Should our government do more about obesity?

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Goosegirl

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Re: Should our government do more about obesity?
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2023, 11:32 »
You can put all the health info out there but, at the end of the day, it is up to individuals to make their own choices as to what they eat. Making them feel guilty is not the way to go because it will do more harm than good. Basic cookery skills should be on the school agendas but there's probably no money to fund it. Going a bit off tangent here, do you think we'd possibly benefit from family meals around the table when ever possible (no mobiles allowed) as someone would at least have the chance to make a meal that was sufficient for the family and to be enjoyed for the effort put into it. You could even have a rota as who's doing it tonight!  :ohmy: :lol:
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Re: Should our government do more about obesity?
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2023, 13:16 »
Education is the answer I believe, but even with that the individual has to want to change. I’m testament to that, I’m reasonably educated (some may question that ) I’ve been involved in child care/education/health all my working life(40+ years) but still I’ve struggled with my weight. It’s the old nature versus nurture argument.  I honestly don’t buy into the big boned arguments I’m afraid, yes some people’s bones if measured/weighed without flesh would be bigger and or heavier, but it’s the fat around them and bodily organs etc that is the issue. The only way to not be obese or overweight is to reduce that fat. I’ve finally done it after trying to lose weight all my adult life and part of my adolescence. So how you may ask, by cutting down on fats & sugars and wanting to is the only answer I can give. I’m now a healthy weight, my BMI is in the healthy range, but BMI is not always the way to go, there are lots of proviso’s of using that as a bench mark.
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Re: Should our government do more about obesity?
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2023, 13:32 »
The wartime generation seemed a lot healthier. Not that I am advocating rationing but it's calories in v. calories out. With the motor car now most of us are far too sedantary.

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Re: Should our government do more about obesity?
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2024, 13:14 »
Education is the answer I believe, but even with that the individual has to want to change. I’m testament to that, I’m reasonably educated (some may question that ) I’ve been involved in child care/education/health all my working life(40+ years) but still I’ve struggled with my weight. It’s the old nature versus nurture argument.  I honestly don’t buy into the big boned arguments I’m afraid, yes some people’s bones if measured/weighed without flesh would be bigger and or heavier, but it’s the fat around them and bodily organs etc that is the issue. The only way to not be obese or overweight is to reduce that fat. I’ve finally done it after trying to lose weight all my adult life and part of my adolescence. So how you may ask, by cutting down on fats & sugars and wanting to is the only answer I can give. I’m now a healthy weight, my BMI is in the healthy range, but BMI is not always the way to go, there are lots of proviso’s of using that as a bench mark.

You are right, you need to want it. But it's not just about wanting it, you also need enough willpower to change your lifestyle and your diet. I haven't been happy with my weight for the past couple of years, and I generally know how to fix it, but there's always a reason to postpone it until Monday :nowink: . Now that I have my own garden, I hope to spend more time there, get some physical activity, and ultimately have healthy food on my table. The main thing is to overcome my laziness

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AlaninCarlisle

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Re: Should our government do more about obesity?
« Reply #19 on: June 13, 2024, 13:24 »
Just as an aside, I was born during the war and until a teenager lived during food rationing in a street of 133 houses, say about 400 people. Among those 400 people there was only one obese person, known locally as Fatty Thomas. Today every second person you see out and about is overweight

 

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