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My apologies if this seems like a troll, it is not. It is blazingly obvious to everyone outside of North American that their health woes are down to a reliance
by kjjw 13y ago
My apologies if this seems like a troll, it is not.
It is blazingly obvious to everyone outside of North American that their health woes are down to a reliance on cars, cities built to accommodate cars and an overconsumption of sugar.
It is incredible that they haven't managed to figure this out yet.
- adestefan 13y agoSince you're so all knowing maybe you can also chastise Europeans for their dramatic increase in obesity rates, too.
- smacktoward 13y agoAnd Chinese, and Mexicans, and South Africans, and... http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/jan/03/obesity-soars-alarming-levels-developing-countries http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/jan/03/ob...
- kjjw 13y agoThey are copying Americans.
- rwallace 13y agoThere is truth in what you say, but you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. If the wording of your comments makes it seem like you're trolling, maybe it's time to adjust your wording? As adestefan observes, the problem is not confined to America nowadays either.
- kjjw 13y agoEventually, one gets bored of being polite when the conversation repeats itself ad infinitum.
- rwallace 13y agoWell that is true, I have experienced it myself now and then. However, I've discovered a special technique I use in those situations. I find it's very effective, much better than being rude. I'll let you into the secret if you like. Ready? Here it is: I go away and do something else instead.
- rfrey 13y agoI'm not sure an over-indulgence in food is worse than over-indulgence in self righteousness.
- kjjw 13y agoYes, it is - an over indulgence of food is killing our planet.
- stefan_kendall3 13y agoI drive to work and I'm much more fit than most people on HN. Why? I care. Living downtown would cost over double my mortgage and significantly reduce my quality of life. I have access to trails and silent nights by living 14-20 minutes from work depending on traffic. I also eat real foods and avoid most processed food and sugar. When I have a sugar craving, I buy some fruit. If "walking" is your only form of exercise, you may curb obesity, but you'll still be far from perfect health. The human body is an incredible contraption, and there is almost always room for improvement and growth. Get stronger, faster, and more durable.