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5. More gasoline: Obviously, more weight burns more gasoline in cars, too. A 2006 study published in the journal The Engineering Economist found that Americans pumped 938 million more gallons of fuel a year than they did in 1960 because of their heftier frames. That adds up to roughly $3.55 billion in increased annual gas expenditures nationwide.

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  • Posted By: YashBudini @ 12/05/2008 1:21:22 PM

    "have you considered suicide? Fat IS disgusting, and you would do us all a favor. "

    Actually Suzie nothing is as disgusting as your behavior. You lack mental health, go get some help.

  • Posted By: FATKATNPROUD @ 11/15/2008 11:46:53 AM

    SuzieC, You are a really unhappy person aren't you. For you to judge me the way you do. YES I AM OBESE. Yes it is not healthy. Yes I'd like to lose it. But the grim reality is, it's not easy. This is something I have battled since I was 13. I almost got down to a healthy weight once. Then I got pregnant with my BLESSInG FROm GOD!....so I wouldn't trade her for the world. All fat and obese people are not disgusting and smelly like you may claim. They are just trying to live and work just like the rest of you. So if you see me on the street and I disguist you. Just look away. Then you won't lose your lunch.

  • Posted By: FATKATNPROUD @ 11/15/2008 11:42:46 AM

    SuzieC, You are a really unhappy person aren't you. For you to judge me the way you do. YES I AM OBESE. Yes it is not healthy. Yes I'd like to lose it. But the grim reality is, it's not easy. This is something I have battled since I was 13. I almost got down to a healthy weight once. Then I got pregnant with my BLESSInG FROm GOD!....so I wouldn't trade her for the world. All fat and obese people are not disgusting and smelly like you may claim. They are just trying to live and work just like the rest of you. So if you see me on the street and I disguist you. Just look away. Then you won't lose your lunch.

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