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208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources (theconversation.com)
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[–] NeilBru@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

I was ordering a meal and appetizers, then cleaning my plate.

If your anecdote is true, start practicing self-control before this behavior kills you.

No one gets out of this alive, but health complications due to gluttony is an awful way to go. Normally, I'd not care so much, but now at 41, I've known several that died because of their eating.