MichaelBishop comments on Superstimuli, setpoints, and obesity - Less Wrong

-1 Post author: taw 26 February 2010 11:59PM

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Comment author: MichaelBishop 27 February 2010 04:48:57PM 1 point [-]

I think part of the issue is that food has gotten relatively cheaper and more convenient. Throw some mozzarella sticks in the microwave and they are ready in two minutes.

Comment author: knb 28 February 2010 06:34:07AM *  2 points [-]

Yep, good point.

I suspect that the easy availability of food is most important. I lost a lot of weight when I moved from my parents house and into a dorm with a permanently empty fridge. Idle snacking isn't worth it when you have to walk across campus to get food.