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midnight rain · 04-15-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

NAAFA

National Association for the Advancement of Fat Asses?

I kid. I have never heard of this organization. It's true people shouldn't discriminate against others based on weight. But when their goals are "improving the quality of life for fat people..." I want to know what they want to improve.

How about exercise and good diet? That's the best way I can think of for improving quality of life, and making it last longer. Or do they just want to promote tolerance? Some people have made their bed, so...

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 04-15-2012, 10:02 PM

I'm just gonna leave this here

http://www.musicbanter.com/current-e...den-state.html

CanwllCorfe · 04-15-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by milano

Can I have some of that popcorn Scarlett? Things just got interesting.

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Originally Posted by Tuna

National Association for the Advancement of Fat Asses?

I kid. I have never heard of this organization. It's true people shouldn't discriminate against others based on weight. But when their goals are "improving the quality of life for fat people..." I want to know what they want to improve.

How about exercise and good diet? That's the best way I can think of for improving quality of life, and making it last longer. Or do they just want to promote tolerance? Some people have made their bed, so...

Yeah I actually heard someone from the organization on some talk show awhile back. I don't remember which it was, but they were actually trying to dispute facts about how unhealthy being overweight is, saying the risks are overblown and whatnot. Alright.

hip hop bunny hop · 04-16-2012, 01:05 AM

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It's a good thing to point out. I'm not exactly reserved about my opinions of so called "fat acceptance" movements. I think they're actually glorifying, or I suppose a more proper term might be "excusing" a seriously unhealthy lifestyle. That being said, it's often a medical condition, not a lifestyle choice. So I don't exactly believe in going around saying "HEY FATTY!" to people on the streets.

Eh? How can you be fat through a medical condition? Unless food is magically finding its way into your body, you've got to actively try to be overweight.

Key · 04-16-2012, 01:11 AM

^ It shouldn't be seen as a medican condition but some people have a slow metabolism, generally making them overweight.

midnight rain · 04-16-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by milano

^ It shouldn't be seen as a medican condition but some people have a slow metabolism, generally making them overweight.

Slow metabolisms. Giving overweight people an excuse not to eat right since 1650 (or whenever being fat stopped meaning attractive).

Study up, sonny boy: Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain? - MayoClinic.com

Key · 04-16-2012, 01:50 AM

Meh. I had a feeling some of my facts were mixed. Oh well.

Guybrush · 04-16-2012, 02:01 AM

If being fat is simply a case of genetics (and I'm not saying it can't be) then you have to explain by genetics why some people in some countries are more obese than they are in other countries. Coming from Norway, we generally have higher standards of living here than in the US, but obese people are quite rare. I don't normally see any on the average trip out of the apartment. There are no obese people where I work. If obesity comes down to genes, then you have to explain why there the frequency of fat genes in Norway is so much lower compared to the US.

Some people have slower metabolism and may pack on a little more weight, but I personally don't think it makes people obese. Eating too much (bad) food and not moving around makes people obese.

Key · 04-16-2012, 02:02 AM

I'll also note that I never meant it made people overweight. People with a slow metabolism have a tougher time keeping off extra weight and need more physical exercise. It is true that people with a slow metabolism who don't exercise generally are overweight

Paedantic Basterd · 04-16-2012, 09:26 AM

There has to be a more progressive way to encourage leading a healthy lifestyle than verbally abusing people.

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	If being fat is simply a case of genetics (and I'm not saying it can't be) then you have to explain by genetics why some people in some countries are more obese than they are in other countries. Coming from Norway, we generally have higher standards of living here than in the US, but obese people are quite rare. I don't normally see any on the average trip out of the apartment. There are no obese people where I work. If obesity comes down to genes, then you have to explain why there the frequency of fat genes in Norway is so much lower compared to the US. Some people have slower metabolism and may pack on a little more weight, but I personally don't think it makes people obese. Eating too much (bad) food and not moving around makes people obese. __________________ Something Completely Different

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~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	I'm just gonna leave this here http://www.musicbanter.com/current-e...den-state.html

04-16-2012, 01:11 AM	#185 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	^ It shouldn't be seen as a medican condition but some people have a slow metabolism, generally making them overweight.

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Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Meh. I had a feeling some of my facts were mixed. Oh well.

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Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	I'll also note that I never meant it made people overweight. People with a slow metabolism have a tougher time keeping off extra weight and need more physical exercise. It is true that people with a slow metabolism who don't exercise generally are overweight

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Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	There has to be a more progressive way to encourage leading a healthy lifestyle than verbally abusing people.