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America has a health crisis. It is obesity. Here we will discuss diets, exercise, overeating, and other topics related to being obese. Together we will journey on the path together to a healthier life.

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March 06, 2012

I took some personal time off. I am now back and will be back to blogging on regular basis.

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Beverages- liquid fat

November 27, 2011

I talked to my doctor a few weeks ago and surprise he recommends that I drink no sodas because they are loaded with sugars (empty calories) sodium, and have no nutritional value. I have started drinking water (doctor happy) herbal tea with no sugar and cutting out all sodas. I also drink a very limited amount of fruit juice and milk. I have been doing this for 10 days and I feel much better. The average can of soda ranges in calories from 100-175 per 12 oz can or the equivalent of 10 sugar cubes per can. It is estimated that the average American drinks at least 10 cans weekly or about 1500 calories. ONE POUND of fat is 3500 calories so you are drinking 1-2 pounds of fat from sugar calories in a month if you are the average American. Unfortunately I was not the average American and drank about 2 liters of soda a day; that is about 66 ounces of soda or 5 1/2 cans a day or about 750 calories daily. THAT IS A WHOPPING 22,000 calories a month or over 6 pounds of...

What is your favorite veggie??

February 02, 2012

My favorite is Brussels sprouts. I love them steamed or simmered in light chicken broth. They are very nutritious but low in calories or fat. Let us hear what your favorite vegetable is and how you cook it? What is the weirdest fruit or vegetable you have ever eaten? Is there a vegetable you just hate? Mine is okra especially if it is boiled; to me it is like sucking slimy snot down. Sorry for that mental image!! Is there a vegetable you hated as a kid but just love now? Mine is spinach, I now eat in salads instead of lettuce. I hope this gets you to craving a big bowl of your favorite vegetable and remember if you don't fry em or cover in high calorie dressing they are a healthy aid to weight loss.

Does being fat make you a bad person?

February 08, 2012

I just recently had a very disturbing encounter with a person on Facebook. I was reaching out to a cousin that is about 20 years younger than I am. He is my youngest uncle's youngest son and is about the age of my son. I have been driving a truck for the past 18 years and it can be a lonely existence. I am now home doing local work so I have more time on the computer so am trying to reconnect. I make no secret that I am fat. I also make no secret that I am working on trying to lose it. I did not get fat from being lazy; as a truck driver 12 to 16 hour work days 6 to 7 days a week were common. I would be away from home for 5-8 weeks at a time then get 3-4 days off and have to go out and do it over and over again. I got fat from extremely bad eating habits and often eating to feel better. I ate probably 85% of my meals from fast food restaurants in the truck stops. I often would get up at 5 or 6 in morning grab a couple of breakfast sandwic...