Call for airlines to charge passenger 'fat tax'

[pauly7]

This calorie consumption garbage is becoming a bit of a joke. It really does not have much to do with weight gain or loss.

John, I'm sorry but this just isn't true for 99% of the population.

The only exception would be those very few with hormonal and medical issues for being overweight.

Caloric control or more importantly and accurately analysing your carbs / protein / fat intake and adapting for your lifestyle and physical activity will solve a huge majority of peoples weight issues.

Well 2 years later and my calorie consumption is around 1600 calories a day and I am putting on weight. Why? ....

This is getting a bit OT now, but you haven't mentioned any exercise that you are doing in conjunction. Energy in, energy out - and people in a poor starting point will find it harder and it will take longer but it isn't impossible.

Don't give up!

 

[pauly7]

Another article - majority support fat tax (warning - NoNews article)

Travellers support tax on obese fliers

MORE than three-quarters of people believe that airlines should charge overweight passengers extra, a survey has revealed.
More than 76 per cent of travellers supported the move, which would force those unable to fit comfortable into a standard airline seat to purchase a second


Travellers support tax on obese fliers | News.com.au

 

[JohnK]

This is getting a bit OT now, but you haven't mentioned any exercise that you are doing in conjunction. Energy in, energy out - and people in a poor starting point will find it harder and it will take longer but it isn't impossible.

Don't give up!

Again according to the "top" endocrinologist in NSW, possibly Australia, when one consumes 2,700 calories per day then the body burns 80% by default without any exercise. Well unfortunately he is wrong and even though I know him I spent $240 on the first consultation and then never saw him again.

I haven't given up trying to lose weight and I am still trying hard. As for exercise I do nothing hectic (cannot due to circulation issues) and try to do some basic exercise occasionally. I managed to lose ~6kgs in 6 weeks a few years ago by eating only boiled or grilled food, no alcohol and no exercise. Perhaps it is time to take the same drastic measures.

 

[11sjw]

Again according to the "top" endocrinologist in NSW, possibly Australia, when one consumes 2,700 calories per day then the body burns 80% by default without any exercise. Well unfortunately he is wrong and even though I know him I spent $240 on the first consultation and then never saw him again.

I haven't given up trying to lose weight and I am still trying hard. As for exercise I do nothing hectic (cannot due to circulation issues) and try to do some basic exercise occasionally. I managed to lose ~6kgs in 6 weeks a few years ago by eating only boiled or grilled food, no alcohol and no exercise. Perhaps it is time to take the same drastic measures.

Without being a medical expert at all it appears as though your particular case ventures into the "medical issues" exception to the energy in vs energy out rule.

If that is the case I don't think anyone suggests that you should pay extra.