What would make you more active?
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What would make you more active?
Get rid of the ride on fatmobiles that they all have for doing shopping.
When I was a kid wheelchairs were for people who unfortunately couldn't use their legs, not for those who couldn't be bothered!
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People are naturally lazy and won't do anything if they can get away with it. If you want people to expend energy, you need to motivate them. A few suggestions:
1) "Wandering ninjas" who go around the country randomly beating people up - you can either run away from them(exercise) or learn martial arts (exercise)... your choice.
2) Nude supermodel joggers - EVERYONE will want to follow them!:o)
3) Tax public and private transport to the hilt so no-one can afford it and has to walk everywhere.
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More time...sorry, got to dash, The Jeremy Kyle Show's on over on ITV2!
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"Force women to walk and not use the car. What drags down the obesity levels are fat women who are too stupid and too arrogant to do anything about it. Their children therefore inherit the same attitude.
Dave, Bristol"
There may be troubles ahead............
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"Somehow, I don't think anyone ever became obese by eating small quantities of unhealthy food.....................
Jim McDermott, Daventry, United Kingdom"
They probably died of a heart attack first! Get real!!
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Dave, Bristol"
Obesity is not just a problem for women, men are becoming obese too. And if you have a girlfriend, which with an attitude like that I doubt, I'd like to see you try and 'force' her to walk everywhere rather than drive.
[VicolaW], Bury, United Kingdom
Brought this on yourself Dave!!!
What would make you more active?
If you had gangs of people shouting "MORON" at you, and kicking you whilst they did so - then you might have a comparison
M Morgan, Merseyside
Not really, the stupid ones in school are the cool kids!!!
And I believe Joannes kids were laughing at fat adults, who can do something about it.
Do I condone bullying? Not completely, no.
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[MistressGoth]
It's amazing how many people have Thyroid problems to blame their obesity on. Infact vastly more people than are recorded to have it. I generally find that obese people are lazy (hence the fat) and a lazy person is quite happy to use any excuse possible to do the least amount of anything. Thyroid issues aside (of which are only a small percentage of lardies) less in and more out equals weight loss. It's not that hard!
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"In the last year, my local council closed down a pool and gave the property back to developers. Now their trying to close down the central pool and fitness centre to build a new centre on park land without giving alternatives in the meanwhile. I'd love to get fitter but when the free local facilities are closed down, the only way for those on low incomes is to pay out for facilities.
Simone Haskell-Dowland, Plymouth, United Kingdom "
Ever heard of walking?
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Encouraging exercise at school may be one idea, but I would never want another child to have to go through the soul-destroying riducle and bullying that I had during PE.
D Jones, you should go to school now, no winners in games, no losers, all good! Um, until we have no one to play sports in 2012...
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perhaps we should tax fat people...
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I think we should get tough on the fatties! Instead of trying to entice the younger generation in to exercise I think we should bloody well make them - and give them a good hiding if they refuse!
What would make you more active?
Do your bit for society. Puncture the tires on the little 'shop mobility' scooters the fat people insist they need to ride around town on.
What would make you more active?
fat people should not be allowed in taxis, be restricted on which vehicles they are allowed to buy, not allowed on public transport and given free cycles and vouchers to shops more than 2 miles from their house.
Chris Smith, Norwich, United Kingdom
Haha, I vote for Chris!
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fat people should not be allowed in taxis, be restricted on which vehicles they are allowed to buy, not allowed on public transport and given free cycles and vouchers to shops more than 2 miles from their house.
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Because of the amount of fat based in our 'sexual juices' I think more masturbation has to be the way forward.
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"its hard to make a point bout something so sensive with a word limit."
Thats a good point!
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The sight of an Asian-looking guy running for a tube train with a rucksack would certainly make me more active. Linford Cristie wouldn't get a look in.
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BBC Host: butt out!
This is the most interesting HYS in ages, precisely because it is almost a conversation between two or three people.
What would make you more active?
"And if your attitude is,'my loved ones will look after me' Please, for their sake, don't have children."
Am i annoying any of you? am i offending u? upsetting u in ur fragile state?
say hello to the child of a man who cares more about food then family.
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Bloody hell, I am personally not saying I want loved ones to care for me if I get too too fat. And I know that it's all very well saying I put of exercise till it's too late, but that's just my view.
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Fat is NOT attractive to most people; it's unhealthy and most fat people themselves. don't like being fat.
[cjhowden]
I'm sorry cjhowden you are right and I am wrong.
That must be why every overweight person dies a single lonely virgin ?
I think you'll find yours and Karl's view is a limited one.
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"I'm sorry cjhowden you are right and I am wrong.
That must be why every overweight person dies a single lonely virgin ?
M Morgan, Merseyside"
No, they marry other fat people (because normal people do not find them attractive) and because of their unhealthy lifestyles bring up fat kids. Then they complain about the government not building more gyms or something equally irresponsible. And demand more political correctness about "obesity". Fatness.
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"...give a fatty full credit when you see them bouncing along the road on foot or on a bike."
Diana, Croydon
Hilarious! I'm getting visions of space hoppers on the pavement now. ;-)
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[cjhowden]
What are you talking about?! i said smokers and fatties as thats what i ment... smokers cause missery to themselves and there familys as well as cost money, both for NHS care and endless add campaingnes/ new legislation to stop them and their selfish habbits. If you want to eat pies and smoke fags you should pay for your own private health care... we pay for your selfishness, should we also spoon feed you and light your cigs?
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Although I personally keep very fit, am of a normal weight, and admit that I despise fat people, I find that this position goes against other views I have. Too much money is spent in the health service keeping people alive unnecessarily long. People are meant to die, we should come to terms with it and stop trying to prevent it. Death by heart attack is nice and quick method that the overweight can look forward to early, so come on fatties, keep eating and save the health service from the aged.
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ARE YOU KIDDING ??? Are you seriously suggesting overweight people be stopped at any food service places ?
M Morgan, Merseyside
I think there was a hint of sarcasm. But comparing obesity to alcoholism isn't so far wide of the mark. The will both kill you, and the person on the other side of the bar/fast food counter are helping you do it.
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I'd just like to ask all the fat-apologists (and anyone else running low on logic) to stop comparing people to the Nazis or Hitler. It really is immature and speaks volumes for the amount of thought you put into an argument.
[localghost], Belfast, United Kingdom
Oh please! You are another one of those health fascists who think that you can tell other people what to do and what they should think. But since you come from Belfast I suppose its understandable!
What would make you more active?
I propose a cull.
Stuart S
how dare you how can you live with yourself, i hope to god you or anyone else on here making there remarks never feel the hurt you are causing right now
alison colligan, scotland, United Kingdom
I predict a riot....
What would make you more active?
"Whats this Godwins law tosh - you can't just quote it and say an argument loses. Are you a student or something because that is about your level of debate.
R ESSLESS"
Yes, my disappointment at your nazi comparisons is surely much more immature than your "students can't debate" and bizarre and irrelevant hatred of Belfast.
What would make you more active?
I propose a cull.
Stuart S
how dare you how can you live with yourself, i hope to god you or anyone else on here making there remarks never feel the hurt you are causing right now
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I work in a hospital and see fat people all the time. We are thinking of stopping treating them as they are like suicide people trying to kill themselves and we shouldn't intervene.
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"Oh please! You are another one of those health fascists who think that you can tell other people what to do and what they should think. But since you come from Belfast I suppose its understandable!
R ESSLESS"
What next? "You other anti-fat people are stupid because you live in Wales!" That's the worst constructed argument I've seen since nazi comparisons.
Wait that was you too, wasn't it?
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But since you come from Belfast I suppose its understandable!
R ESSLESS
WHATS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
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I propose a cull.
What would make you more active?
who thinks M Thatcher should be promoted to Royal Family status?
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I am always stunned by the number of obese people, including young children, I see on the street, especially whenever I head out of London. However, we cannot complain about having a nanny state AND the Government not tackling obesity at the same time. Responsibility for one's health and fitness is down to the individiual and no-one else.
Fat people, even children, have be stunning you in the street?? Madam you must call the police...
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Should the goverment take the lead? Yes. By appointing John Prescott as the face of this campaign.
This way, we can see how an obese bloke who over indulges in his priviliged lifestyle can change and become a model citizen. Then we can all see how easy it is and follow his lead.
After all, shouldn't the government lead by example?
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"Look, if the kids don't get the time to exercise..."
MAKE TIME, what else are they doing outside of school hours??? Down pit??? No...
Don't get time, my &%$*...
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"Look, if the kids don't get the time to exercise..."
MAKE TIME, what else are they doing outside of school hours??? Down pit??? No...
Don't get time, my &%$*...
Paul Elliott
There was some context in the original comment.
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Dave, sorry - the only time I sweat outwardly is in the gym where you are meant to!
Do you have a big nose ? Unibrow ? Wonky teeth ? Sad moustache ? Eyes too close together ?
I could be offended by any of these of yours. However, I choose to be offended by your nasty minded pettiness.
What would make you more active?
and hardly any of them got kidnapped.
Tim Brooks, Durham, United Kingdom
hahaha, brilliant...
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M Morgan, Merseyside.
Let's not forget, you may find if offensive that people call you "fattie" but have you ever thought that other people may find you being fat and sweaty offensive. I find obese people repulsive and offensive, but then ofcourse that's my fault right? Just as it's your fault for being offeneded for being called fat.
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Perhaps it is Mother Nature’s way of fighting back. Let all the illiterate fatties die and eventually only the fittest and smartest will survive?
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I thought it was "fatty", not "fattie"?
Have I been misspelling all of my anti-Debbie Naylor graffiti all this time???
What would make you more active?
"Very good,
I do think it wouldnt be a problem today as they would have difficulty bundeling them in the boot of the car. So no worries there
Derek Bateman, Oslo, Norway"
Yes, kids these days are too fat to become chimney sweeps at the age of 8, modern society has become a hell to live in!
What would make you more active?
M Morgan - You didn't wake up one morning and suddenly discover you were over weight. It happened over a period of time and you let it happen. Why are you now trying to say you are not stupid because you are doing something about it, when you are for letting it happen in the first place?
What would make you more active?
Why must I be "stupid" for being overweight ?
I know the calorie value of everything - at the time I didn't care. I do now!
I have been thoroughly checked over by a doctor (private, so your precious taxes aren't being wasted!) and I have no health problems of any kind.
Why must you be so nasty ?
M Morgan, Merseyside
But you do have health problems. You're fat. That makes you unhealthy. It puts strain on your heart and makes you sweat more on trains. Which, frankly, is horrid.
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Don't worry M Morgan. At least you're not that fat ginger bird with a lisp off Coronation Street. Whole host of problems there.
Unless you're the actress who plays her. Then I'm truely sorry.
What would make you more active?
We should humiliate the eaters like we did with the smokers!
Well, why not?
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Anyone remember the story of the woman who tried to sue an airline as sitting next to a large woman on an hour long flight left her in a wheelchair ??!
I was 40kg heavier than I am now when I flew to the US next to a 11 stone friend - funny, he is still walking!!
We do not take up two or more seats you fool!!!
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how do we define fat?
when you cant get through a turnstile?
or when your things chaf when you walk?
suggestions please...
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does this mean we cant live off the phatt of the land?? Gosh! darn! and blast!
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Dear Sirs: Obesity is not caused by people eating too much and exercising too little. Instead it is caused by people not clearly understanding about following a healthy nutritional lifestyle. I have operated a low Gi food business for the past twelve years in London and therefore know what works and what doesn't. Glad to be of help if you wish to talk to me.
Regards, Ernest Hilton
Figures due later this week suggest that a third of men and a quarter of girls in England expected to be obese by 2010.
Health Minister Caroline Flint has been put in charge of encouraging physical activity in the population, small improvements everyday, in a lead up to the 2012 Olympics.
What would get you to be more physically active? Do you swim or run or dance or climb stairs to lose weight? Should the government take the lead?
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