Work Doesn't Have to Make You Fat

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You are correct Joselle. I too have spent a lot of time in NY (I am from a California suburb) Not only is it easier to buy quick healthy food choices, but you literally have to walk everywhere. The conditions in NY simply do not exist in most parts of the USA, where commuting and constantly sitting are the norm. Once a person works a 9-10 hour day there really isn't much time for anything else (most people do have chores once they get home, so TV is NOT the problem) Include the commute time and hygiene prep for the office and guess what? No time left for anything else but sleep. Corporations and the government keep pretending that anything else but work is making Americans fat. I would argue that work is the ONLY thing making us fat because once your time is gone; your choices are severely narrowed.

boohoo of CA 12:31PM June 16, 2008

Thanks for this helpful post. Making sound food choices is critical to maintaining a healthy weight. So is not sitting in a car for 2 to 3 hours a day and not being chained to a desk for 8 or more. I think what probably helps Meyer watch his waistline isn't just the brown rice and broccoli but also working in New York City and being able to walk around a lot more than your average suburban worker. We just aren't built to sit for 10 hours at a stretch, which is unfortunately what many jobs require.

Joselle Palacios of NJ 9:29AM April 10, 2008