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Originally Posted by SebC
But for giving people an incentive to keep in shape? Just make it a credit for:
non-smoker
not underweight or overweight
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green works fine for me, but the red highlight doesn't. The reason it doesn't is based on personal experience. Back in the day when I was ripped and exercised constantly, before my accident and I ballooned up, I was 5'6" and 165 lbs. I had less than 1% body fat, had a sixpack, muscular arms and legs, etc, all the good stuff. However, based on an optimal body weight chart my doctor at the time gave me, I was 10 lbs overweight. So if I was in the best shape of my life at that moment, and was still supposedly 10 lbs overweight, how many other people would be in the same boat. Maybe if doctors make a more realistic body weight chart it might be ok, but as it stands (and AFIK they still use the same chart) there would be very few people who would qualify for any tax credits on that criteria. Plus when it comes to weight, people lie
Saying that though, I agree the tax credit is a positive step, though needs some tinkering, and possibly more studies done, but a good idea nonetheless. Also agree with the people saying that there should be something done for those that prefer to get their excercise from another source other than a gym or sports club, as most people I know, myself included, would rather bike or jog, or even walk their dogs than go into some organized club. They shouldn't be penalized for this.