Can where you live make you fat?
Are you more likely to be obese in some neighborhoods than others, or is that just just finding something else to blame?
Reference: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/331292_obesezip12.html
Posted By mama_k on September 13, 2007
Where you live definitely affects your food choices and exercise habits.
Posted By mama_k on September 13, 2007
I highly doubt that a persons location determines their weight.
Posted By Pamela1129 on September 18, 2007
If there is a will there is a way. Genetics might be part of it, but wi...
Posted By PayneGuinn on October 12, 2007
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People need to stop blaming everyone but themselves for their obesity.
If there is a will there is a way. Genetics might be part of it, but will powers is 99% of it.
-- Posted By PayneGuinn on October 12, 2007If you want loose weight than you will. If you want it bad enough. The American people are generally a lazy people, especially when it comes to personal care. We live in a society where weight loss programs thrive because people are so dang FAT.
I highly doubt that a persons location determines their weight.
-- Posted By Pamela1129 on September 18, 2007Your weight is determined by genetics, by personal choices in food intake and by exercise, not by location. .
Neighborhoods influence people's weight
Where you live definitely affects your food choices and exercise habits.
-- Posted By mama_k on September 13, 2007If you don't have sidewalks in your neighborhood, it's not safe to take a walk every night. . If you live in a gang-infested neighborhood, it's not safe to walk anytime of day or night!. People living on lower incomes tend to choose what's cheap and filling as opposed to what's healthy. You can buy 10 packs of Top Ramen for $1.00, but only 1 or 2 apples. I would love to see food banks and other agencies offer produce vouchers and discounted or free access to city-sponsored exercise cla#&!s, along with education on reading labels, etc.
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I consider myself a "Republi-cat" or a "Demo-can" 'cause frankly, both sides have their merit, and both drive me crazy. I'm the wife of one guy, mom of two girls, sister of three brothers & 2 SIL's...