Correlation, I'd like to introduce you to Causation. And yes, she's way out of your league.
And there's not even that much correlation. From the comments on the post, someone did did some calculations and it's about 0.18 - and the line pretty much becomes flat if the US and Mexico are removed.
There's a more interesting correlation in the graph: five of the six most obese countries have an English-speaking majority. Zero of the others do.
false. adding toppings and shit you don't need is why youre fat and not moderating it. I lost 45 pounds and I often had fast food. The calorie count is what matters. Couple in dedication and consistent exercise.
I was reasonably healthy and fit in college. After five years of sitting at a desk, I realized I became rather unfit, and accordingly I've been on a reduced-calorie diet the past few weeks.
I've had quite a bit of fast food, especially Wendy's. Down about 16 pounds so far...
You are on that hot new diet of eating less than 2500 calories and exercising?
Not sure if that's sarcastic or some crazy new diet thing exists? I don't really subscribe to those or even read about them. I look at losing weight or gaining it (for bulking) as something very scientific and tailored to ones body. I used to train for bodybuilding, so this isn't just me talking out my ass either. The one constant like all things in life is dedication. Read all the books, buy all the supplements, gym passes,etc. and they won't mean shit without unwavering dedication.
Did you read the post? It's a commentary on countries that literally eat their food more quickly compared to others.
Eating food makes you fat. Eating fast food helps. I've lost a fair amount of weight with a calorie counter, it's a pretty simple equation.
Food is fuel. Don't overfuel. Consume fuel that builds lean body mass. Simple equation.
I love how Canada somehow spends less time eating out than the US but somehow ends up 10% less obese.
BMI is not a good measure of how unfit someone is. Incredibly fit people often have high BMIs.
No, BMI should not be used as the sole measurement in some government unhealthiness tax scheme, but is a very good measure in most cases.
The "incredibly fit" people with high BMIs already know they are fit.
Does this chart know they are fit?
I was relieved to see actual data points rather than a bunch of anecdotes.
Oh thank goodness I thought it was because I ate too much.
As a guess, I would bet there are a number of things in terms of both culture and food quality which go into that "number of minutes per day spent eating" data point for each country.