Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

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SpokenTruth said:

John2290 said:
People who are obese seem to be in a worse position than the elderly only second to elderly obese people but nobodies talking about this,countries need to tell the very fat people to loose weight and do a "we need you" style campaign. These people at a BMI of 35 could easily shed down below a BMI of 30 in the time needed and aave the damn health system and maybe their lives. Not only that but almost 80% of Americans have some form of underlying health issue and it's usually related to food or excercise, how the hell did you let your country become the cast of WALL E.

Healthy weight loss is around 2 lbs (1 Kg) per week.  For a 6' man at 260 lbs with a 35 BMI to drop to a 30 BMI would take a weight loss of 40 lbs.  That's a 20 week weight loss plan. Losing weight faster also impacts your immune system.

EDIT: Maybe if our economy wasn't predicted on the notion go, go, go, produce, produce, produce...we'd have more time for exercise and cook healthier meals.

I think it's silly to blame the economy for people's unhealthy habits. A poor excuse really. 

It comes down to the individual and if you want to make time for excercise, you will.