Quote Originally Posted by Ma_Cherie
The obesity problem in America has do with us needing discipline. But, I mean really? I wouldn't say that Americans hate exercising, I would argue the point that we don't have much time for it. However, Americans really need to stop giving into those advertisments for increase in quantities of food. That's why I get angry when I see people trying to sue the fastfood industry for the reasons why they're overwieght. For of all, it's NOT the fastfood industry's fault you're obese, it's your fault for not choosing to eat properly. Besides, there's no excuse as to why Americans can't healthier.
You are correct in your assessment about discipline. But most of the people I know hate exercising and will do anything to not do it thus they don't. Of course I know a couple who do it religiously, but for the most part they hate it. But you are correct in that they don't have much time for it with all their work and such. I'm with you in the suits against the fast food industry. It's their fault and they should have more discipline. In my case I had to cut down my eating to twice a day. With my age and slower metabolism, I just had to do do it as my weight went up to almost 180 lbs. I just cut out one meal, all soft drinks and candy and sugary substances, eat healthier and take suppliments. Now my weight is down to a respectable 160 lbs.

Quote Originally Posted by Glenn
I wonder if there's any connection between a decrease in home-cooked meals and an increase in obesity. Adding to the too busy idea, perhaps people just don't have time to cook anymore. I have no idea whether there's any connection -- I'm just throwing out ideas.
I believe there is a connection. With both parents working to pay the mortgage, cable, cell phone, cars, HDTV bills and such they don't have time to cook a healthy meal for the kids. So they just slap something together or order fast food with no nutrition whatsoever. When I was a kid, mom didn't need to work to pay the bills and we always had a home-cooked health meal with vegetables and such. Today, that is quite rare.