneself. And this is, historically, relatively new. In the past, they did not fill most things with corn syrup and other such things that are bad for you. So that is a major reason why more people are fat today than in the past. Simply put, it is much easier and/or cheaper in the U.S. to eat poorly.


Of course, you are coming dangerously close to violating forum rules, as sitting on one's fat *** while looking at Internet web sites isn't going to help one be thin. Presumably, what you really meant was that one should be fat and be proud of it, not blame anyone for it!

 

[STRONGBADF1]

I'm taking a break from eating 3 hot Italian sausages to reply to this. Isn't there a female version of the chubby chaser? Those ladies shouldn't be let down. I'm thinking of putting out my own calendar. I'll grow my hair out and call it Chubio.

I'm almost afraid to ask but...

Grow your hair out of where?

 

[STRONGBADF1]

I don't know why but most of our (mine & the wife) friends are pretty darn over weight and the only ones that ever lost a significant amount of weight did it by cutting calories and increasing exercise.

I'm a little oversized (I'm not fat I'm big boned), 5'11" & 200 pounds as of monday morning. I am cutting out most of the soda and starting to ride a stationary bike just 3 times a week for just 20-30 minutes a shot. The last time I did this I drooped 25 pounds over 9 months (the last 5 months I only lost a pound a month) and it took 3 years to gain back. I'm not sure how I got away from it...

I must be turning 40 since I'm going back to exercise and just test drove a Mazda RX8...

SBF1

 

[Alex2507]

 

[Adam]

Darn, that pill is useless to me. I don't want to reduce my desire for food...I want to reduce it's effects on my waistline. Burn the fat, baby. Don't make me want it less.

In reality, though, I'm a skinny little wussy boy. My problem is that I stopped working out and lost mass, so I'm unhappy that I don't have the muscle that I used to. I'm getting a bit soft, but I wouldn't say that I'm overweight - just out of shape. Where's the pill for that? I need a link. My credit card is ready.

 

[speakerman39]

Kind of like this.

Good one Jamie. " Oh my titties" OR " Did sound a little wet didn't it" OR " Everyone kinda likes their own brand" AND FINALLY " Get in my belly, I am gonna eat ya! ". Sorry, but thought it was very funny stuff.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[adwilk]

As far as the no money no time argument... i'm calling BS... No excuse. Anything thats important in anyones life, they WILL make time for. Family important, you make time.. Golf important, you make time... Home Theater important, you make time. It takes getting up half an hour earlier to get a decent amount of exercise in. HALF AN HOUR. You want to lose weight, you truly think its important, then drop the excuses and make the freakin time. As far as money goes... Family of four gets a value meal at mcdonalds... 22 bucks probably all said and done. that buys 2 dozen eggs, 4lbs of veggies, 1lb of oatmeal, pack of chicken breasts, loaf of bread, box of rice, and a gallon of milk EASY. Its actually cheaper to purchase fresh food and make healthy choices than to buy processed convenience. People need to make better choices for themselves and their families... Bottom line, eating poorly and sitting around getting fatter is just plain lazy... no excuses... none..

off the soapbox now..

 

[Alex2507]

off the soapbox now..

Good, now come here so I can sit on you.

 

[adwilk]

I guess i should take a step back.. its a choice, and i dont care what the choice is, i just dont wanna hear the excuses for the choices made... We can all do what we want... If you're comfortable and happy the way you are, no matter what it is, fine... Its the guy that cant take take responsibility that gets to me...

 

[Sheep]

Of course you're right. The drug company is looking for a way to make a buck.
It's merely business.

Just like monster cable right? I remember you having a problem with them.

Whats the worst thing that can happen? They can only complain for a short time before they become exhausted and pass out.

SheepStar

 

[MidnightSensi]

I go to something called a gym. It's a great place to load up my iPod and listen to new tunes, get a workout in and not feel like crap when I go to bed. I still eat pizza, burgers, and whatever else once and a while, but I try and make some healthy choices ... but hard exercise and a fairly decent diet seems to work well for me.

The first few weeks or exercising sucks, after that it just becomes part of your life and you feel like crap without it.

 

[Alex2507]

Just like monster cable right? I remember you having a problem with them.

You're right and it's weird. Don't get me wrong, I have a serious distrust of the medical business and the pharmaceutical industry (no offense TLS and Cutter). I more intensely dislike Monster because they duped me and made me feel like an idiot. When I found out that the $5,000 worth of speaker wire was hogwash I felt like an idiot. Just imagine how this poster would feel if he ever knew the truth:

http://www.monstercommunity.com/forum/thread/10996/monster-cable-sigma-retro-gold-interconnects/

I go to something called a gym. .

A few years back I went to something called a gym with my g/f. I took it real easy because I needed my body for work and didn't want to be in discomfort while I made money. It was a very light work out with lots of light stretching. In a former life I could do the splits (after stretching and just once) and could from a standing position kick a standard 8' ceiling (any place, any time). Pride leadeth to porkiness.

I felt freakishly good after that. Maybe now is the time to join one.

Anyways I told the guy I worked with that I had been to a gym earlier. He loked at me and said, "What were you doing there, were you fixing their ceiling, was their floor broke?"

 

[Alex2507]

its a choice,

I did not choose to make cheese cake taste good.

 

[GregS351]

I did not choose to make cheese cake taste good.

This is a perfect example, you can eat cheese cake and burgers and pizza and still be healthy. One cheese cake will always be healthier than another. The big problem is most people dont even realize what they eat, the fat and calories the put into their bodies. Im not health nut but I keep a track of what I eat. Two identical products from two different manufactures can have drastically different nutrition values.

Im not overweight at all but im 24 and want a fit body, Im 5'11 and bout 175lbs, but I want to get some better looking abs so I started riding a stationary bike while i watch some tv. 30 min show, 30 min of exercise. It helps keep your mind off the boring task of cardio which I hate doin. I also go to the gym when I can, about 3 times a week. With in 45min to an hour I can do a full days workout and be home. Anyone can find 4-5 hours a week to exercise if they want.

 

[Midcow2]

Can't take responsibility into other areas audioholics

I guess i should take a step back.. its a choice, and i dont care what the choice is, i just dont wanna hear the excuses for the choices made... We can all do what we want... If you're comfortable and happy the way you are, no matter what it is, fine... Its the guy that cant take take responsibility that gets to me...

You are obviously talking about the guy who buys Bose and hooks it up with Monster cables and complains about it not sounding good and then tries to take it back to the store and they say .... read the small print NO REFUNDs, NOT OUR FAULT! JOKE