why do Americans eat ten times more food then they need to?, does this explain why they are all fat?
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no, them being lazy explains why the majority of them are fatty mcfattersons.
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Because we are addicted to food. Yes, this explains why we are all fat.
They live to eat, not eat to live
probably and that is only true for certain americans........the female americans that aren't fat tend to become anorexic.........................
10X is an exaggeration, as is "all"...not ALL Americans are fat...but yes we do tend to overeat...portions in packaging and restaurants are larger than they need to be, or in multiples, and we tend to eat it all (don't waste food! we're taught as children)
Portion control, as much as WHAT we eat, is a large part of why so many fight the battle of the bulge...
Where do you exist? Not all Americans are fat. But we are a natino with an abundance of food, especially compared to other countries. With so much available, yes, we do overeat, but not 10 times more than we need, at least, not most of us.
Why does this concern you?
I'm an underweight American. I eat when I'm hungry and don't over indulge.
because of the easy access to it and it is a sign of having wealth.
yes this is why the plague of the 21st century is obesity
evrything is big in america.houses,cars,land.appet...
also life is more cushy here and it makes people lazy and food is abundant.but a lot of americans take good care of themselves.
I don't, and I'm good looking, nice guy, I feel for your ugly pain you cary inside that tortures you everyday of your life. sorry about that.
Lack of education, lack of willpower, lack of corporate ethics, lack of a good diet, lack of good exercise, lack of ways to reduce stress, and lack of good role models are the reasons why most Americans are fat.
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*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
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*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
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*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
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