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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 301976" data-attributes="member: 115">I'm going to go against the grain somewhat.Yes, part of it is American culture.  Somehow we've managed to emulate the Spartans without the "sound body" part.  Some part of it is not exercising.A big part of it is that people here just plain eat wrong though.  The idea that you must eat three meals a day is ludicrous.  You're much better off eating when you feel like eating (and in fact most good diets say this).  Couple that with the American propensity to eat less grains and vegetables and more meats and dairy, and there you have it.I'm also not entirely convinced that there's less exercise in American culture.  How many gyms are there?  True, we may not have to walk to and from work every day, but it's not like the resources aren't out there.  Hell, a simple workout crunches, push-ups, squats, and jogging is enough to keep most people in shape.I think the reason is because American society is so damned fast paced, even on the west coast.  It's almost as if we're never expected to have any time to devote to simple pleasures like cooking and eating a meal (which is very often more nutricious than take out), taking an hour to work out, or reading an interesting book/journal/newspaper (sound mind and all that).  Especially when everyone wants to have "a life".</blockquote>