Obesity in America

CR83 - 8-21-2006 at 12:21 PM

This is fucking scary. Normally this goes to the Resulution forum but I felt this needed some more exposure.

Just frightening:

http://health.msn.com/reports/obesity/default.aspx

BDx13 - 8-21-2006 at 12:24 PM

wow, that's crazy.

moron - 8-21-2006 at 01:30 PM

The BMI scale is shit. Not that Im disputing that obesity is on the rise, but there's gotta be a better way to determine who is obese and who isnt.

CR83 - 8-21-2006 at 01:36 PM

I totally agree. I am about 12% Body fat and the BMI scale tells me I'm "overwieght". I am 5 foot 10 inches and 179. There is a countin calorie site I go to that told me I should weigh 154. It's is crazy.

Voodoobillyman - 8-21-2006 at 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by ChrisReed83
I totally agree. I am about 12% Body fat and the BMI scale tells me I'm "overwieght". I am 5 foot 10 inches and 179. There is a countin calorie site I go to that told me I should weigh 154. It's is crazy.

thats fuckin ridiculous

JawnDiablo - 8-21-2006 at 02:45 PM

I am 6 foot 1 @ 205 lbs.
I'm not too bad.
A guy I worked with who wa in the marines told me my ideal weight as per marine corps standards was around 173.
yeah right.

CR83 - 8-21-2006 at 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by juandiablo
I am 6 foot 1 @ 205 lbs.
I'm not too bad.
A guy I worked with who wa in the marines told me my ideal weight as per marine corps standards was around 173.
yeah right.

No way. That is just insane.

barc0debaby - 8-21-2006 at 05:54 PM

Everyones fat but me

moron - 8-22-2006 at 10:09 AM

Im not fat, but if I keep up with the laziness I will be. Im definitely not as thin as I used to be. I used to think I could never gain weight.

GabeTexasGAMC - 8-22-2006 at 10:15 AM

im a fat fuck.
i need to get active.
but i sit in a chair all day, drawing.
So that shit dont help.

CR83 - 8-22-2006 at 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by moron
Im not fat, but if I keep up with the laziness I will be. Im definitely not as thin as I used to be. I used to think I could never gain weight.

Man, I was the same way. Then I turned 25 and my metabolism just stopped. Then three years ago I had to buy dress pants for work. I went in and had to squeeze into 35 inch waist pants. I was so depressed. As of about 2 weeks ago, I'm in 32 inch waist shorts. I don't think 32 pants will fit yet.

There was an exit ramp by my old apartment that I would take to get home after work. It was bumpy and I could feel myself giggle when I drove on it. It took me about 2 or 3 years to do something about it. I would just let it bum me out. Then I'd go drink myself stupid.

moron - 8-22-2006 at 10:29 AM

I had been a 31/32 waist for a long fucking time. Then all of a sudden they dont fit so well anymore. I was in denial for a while and tried to keep wearing the same pants, but it got to be uncomfortable so I sucked it up and bought 34 waist. They fit much better, but I still havent thrown away my 32s. Im trying to keep hope alive!

I find my motivation works in cycles. I look at myself in the mirror, look at an old picture of myself and say "what the fuck happened". I stop eating crap, watch what I eat a little closer and try to work out a bit. A few weeks go by, I feel as though Im doing well so I deserve to treat myself. I have some crap food from time to time... eventually turning into all the time. Repeat cycle.

CR83 - 8-22-2006 at 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by moron
I had been a 31/32 waist for a long fucking time. Then all of a sudden they dont fit so well anymore. I was in denial for a while and tried to keep wearing the same pants, but it got to be uncomfortable so I sucked it up and bought 34 waist. They fit much better, but I still havent thrown away my 32s. Im trying to keep hope alive!

I find my motivation works in cycles. I look at myself in the mirror, look at an old picture of myself and say "what the fuck happened". I stop eating crap, watch what I eat a little closer and try to work out a bit. A few weeks go by, I feel as though Im doing well so I deserve to treat myself. I have some crap food from time to time... eventually turning into all the time. Repeat cycle.

That sounds way too familiar

GabeTexasGAMC - 8-22-2006 at 02:04 PM

Jesus christ! i didnt know it was so hard on you dudes...
Pizza, wings and pasta on me guys!

JawnDiablo - 8-22-2006 at 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by GabeTexasGAMC
Jesus christ! i didnt know it was so hard on you dudes...
Pizza, wings and pasta on me guys!

fuck that I'll just meet ya at Rudy's....

CR83 - 8-22-2006 at 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by GabeTexasGAMC
Jesus christ! i didnt know it was so hard on you dudes...
Pizza, wings and pasta on me guys!

You got it Bud. I'll buy the beer.

DaveMoral - 8-22-2006 at 05:59 PM

Anything smaller than 36 in waist is uncomfortable for me... I could do 34, but I hate it. I'm like 5'11" and 205.

CR83 - 8-24-2006 at 07:07 AM

Bye Bye BMI?

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14483512/from/RS.5/

Fat stored in the belly "is the most dangerous type of fat in our bodies," explains Dr. William Castelli, director of the Framingham Cardiovascular Institute.