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Lack of basic fitness is not a permanent chronic condition.

• dominotw 4y ago
  It is. How many people do you know that have turned things around, i am guessing not many.
  • joshlemer 4y ago
    Probably because in North America we make it so damn hard to walk or bike anywhere, combined with a culture that teaches us that getting an acceptable level of exercise requires going out of your way to purchase a gym membership and find time in the day 3 times a week to go there, rather than just go outside and walk to get your groceries.
    • dominotw 4y ago
      Is that really the reason though? In India ppl have to walk everywhere, Cars are still a luxury for a majority of the population. yet 50% of the population is obese and has one of the highest heart disease rates anywhere in the world. Obesity is driven mostly by diet, sure walking helps but 90% is diet.