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ghost
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 Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject: Obesity rankings by nation for ESL/EFL teachers |
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Folks, here are the official rankings by nation. With the worst at the top.
Obesity percentage of population older than 15 with body mass index greater than 30 (obese).
1. USA 31% (dining out, convenience foods and mega portions)
2. Mexico 24% (second most obese nation in the world!)
3. UK 23% (the nation with fish and chips and take outs)
4. Slovak Republic 22% (Beer and sausages for breakfast - true!)
5. Greece 22% (How did they get so fat?)
6. Australia 22% (similar to UK diet and culture)
7. New Zealand 21% (more of the same)
8. Hungary 19% (famous for creamy cakes and fatty pork)
9. Czech Republic 15% (Highest per capita beer consumption)
10. Canada 14% (highest donut consumption in the world!)
11. Spain 13% (a lot of fried foods, and late night eating)
12. Ireland 13% (a lot of spuds - tasty....)
13. Germany 13% (all those cold cuts put on calories)
14. Finland 13% (reindeer milk -is it really fattening?)
15. Turkey 12% (not bad, but could be better)
16. Belgium 12% (delicious chocolate, and french fries is the vegetable of choice in Belgium)
17. Poland 11% (those pretty blonds bring the averages down)
18. Netherlands 10% (coffee and cake is a typical snack)
19. Sweden 10%
20. Denmark 10% (another country with high beer consumption)
21. France 9% (that red wine helps to burn the fats)
22. Austria 9% (a healthy Germanic nation)
23. Italy 9% (proof that eating a lot of carbs do not make you fat!)
24. Norway 8% (fish consumption helps a lot to keep weight down)
25. Japan 3% (fish, rice, vegetables in small quantities
26. Korea 3% (ghost's new home, and home of the fermented cabbage dish - kimchi)
Note: ghosts' comments in brackets....
How does this relate to teaching you may well ask?
Teachers please use these tables to plan your next teaching destinations.
If you wish to lose weight come and teach in places like Japan and Korea.
If you wish to put on weight, Athens (Greece) would be a good destination, as well as Bratislava (Slovak Republic).
Turkey is a middle ground country as far as putting on weight is concerned.
You can stay healthy in Turkey - and the meatless dishes in olive oil are excellent, as well as the beans (fasulye) and corbas (soups). On the other hand, please do not step into those corner stores where they sell all kinds of delicious junk foods, including the famous brand �lker cookies (biscuits) and chocolates. Ghost's favourite used to be those �lker cookies with the soft chocolate centres.
Anyone with diet issues or wishing to lose weight, feel free to pm ghost.
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Sheikh Inal Ovar
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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Do you have any advice for a fast-track weight-loss program?
The reason I ask is that when recently returning from holiday, an enormous male squeezed itself into the seat next to me ... and the unceasing larda flows from this volcano of blubber were so intrusive that for the entire journey I was forced to lean into the seat of the beautiful woman next to me ...
Anyhow, I told fatty that I had paid good money for my seat and that, as he was occupying half of it, he should re-imburse me for half my fare ... his response? He stuffed a few more meatballs into his already full mouth, raised his eybrows, and shrugged ...
What tips can your readers suggest for passengers who find themselves suffering from similar weight issues? |
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Baba Alex
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Sheikh Inal Ovar wrote: |
Do you have any advice for a fast-track weight-loss program?
The reason I ask is that when recently returning from holiday, an enormous male squeezed itself into the seat next to me ... and the unceasing larda flows from this volcano of blubber were so intrusive that for the entire journey I was forced to lean into the seat of the beautiful woman next to me ...
Anyhow, I told fatty that I had paid good money for my seat and that, as he was occupying half of it, he should re-imburse me for half my fare ... his response? He stuffed a few more meatballs into his already full mouth, raised his eybrows, and shrugged ...
What tips can your readers suggest for passengers who find themselves suffering from similar weight issues? |
Spaff you dirty load upon thier gluttonous fried pies? |
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Baba Alex
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Spaff you dirty load upon thier gluttonous fried pies? |
That reply was pure poetry. |
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ghost
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject: the answer |
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| Do you have any advice for a fast-track weight-loss program? |
Here is the answer:
1. Come to Korea
2. Eat the typical Korean diet which is extemely low in fats and sugars
3. Exercise with ghost on a daily basis. This is usually a 4 mile run before breakfast, and then a brisk 35 minute cycle ride at lunch, followed by 2000m in the pool after work. Ghost normally gets 1-2 hours cardio exercise each day, and has a 20.7 BMI to prove it.
We have vacancies for teacher trainers starting in June 2007. M.A./B.Ed. or equivalent required. Please contact ghost for details.
Salary 2.5/3.0 million won per month, with free accommodation and 7 weeks paid vacation (rising to 8 weeks in the second year).
You teach/lecture just 3/4 hours a day, and the rest of the day is yours (you have your own office classroom) to engage in research or other.
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dmb
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Do you have a rest day ghost? A few years ago I was playing squash every single day. The doctor told me off and said the body needs a break. |
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ghost
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject: response |
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| Do you have a rest day ghost? A few years ago I was playing squash every single day. The doctor told me off and said the body needs a break. |
I don't really have rest days anymore. The way I look at it now is that the body is designed to move, not sit in front of a class or a computer for 8 hours a day.
I don't think it is too much to ask the body to move for 1-2 hours per day, when for the other 22 hours it (the body) is basically sedentary.
I have semi rest days, when instead of training 2 or 3 times a day, I just do one session - such as a brisk walk for 40 minutes. But I try to move every day.
Running every day is not a good idea anymore, so I alternate between running/cycling and swimming, but make sure to get at least 60 minutes of vigorous exercise a day.
Ghost is lucky in Korea, because the Institute is located near some hills and woods (ideal for jogging) and has quiet country roads for the cycle rides with hills (Korea is a hilly country). The pool is a mere 1.5 km from the Institute.
Once again - we will need some teacher trainers at the Institute in June and September 2007. Conditions are very good here, and the salary is good and savings are good. Most lecturers here save between $1500-$2000 per month, and some save more.....pm for details. Sorry, backpackers need not apply......
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justme
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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I recommend the Ender Plan. First, get pregnant and eat whatever you want until you're sick of eating so much, then eat some more until you've gained 15-20 kilos. Then, in one magical day and with a mighty push, lose about half of it.
After that, lay around on the couch eating and watching crap BBC reruns all day every day while your greedy baby eats and refuses to nap unless your holding him. Continue with the double calorie diet, though you'll be limited to foods that require no preparation and can be eaten with one hand. I recommend fruit and cheese, which I ate for about 6 weeks. Watch the kilos melt away!! It's great, plus you don't have to go to work. |
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Golightly
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 12:04 am Post subject: Re: the answer |
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| ghost wrote: |
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| Do you have any advice for a fast-track weight-loss program? |
Here is the answer:
1. Come to Korea
2. Eat the typical Korean diet which is extemely low in fats and sugars
3. Exercise with ghost on a daily basis. This is usually a 4 mile run before breakfast, and then a brisk 35 minute cycle ride at lunch, followed by 2000m in the pool after work. Ghost normally gets 1-2 hours cardio exercise each day, and has a 20.7 BMI to prove it.
We have vacancies for teacher trainers starting in June 2007. M.A./B.Ed. or equivalent required. Please contact ghost for details.
Salary 2.5/3.0 million won per month, with free accommodation and 7 weeks paid vacation (rising to 8 weeks in the second year).
You teach/lecture just 3/4 hours a day, and the rest of the day is yours (you have your own office classroom) to engage in research or other.
Ghost in Korea |
the exercise comes from having to chase the dog you've earmarked for lunch.
And everyone knows monkey brains are low in calories. 
*note: all opinions about the Korean diet are based upon conversations with Chinese students, and only reflect upon the credulity of the poster* |
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justme
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:18 am Post subject: |
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| And I apologise if the Ender Plan is sexist, since it leaves out our dear menfolk... |
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tararu
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:25 am Post subject: |
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I think that is a good point, Sheik. I'm bit of a fatty, but l certainly stay within the confines of my own seat.
Should people who take up a seat and a half and another's space pay extra? I think they should. I am chubby because l have been eating too much and not exercising. However, it isn't anyone else's fault but mine.
If people choose to become beached whales, l don't see why others should suffer. |
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Sheikh Inal Ovar
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:57 am Post subject: |
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.. Cram the roly polies into cargo I say ...
... I often travel with only hand luggage and often consider it unfair that I pay as much to be transported through the air as someone who weighs 50-80 kg more than me, and who has 20kg of luggage more than me ... that's the weight of an extra person ...
... If you have no sympathy for my wallet, think of the flowers ... when will Greenpeace start targetting flying fatties ...
... Save the planet, shoot one down today... |
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dmb
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 8:07 am Post subject: |
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| Very un-pc Sheikh but I know what you mean. A few years ago a friend had to ditch some beans and pork because they were about 3 kg over. Yet it is ok for a fellow passenger to weigh 120 kg. Should air travel be based on weight of person + luggage? Also people who go for a 2 week holiday have the same allowance as someone going away for a year. They dont have to smuggle in spices, books, pork,etc. Not fair. There should be a better allowance for expats. |
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mthood
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 8:14 am Post subject: |
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| dmb wrote: |
| Do you have a rest day ghost? A few years ago I was playing squash every single day. The doctor told me off and said the body needs a break. |
ghost has enough rest to frequent a turkish forum. i'd say he's got plenty of non-active time on his hands. |
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Laura777
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Location: Istanbul Turkey
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Interesting that you noted that Ghost. I too am a sports freak and love to work out. Whether its riding bicycle, running or lifting weights - which I dont do enough of these days as I am not a member of a gym at this time. And other sports which I partake in.
However my noted point is - Why and how can people ever say that one can do too much sports?
I also find it interesting that people here in Istanbul, my point of reference, say that I do too much sports.
Is there such a thing?
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