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Skipping through iplayer and have stumbled across three programmes, all made by BBC Wales, about fat people.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:00 pm
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Anything about judgemental trolls?


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:01 pm
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I was hoping for bikes on a beach.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:08 pm
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Do you have a question caller?


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:10 pm
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Yes.. Lots of plump and fat Welsh... Obesity rates are pretty high.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:20 pm
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I must admit I was really struck by how many really big people, mainly women, there were in Porthmadog a few weeks ago.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:33 pm
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See the france thread, ever heard of generalisation and racism?
(again I've met more fat english than fat welsh people are the english all fat?)
Is STW full of people who just don't think before typing?


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:34 pm
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The West.....a culture of fatties

may be a more appropriate topic headline (posted from inside an american diner in Manchester, actually might be Canadian, there's bits of moose everywhere).


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:40 pm
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Well I was in Risca last Wednesday and was stunned by the amount of really fat people who were waddling around.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 2:46 pm
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I'm always surprised each time I go back to the UK by the number of oversized people. Here in Germany there are fatties. They seem to stand out more here because the general population are not so fat.

Was just somewhat surprised to see that most of BBC Wales programmes were focusing on fast Welsh people.


 
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Go to Wales and take a look.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 3:10 pm
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Oh, so we are fat and fast now 😉


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 3:11 pm
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Oh, so we are fat and fast now

I wish I was fast 😉


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 3:28 pm
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Yep, it's true, too many people here carrying a lot of fat. Seem to be quite a few TV programmes about it at the mo'. Neither a good thing!


 
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useful i'm ysure, but i'm colour blind.


 
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useful i'm ysure, but i'm colour blind.

darker tone on map=fatter


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 4:11 pm
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The Celts generally have inferior impulse control compared to the Germans in England.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 4:51 pm
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Being 65kgs & 6ft - most of the country seems fat to me 😉


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 4:56 pm
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A q for alpin - do you think that everyone who is fat is so because they eat too much? Yes or no?


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 5:05 pm
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A q for alpin - do you think that everyone who is fat is so because they eat too much? Yes or no?

Answer: 99% Yes


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 5:14 pm
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Oof an anti Wales thread.....maybe it's time for the 2014/15 rugby thread now then 8)


 
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Yes - every single person in Wales is fat. The only slim or skinny people you may see here are only here on holiday.
Babies are even born fat here.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 5:24 pm
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Op, you find 3 programmes on obesity on iplayer. How to help you if you're fat, what to do to ensure you don't become obese etc.
There was a massive obesity drive so that's probably why. It was a good thing.
Most countries could do with watching it.
You state most programmes in Wales.
I'm sure there's a few of the many thousands of programmes that don't mention a word about excess calorie consumption.
I was in Darmsradt in Germany a few months ago and there were a whole load of chunkies there.
Warrington high street last week, full of beached whales.
as I said, a global problem.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 5:29 pm
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How about signing a petition that could rid the UK of some fatties? Here you go:

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/64191

Learn more here and have your eyes opened:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/alternativemedicine/10985192/Could-a-renegade-doctor-save-your-life.html#disqus_thread


 
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Cinnamon... No... Beer is a contributing factor, too.

Just found it odd that all fat progs were not only produced by BBC Wales, but centred on Welsh people /families.


 
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the whole of the U.K. is full of fatties, not just Wales. i see the corpulent quivering carcasses everywhere.


 
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Posted : 09/08/2014 6:39 pm
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the whole of the U.K. is full of fatties, not just Wales. i see the corpulent quivering carcasses everywhere.

It's full of ****s too. They're harder to identify until they contribute to internet forums.


 
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Wow we Welshies seem to be having a sense of humour failure here,I should say that after seeing a lot of fat people in Risca I saw a group of about 10 skinny MTB'rs finishing a ride by the Mersh and Market Tavern in Abercarn.

There are fat people everywhere these days, some have genetic issues but most eat to much and more importantly don't do any exercise.


 
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This thread has made me so angry I,ve gone and dropped my chips!! -Outraged of Swansea.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 7:33 pm
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Those 10 skinny Mtb-ers you saw were clearly on a day trip from outside Wales.
As everybody knows, Welsh people are too fat to ride a bike.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 7:37 pm
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Well according to the chart posted by Mr Smith, Wales appears to be definitely on the plump side by UK standards.


 
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That Mao ^^^

Inverse of this by any chance ?

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Posted : 09/08/2014 7:50 pm
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OK, so a land of fatties and paupers 😉


 
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Owners of chip shops and burger vans are the highest earners in all Wales.


 
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Hmm all those deep fried leeks isn't it


 
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[i]It's full of **** too. They're harder to identify until they contribute to internet forums.[/i]
Well you seem to find indentifying [i]them[/i] to be easy enough...
Oh dear, you're usually more constructive than this, or at least more sophisticated in your rebuke of others. Come on Man, standards must be maintained.

Anyway, yes, it's shocking to see the obesity epidemic that originated in the US, now develop here in the UK. I am witness to this, but my judgement only goes as far as my belief that if people were better educated, they'd chooose a better diet for themselves. I may be naïve in this belief but I feel that nobody really screws their body up and risks shortening their life, deliberately, wrt being over weight.
So ultimately, I don't point and laugh at the obese, but rather feel frustrated that they have fallen victim to misinformation and uncensored advertisement.

Edit:
The caveat to all the above being that there will also be those who suffer excessive body fat / obesity, for a medical condition, which then is entirely beyond that person's choice or control.

C.G.
Don't rise to the bait, remember that there will be many folk who have never and will never experience the condition you have. It's tough, but it is what it is. Don't let it get to you.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 8:45 pm
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To be fair Solo most posts by the member in question are fairly objectionable.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 8:59 pm
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Catfood.

Fair enough, I wasn't sticking up for anyone but the obese who for lack of education, or for suffering a medical condition, are heavier than we'd like them to be, if for no other reason that we'd like everyone to enjoy good health.
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Posted : 09/08/2014 9:05 pm
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This year I've been to Norway, French Alps and Wales (Brecon) - all areas with similar (mountainous) terrain.

In Norway most of the locals are very active & outdoorsy, hiking, walking, skiing etc. I saw no overweight people in the rural areas and only a very few in the cities. (I'm guessing the general expense of alcoholic beverages is also a contributing factor).

The Alps were similar, a few more overweight people (although some of those were out walking in the mountains too!)

In Wales of course there are overweight people everywhere. Apart from a few keen bikers/walkers the locals seemed happy to ignore the scenery. A real shame & really highlighted the cultural differences to me.

(This post is not slagging the Welsh specifically as obviously the whole UK has a similar obesity problem; I only mention them as the landscape is very similar to the other places I went which did not have obvious obesity problems).


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 9:11 pm
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^^^^^
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I dont think Brecon really compares with Norway and the Alps. I work in Brecon and there is massive problem with poverty - any money that is around comes from the sais who retire there. Unfortunatly the scenery doesnt pay the bills etc.


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 9:24 pm
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No, but a walk in the mountains costs less than spending all afternoon in the boozer, surely?


 
Posted : 09/08/2014 9:28 pm
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Thursday on Pen Y Fan was as busy as a shopping arcade*, so there doesn't seem to be any shortage of folk finding time to walk in the hills. On the whole I don't think Wales stands out any better or worse than any other part of the UK for obesity IME

*fantastic and annoying all at the same time, 😀 everyone from toddlers to grannies which was ace to see, but not the place to go if you want a tranquil walk in the hills 😆


 
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I'll be sure to mention that to some of my clients on Monday. I'm sure they would love to spend their time roamng the hills instead of scratting around at their minimum wage jobs and other hobbles.


 
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