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World Cup Soccer Stadiums To Have Special Section For Obese Fans

Joe Student — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:01:10 +0000

Big soccer fans? Bigger seats. When soccer's World Cup heads to Brazil in 2014, the arenas used in hosting the games that determine soccer's world champion will be equipped with specially designed seats designated for obese

New Study Reveals Almost Half of All Americans Will Be Obese by 2030

Mike Adams — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:41:24 +0000

With countless reports weighing in on the unfit conditions of the great American waistline expansion project, it should come as no surprise that the battle of the bulge is in no way coming to a screeching halt. In fact, recent data suggests that it is full speed ahead for the fatlands, and that by 2030 [...]

Has the New Policy at Citizens Medical Center Gone Too Far?

Adam West — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:42:39 +0000

More controversy for Citizens Medical Center officials this week, following the announcement of a new policy that may be considered discrimination, based on physical appearance. When you apply for a job, you assume your qualifications are what matter most, but Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas is also asking prospective new hires to step on a scale. If they weigh too much, they’re excluded from consideration.

Denny's New Macaroni & Cheesburger Sandwhich – 1,690 Calories

Harley Myles — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:02:52 +0000

They sell it as "MAN food"!!!

You know the type of man, we're talking about here. The kind that thinks their wife should be skinny, but doesn't think he should have to hold up his end of the bargain.

"I go to work and earn money. I work hard and if I wanna eat a Macaroni and cheeseburger sandwhich with 1,690 calories, I will...Coz I'm a MAN".

The commercials for these kind of food set it up as though the women and wimps of the world are eating salad and healthy foods, but a REAL MAN...he eats a Macaroni & cheeseburger Sandwhich.

America's Obesity Rate Continues To Skyrocket

Amory Gritta — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:29:42 +0000

Americans keep getting fatter and fatter.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's annual state-by-state report on the obesity epidemic has revealed that between 2008 and 2010, 16 states had what was described as a steep increases in their adult obesity rate.

Research: Sitting Can Be as Deadly as Smoking [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:30:51 +0000

If you’re going to light up, at least make sure to stand up. New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking. The results of various studies will take your breath away almost as much as a 20-year two-pack-a-day habit. Cardiologist David Coven says there are [...]

See!! It's Not a Gland Problem!!!

Harley Myles — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:04:58 +0000

You've been looking for an excuse, haven't you? It can't be that you just got lazy. It can't be that you're just apathetic. It must be a gland problem, right? In a strange way it might be a gland problem. The glands that produced your children.