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There's so much to learn about obesity...but, hang on there Naut, I'm grabbing my tennies...I need a good work out as well ~
~ exercise is so important. I know this. ~ Elyse (good blog)
posted by
elysianfields
on July 10, 2008 at 9:24 PM
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I have low thyroid, but I was overweight before I found out about it.
The problem is this condition also slows metabolism and makes you feel tired. But I'm battling with my temptations and munching salads, working my way back from "fluffy" to "healthy." So far, minus eight pounds. The big fight now is with overconfidence.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 10, 2008 at 2:38 PM
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Being a little bit under-weight myself (I usually start a fuss when I've more than 50 kilos, my comfort weight being 48 kilos*) I'd say the winning recipe is to buy as little food as possible (we are more likely to have an empty fridge than spoiled food), to have a little bit of sweets available at all times (and I mean it... I don't deny myself chocolate or chupa-chups or soft drinks and thus I don't carve for them - and the same goes for my kids, who can have cookies any time and tend to choose normal food, except when they need a quick fix for energy and good mood - as nothing beats a chocolate cookie for an instant energy boost) and to have a good walk in fresh air for at least an hour every day.
*I'm very short so it's not as horrible as it sounds :)
posted by
hagi
on July 10, 2008 at 2:01 AM
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I like the philosophy of eating of Michael Pollan:
Eat food; not too much; mostly plants.
I heard him add, on a radio interview: mostly leafy green plants.
By food, he means real food, not stuff processed out of foodiness. The less processed, the fresher, the better. Much of fast food doesn't qualify, though more and more places seem to be catching on and offering healthier options.
And when it comes to carbs--we have to have them for energy, but the key is to choose carbs that require chewing. Even whole-grain bread is not that healthy if the flour has been ground down so small and light that it is quickly digested.
posted by
Ciel
on July 9, 2008 at 7:51 PM
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Nautikos, the fat genes that run in my family are determined enough that if exercise is not continuous and forever, they once again take the preimmenance. The problem is that the fat genes can never be gotten rid of. You can't kill them off. When one exercises and eats healthily, the fat genes apparently get skinnier, but they are patiently waiting for one to relax on the exercise and eat a doughnut instead. Then they go right back to being "fat" cells again. It is a continuous battle.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 9, 2008 at 5:23 PM
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This has been a huge topic of debate lately
As someone who's gained a bit of weight over the past year, I'm of 2 minds. On the one hand, it's easy to say that I got stuck with "fat" genes, and moan and groan about that. There are genetic links to weight and a multitude of other factors that influence a persons size and shape.
On the other hand, thinking about those factors is keeping me firmly planted in my chair. Time to drop the pop and chips, and move my arse!
posted by
Sira890
on July 9, 2008 at 9:52 AM
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I heard the best reason recently... the invention of airconditioning.
In the old days, and still true in many other parts of the world, there was no air conditioning. So, in the summer, you wanted to be out of the house.... instead of sitting in front of the computer or tv. Of course, in the winter, people still gained a little weight, but burned it off in the heat of summer.
posted by
-blackcat
on July 9, 2008 at 9:16 AM
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Does everyone in North America feel better to know that Australia in now
number one in the obesity issue.
There is no short cut to safely attack the problem except to eat six small healthy meals a day and walk. That means cutting out the sugars and carbs and drink water instead of sugared drinks. Wiley's soup is a wonder !!!!!!!!!
posted by
Kabu
on July 9, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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And I'm off to the pool! I can't stand all these excuses. People who are fat from overeating have only got themselves to blame. An illness which causes obesity is a very different matter.
posted by
vogue
on July 9, 2008 at 8:51 AM
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Nautikos..........................
I HATE being heavy and it's all happened in the past two years. Mine comes from the use of steroids prescribed by my doctor. If I don't use them, my lungs get sick. I should mention the fact that I lost an entire leg eight years ago and exercise is pretty difficult. I do lift weights and exercise my one leg, but I know that's not enough. Obesity is very prevalent in my family though and that may also be a factor.
It's not fun to be heavy and I don't think anybody wants to be. 
posted by
MaggieMae
on July 9, 2008 at 8:43 AM
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Hey Naut! I feel bad for people who love food! I think a lot of what happens is not paying attention to the calorie count. So many foods have such high count. But I diet and exercise make the difference. Move those bones for a healthier person. I am not going to the gym, but I am going to ride my bike! Have a fantastic day! (I plan to post our collaboration this afternoon to early evening. I love the revision! Shelly
posted by
sam444
on July 9, 2008 at 8:31 AM
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Nautikos
Such a weighty problem so early in the morning. People trying so hard to stay alive to be thin. Now you go to the gym and have fun. Whenever I feel like exercise, I lie down until the feeling passes.LOL
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 9, 2008 at 8:05 AM
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Yes, there is much focus on access to equipment
but if you have a couple of legs, feet, and a path or track outside, you can't get better equipment. If it is on a hill even better.
posted by
Azur
on July 9, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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