Why do Europeans make fun of Americans for our obesity epidemic when they themselves also have an obesity epidemic?

[BIG CATS]

Originally Posted by English Dave

You are correct. You will see overweight people here. No one is denying that........ what we're saying is America has very many mega rollie-pollies.......... come on, have a sense of humour about this........... They're pretty chubby in Arizona huh?

At least America is on the upswing (as far as being proactive against obesity goes). I watch programs on Mexico, Italy, etc, and whoa! The blobbishness is on epic levels there.

As for chubbies in AZ? Its hard to be chubby here when its 115 degrees out (Farenheit, that is). You just sweat the weight off. lolol

[English Dave]

Originally Posted by BIG CATS

At least America is on the upswing (as far as being proactive against obesity goes). I watch programs on Mexico, Italy, etc, and whoa! The blobbishness is on epic levels there.

As for chubbies in AZ? Its hard to be chubby here when its 115 degrees out (Farenheit, that is). You just sweat the weight off. lolol

Our government is the same, and trying to stop the increasing levels of obesity. It's very difficult, as people even lie to themselves on their food intake. "I'm big boned" they wail.

Another favourite, "I have thyroid trouble........." It is a major ongoing problem.

[dizzybint]

Doesnt it all start with the Fast Food and where was that first brought out..

[Jesse44]

There's a difference between obesity and morbid obesity. The USA excels at the latter.

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by English Dave

From my own observations on visits to America. You folks are morbidly obese.......... we're merely obese. But we're catching up with ya!.........

70% of US adults are overweight- morbidly obese.

Almost 100 million are obese.

One- third of all minors are overweight/ obese.

The U.S. has the fattest population in the world.

How many watch " My 600 Pound Life" and feel better about themselves because they are not that bad?

WHO has declared overweight/ obestity the #1 global health risk.

[English Dave]

Originally Posted by dizzybint

Doesnt it all start with the Fast Food and where was that first brought out..

In Britain dizzy.......... fish and chips.........

[English Dave]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

70% of US adults are overweight- morbidly obese.

Almost 100 million are obese.

One- third of all minors are overweight/ obese.

The U.S. has the fattest population in the world.

Yeah....... but you can't beat those elastic waisted wrangler jeans they sell in Wal-Mart........ Got maself three pairs! They're great for when you go out eating a large meal, followed by a jug of wine. Or two.....

They're packed in my suitcase ready for Greece!!........

[elan]

Who cares, Europeans make fun of America about everything.

[English Dave]

Originally Posted by elan

Who cares, Europeans make fun of America about everything.

Honestly, to my knowledge this isn't so. Most people in the UK are fond of Americans. As for the rest of Europe..... who cares? I sure don't.

[vision33r]

Obesity is visually a bigger problem in the US. More people and sedentary living. In Asia and Europe, most people don't own cars so walking is a must along with mass transit.