I wonder what genius figured this out...

Higher_Desire · 01-28-2005, 02:34 PM

I'm not going to post the whole article, but click the link if you want to read it all...
http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100100247/?GT1=6065

Biology May Keep Couch Potatoes Supine

THURSDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDayNews) -- Got a mind to recline? So do millions of obese Americans, according to a study that suggests some people may be biologically designed to remain seated.

In unusual research involving uniquely designed underwear, researchers found that obese people stand or move about much less during waking hours than lean people do, and therefore burn an average 350 fewer calories per day.

Even more intriguing, the study found this tendency to stay seated remained unchanged in the obese people even after they dieted down to a healthy weight.

"It's very clear from our study that this phenomenon is not due to a volitional lack of willpower -- in fact, it's quite the opposite. There seems to be, in some people, a biological drive to be seated," said lead researcher Dr. Jim Levine, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn.
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Imagine that. Not exercising and sitting on your but all day makes you fat. It's amazing what people find to study these days...

H-D

RMadd · 01-28-2005, 02:43 PM

Sit on your ass all day and become a fat piece of lard? Brilliant!

creedsister · 01-28-2005, 02:45 PM

to long it did,nt read it i just know it had something to do with spuds

aussiecreeder · 01-28-2005, 06:23 PM

a biological urge to be seated? do they mean they are naturally lazy? bulldust......they probably weren't taught the value of work growing up. almost as stupid as mcdonalds being sued for "making" the children get obese because they market at them. hey about the parents have some control and not saying yes everytime they want maccas to get a happy meal or make them exercise every now and then?

HigherGirl · 01-28-2005, 07:36 PM

...Um I don't really know what to say....... ??

HigherGirl · 01-28-2005, 07:37 PM

Yes I do.....

GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!!

JulieCitySlicker · 01-28-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by HigherGirl) Yes I do.....

GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!!

Haha!

Higher_Desire · 01-28-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by HigherGirl) Yes I do.....

GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!!

LOL.

H-D

RMadd · 01-29-2005, 12:44 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by HigherGirl) Yes I do.....

GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!!

something tells me the fatties need more motivation than that

aussiecreeder · 01-29-2005, 01:23 AM

I read an article in my daily paper about the same subject and they were saying some people naturally can't sit still and thats why they are lean whilst others are not and so they a little larger.

Higher_Desire · 01-29-2005, 03:45 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by aussiecreeder) I read an article in my daily paper about the same subject and they were saying some people naturally can't sit still and thats why they are lean whilst others are not and so they a little larger.

To me, people just follow the lifestyle of their parents. If they don't set an example of physical activity and only sit and watch TV, so will their kids. Parents get fat, so the kids get fat. Then the kids get picked on in school, have low self-esteems, and become suicidal. Well, in some instances that may be a bit of a stretch... but kids aren't going to do things if their parents don't set an example of it.

H-D

01-28-2005, 02:34 PM	#1
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	I wonder what genius figured this out... I'm not going to post the whole article, but click the link if you want to read it all... http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100100247/?GT1=6065 Biology May Keep Couch Potatoes Supine THURSDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDayNews) -- Got a mind to recline? So do millions of obese Americans, according to a study that suggests some people may be biologically designed to remain seated. In unusual research involving uniquely designed underwear, researchers found that obese people stand or move about much less during waking hours than lean people do, and therefore burn an average 350 fewer calories per day. Even more intriguing, the study found this tendency to stay seated remained unchanged in the obese people even after they dieted down to a healthy weight. "It's very clear from our study that this phenomenon is not due to a volitional lack of willpower -- in fact, it's quite the opposite. There seems to be, in some people, a biological drive to be seated," said lead researcher Dr. Jim Levine, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn. ------ Imagine that. Not exercising and sitting on your but all day makes you fat. It's amazing what people find to study these days... H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

01-28-2005, 02:43 PM	#2
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	Sit on your ass all day and become a fat piece of lard? Brilliant! __________________

01-28-2005, 02:45 PM	#3
creedsister USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,290 Joined: Oct 2003 Currently: Offline	to long it did,nt read it i just know it had something to do with spuds __________________ Hush child I,ll tell you why you have Loved Me when you were weak you have given me unselfishly Kept you From Falling Falling everywhere But Your Kness you set me free to live my life you become my Reason To Survive The Great Divide you Set Me Free Ooh Our Love Is Beautiful Ooh isn,t This Beautiful Child It Seems You Have Been My Everything

01-28-2005, 08:57 PM	#7
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by HigherGirl) Yes I do..... GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!! Haha! __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

01-28-2005, 10:05 PM	#8
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by HigherGirl) Yes I do..... GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!! LOL. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

01-28-2005, 07:36 PM	#5
HigherGirl USER INFO » Status: INK'ed Posts: 914 Joined: Jan 2003 Currently: Offline	...Um I don't really know what to say....... ??

01-28-2005, 07:37 PM	#6
HigherGirl USER INFO » Status: INK'ed Posts: 914 Joined: Jan 2003 Currently: Offline	Yes I do..... GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!!

01-29-2005, 12:44 AM	#9
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by HigherGirl) Yes I do..... GET THE F#@K UP AND MOVE!!!!!!!!!! something tells me the fatties need more motivation than that __________________

01-29-2005, 03:45 PM	#11
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by aussiecreeder) I read an article in my daily paper about the same subject and they were saying some people naturally can't sit still and thats why they are lean whilst others are not and so they a little larger. To me, people just follow the lifestyle of their parents. If they don't set an example of physical activity and only sit and watch TV, so will their kids. Parents get fat, so the kids get fat. Then the kids get picked on in school, have low self-esteems, and become suicidal. Well, in some instances that may be a bit of a stretch... but kids aren't going to do things if their parents don't set an example of it. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

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