What is your stand on video games and obesity?

My friend is arguing with me that video games make people fat. Sounds stupid.. I know..

Just give your opinions.

I personally believe that it's more of an issue with processed foods, and fast food than anything.

Thanks for the quick replies.

Keep em comin'

I posted a similar thread in the General Discussion and was upset to find only one person respond, glad to see more are here.

Like its been said, videogames obviously dont make people fat, but for a lazier person it does seem to encourage it. I personally play videogames at night after getting home from the gym, but were someone who was not physically active, who didnt go running right at the crack of dawn, who didnt eat healthy, well then what do you expect? They are just sitting there, and if they arent known to exercise or play sports or anything, what do you think they will continue to do... they will sit and play more games. Half the time you listen to Live too, people are eating, whether it be ice cream or potato chips or some type of greasy or fattning food. I dont ever recall hearing someone other than myself apologize for chewing an apple too loudly over the mic.

Overall its a persons mindset that makes them obese. Yes I bet there are some EXTREMELY RARE cases where people will and always will be naturally fat, but for how many people make that claim, medically only about 1/1,000,000 are actually telling the truth. Its as though they use it as an excuse to make them feel better, to give reason and justification as to why they are so overweight. But bringing it back to videogames, I totally understand videogames to be a big contributor as to reasons obesity is growing, but not the main one. Another idea to think about too, if you are overweight, or unhappy with the way you look, videogames can be an escape for you, You can go online and play as an Elf, or Marine, or Super Hero and noone will judge you on how you look, because to them they only see your character model. So not only does it seem to invoke laziness in others, it also can be seen as an escape from the reality of ones body, but obviously trying to escape that reality rather than fix it will only make things worse and worse.

I could ramble on and on about this topic, but I think this is good enough for one reply hah

I think there may be a link, i have been plying games since i was 4, and when i got my ps i started to get fat. Before that i was dedicated to plying soccer and i even got two trophys. Now im 17 overwegith and loves vidoe games.

I posted a similar thread in the General Discussion and was upset to find only one person respond, glad to see more are here.

Like its been said, videogames obviously dont make people fat, but for a lazier person it does seem to encourage it. I personally play videogames at night after getting home from the gym, but were someone who was not physically active, who didnt go running right at the crack of dawn, who didnt eat healthy, well then what do you expect? They are just sitting there, and if they arent known to exercise or play sports or anything, what do you think they will continue to do... they will sit and play more games. Half the time you listen to Live too, people are eating, whether it be ice cream or potato chips or some type of greasy or fattning food. I dont ever recall hearing someone other than myself apologize for chewing an apple too loudly over the mic.

Overall its a persons mindset that makes them obese. Yes I bet there are some EXTREMELY RARE cases where people will and always will be naturally fat, but for how many people make that claim, medically only about 1/1,000,000 are actually telling the truth. Its as though they use it as an excuse to make them feel better, to give reason and justification as to why they are so overweight. But bringing it back to videogames, I totally understand videogames to be a big contributor as to reasons obesity is growing, but not the main one. Another idea to think about too, if you are overweight, or unhappy with the way you look, videogames can be an escape for you, You can go online and play as an Elf, or Marine, or Super Hero and noone will judge you on how you look, because to them they only see your character model. So not only does it seem to invoke laziness in others, it also can be seen as an escape from the reality of ones body, but obviously trying to escape that reality rather than fix it will only make things worse and worse.

I could ramble on and on about this topic, but I think this is good enough for one reply hah

BrolyB593

Is the 360 not a videogame?

Is the title not.. whats your stand on VIDEOGAMES and obesity...?

Is the 360 not a videogame?

Is the title not.. whats your stand on VIDEOGAMES and obesity...?

BrolyB593

Its got nothing to do with the 360 or its games. Just a general question on gaming as a whole. It doesn't belong here, just like it doesn't belong on any other CONSOLE SPECIFIC boards.

It's pretty simple - you'll get some kids who don't want to be active and will sit around all day. They could be watching TV, listening to music, reading or indeed playing video games. If these kids don't want to be active and play sports etc, they'll sit around doing something inactive regardless of whether video games are available. They'll get fat if they sit around eating all day, consuming more calories than they burn.

At the end of the day, it's all about balance: I played video games a lot as a kid, but I played rugby too. I had a pretty good diet overall. Video games won't make you fat directly: An inactive lifestyle and a crappy diet will though.

My friend is arguing with me that video games make people fat. Sounds stupid.. I know..

Just give your opinions.

I personally believe that it's more of an issue with processed foods, and fast food than anything.

RockysCatnipCo

Wow, if anything it makes you lose weight I don't know about anyone else, but when I'm gaming online with friends and we play for a long time lots of times I wont eat a thing until everyone is done for the night even if I'm kind of hungry because we're usually playing fast paced games like Gears, Rainbow, or GRAW and even when I'm playing SP games I still dont really eat because I'm doing something else how am I supposed to eat while playing a game.

But if you play late at night like that and not get off until say 2am by that time you are going to realize hey, everyones off and Im hungry let me grab a bite to eat then go to bed.

When really you shouldnt eat at least an hour before you go to bed, its easier for your digestive system to process the food, and most likely that food will still be festering in your stomach when you wake up the next morning

Oh yea, the effect of gaming on obesity is SUCH serious topic, and its on everyones lips.BlueTimber

[QUOTE="BlueTimber"]Oh yea, the effect of gaming on obesity is SUCH serious topic, and its on everyones lips.RockysCatnipCo

I wonder why.

Oh yea, the effect of gaming on obesity is SUCH serious topic, and its on everyones lips.BlueTimber

Moreover the Obesity factor bub. Have you looked around lately? Its disgusting how large todays population is becoming and theres nothing stopping it, in the past years it has only gotten larger and larger.

Whether you are skinny or fat, you still should be bothered by this idea because it is a reflection on Americans. Head over to France and try to pickupsome food there, if you are accustomed to the normal massive amountsAmericans eat you will think they are joking with thesmall amount you recieve as a main course. Not only is it visually not very good, but the physical impact it is having on peoples bodies. Its disgusting to think that the top killers are Smoking and Obesity. Essentialy most of the worlds population is commiting suicide if you look at it from a medical standpoint.

idk, it is a large topic, maybe not as much the videogame part, but it does play a role and it is something that should be discussed.

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="BlueTimber"]Oh yea, the effect of gaming on obesity is SUCH serious topic, and its on everyones lips.BlueTimber

I wonder why.

[QUOTE="BlueTimber"]

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="BlueTimber"]Oh yea, the effect of gaming on obesity is SUCH serious topic, and its on everyones lips.RockysCatnipCo

I wonder why.

Dont worry.. he must be... err umm not physically fit for fear of getting Banned hah

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="BlueTimber"]

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="BlueTimber"]Oh yea, the effect of gaming on obesity is SUCH serious topic, and its on everyones lips.BrolyB593

I wonder why.

Dont worry.. he must be... err umm not physically fit for fear of getting Banned hah

People are fat for one reason: THEY INTAKE MORE FAT AND CALORIES THAN THEY BURN OFF! It's that simple. There are very rare conditions that can affect wieght like Thyroid issues, but these are so rare that you can safely call anyone you see on the street a lazy, over-eating fatass.billyforde

Or you could be a bit kinder with your word choice seeing that its not like they are no longer human. But I do see where you are coming from

It's not video games that make you fat it's what you do while playing them: sit and/or eat (the same with drinking beer and watching TV). 092093

haha I get what you mean but worded funny, it made me giggle.

How else are you supposed to play games besides sitting? Ild assume its pretty hard to play Shadowrun while doing some pushups or going for a run lol

[QUOTE="billyforde"]People are fat for one reason: THEY INTAKE MORE FAT AND CALORIES THAN THEY BURN OFF! It's that simple. There are very rare conditions that can affect wieght like Thyroid issues, but these are so rare that you can safely call anyone you see on the street a lazy, over-eating fatass.BrolyB593

Or you could be a bit kinder with your word choice seeing that its not like they are no longer human. But I do see where you are coming from

If you eat food and sit around all day, you don't burn caleries, and you get fat. Its not video-game specific. Really, you could argue sleeping makes people fat. If you eat a lot of food and sleep all day, you get fat. Anything that involves inactivity (movies, games, sitting just staring at the wall) will not burn caleries.

Like others have already said, its all about balance. For me, I love to play video games; I have chosen it as my "relaxing recreation." Instead of speding evenings watching tv, i play games, search the web, ect. Does that make me more fat than someone watching television?God I hope not.

All you gotta do is balance your lifestyle; set aside a part of for an inactive form of recreation, be it tv, web surfing, or games. The important part is to have time for something thats active. Heck, it doesn't have to even be something like a gym, you can do sports, or something totally unorganized that gets you moving. For me, I like to run because it also gives me a chance to listen to my iPod:D

Just do things in moderation and you should be well off.

[QUOTE="BrolyB593"]

[QUOTE="billyforde"]People are fat for one reason: THEY INTAKE MORE FAT AND CALORIES THAN THEY BURN OFF! It's that simple. There are very rare conditions that can affect wieght like Thyroid issues, but these are so rare that you can safely call anyone you see on the street a lazy, over-eating fatass.billyforde

Or you could be a bit kinder with your word choice seeing that its not like they are no longer human. But I do see where you are coming from

You really need to lighten up dude,I see over weightpeople that are VERY busy that work ALL the timeand they don't have time to go to the gym b/c they're to busy supporting their family....also have you ever heard of genetics, you might be some skinny little kid but some people aren't as lucky as you, they were born with "fat" genes that cause them to gain weight multiple times faster.

[QUOTE="billyforde"][QUOTE="BrolyB593"]

[QUOTE="billyforde"]People are fat for one reason: THEY INTAKE MORE FAT AND CALORIES THAN THEY BURN OFF! It's that simple. There are very rare conditions that can affect wieght like Thyroid issues, but these are so rare that you can safely call anyone you see on the street a lazy, over-eating fatass.Toyeboy

Or you could be a bit kinder with your word choice seeing that its not like they are no longer human. But I do see where you are coming from

You really need to lighten up dude,I see over weightpeople that are VERY busy that work ALL the timeand they don't have time to go to the gym b/c they're to busy supporting their family....also have you ever heard of genetics, you might be some skinny little kid but some people aren't as lucky as you, they were born with "fat" genes that cause them to gain weight multiple times faster.

Although Im not completely bashing you, find a doctor who would support your claim of people being born with "fat genes." Granted some people have slow metabolisms, but it has been proven that with diet and exercise your metabolism rate will greatly increase.

[QUOTE="billyforde"][QUOTE="BrolyB593"]

[QUOTE="billyforde"]People are fat for one reason: THEY INTAKE MORE FAT AND CALORIES THAN THEY BURN OFF! It's that simple. There are very rare conditions that can affect wieght like Thyroid issues, but these are so rare that you can safely call anyone you see on the street a lazy, over-eating fatass.Toyeboy

Or you could be a bit kinder with your word choice seeing that its not like they are no longer human. But I do see where you are coming from

You really need to lighten up dude,I see over weightpeople that are VERY busy that work ALL the timeand they don't have time to go to the gym b/c they're to busy supporting their family....also have you ever heard of genetics, you might be some skinny little kid but some people aren't as lucky as you, they were born with "fat" genes that cause them to gain weight multiple times faster.

[QUOTE="Toyeboy"][QUOTE="billyforde"][QUOTE="BrolyB593"]

[QUOTE="billyforde"]People are fat for one reason: THEY INTAKE MORE FAT AND CALORIES THAN THEY BURN OFF! It's that simple. There are very rare conditions that can affect wieght like Thyroid issues, but these are so rare that you can safely call anyone you see on the street a lazy, over-eating fatass.BrolyB593

Or you could be a bit kinder with your word choice seeing that its not like they are no longer human. But I do see where you are coming from

You really need to lighten up dude,I see over weightpeople that are VERY busy that work ALL the timeand they don't have time to go to the gym b/c they're to busy supporting their family....also have you ever heard of genetics, you might be some skinny little kid but some people aren't as lucky as you, they were born with "fat" genes that cause them to gain weight multiple times faster.

Although Im not completely bashing you, find a doctor who would support your claim of people being born with "fat genes." Granted some people have slow metabolisms, but it has been proven that with diet and exercise your metabolism rate will greatly increase.

if you sit and play games all day yes Obesity does take part in a huge part of gaming

It really depends on your addiction

[QUOTE="Toyeboy"][QUOTE="billyforde"][QUOTE="BrolyB593"]

[QUOTE="billyforde"]People are fat for one reason: THEY INTAKE MORE FAT AND CALORIES THAN THEY BURN OFF! It's that simple. There are very rare conditions that can affect wieght like Thyroid issues, but these are so rare that you can safely call anyone you see on the street a lazy, over-eating fatass.billyforde

Or you could be a bit kinder with your word choice seeing that its not like they are no longer human. But I do see where you are coming from

You really need to lighten up dude,I see over weightpeople that are VERY busy that work ALL the timeand they don't have time to go to the gym b/c they're to busy supporting their family....also have you ever heard of genetics, you might be some skinny little kid but some people aren't as lucky as you, they were born with "fat" genes that cause them to gain weight multiple times faster.

Take a class in Biology. Genetics play a major role in weight. It's not "fatass" propoganda. That's like saying people who advocate exercise to fend off heart disease are just spewing "heart disease" propoganda. Some people are just genetically inclined to gain weight, and therefore its more difficult to lose the weight. Not everyone has hours a day to exercise.

quite the opposite video games made me anorexic I would game instead of eating I would only drink water people can blame who and what ever but how about we lay the blame on the people who are fat stop looking for answers no one makes you game NO one ...