Most Lesbians Are Obese/Most Gay Makes Aren't.

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http://www.edgedallas.com/news/national//142513/tax_$$_at_work:_federal_agency_asks_why_lesbians_are_obese_

 

Apparently I'm should be a lesbian.

 

Gman

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I have my own controversial theory. Warning: I'm speaking in generalities based on my own experience and, in the case of one sentence, a study I've read. If I find the cites, I'll post them.

 

I think that lesbians/straight men have less incentive to watch their weight than women/men seeking male partners. For the most part, women are less visually oriented and, in particular, care less about their partners' appearance than men do Let's be real: Very few straight women would diet if all straight men fell off the face of the earth tomorrow. I'm guessing the same is true for gay men, though it would be weird to binge on nachos when you've fallen off the face of the earth.

 

For the same reason, I'll bet that a higher percentage of single men in their 20s are obese than single women in the same age group. (After marriage or once people decide not to get married, these incentives aren't as strong.)

[Guest countryboywny]

I heard about this on the radio yesterday. A point was brought up that men tend to be more attracted to physical beauty while women tend to be more attracted to substance. Don't know if I agree totally, but as a man, I can't deny that my eyes are always scanning...

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For the same reason, I'll bet that a higher percentage of single men in their 20s are obese than single women in the same age group. (After marriage or once people decide not to get married, these incentives aren't as strong.)

 

At least on a personal basis, I wouldn't agree with the premise single men in their 20's being more overweight - not with the emphasis on fitness nowadays. I mean I wasn't an athlete when I was 20- and yet my metabolism was still so high from puberty that if I thought I was gaining weight, I'd drop a few pounds by skipping dessert for a few days at the dorm. Not to mention that Polo's were in style when I was 20. But the adult sizes were for that time expensive. I could wear the largest boy's shirt which only cost half the price. I had trouble with my weight from the age of 6 to 15 and then starting about the age of 28 to now when my metabolism began to slow and I didn't/dont have the habit of exercise- and there is no real exercise that I enjoy.

 

Gman

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I remember a documentary from the BBC about taking testosteron supplements. Men as well as women were taking supplements.

 

 

 

I remember one of the women saying "Wow, now I know what things looks like seen through the eyes of a man ..."

 

Aarian.

 

From what I've heard- testosterone naturally sparks the sex drive in both men and women- yes women naturally produce a small amount of testosterone- for one thing it's an estrogen precursor. So it's not surprising that increased testosterone might increase their libido. Whereas estrogen supplements given to women who are deficient- I think I've heard give them a more ''all's right with the world mind of feeling ". I guess a more calm contentment attitude.

 

Gman

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At least on a personal basis, I wouldn't agree with the premise single men in their 20's being more overweight - not with the emphasis on fitness nowadays. I mean I wasn't an athlete when I was 20- and yet my metabolism was still so high from puberty that if I thought I was gaining weight, I'd drop a few pounds by skipping dessert for a few days at the dorm. Not to mention that Polo's were in style when I was 20. But the adult sizes were for that time expensive. I could wear the largest boy's shirt which only cost half the price. I had trouble with my weight from the age of 6 to 15 and then starting about the age of 28 to now when my metabolism began to slow and I didn't/dont have the habit of exercise- and there is no real exercise that I enjoy.

 

Gman

 

Well, men in their 20s are more overweight than women in the same age group. Sure, the emphasis on fitness has raised all boats. But straight women are still more obsessed with getting or staying slim than straight man are; just watch a group of women out at dinner and compare them to a group of men, and you'll see what I mean.

 

Wish I knew what to advise you re exercise. All I can say is that trainers can be very motivating; you're so busy trying to impress them that the hour flies by. Have you tried interval training on the treadmill or circuit trainign? At least it's more fun than doing one thing at a constant level.

 

That aside, all the studies show that food intake is much more important for weight loss.