There are lots of gyms and fitness facilities around and they all seem to make money. Why are so many people fat?

[exitseven]

When I started working out in the 80s there was one gym withing 20 miles of my house. Now there are 5 or 6. They all seem to be doing business yet people look fatter and more out of shape than ever. Do they just join the gym with good intentions and then stop going after a couple of weeks?

[TrueConfection]

I'm not sure. I don't go to the gym, but I stay healthy. I know fat people who go to the gym regularly. I think there's even a club called Fast Ladies Who Run or something of the sort.

Anyhow, I think you're right about the processed foods. Don't forget all the chemicals in the packaging, the processing, and even the topical products. Then there is the pharmaceutical companies that are selling more drugs than ever. They are the same chemical companies that are making everyone sick.

[exitseven]

I suspect that deodorant causes lymphoma. The lymph nodes are near the armpits. Nobody is talking about this and to me it is a no brainer.

[TrueConfection]

I think you're right Professor! Antiperspirant is a known contributor to breast cancer.

[exitseven]

I'm not a doctor, just a computer guy.

[TrueConfection]

I just play one on T. V.

[sage2021]

Because they go to the gym and work off calories from the day before then stuff themselves again, then go to the gym and work off those calories.
RINSE AND REPEAT!!! 💛

[josepppiiii]

Yea most girls I know their weight goes up and down and if they work out it’s to lose weight for something they don’t workout as a lifestyle

[Orion84]

Simple: New Year's Resolutions

People have this notion that they're going to sign up for the gym, and start getting healthy. That lasts about two weeks before they stop going, but tell themselves they're "just taking a break."

Pretty soon, it's been three months, and they've forgotten all about their gym membership, but never cancelled it. So they keep paying, but never go back.

[exitseven]

yes, I call them the New Years Resolution people. The gym gets crowded in January and then it goes back to normal.

[Orion84]

Exactly; it happens every year. The gyms just laugh all the way to the bank, too.

[Anonymous]

because physical fitness is apparently associated with far-right politics

[exitseven]

It does seem that way.

[Dongie]

It's from all the crap that RFK will be tending to.
Did you see the guns on him?

[exitseven]

Yes, he must be doing something right

[OlderAndWiser]

Memberships paid for but not used, or not used regularly.

[AviatorTom]

Statistically, gyms are used by a minority of people.

[Anonymous]

Because people sign up for gyms a d don't go. The major reason is people eat too much of unhealthy fast food washed down with a bucket of soda.

[Wiredone]

Because they are allergic to the hard work. They are afraid of getting sweaty

[NathanDavis]

capitalist consumerism, that's why...

[DryGermanGuy]

You are 53 years old and you have eyes in your head. You already know the answer.

[DrPepper12]

The business model is @ 85% pay but don't go. Once set up it's minimal overhead. Excercise equipment doesn't depreciate as fast as other stuff

[slatyb]

Ultra-processed foods.

[josepppiiii]

lol my girl is in the tubby side but she’s nice so it’s cool

[WatchedPot]

Low self esteem