UncategorizedAugust 14, 2006 8:18 am
Am I fat because I caught a bug?
“What if obesity, long seen as a personal failing, turns out to come from a bug you can catch?”
Robin Marantz Henig, “Fat Factors,” New York Times Magazine (August 13, 2006)”
This article, today’s most emailed article on the New York Times website, explores the idea that microbes may be responsible for my excess weight.
It intrigues me because my nutritionist emphasizes getting rid of the bad things in my gut. Also, based on what I’m eating (most days) it seems as if I should be losing weight. I eat pretty well when I’m at home, so I prepare my own food.
If you read the article, tell me what you think.
Hmmmm. I’ve heard this theory before, but I think it has more to do with cheeseburgers than bacteria.
Comment by Steve — August 14, 2006 @ 9:05 am
I saw the article on line yesterday, but didn’t get a chance to read it in full.
It’s an intriguing theory…and I feel the same way as you…we can talk more about this offline.
Comment by Fat Charlatan — August 14, 2006 @ 11:02 am
I found the article really interesting. I believe that for some people, eating and exercise is not the problem. Be it genetics or microbiotic, there’s gotta be some reason. It also makes me sad that some people are so quick to judge overweight people and blame them for their problem.
Comment by Bug — August 15, 2006 @ 3:16 pm