The sedentary lifestyle,, combined with poor food choices, also... people have a need to soothe themselves and others with treats, seemingly to repair some kind of pain in their life.
The phycology of eating and drinking, is something that needs to be addressed by some people I notice.
When in my youth we were everyday playing hockey, running the bush, riding our bikes, fishing at the creek, then back playing hockey again on the ponds or street....just try and stop us.
I'm 60, 5'11" 205lbs, not overweight and still work my azz off. I'm afraid to slow down for fear of losing my health.
