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4/19/2010 7:32:35 PM

fat

4/19/2010 8:35:34 PM

more likely to survive in a starvation situation, maybe less likely to get injured if you fall? since you have a cushion

4/19/2010 8:37:37 PM

You can eat whatever you're craving.

4/19/2010 10:53:58 PM

In any crew, you're instantly the funny guy.

4/19/2010 10:56:18 PM

you HAVE to be the funny and/or nice and/or smart guy because you have no other redeeming qualities

this is what my sister used to tell me when i was fat(ter)

4/19/2010 10:59:43 PM

Quote :

" Some new research shows that being a little overweight doesn't increase health risks. And there may be some benefits. Recent findings include * Overweight people are no more likely than those of normal weight to die from cancer or cardiovascular disease. * During a 10-year time span, there was a reduced risk of dying for people in their 70s who were overweight compared to those of normal weight. * Doctors who study osteoporosis say a little extra weight may help strengthen bones. * As they age, women who are overweight often look younger than other women. "

Popped up in Yahoo News and I recalled this thread.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704464704575208082569868428.html?mod=yhoofront

4/27/2010 9:09:55 PM

really?

geez

doesn't that like negate everything that is allegedly bad about being overweight? well what is a LITTLE overweight? like 3-5lbs?

4/27/2010 9:26:30 PM

It's like 10-15 pounds or so. Not anything dramatic or crazy.

4/27/2010 9:27:24 PM

Chubby chasers start chasing chubbies.

4/27/2010 9:33:06 PM

^^^^That article can be a little misleading.

The studies the authors are referencing are about DYING from a disease. It gives no insight as to the condition of people LIVING with extra weight. Also, the articles categorize people by one cause of death, even if they had several weight-related illnesses that may have contributed to their demise.

4/27/2010 9:47:53 PM

I'd rather be athletic looking than fat.

4/27/2010 9:53:33 PM