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To: neverdem
What makes some people slender and others full-figured?

Silly question. The amount of food (particularly fat-filled garbage) versus the amount of exercise (and, playing video games doesn't count!).

Today, I'm gratefull that my mom used to make me turn off the electronic babysitter (TV) and go outside and play. I consider it the main reason that I'm not a blubberball, but just slightly overweight for my age (or, perhaps, I'm a little under tall - depends on your perspective!).

11 posted on 09/06/2013 11:58:59 AM PDT by DustyMoment (Congress - another name for the American politburo!!)
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To: DustyMoment

Same here. My dad would kick us out of the house if he found us just slacking off. Or he would drag us to a gym for sports etc. Second, I work in Hollywood so it’s not good to look like a slob.


15 posted on 09/06/2013 12:08:05 PM PDT by max americana (fired liberals in our company after the election, & laughed while they cried (true story))
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To: DustyMoment
Silly question. The amount of food (particularly fat-filled garbage) versus the amount of exercise (and, playing video games doesn't count!).

There's a lot in this area we don't know, and much in which the scientific studies are contradictory. But one thing is absolutely clear:

Obesity is not a simple matter of calories consumed vs. calories expended. People don't become obese because they eat too much and exercise too little. The metabolic disorders that cause obesity also cause lethargy and hunger.

(And there's nothing unhealthy about natural fat.)

32 posted on 09/06/2013 2:12:47 PM PDT by jdege
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