Australians could become fatter than Americans
October 5th 2007 00:25
The Pedestrian Council is urging Australians to walk to work, stating that the data suggests that Australians could be fatter than Americans by 2020.
Honestly, that's pretty far away. If you want to bring that date closer, you'll have to eat more than your normal share of triple cheeseburgers.
Harold Scruby, from the Pedestrian Council, offers some tips:
"We know that Australians are rapidly becoming the fattest people in the world," he said.
"In fact, the trend line suggests we'll be fatter than the Americans by 2020, so we have got to find a way to address this.
"Walking is by far the best exercise we can all do if we do it regularly."
Mr Scruby says there are also options for people who cannot walk the whole way.
"If you can take public transport and get off a few stops early, that's a great idea," he said.
"If you can't do that, if you have to use the car, why not consider leaving the car a few kilometres from work, and walking the rest of the way?"
"In fact, the trend line suggests we'll be fatter than the Americans by 2020, so we have got to find a way to address this.
"Walking is by far the best exercise we can all do if we do it regularly."
Mr Scruby says there are also options for people who cannot walk the whole way.
"If you can take public transport and get off a few stops early, that's a great idea," he said.
"If you can't do that, if you have to use the car, why not consider leaving the car a few kilometres from work, and walking the rest of the way?"
I'll admit it's tough. Have you ever had a really good steak pie? It's all creamy and juicy on the inside, and that lard-soaked pastry shell is perfect for keeping the juices in.
Walking to work is a great idea, as long as you don't pass any rogue pie-shops on your way in. Otherwise, you'll be hot, sweaty with a pie in each fat fist.
*this image is from Surfing in California
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I'll stay home and eat bacon and eggs and pancakes...and maybe one of those steak pies! But dont worry, I'll put on an exercise video and watch that while I eat
Just doing my bit to help!
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*laughing* at Damo's comment : It should read, 'Do you want an angiogram to go with your fries."
The size of the meals are just over the top. The latest things from places like Kenchucky Fried Chuck are mindbogglin' ... with no end to added arterial delights such as, Pepsi, cheesecake, fried hormonal chucken and ice creams - all upsizable - to include cheese coated, garlic bread... OMG!
They tempt even the most well bought up youngsters to social disease.
Personally, I'd address it by blowing every American fast food franchise up...BOOM, back to where it came from ... no 'side of fries' for you.
Lilla ...
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2020, pfft
WE DID IT!! We are now fatter than Americans and it took less than year!