Weight Loss Topic

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I actually disagree with 'It's not that simple, or everyone would be thin'. It is really, in the right environments.

If you look at mainland Europe (sadly not Britain), especially once you get out of the cities, most people, especially young people, just aren't fat. I'm originally from way out in the sticks in France and hitting the gym isn't really a done thing. The main differences I've noted in the diet is people eat WAY smaller portions than here, no one really snacks, and sugary drinks/processed foods aren't really consumed. butter and cheese? fine, pasta and bread? fine (but not loads in a meal) and shitloads of vegetables with your meals. Probably less meat too, or meat often used as a small part of a meal.

Whenever I've overindulged I try and eat 'French' to take off a few pounds. Now the only issue I'd have with it is that it doesn't really promote fitness or muscle growth, but if you are just trying to keep an eye on your weight it's easy.

I think the problem for the US and for a slightly less extent the UK is that the ability to easily get hold of cheap fresh food is not as prioritised as it is in Europe, and we have less of a 'good food' culture overall.