Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Some are just tired and do not want to stand in line.
Others have kids with them and it is easier to stay in the car than wrangle them inside for a to go order.
It is never simply because they are lazy and hate to move their muscles.
So can you explain WHY most Americans choose to never exercise and why about half are overweight and many are obese? Do you have a list of excuses for that also?
The drug industry is very happy that Americans eat fast food and hate to move. How could they sell so many drugs otherwise?
So I guess you probably drive through. In the midst of an obesity epidemic, I think we need more judging, not less.
How is walking fifteen feet into a fast food restaurant any healthier that using the drive-thru? What does that burn, two calories? This is completely irrelevant to the obesity epidemic. People are fat because they're eating at a fast food restaurant in the first place, not because they're using the drive-thru.
I am just envious of those people who can afford to waste gas sitting in a drive thru line and eating that overpriced food.
Probably should not get too preachy about what others are doing...it brings to mind this old saying....
when you point one finger at someone, 3 fingers are pointing back
How is walking fifteen feet into a fast food restaurant any healthier that using the drive-thru? What does that burn, two calories? This is completely irrelevant to the obesity epidemic. People are fat because they're eating at a fast food restaurant in the first place, not because they're using the drive-thru.
It is well known that you should get up every once in a while from sitting. This is not to burn calories. Every animal knows this. Well except humans on the drive through line.
The same is true of remote controls. As you sit watching TV hour after hour, you would naturally want to get up once in a while. No need, you have a remote. They should invent something so the fridge comes to you and you never have to get up.
And every time I saw an escalator next to a flight of stairs, everyone took the escalator.
Yes conserving energy is natural and helps us survive. But now that we conserve way too much energy, maybe people could think for a second and take the stairs.
It is never simply because they are lazy and hate to move their muscles.
Convenience has become a core American value and convenience foods are a big part of it---fast food, ultraprocessed food, prepared food delivery. People have low energy from consuming these poor nutrition foods/drinks which create a vicious cycle of inactivity. Also, these foods trigger brain reward pathways and cause cravings to eat more. They could modify their diets, but most won't.
Convenience has become a core American value and convenience foods are a big part of it---fast food, ultraprocessed food, prepared food delivery. People have low energy from consuming these poor nutrition foods/drinks which create a vicious cycle of inactivity. Also, these foods trigger brain reward pathways and cause cravings to eat more. They could modify their diets, but most won't.
Yes at least half of Americans are addicted. They have low energy so become physically lazy, and try to get energy from sugary energy drinks.
There is a simple way out of the addictive cycle -- avoid sugar, and exercise even if you don't feel like it.
Lots of crazy assumptions in this post. Maybe some are handicapped, maybe some have small children in the car, maybe some are in a hurry as the car line is generally faster than parking, going in, waiting in line and standing around waiting for your food, maybe they are listening to a great song or podcast in their car......a thousand variables could be the cause.
And if it's such a beautiful day, how would walking 20 feet from your car into a (usually nasty) fast food restaurant be "enjoying" the day?
I also think you burn about 12 more calories walking in vs. driving a car.
MAYBE some are disabled and can't walk but can drive. MOST just don't want to get up. This has nothing to do with burning calories, it is about moving once in a while.
Plenty of denial in these comments. I bet you don't even know about the obesity epidemic.
People used to go out for a walk to relax. Now they go out for a drive. The modern lifestyle is the cause of obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes 2, heart disease and many forms of cancer.
That's a lot of assumptions for people you don't know. Maybe they are picking up something to eat after the gym or a hike, maybe they are using the time in line to catch up on emails or podcasts, maybe they have small kids in the car and it's easier, maybe they know the drive through is faster than walking up to the counter.... any number of things.
I would guess the obesity problem is more just eating fast food, than using the drive through, but to each their own.
__________________ ____________________________________________
My posts as a Mod will always be in red.
Be sure to review Terms of Service: TOS
And check this out: FAQ
Moderator: Relationships Forum / Hawaii Forum / Dogs / Pets / Current Events
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
