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r505Matt on 24 January 2011
Seece said:
Wagram said:

You know what makes you fat? YOU DO. Watch what you eat, not hard.

It's sooooooo stupid how anyone can blame anyone but themselves for being fat (ok if you're an obese child you can blame your parents)

But if you're obese and play video games it is YOUR choice.

I know the media is stupid but surely they know this is tripe whenever they jump on this ....


You realize there are conditions/diseases that make it nearly impossible for some people to lose weight? Such problems could make it so you have to work 10x harder than someone else to lose weight. My mother was in an accident a few years ago and developed a problem with her thyroid. She gained 75 lbs in 2 months after that. Her diet didn't change at all, but her body just reacted differently.

I know for some people they just use it as an excuse then don't try to change anything, but for others, it's legitimate.



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MrBubbles on 24 January 2011

gaming is a sedentary hobby, so its a little silly to say no connection at all.



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HyacinthFan! on 25 January 2011

Onslo!!!



mhsillen on 25 January 2011
Conegamer said:

Was there ever evidence against it?


Yes there is

Common sense says if you sit in front of the tube more than you play outside then your body will not burn calories.

weather you are playing games or just watching tv you will reap the rewards of your sedentary life style 



mhsillen on 25 January 2011
Wagram said:
oldschoolfool said:
Wagram said:

You know what makes you fat? YOU DO. Watch what you eat, not hard.


No,I blame society and fastfood. 


Uhhh you still reinforce my point.

No one forces you to eat fastfood. Also society can be bad sometimes but still it is YOU who makes the choice to eat uncontrollably.

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Nicely stated wagram



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LivingMetal on 25 January 2011
r505Matt said:
Seece said:
Wagram said:

You know what makes you fat? YOU DO. Watch what you eat, not hard.

It's sooooooo stupid how anyone can blame anyone but themselves for being fat (ok if you're an obese child you can blame your parents)

But if you're obese and play video games it is YOUR choice.

I know the media is stupid but surely they know this is tripe whenever they jump on this ....


You realize there are conditions/diseases that make it nearly impossible for some people to lose weight? Such problems could make it so you have to work 10x harder than someone else to lose weight. My mother was in an accident a few years ago and developed a problem with her thyroid. She gained 75 lbs in 2 months after that. Her diet didn't change at all, but her body just reacted differently.

I know for some people they just use it as an excuse then don't try to change anything, but for others, it's legitimate.


Was she playing video games?