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18. Yes, being "portly" was considered desirable then.

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 06:50 PM

Apr 2023

It showed you had the resources to not work in hard labor and that you also had plenty to eat.

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Which states are the most and least obese? [View all] BigmanPigman Apr 2023 OP

I am from the Midwest but have mostly lived on the coasts Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #1

Umm, #3 least obese, Colorado, a costal state? hlthe2b Apr 2023 #3

Some edibles will get you just high enough... ret5hd Apr 2023 #7

And what about Vermont? thucythucy Apr 2023 #8

Unhealthy gut flora are affecting their brains... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2023 #10

Colorado was always considered having a healthy life style. Skiing? question everything Apr 2023 #14

I'm not a Foodie. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #4

DU name checks out. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #12

Another difference between red and blue states... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2023 #6

Hello Buckeye: thucythucy Apr 2023 #9

Thanks! Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2023 #11

This political divide on obesity is so interesting to me. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #13

Yeah, I think you're correct that much of it... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2023 #16

Yes, being "portly" was considered desirable then. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #18

Weather might have something to do with it Warpy Apr 2023 #15

At least researchers are finally exploring physiological causes. NH Ethylene Apr 2023 #17