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I have to tag onto the French part being about portion control. My friend's Mom is from France and when it comes to cheese (which you typically eat at the end of the meal), you are to eat 2 pieces at most. To take more than that insults the host (it implies that you didn't eat enough of the actual meal, because you didn't like it; therefore you are still hungry). Portion control is what it is all about. Also, in France, they tend to walk a lot more. (Even to take the subway, you have to climb those MOFO stairs!)
As for being fat and fit, I did see a few "overweight" people FINISH the Ironman Triathlon in Penticton. They were what I would classify as a bit chubby, but certainly not obese.
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