Easier for men to stay slimmer than woman- it's in the genes


	Easier for men to stay slimmer than woman- it's in the genes

dfiskey

3-11-2007 10:39 AM

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diet, health, metabolism, male, female

dfiskey says:

seems so unfair! and if it's so much easier for men to stay slim, why don't they have to deal with pregnancy and losing that baby weight!!

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3-11-2007 12:11 PM

enbar

No way. This is a total lie. I am fat and my wife is thin. And it's not my fault, dammit. Just because I like cheeseburgers and ice cream has nothing to do with it.

3-13-2007 9:44 PM

Sorgalim

dfiskey...I wasn't sure...how are your pregnancy?...but don't worry you are going to be in good shape in good time...

enbar...you now that cheeseburgers and ice cream has to do with it...but you can exercise if you want and for your wife ...good for her...

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