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The latest episode of Top Gear has reminded of something I've heard quite often.
It has been established that whenever somebody comes to America, he/she inevitably gains weight.
I know of a few people who have (one of my mates actually gained 40lbs in one year).
But there are also the oddballs, like me. I've been here for 3.5 years and my weight has remained basically the same (+/-5lbs).
So, is there any truth to those claims that food in America makes you fatter?
(I guess if you eat at McDonald's every day you will become fat, but what if you eat normal, home-cooked meals or even microwave dinners?)
It has been established that whenever somebody comes to America, he/she inevitably gains weight.
I know of a few people who have (one of my mates actually gained 40lbs in one year).
But there are also the oddballs, like me. I've been here for 3.5 years and my weight has remained basically the same (+/-5lbs).
So, is there any truth to those claims that food in America makes you fatter?
(I guess if you eat at McDonald's every day you will become fat, but what if you eat normal, home-cooked meals or even microwave dinners?)