Comments on: Why Are We Fatter Than the Animals at the Zoo? http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/ A Weight Loss Blog with Fitness, Health, and Diet Tips Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:39:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9394 Israel Lagares Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:55:36 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9394 Thanks for that detailed response, it is much appreciated. You make some good points. Thanks for that detailed response, it is much appreciated. You make some good points.

]]> By: Neferu http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9385 Neferu Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:39:42 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9385 Actually the enzymes you eat will die in your stomach due to the Ph levels, the only enzymes that survive in your stomach are the ones that your body specifically makes for your stomach and breaking down food. Every enzyme and amino acid has a specific job based on it's shape and once that shape is changed it looses it's function. Items that change that shape is temperature, and Ph levels. Enzymes found in muscle tissue would not survive in the Ph levels in your stomach, because they were not made for that purpose. So the enzymes from plants and animal tissue would die in your stomach anyway just because it would change the shape (denatured)and the enzyme which is a protein would loose it's function. So whether you cook your food or eat it raw the enzymes will die no matter what. There are many problems with the food, for one they are mostly processed, unless you are eating fresh meat, and fruits and veggies. Anything that comes from a box or can has a bunch of crap added to it. The quantity of food served in this country is still out of control, you go to a restaurant outside of the US and the portions are a lot smaller (at least where I have been) As for fat pets, more and more people are feeding their pets low quality food, more table scraps, more treats, and they are getting a lot less physical activity. We have 2 corgis and they are the only ones that I have ever seen in shape, it's because they get walked every day, they get maybe 1 real treat per day, most of the time it is ice cubes which they think are treats, they NEVER get tables scraps, occasionally I do give them some fresh fruit such as apple or melon. But those that have weight problems, such as myself it's not that I cook my food, it's what I eat period. I know I need to get my portions under control, and I need to quit craving crap (fast food, and chocolate) Also the way food is cooked, I use pam for everything I do not use oil and if I do use oil I just a little bit of olive oil we don't deep dry anything, we don't use salt in our house, I do season with items like Mrs Dash. anyway this is my first time putting a comment...I know it's long I have a tendency to ramble Actually the enzymes you eat will die in your stomach due to the Ph levels, the only enzymes that survive in your stomach are the ones that your body specifically makes for your stomach and breaking down food. Every enzyme and amino acid has a specific job based on it’s shape and once that shape is changed it looses it’s function. Items that change that shape is temperature, and Ph levels. Enzymes found in muscle tissue would not survive in the Ph levels in your stomach, because they were not made for that purpose. So the enzymes from plants and animal tissue would die in your stomach anyway just because it would change the shape (denatured)and the enzyme which is a protein would loose it’s function. So whether you cook your food or eat it raw the enzymes will die no matter what.

There are many problems with the food, for one they are mostly processed, unless you are eating fresh meat, and fruits and veggies. Anything that comes from a box or can has a bunch of crap added to it. The quantity of food served in this country is still out of control, you go to a restaurant outside of the US and the portions are a lot smaller (at least where I have been)

As for fat pets, more and more people are feeding their pets low quality food, more table scraps, more treats, and they are getting a lot less physical activity. We have 2 corgis and they are the only ones that I have ever seen in shape, it’s because they get walked every day, they get maybe 1 real treat per day, most of the time it is ice cubes which they think are treats, they NEVER get tables scraps, occasionally I do give them some fresh fruit such as apple or melon.

But those that have weight problems, such as myself it’s not that I cook my food, it’s what I eat period. I know I need to get my portions under control, and I need to quit craving crap (fast food, and chocolate) Also the way food is cooked, I use pam for everything I do not use oil and if I do use oil I just a little bit of olive oil we don’t deep dry anything, we don’t use salt in our house, I do season with items like Mrs Dash.

anyway this is my first time putting a comment…I know it’s long I have a tendency to ramble

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9349 Israel Lagares Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:14:16 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9349 Well said. You should incorporate some form of physical activity. Well said. You should incorporate some form of physical activity.

]]> By: MrBoating http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9340 MrBoating Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:39:19 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9340 I believe that raw food could be a factor of loosing weight. But I can't imagine that it's the only one. You may eat tons of enzymes but if you can't move your... err... back from the sofa it won't bring you any help. Find the hobby that will make you move a lot while being on a fresh air and then raw food will really help you. I believe that raw food could be a factor of loosing weight. But I can’t imagine that it’s the only one.
You may eat tons of enzymes but if you can’t move your… err… back from the sofa it won’t bring you any help.
Find the hobby that will make you move a lot while being on a fresh air and then raw food will really help you.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9335 Israel Lagares Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:45:33 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9335 Have you heard of those flavoring things that came out? You can make anything taste like anything you want. Have you heard of those flavoring things that came out? You can make anything taste like anything you want.

]]> By: MRamige http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9331 MRamige Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:42:41 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9331 Why does Pepperoni and Sausage pizza have to taste so much better than celery? That's why we're all fat. Why does Pepperoni and Sausage pizza have to taste so much better than celery?

That’s why we’re all fat.

]]> By: Hostmonster Review http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9293 Hostmonster Review Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:51 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9293 he he...nice article and an hilarious topic..well i am quite ok...not that fat not that thin..average but there are some people fatter then animals..lol ;) he he…nice article and an hilarious topic..well i am quite ok…not that fat not that thin..average but there are some people fatter then animals..lol ;)

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9261 Israel Lagares Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:59:11 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9261 Also, don't animals systems have some mechanism that allows them to eat uncooked meats and process them differently then us humans? Also, don’t animals systems have some mechanism that allows them to eat uncooked meats and process them differently then us humans?

]]> By: Tom http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9257 Tom Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:41:23 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9257 I definitely believe that eating many foods uncooked is a good idea. Especially when it comes to fruits and vegetables. However, I'm not sure if eating cooked foods is the main cause of our weight problem as a society. Especially when it comes to meats, cooking is a method of killing harmful bacteria. Many foods need to be cooked to ensure that we don't become sick. I feel that animals don't eat for enjoyment like we do. Many times we eat because it tastes good and not necessarily because we need to. Wild animals generally eat only when they need to. That is not to say that there is not validity to lack of enzymes correlating to weight gain because that may very well be true. It's more that I tend to be a little cautious when it comes to eating some foods raw, so I would probably look for alternative ways to lose weight. I definitely believe that eating many foods uncooked is a good idea. Especially when it comes to fruits and vegetables. However, I’m not sure if eating cooked foods is the main cause of our weight problem as a society. Especially when it comes to meats, cooking is a method of killing harmful bacteria. Many foods need to be cooked to ensure that we don’t become sick. I feel that animals don’t eat for enjoyment like we do. Many times we eat because it tastes good and not necessarily because we need to. Wild animals generally eat only when they need to. That is not to say that there is not validity to lack of enzymes correlating to weight gain because that may very well be true. It’s more that I tend to be a little cautious when it comes to eating some foods raw, so I would probably look for alternative ways to lose weight.

]]> By: Fat Loss Guru http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9255 Fat Loss Guru Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:14:29 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9255 Good tips, Israel. I eat raw veggies and fruit on a daily basis. Sometimes when I indulge and have a pizza, raw veggies accompanies that. :) Good tips, Israel. I eat raw veggies and fruit on a daily basis. Sometimes when I indulge and have a pizza, raw veggies accompanies that. :)

]]> By: Josh http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9254 Josh Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:57:26 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9254 True, but what about the fact that animals in the wild (the carnivores, particularly) have to go out and hunt for their food? When we get hungry, we walk to the kitchen or to the car to drive to McDonalds. Same for the zoo animals--all of their food is given to them. Animals in the wild first have to catch what they want to eat. All in all, good article. I'm surprised there are so many benefits to eating raw/uncooked foods. True, but what about the fact that animals in the wild (the carnivores, particularly) have to go out and hunt for their food? When we get hungry, we walk to the kitchen or to the car to drive to McDonalds. Same for the zoo animals–all of their food is given to them. Animals in the wild first have to catch what they want to eat.

All in all, good article. I’m surprised there are so many benefits to eating raw/uncooked foods.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9253 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:15:54 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9253 Jenna, was there something specifically that you liked about it? Jenna, was there something specifically that you liked about it?

]]> By: Jenna http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9252 Jenna Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:33:01 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9252 What a great article! Well written & interesting! What a great article! Well written & interesting!

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9251 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:58:47 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9251 Such as? I would like for you to share if you could. Such as? I would like for you to share if you could.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9250 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:58:25 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9250 Mark, most calorie restricted diets will make you lose weight... Mark, most calorie restricted diets will make you lose weight…

]]> By: Zane http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9247 Zane Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:57:30 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9247 Great article! having vegetables and fruits good for human health and these can also help to prevent lots of diseases. Great article! having vegetables and fruits good for human health and these can also help to prevent lots of diseases.

]]> By: Mark http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9246 Mark Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:59:57 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9246 I should say I am not thin person, but athletic :-). And if I eat too much I can become very-very big and sometimes fat. So my solution is not to eat after 8 pm. If I like to eat very much I can allow just nonfat curd. It works very well. If u keep that rule for about couple of months the size of your belly will be decreased significantly. I should say I am not thin person, but athletic :-). And if I eat too much I can become very-very big and sometimes fat. So my solution is not to eat after 8 pm. If I like to eat very much I can allow just nonfat curd. It works very well. If u keep that rule for about couple of months the size of your belly will be decreased significantly.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9244 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:08:35 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9244 I wonder who invented Twinkies? Donuts? Pizza! Ugh. As far as the content, thanks. The content is prominently displayed in this white area on the left. Which is in contrast with the other colored areas of the site, so as to make the white area noticeable as the content area. I wonder who invented Twinkies? Donuts? Pizza! Ugh. As far as the content, thanks. The content is prominently displayed in this white area on the left. Which is in contrast with the other colored areas of the site, so as to make the white area noticeable as the content area.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9243 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:06:52 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9243 HAHA! I've heard that before. Physical activity is important. Even when fasting, it has been proven that you don't lose muscle during a 72 hour fast, or calorie restricted diet as long as you continue to lift weights. HAHA! I’ve heard that before. Physical activity is important. Even when fasting, it has been proven that you don’t lose muscle during a 72 hour fast, or calorie restricted diet as long as you continue to lift weights.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9241 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:05:12 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9241 I don't make it a habit to eat uncooked meat, just the occasional sushi. I don’t make it a habit to eat uncooked meat, just the occasional sushi.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9240 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:04:11 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9240 We didn't always use to do that. It's what we have been programmed to do for a long time. We didn’t always use to do that. It’s what we have been programmed to do for a long time.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9239 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:03:35 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9239 Thanks DR. Will check that out. Thanks DR. Will check that out.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9238 Israel Lagares Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:03:18 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9238 I eat most of my veggies cooked, aside from lettuce. Just habit I suppose. I eat most of my veggies cooked, aside from lettuce. Just habit I suppose.

]]> By: Nicola http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9237 Nicola Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:28:21 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9237 The benefits of raw food can't be disputed but I think you're overplaying the role enzymes play. The fact that we stuff our faces with too much junk is much more relevant. I'm sure if you follow a raw-food diet you'll lose weight, but that's more likely to be because you're not eating donuts and processed crap then. Interesting blog, btw. Very informative entries, but god, the ads, there's so many of them it's hard to find the content amongst them. The benefits of raw food can’t be disputed but I think you’re overplaying the role enzymes play. The fact that we stuff our faces with too much junk is much more relevant.

I’m sure if you follow a raw-food diet you’ll lose weight, but that’s more likely to be because you’re not eating donuts and processed crap then.

Interesting blog, btw. Very informative entries, but god, the ads, there’s so many of them it’s hard to find the content amongst them.

]]> By: Ranae Whitmore http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/why-are-we-fatter-than-the-animals-at-the-zoo/comment-page-1/#comment-9234 Ranae Whitmore Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:57:04 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=550#comment-9234 Loved the article Yuri and Israel! Intriguing title, informative information and food for thought. Might also want to state that exercise is also a key component! The more sedentary our lives have become .. and the lives of our pets .. the more our girth grows! Move and lose!!! Loved the article Yuri and Israel! Intriguing title, informative information and food for thought. Might also want to state that exercise is also a key component! The more sedentary our lives have become .. and the lives of our pets .. the more our girth grows! Move and lose!!!

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