There is no doubt that we have an obesity problem, and that sugary foods are major contributors. It is my observation that it is more of a problem with women. I did a little survey the other day, certainly not a scientific one. In one half hour the total number of obese women outnumbered fit women by three to one. Fit men outnumbered obese men by two to one. Anyone else have observations on this subject?
Update: Glenn Beck played tape of Mayor Bloomberg today (June 1) saying that his ban was only applicable in restaurants, and nothing would prevent a patron from ordering two 16 ounce drinks. So why the ban, then? Bloomberg said it was to "force people" to think about the choices they were making and the consequences.
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As one of those obese women (well ... not the ones you were counting ... but in their camp) ... I can say for certain soda has nothing to do with it. I hate sugared drinks. Some of us just have a REALLY slow metabolism. We've got to eat teeny-tiny amounts, and exercise a ton, and even then, we might just break even. But when famine comes, we are ready. :) It's MY problem. It's MY fault. and if it's going to get fixed, I have to be the one to do it. The government needs to go find something else to do (or better yet ... do much less).
Trinka,
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