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athenamor · 09-12-07, 04:08 PM

Another theroy on why we are so obese today might be the way we dress along with not walking/biking anywhere. If you look at older pictures from the 60's and before, most people wore more clothing, and they walked more. Longer skirts, jackets over blouses, stockings. Men wore undershirts, shirt, jacket, tie, etc.. I know it's hotter now days then back then, but wearing all that in June at 80+ degrees will still make you sweat. Plus when did the glorious A/C come out to homes?

Also going out to eat was a treat, not a normal part of the week or day. It was done at most once a week if that, more then likely once a month or just for special occasions.

Just a thought

09-12-07, 04:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
athenamor Dorkette Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Weight Statistics September 3 2007 Start Date: 166 lb Start Weight: 163 lb Current Weight: 125 lb Goal Weight: -3 lb Weight Loss: September 22 2008 Goal Date:	Re: Why Are Americans So Fat? Another theroy on why we are so obese today might be the way we dress along with not walking/biking anywhere. If you look at older pictures from the 60's and before, most people wore more clothing, and they walked more. Longer skirts, jackets over blouses, stockings. Men wore undershirts, shirt, jacket, tie, etc.. I know it's hotter now days then back then, but wearing all that in June at 80+ degrees will still make you sweat. Plus when did the glorious A/C come out to homes? Also going out to eat was a treat, not a normal part of the week or day. It was done at most once a week if that, more then likely once a month or just for special occasions. Just a thought __________________