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Why are people becoming overweight? Why are people growing lazy?
October 14, 2003 - 03:04 AM
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Greetings fellow TIG Users!
This thread is based on a very important global issue, Obesity. What we mean is that it's become a very common characteristic for people to become lazy and buy easy fast food or 3 minute microwave dinners. These are often high in unnecessary sugars, saturated fats, starch and etc. If there is a build-up of these nutrients they turn to fat. Fat itself is not a bad thing, but too much of it is hazardous, causes people to back out of perfectly fun and entertaining things like sports and recreational activities.
Also, many of these foods are very tasty and have media influence their great taste. However, nutrious things may not be as delicious but they are good for your body. Many people disregard this and continue eating their junk food. Soon, they become obese and make other people think it's okay to be obese. And they influence more and more. Also, being with obese people or being one yourself reduces your body image in front of other people's eyes.
When people become obese, they usually become lazy and refuse to participate in sports and physical activities which can actually help burn down the fat! See how one thing leads to another? People don't want nutritious food, and turn to junk food. They become fat. They refuse to particiapte in physical activity. This influences others to be like that individual. This causes a chain reaction and problems in health begin to appear. Diabetes and many other problems due to fat, lack of nutrition and many other causes.
So if you want to eat a lot, EAT HEALTHY Thanks!!
If you have any contributions to this or even anything slightly related, we would be happy if you posted them! Thanks! Continue Ze Thread
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Obesity
October 15, 2003 - 10:26 AM
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Please post your messages people! Feel Free To Post Your Replies!(FFTPYR)!!
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What's up?
October 16, 2003 - 06:24 AM
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I agree that proper nutrition and proper excercise are important!
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What's up?
November 2, 2003 - 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by Paladin87
I agree that proper nutrition and proper excercise are important!
yah i agree as well that eating healthy is important...but i think it wouldn't be harmful to eat fast foods, junk food etc. once awhile...we need a balnce diet...and i think excercise is equally as important to our body
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Re: Why are people becoming overweight? Why are people growing lazy?
November 22, 2003 - 11:48 AM
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yes, i do agree, but there's hardly anything we can do. sure, junk food is fine once in a while, but it really scares me how people can wolf so much of that food down. you are so much more at risk of getting high blood pressure and cholesterol than a person that eats healthily. if you are overweight, that could lead to more other serious diseases too. what really scares me is that babies are getting overweight too! and the parents actually let them?!? is health not valued till sickness come???
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November 23, 2003 - 01:23 AM
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The only difference bettween people now and people 50 years ago is attidue. Back in my grandparents time the only people who were over weight were the rich people who didn't have to do hard work. Now a days with modren convences, and an unlimited supply of food, people don't think about what they're doing. From a young age child aren't expected to work, where as years ago as soon as you could walk you were helping around the house.
At this point I'd like to make clear that I am talking about OVER weight people, not all people who do not have a "thin" figure. There is a great difference here. Anyway, on with my next point.
My family is not over weight. I can see one difference between us and other families. I do dishes, laundrey, vaccuum, etc. At age 2 I was already "helping" my mother around the house. As was my brother when he could walk.
I agree with Alice that parents play a huge role. Many want to give their children the world, and so let them have their way ALL the time. Children need parents because they aren't capable to make decisions on their own. Everyone needs some hard labour, THAT will do more for weight then any diet plan or gym membership.
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Re: Why are people becoming overweight? Why are people growing lazy?
November 23, 2003 - 07:41 AM
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I competely agree, I think the problem is usually establshed at a young age and sticks with people as they grow older. Young people are not as involved in their communities as they should be. (ie. sports, work, etc.) Many children now a days do nothing other than sit around watching TV or playing video games. On top of that children are over fed from babies. I was watchindg a show the other day, Maury maybe. This particular episode was of overweight babies. I mean seriously overweight. The one 3 year old child was 116 pounds. ( I weigh close to that now, and I am 19 years old and 5'7"!!!) The reason they were so overweight was because the parents would feed them tremendous amounts of food. Their response when asked why was that they were going to give their kids whatever they want whenever they want it. (they were obviously ignorant and did not even bother to consider health issues.) I was absolutely disgusted by these parents. One child was 3 months old and weighed 36 pounds, 36!!!! The woman said that when her baby would wake up a 2:00 AM she would feed him fried chicken and french fries!!! I Had to actually turn off the television because I could not stand these parents. I think it was a form of abuse, and it should not have been taken so lightly.
I believe though, that if people were more active obesity would not be such an issue. Even people ate all of the same fatty junk. Idealistically, People should really excersise
everyday for at least an hour, but I would not count on that happening anytime soon.
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Re: Why are people becoming overweight? Why are people growing lazy?
November 27, 2003 - 07:30 AM
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people need to eat healthy food and excercise every day. people shouldn't eat junk food becasue it wont give them the energy they need. people should'nt be a couch potatoe either, cuz they will not be movin and then eventually they will get fat and become a slob and be very lazy.
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fat technology
January 26, 2004 - 12:56 PM
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I think it's easy to falling into obesity and depression with the increase of technology in our homes. I know that after spending all day in front of the computer, the last thing I feel like doing is getting up and going to exercise, but that's exactly what we should be doing! We feel tired because physically we haven't been doing anything, but we keep eating too and not using up any calories. Once I've done some exercise though, I feel so much better, so much more awake. The trouble is bothering to get up and do it in the first place!
We need to get up and remember to exercise. Once we're exercising it'll be fine, otherwise we'll always just be tired, lethargic, generally feeling like we can't be bothered, and eating. It is great that we can express our personalities behind the screen before being judged by our looks, but I think there's a problem when we're feeding the issue. If you feel tired and all you're doing is eating, and eating, get up and do 20 minutes of aerobic exercise.. get that heart pumping!
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well...
February 3, 2004 - 12:56 PM
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Well...there's an expression YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT,it all comes from personality to personality,depending on what type of work do you have and do you want to give time to yourself and have motivation for doing some kind of sport or whatever is gonna keep your body normal and keep you feel healthy.Nowadays,you don't know if food is healthy or not because there are a lot of so called "plastic food" fruits and vegetables without real value of vitamins.
Vegetarian food is the best way of keeping your body healthy.If you can live withou meat,of course
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Re: Why are people becoming overweight? Why are people growing lazy?
February 7, 2004 - 02:28 AM
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Hi!
So we all seem to know what the cause of the problem is, and what everyone seems to be doing wrong. But what are we going to do about it? I would love to hear thoughts on positive action from people around the world.
I feel that I am making a first step by being very aware of what I eat and how a take care of my health, And showing this in a very concious way to my friends, family and actually anyone I happen to find myself in conversation on this topic with, But without telling them what they 'should' be doing according to my beliefs. Lot's of people just don't seem to know much about healthy eating and the many discussions going on in the scientific world (What is deemed to be healthy one day doesn't have to be seen as such the next... And don't forget about the different views between the cultures of the world).
Giving people information without forcing or scaring them into certain actions is an important step towards free choice, and hopefully healthy choices! There are some interesting views on communication on the site of Non violent Communication: www.cnvc.org (see the articles if you're interested).
I also like to cook for people so they can experience healthy and delicious food (haha, well I try...) and discover that it isn't so diffecult and it doesn't mean giving up everthing you 'care about'.
A local environmental group run by students was organising an organic vegetarian cooking course. They informed the public by putting an ad in the university paper and in the local paper.
Because of severe problems with RSI among students and staff of the university, the university is now offering yoga, tai chi and zen-meditation classes. Something we should ask for without the medical issues forcing people into action. Perhaps by telling the people in charge that that kind of action will help prevent health problems in future. Let's voice are concerns without getting sick!
So what else can young people from different cultures come up with to ensure a feature with healthy, active and happy people everywhere?
What have you done and with what result?
Are their things stopping you from taking action? Is their anything the people on this forum can help you with?
Whishing you lot's of health and happiness! Rabbitfriend
To no longer simply believe in what is,
but to start start to believe in what you want.
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fat gRRL speaks out
February 19, 2004 - 07:56 AM
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hi my name is lisa and i am FAT!
fat is not a dirty word. sure lots of people are overwieght these days but i sure know lots of skinny people who eat unhealthy on top of that. in my living arrangement i am the one who buys fruits and vegetables. my other roomates (who are both skinnier than myself) buy chips, cookies, and other "junk". maybe it is because i am more conscious that i make these choices.... all through my life people have judged me for being fat. i have to deal with those judgements and stereotypes everyday. yes i do go to the gym, yes i do eat healthy, yes i do walk almost everywhere.........
just because someone is fat doesn't mean they're a lazy slob. not everyone can afford to eat healthy and not everyone has time to cook good food. mac n' cheese, cheatos, and mcdonalds are the only options for some people... for example does a single mom with two kids have time or money to cook organic vegan cuisine? hell no!
when you judge someone for being fat make sure that you look at yourself first. do you have a fast metabolism? do you have a supportive family structure? do you have time to cook? do you have money to buy good food? how can you help this person eat more healthy without making them feel guilty for their weight?
eating disorders are a huge problem in the developed world. one of my friends from japan told me that over 50% of the girls in her highschool had eating disorders. the media tells girls that we are suposed to look thin and beautiful. the reality is that we all come in different shapes and sizes and a healthy body weight differs from person to person. i have been 163 lbs. since i was in grade eight... i'm now 20 and that hasn't really changed even though i've gone through many different lifestyles.
in my immediate surroundings i have seen many of my good friends and family fall prey to eating disorders. it breaks my heart when people talk about this issue without ignoring the unhealthy elements of loosing weight that most people turn to. yoyo dieting and other eating disorders are horrible for your heart.... just as much or more than actually being overweight. if you are "overweight" and want to make a lifestyle change please do it in a safe healthy way.
peace,
lisa
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SERIOUS ISSUE OF OBESITY
February 22, 2004 - 01:16 AM
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Obesity is a serious global health issue that needs to be addressed. Here in the U.S.A., we have a very high obesity rate. I will list some things here that people can do to improve their overall health.
1. DRINK DISTILLED WATER. Many people around the world drink tap water. Tap water is fine for bathing and washing clothes. Tap water contains chlorine, a powerful free radical. It also contains sodium flouride to "help fight cavities" (sodium flouride is a poisonous by-product of the aluminum smelting industry). Sodium flouride has a negative effect on the thyroid gland (it slows it down) which is what controls your metabolism. Sodium flouride is also used in toothpaste (the label on your tube of toothpaste tells you to call a poison control center if a child swallows more than a brushful). Sodium flouride is also used in....RAT POISON. Get the picture? Additionally, your body can not process the inorganic minerals found in hard water and mineral water. One look at the inside of an old water pipe will tell you the damage that these mineral deposits can do to your body.
2. ELIMINATE REFINED WHITE SUGAR and other highly acidic foods from your diet. This means you WILL NOT EAT sugar soda pop, candy, ice cream, cakes - especially with sugar frosting, sugar cookies, etc. RW sugar causes blood platelets to become sticky, with the possibility they will clump together. It also causes diabetes and high blood pressure. One 12oz can of sugar soda pop can decrease your immmune system function by as much as 30%. Refined white sugar is highly acidic (after digestion). Your normal body and blood pH should be about 7.4. A person with a badly out-of-balance body pH to the acid side is a prime candidate for cancer (cancer cells can not live in an alkaline environment) and osteoporosis. Other highly acidic foods are beef, lobster, beer, alcohol, coffee and pasta. Your diet should include about 60% alkaline foods, such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, dates, pineapples, nectarines, other fruits, etc. It is very important to have a correct body pH. If you want to find out where you stand, get some pH paper and spit on it. It should be no less than 6.0...if it IS, you have work to do OR you may have a serious problem. Dental health is also very important. The test should be done at least an hour after having eaten and brushed your teeth.
3. DO NOT CONSUME ASPARTAME. Aspartame is found in artificial sweeteners. The body metabolizes aspartame into two toxic substances....methanol (wood alcohol)
and FORMALDEHYDE. Don't "embalm" yourself! Use honey or natural herbal sweeteners.
4. DO NOT CONSUME MARGERINE. Margerine contains artificial hydrogenated oils (to keep it solid). You may as well eat plastic. There is NOTHING wrong with butter, used in moderation.
5. DRASTICALLY REDUCE YOUR CONSUMPTION OF DEEP FRIED FOODS.
Many of these products, especially snacks, are high in saturated fats, and use cheap oil. Stay away! Nuts, raisins and fruit make excellent snacks.
6. AVOID TOO MUCH ALCOHOL. Alcohol is processed ahead of fat in the liver, which means that fat consumed with alcohol may not be burned, it may be...STORED (i.e. MAKE YOU FAT). Alcoholic beverages contain a high amount of calories. Alcohol also interferes with cellular metabolism and cellular reproduction. It also is bad for the liver, and excess consumption can lead to dry ugly scaly skin, as well as dependency. Don't even think about using drugs. They kill much quicker. NEVER drink and drive.
7. DEVELOP A GOOD PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE EXERCISE PROGRAM.
Any bone or muscle that is not stressed will LOSE MASS and become weak. Unstressed bones will also become brittle, and unused muscles will turn into unsightly flab and just hang there. Aerobics can be good for the heart, but are useless for sculpting the body. A good progressive resistance exercise program, coupled with proper diet and nutrients can help you be a beautiful, tight hardbody. Your exercise regiment must continue for YOUR WHOLE LIFE. That means you must show SELF-DISCIPLINE, and not be lazy. I exercise 6 days a week with Friday off. No one can do anything about their skeletal structure, whether one is slender, athletic or big boned. But we CAN do something about what is ON our skeletal structure, and how it is properly proportioned. Check BMI tables to determine your correct weight for your height and body frame type, and adjust your food intake to fit your caloric needs, rather than eating if you feel a little bit hungry. The bottom of your food pyramid should be fruits and vegetables, then grains-carbs, then nuts and protein at the top. your body MUST HAVE at least .36 grams of protein per 100LB of body weight PER DAY in order to repair itself.. (1 pound = 454 grams) You don't need a 4LB steak for dinner! Avoid fad dieting, which can be dangerous.
8. Use SEA SALT for seasoning and not halite (NaCl/table salt). It is more natural.
9. Use a good colon cleanse once in a while, such as psyllium husk powder. People with bad diets (e.g. high-meat/low-fiber)may have bulging pot bellies, some of which may be fat, but also may be from impacted fecal matter that is stuck to intestinal walls and is not eliminated. There have been cases where individuals have had as much as EIGHT POUNDS of impacted fecal matter staying in their intestines. This situation can lead to serious disease.
A good diet will contain plenty of fiber, to help avoid this situation and keep you regular.
You must start NOW, when you are young. If you don't, it will be too late. Live long and prosper!
Karl S.
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Advertising study
February 25, 2004 - 02:05 AM
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According to http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/02/24/Consumers/junkads040224, research is now confirming that very young children are particularly suceptible to advertising.
The Kaiser Family Foundation found that the number of ads kids see on TV has doubled from 20,000 in the 1970s to 40,000 today. Most of those ads are for candy, processed cereal and fast food.
Another study found that children aged 8 and younger generally do not grasp the intent to of advertisers to sell. But older children and adults were able to recognize that and know advertising can exaggerate. The study's authors say because of that, advertising aimed at young children is unfair.
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Advertising & kids
February 26, 2004 - 05:19 AM
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Good point.
It is the responsibility of the parents to provide good nutrition for their children. I am really saddened when I see the number of children that are overweight. An overweight child will have a tendency to be an overweight adult. To me, allowing a child to get in that condition is approaching child neglect.
The sad part is that in many cases, the parents are clueless as to what good nutrition is. The kids see the pretty ads on TV, are impressed, and beg their parents for the products, in their fancy cartoon boxes. Of course, big business doesn't give a damn, they're are out to MAKE MONEY, and never mind the consequences. There have been instances of childhood cancer going into remission after soda pop was removed from the child's diet. Refined white sugar---the sweet death....
Perhaps nutritional education could be included as part of parental family planning clinic services. It should also be taught in Health Classes in the schools.
Karl S.
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