2006-08-06 05:10:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Because Americans are too lazy & unmotivated to exercise.
Americans like to take the path of least resistance. It is much easier to grab a quick meal at McDonalds or Taco Bell than it is to stay at home and cook a healthy meal.
It is much easier for people to sit their fat asses down in front of a TV, and/or Computer for 3 hours than it is to go take a 20 minute walk or bike ride.
It is much easier to rationalize your weight problem by saying well, over 2/3rs of Americans are overweight, so i'm normal.
As for this horrific epidemic of overweight children, well... it's the parents fault, case closed. Children learn their habits from a young age...and from who? Parents... thats who.
I take CE courses for my insurance license each year, and I have to sit and listen repeatedly how insurance companies are less likely to insure heavy people because of the near pandemic increase in diabetes, both adult & juvenile.
WAKE UP AMERICA.... Put down that big mac... refrain from ordering that "Triple Mochachino with whipped cream' from starbucks... Ride a bike... take a walk.... LOOK IN THE MIRROR... do something about it....
2006-08-06 05:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time it's poverty and they don't realize it before it's too late! Poor people buy cheap foods to feed a whole family, like spaghetti, mac and cheese, etc. Mom's usually divorced with little or no support, healthy nutritious home cooked meals are seen usually once or twice a year! Most people inherit their fat genes! Never assume a person chose to be fat show a little compassion! Get to know someone and look into their lifestyle! You might learn a thing or two!
2006-08-06 12:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by unohu54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got fat when i was pregnant. so would you judge me? i was super skinney nice body. i got pregnant the weight didnt come til i was about 7 month preg. it all hit me at once it seemed like. just because im chubby does that mean you are a better person then me? no i dont think so. see id like to lose some weight but i work 40 hours a week and clean my house and take care of my daughter i dont really have the time to excersice. and im not going to get up earlier beause i already get up at 5 am as it is. My child is not fat at all. actually she is under weight. but she is really healthy. she is active and always running around. and she loves veggies and fruit not to much candy at all. plus some people have eating disorders and they are addicting to eating. so do you make fun of them? You shouldnt. that just ganna make them feel even worse. and make them eat more. so take a step back, take a s*hit and smell it cuz your s*hit smells too hun. just worry about your self!!
2006-08-06 13:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by Crimson_Skies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am a health nut, and my children won't even know what "Soda" is untill their at someone's 5th birthday party....lol. They eat lots of fresh veggies and fruits!
I think most people who are overweight, find junk/ fatty foods are cheaper and they taste better (both true). They just give in to the temptations of the smells and tastes, and get fat. And of course they don't exercise.
2006-08-06 12:24:27 · answer #4 · answered by AuroraBorealis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they use food to comfort themselves and their children. I don't think parents lately seem to want to say no to their children even if it hurts them.
Watch that show "Honey we're killing the Kids" on TLC if you already haven't. It is amazing how negligent people are.
Honestly I think allowing your children to become obese is a form of child abuse and that children should be aprehended.
I have actually heard that this is the first generation actually expected to die before their parents.
2006-08-06 12:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot has to do with the food one eats. Fast food etc. Most food in the USA is genetically altered food, so it is one reason most people in the US are fat....
2006-08-06 12:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think people understand food combinations.
Mixing meat & bread, not a good combo, adding tomatoes to that combo, makes it worse!
Anyone can find this information at any health food/wellness center.
Good Luck.
2006-08-06 13:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. They are lazy.
2. They have nobody to tell them they are fat.
2006-08-06 12:13:07 · answer #8 · answered by ironcityveteran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are lazy, they would rather sit around and eat then get off there butts and move.
2006-08-06 12:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by Becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are lazy
They don't care
Thay have a list of excuses why it is not their fault
They love food more than their kids.
2006-08-07 16:19:19 · answer #10 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋