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AnthonyW86 on 05 May 2014
chocoloco said:
I cannot believe you guys drink much soda anyways as it is highly correlated with obesity. Water, coffee, booze and juice is what you need.

Also, I do not think one American finds the jokes about obesity funny. Many people are slim and in great shape here. Many are really fat too, it varies depending on the state and city. And from what I have seen, all Western countries are getting more obese from Canada, Australia and even Europe. One thing that differentiates America from most of the world is our food is really cheap compared to other countries. Making it cheap and easy to over indulge.

It's not only "overdulging" i'm afraid but mostly diet. Processed foods, refined sugar and animal fat will make you gain weight. Biological plant based foods like fruits, beans whole grains etc. you can eat as much as you like. No kidding if someone becomes overweight it's mostly because of what they eat not how much.

And that's the reason why other country's in the world are getting more obesity problems aswell, the american diet has spread worldwide.



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fps_d0minat0r on 05 May 2014

So why dont you still play the wii?
People are still playing their PS3's and 360's



Nem on 05 May 2014

Actually... i lost 12 Kg in the last 5 months. :P

I had to shape up for health reasons.



AlphaCielago on 05 May 2014

I have come to an realization that I can't come up in weight no matter what or how much I eat anymore, maybe it's because I'm young. I prefer to think that I have some super genes that makes me stay as I am :p



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Scisca on 05 May 2014
chocoloco said:
I cannot believe you guys drink much soda anyways as it is highly correlated with obesity. Water, coffee, booze and juice is what you need.

Also, I do not think one American finds the jokes about obesity funny. Many people are slim and in great shape here. Many are really fat too, it varies depending on the state and city. And from what I have seen, all Western countries are getting more obese from Canada, Australia and even Europe. One thing that differentiates America from most of the world is our food is really cheap compared to other countries. Making it cheap and easy to over indulge.


You are fooling yourself if you believe the price of food is the main factor. First of all, food in America isn't all that cheap, it's much, much cheaper in many parts of Europe. Also, the second most obese country in the world is Mexico - I don't believe you can justify it with this reason.

The problem in America is the lack of a real traditional cuisine. It just happens so, that if we Europeans eat according to our traditional cuisine, we won't get fat. Be it Italian, Spanish, Polish or German ones. They are perfect for their respective climate, healthy and won't get us fat. The problem comes when people eat too much fast food, drink soda and get no exercise - so pretty much follow the American diet.



Wii U is a GCN 2 - I called it months before the release!

My Vita to-buy list: The Walking Dead, Persona 4 Golden, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, TearAway, Ys: Memories of Celceta, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, History: Legends of War, FIFA 13, Final Fantasy HD X, X-2, Worms Revolution Extreme, The Amazing Spiderman, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - too many no-gaemz :/

My consoles: PS2 Slim, PS3 Slim 320 GB, PSV 32 GB, Wii, DSi.

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Scisca on 05 May 2014
soicanignorethefools said:

Motion gaming helped me get my weight down and will continue to keep it down as long as I stick with it.

I'm 1.85m and weighed around 120 kg for a large part of my life. I now weigh 92 kg and could still stand to lose another 5 or so.

I was always fairly thin in high school, sitting at around 80 kg when I graduated. Between a very poor diet and a lot of beer and liquor I swelled up to 115-120 and stayed there for most of my 20's and part of my 30's.

Finally got sick of it in December 2012 and cut out all alcohol and fixed up my diet. Lost 10 or so kg through that and then added in a steady regiment of Xbox Kinect fitness programs in April 2013 to get myself down to from there (plus some Wii U ones when I bought the machine in September 2013). I started with the Your Shape games and moved on to the more demanding Adidas and Nike ones after my body was ready for the harder work. I now rotate between several programs depending on what I feel like to maintain muscle mass and weight.

- Your Shape Fitness Evolved (X360)
- Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 (X360)
- Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013 (Wii U)
- Adidas miCoach (X360)
- Nike+ Kinect Training (X360) - this one is tough
- Wii Fit U (Wii U)

It was a great feeling giving away all of my "fat" clothes and I don't intend to ever get to a point where I need to re-buy them again.


Do yourself a favour and instead of buying games get P90X.



Wii U is a GCN 2 - I called it months before the release!

My Vita to-buy list: The Walking Dead, Persona 4 Golden, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, TearAway, Ys: Memories of Celceta, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, History: Legends of War, FIFA 13, Final Fantasy HD X, X-2, Worms Revolution Extreme, The Amazing Spiderman, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - too many no-gaemz :/

My consoles: PS2 Slim, PS3 Slim 320 GB, PSV 32 GB, Wii, DSi.

Trunkin on 05 May 2014
Scisca said:
chocoloco said:
I cannot believe you guys drink much soda anyways as it is highly correlated with obesity. Water, coffee, booze and juice is what you need.

Also, I do not think one American finds the jokes about obesity funny. Many people are slim and in great shape here. Many are really fat too, it varies depending on the state and city. And from what I have seen, all Western countries are getting more obese from Canada, Australia and even Europe. One thing that differentiates America from most of the world is our food is really cheap compared to other countries. Making it cheap and easy to over indulge.


You are fooling yourself if you believe the price of food is the main factor. First of all, food in America isn't all that cheap, it's much, much cheaper in many parts of Europe. Also, the second most obese country in the world is Mexico - I don't believe you can justify it with this reason.

The problem in America is the lack of a real traditional cuisine. It just happens so, that if we Europeans eat according to our traditional cuisine, we won't get fat. Be it Italian, Spanish, Polish or German ones. They are perfect for their respective climate, healthy and won't get us fat. The problem comes when people eat too much fast food, drink soda and get no exercise - so pretty much follow the American diet.

Make that the #1 most obese nation in the world. Last I checked, thdy passed us Americans by a while back - unless we tipped the scales back our way while I wasn't looking.

OT: Ive never watched what i eat, could go months without exercising, and dspent hours lounging around, but Ive never been fat. Unfortunately, I currently work a physically taxing job, where I end upup having to walk several miles each day. I've actually had to dramatically increase my food intake to survive. I don't drink much soda, though. Only maybe a 16oz bottle or 8oz can each week. Koolaid on the other hand...



episteme on 05 May 2014
Adameh said:

And damn, my BMI increased from 23,01 to 25,33 since I stopped using Wii Fit...



ErzaScarlet on 05 May 2014
bananaking21 said:
ErzaScarlet said:
Interesting question and amusing replies. I don't understand why some of you felt the need to hurl insults though? I mean, calling people "fat fucks" and the like... I just think it makes you look like a massive cunt, considering no one has been hurling insults at random.

The jibes at Americans and the distortion of American culture is actually really amusing, and I would advise those across the pond to not believe everything that people (especially those who dislike America) say. Not everything is true and to believe everything you read or are hear by word of mouth will turn you into ignorant sheep. Fight ignorance.

As for the actual question, I love swimming and swimming is considered a great exercise that works out the entire body, so those looking to lose weight might wanna check it out! But in the cold winter months when pools aren't readily accessible (unless you go to an indoor pool, of course) I love to take walks with my nephews. It is good to instill the idea of keeping active in children so that they don't become accustomed to being stationary throughout the day.

well you're new here so you wouldnt know this, but a lot of the comments in this thread (including mine) were said in jest, after a while you will get used to these members posting styles. not that i am trying to justify myself or others, honestly i couldn't care less, but just letting you know, dont take things on here way to personally or seriously.

i comment like that could get you banned btw, since it is directed at users who posted in the thread. editing it out would be preferable. 

Iinteresting rule, as I don't see where I mentioned any user on here by name... it was a general statement. Perhaps I will talk to a moderator to get clarification on the matter. In the meanwhile I'll censore myself.

 

As far as the way you all talk in threads... yeah, I guess in time I will be used to the way people are in this Forum. Doesn't mean I have to agree with it, but certainly I can assimilate to this particular cyber world lol.



AZWification on 05 May 2014
episteme said:
Adameh said:

And damn, my BMI increased from 23,01 to 25,33 since I stopped using Wii Fit...

I am so proud of both of you!



                
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