I hear all the reasons people give for overeating. Most are understandable reasons. Here's why I sometimes eat too much:

I LOVE TO EAT!!!!!!

Revolutionary, isn't it? My problem isn't eating all the time, but portion control. Whenever I treat myself to Prime Rib, I notice that most restaurants offer it in 3 sizes. I always end up getting the largest size. A lot of people go to buffets(me, too). It's not as much about "Hey, there's a lot of food here", as it is price. Hell, I can eat in buffets cheaper than I can most fast-food places. Yes, we are getting bigger. I saw the infomercial with Kevin Trudeau where he talked about foods having chemicals in them that are addictive. Maybe we're just a bunch of food addicts and don't even realize it.

Hardact: Again, im not light of anyone probelm! lately, on my home(late night) im seeing overweight(40lb+) homeless people asking for spare change to get something to eat?? not funny! but true... i dont want to pick on anyone but C'mon.

Isn't it crazy that homeless ppl are overweight But dosen't it make sense. They're eating unhealthy which makes you fat.

Hardact: Angel, that has never made sense to me? if i was depress because i was overweight the last thing i want to do is eat?!

It's just like the alcholic who keeps on drinking when he's already drunk. I don't think their being fat is making them eat as much, as other problems in their lives, which causes them to eat to forget. Like people who drink or do drugs to forget. Problem is, the problems in their heads don't go away for long, and thus, the cycle begins.

It really has to do with eating healthy, and healthy is just not convenient or cheap.

try watching the movie "Supersize me" I think that's what is called ...

Americans are fat because they eat spam cheesecake ... or atleast thats my problem .

Brandy.


Yea, Supersize Me was a good movie. It was kind of extreme, 'tho. I mean, who actually eats McD's 3 or 4xs a day? He did make a good point about the effects of junk food on your health. I still eat it, 'tho. Who cares if you are thin or not? I just think the key to staying healthy is moderation.

Healthy does not equal thin!!!!

I love chheesecake...
Chocolate Cheesecake is my favorite...
But, Brandy, my dear ,
What in the world is spam cheesecake???????

On second thought, do I really want to know?

Knox - Check out the recipe thread. Or maybe Brandy has a special recipe for you??

Bat Area Girl:

I WISH !!!!!!

hahaha omg bag now bat.......I can't stop laughing!!!!

gyps!!

I didn't even notice that!

What gives??? Do I look old and have beady eyes??

forget fat ppl~~!!!! People can't spell!!!!

I like food and i accept the consequences of that.

Haha I love cheesecake too but yeah not w/spam .


I definetly have a special recipe for knoxman ..... no spam though .

what do you mean people cant spill

i can spill if i dont want to even

america does have a problem..a big one - pardon the pun. i moved to san antonio,tx a few years ago from southern ca. and i am disgusted at the lack of discipline and that's a heck of statement to make being from ca. all of those things that our parents told us, that stuff most ignored, is still and always will b true - " u r what u eat", "breakfast is the most important meal o' the day", "eat your vegetables".... all is true....as my fitness guru jack lalanne says, "exercise is king, eating right is king, put them together and u get a kingdom" do it.

I think a lot of people just like to eat...I use to be one of those people!! USE to be!! I lost 125 lbs and now I have to keep that weight off, so now I eat very healthy. I can't believe the people that do go to the buffets...why do they do that? I think someone was right when they said the price was right...its cheap!!
I think America is going downhill in more ways then just one! I think we need to get our kids off their butts and away from the video games and make them get outside and walk. Hell, I don't know, do kids even leave the house anymore? Why would they...they have computers and x-boxes!!!

Well, if they must stay in the house make them do chores b4 they get to play those games and might I suggest the new Wii........you have to move to play the game. Ingenious, since so many complaine oabout the sedentary life style of todays kids. Be strict.

oh i caint sill eether

yeah, i saw that movie "supersize me"... i was shocked that he put on that much weight so fast,(30 days) it took him a year to take it off! theres a book called "fast food nation" after reading that you'll never look at a burger again!

Angel, u made a good point!
but heres a question for u
if someone walks into a bar already drunk the bartender has the right to refuse to service, rite?
if someone leaves a bar drunk and get hurts, the bar is held accountable ,right?
Why isnt it same for fast food places, that serve unhealty meals to obese people(300lb+)?

You are absolutely right hardact. Fast food chains in America are partly responsible, and I think this issue is being addressed by more restaurants who have recently started providing healthy choices to those who do want to take advantage. McDonalds offers salads, and most restaurants are using the lower fat oils for fried meals.