Comments on: Just How Bad Is Obesity In America?

By: Rhonda West

Rhonda West — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:36:05 +0000

It is a matter of self discipline. It is not easy, but if I drop off, I just pick myself up and start fresh the next meal or the next day. I feel so much better when I eat well. I choose fresh colorful raw vegetables most of the time. We eat at home most of the time because it is hard to find healthy meals at restaurants. When we do eat out, we choose the healthiest, lowest sodium meals available. I check the menu at the restaurant on the website before we go and we plan in advance what meal we will order. If we splurge for a dessert, we share. We drink water also. We exercise every day also. It is rare that we cannot work in a few walks with our dog, a long bikeride, or just running/jogging/jumping in place. I use light weights several times a week to help keep my bones strong. We also keep books on healthy eatting/living to share with each other and help keep us motivated. We highlight the things we need to remember.

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By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 15 May 2010 17:57:18 +0000

it is already quite an epidemic in the US and i guess it’s not only in US but to other neighboring countries as well. while smoking has been slowly phasing out of the scene, obesity is just more likely being into smoking-problem. i guess our lifestyle and the food that we eat nowadays have been a very influential part of obesity problem.

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By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:32:39 +0000

Public education and support will be the key if were going to reverse this alarming trend. South Carolina ranks 5th in the country in obesity and 1 out of 3 children are overweight. We’re going to have serious health care issues for this generation unless we turn the corner and get our communities healthier.

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By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:37:47 +0000

Holly, Thank you for your perspective…I totally agree! I was one of those skinny people who was Very Unhealthy…and it lead to me being Obese and still Very Unhealthy! I have 100% changed the way I eat and am FINALLY getting healthy, but not losing weight due to some medication I am on. Hopefully I can get off of it soon and lose the weight, but in the meantime, I am learning and doing all I can…and from what I’m learning, I think it is URGENT that we teach people about the bad things they are eating – the sad truth is that they DON’T KNOW!!! I’m so glad I found this site…I think we should help and challenge each other to teach others!

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By: Tomato Talk » Blog Archive » Childhood Obesity: Know How Bad It Is?

Tomato Talk » Blog Archive » Childhood Obesity: Know How Bad It Is? — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:45:29 +0000

[...] know obesity is at an all-time high for American adults, but how are children faring? Unfortunately, the news is not much better for them. 1 out of 3 [...]

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By: Tomato Talk » Blog Archive » Could a Soda Tax Really Improve Health and Reduce Obesity?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:32:16 +0000

[...] on Tomato Talk, we have discussed rising obesity rates, the link between sugary beverages and weight gain, and obesity prevention. In your comments, you [...]

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By: holly

holly — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:37:56 +0000

I agree that some of the issue comes from ingredients – processed food, high carb saturation, hidden sugars – but I have read several comments geared toward portion size and how (fat) people don’t know how to stop eating. I agree that our portion sizes have increased, as well. But people have to remember that you can be healthy at any size. There are several other factors that determine size other than ingredients, portion size, and “control”. Genetics – which plays a part in every single other aspect, including alcoholism, drug use, health risks, mental health issues, eye color, hair color, etc. – health issues, lack of exercise, medication, stress, and even income. I think it is great that people are trying to get healthier, but it should be an all around effort to get people healthy. There are several “obese” or “overweight” (according to the INSURANCE charts) people who are very healthy, vegetarian or vegan, and there are several “thin” or “normal” people who are unhealthy. I think it is a little offensive to point the finger at fat kids and tell them they need to eat better when I believe that eating healthy should be aimed at everyBODY.

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By: tanya

tanya — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:34:35 +0000

obesity has gotten really bad is that cause of smoking and strees is that why?

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By: GAYLE BALABAN

GAYLE BALABAN — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:19:55 +0000

i BELIEVE THAT THE USE OF HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP HAS CONTRIBUTED THE MOST TO OUR DISEASE STATE. i AM OVERWEIGHT AND EAT TERIBLE, BUT, I AM EDUCATED ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER. ONCE I MADE A DECISION TO EAT HEALTHIER I WAS AMAZED BY HOW MANY THINGS HAVE HFCS IN THEM. OMG EVEN MY CHILDHOOD FAVORITE MOTTS APPLESAUSE NOW HAS IT. I DID KNOW ABOUT COKE AND WONDERED WHY IT WAS SO ADDICTIVE FOR ME YET DIDN’T SEEM TO TASTE AS GOOD AS IT USED TO. I THEN DISCOVERED MEXICAN COKE WITH CANE SUGAR AND NOW BUY THAT IF I HAVE TO HAVE A COKE.

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By: Tomato Talk » Blog Archive » Obesity Prevention: What will work?

Tomato Talk » Blog Archive » Obesity Prevention: What will work? — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:27:10 +0000

[...] our last post about obesity, the rapidly rising rates of obesity shocked many of our readers. In fact, we received the most [...]

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