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[Moontanman]

Originally Posted by Nitack

In addition, the idea that there is some sort of cause beyond increased Calorie consumption and decreased activity I find silly. 50% of the population (latest estimate from the CDC for overweight Americans do not have some condition or disease that affects their metabolism. Even if they did, it would not longer be a condition, but the norm. The answer to why is pretty simple and right in front of us. The solution is not so simple because each person has to take charge of their own life, and exercise some self control and discipline.

Oh I agree with you, lack of exercise and lack of control of eating is the main cause of obesity. That doesn't make it easy to control. I've gained 50 lbs in the last two years, personal problems , financial problems along with some health issues have slowed me down considerably from what i used to do, it's reflected in my weight, but I do not eat like a pig, I eat good food with very little junk, I almost never eat fast food, but my lack of exercise dictates that i gain weight. to loose weight I would almost have to quit eating. changing from the type of activity I used to have to another activity i do not enjoy to keep from gaining weight is much easier to say than to do. so as I said before i hope you never have to worry about weight but if you do you will find that you remarks here are not in touch with the reality of the situation. I've seen many people who thought the way you do get fat when they get older. it's oh so easy to do and oh so hard to correct.