Compare the calories burned playing an hour of pinball with the calories burned playing an hour of Call of Duty.
People used to burn a lot more calories.
They used to eat a lot less calories.
QED, people used to be thinner.
Yes, I think we agree on all you said. Years ago people burned a lot more calories. They walked a lot more and worked longer hours. There were fewer gyms around. Growing up my father went to the YMCA - the only gym in town.
BTW - two sentences really get my attention: “I’m not going to argue with you” and “With all due respect” Usually what immediately follows is an argument or very little respect. LOL