so you say you got the fat gene.

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Yeah I saw that.

That would mean I would have to start exercising as soon as I get home from work, and do it until I go to sleep at night.

pfft!
 

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Another example of how ridiculous some of the information on the internet really is and why we should be careful not to believe everything we read.
 

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Nuh uh...might give me away!
If you read the article, the study was done on 700 Amish people. Only some of them had this "gene," but you have to take into account the lifestyle of the Amish vs. modern man.

The article stipulates that the Amish men have laborous jobs, and the women spend time housecleaning and taking care of children. Both have FULL time jobs that require a lot of physical activity. So, yes, it is possible to spend that much time doing physical activity, but it's neither convenient, nor modern.

So, in theory, yes, great, woo, whatever. But in practice outside of a 19th century lifestyle? HA!
 
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