View Full Version : Re-evaluating weight issues at CDC.
belgareth
04-20-2005, 03:53 AM
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ttp://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=541&ncid=716&e=5&u=/ap/20050420/ap_on_he_me/obesity_deaths (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=541&ncid=716&e=5&u=/ap/20050420/ap_on_he_me/obesity_deaths)
a.k.a.
04-20-2005, 08:48 AM
Makes sense to me.
I have no
statistics to back this up, but, judging from people I know, poor diet and inactivity are a big health risk whether
you gain weight or not. Whereas extra pounds don’t seem to hurt people that eat healthy foods and exercise
regularly.
My sensei must be at least 20lbs overweight. 56 years old and has never been hospitalized or taken
prescription medication.
belgareth
04-20-2005, 09:24 AM
I've said before that if I
were to lose enough weight to fit within the old charts I would have to give up a big chunk of muscle mass. By the
former standards I am over weight even though I am in good shape.
Mtnjim
04-20-2005, 10:33 AM
Bel;
You're right. I'm 5'
9-1/2" (recently found out I shrank 1/2") and weigh 180 lbs (OK 177 3 days ago when the doctor weighed me) and by
the old scales way overweight. I should mention my 32" waist. So, I guess that counts a pretty good shape, since
someone else I know is the same height and weight with a 44" waist.
belgareth
04-20-2005, 11:17 AM
Mtnjim,
I'm 5'8", have
the same waist and weigh about the same as you. My bulk is all in my shoulders and chest. The charts are absurd!
Mtnjim
04-20-2005, 11:38 AM
Mtnjim,
I'm
5'8", have the same waist and weigh about the same as you. My bulk is all in my shoulders and chest. The charts are
absurd!
Absolutely!!
We're supposed to be about 140-150.
DrSmellThis
04-20-2005, 12:14 PM
I'm off to get a case of
Pabst. I've got another 15 pounds to pack on.
You beat me to the post, Bel!
belgareth
04-20-2005, 02:10 PM
I'm off to
get a case of Pabst. I've got another 15 pounds to pack on.
You beat me to the post, Bel!
Slowing
down? Old age will do that to you... :POKE:
belgareth
04-20-2005, 02:34 PM
Absolutely!!
We're supposed to be about 140-150.
Yeah, I know. I'd look like a refugee
at that weight.
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