My husband's observation...
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| Thu, 08-14-2003 - 8:04am |
Now yesterday he said he was sitting there in Walmart watching people. When I finished and went to get him, he didn't have his usual popcorn....just his pop. He told me that as he sat watching the people, he thought that over 75% of them were not only overweight but obese. And that wasn't even counting those people that were a bit on the heavy side. Just OBESE! So, he got up, took his half finished bag of popcorn and threw it in the trash! He said if felt like he was giving up something important like cigarettes or something like that! A major decision for him because popcorn is his favorite food in the world!! And when we got home last night, he rode bikes with me. So, he is going to try to lose about 10 pounds, too. It will make it much easier for me in the evenings if he isn't snacking. And believe me, he loves to snack at night. Frequently I just have to leave the area and go to another part of the house because he is eating and I can't be around him or I will want to eat. So this should help me out, too.
I just thought that you'd find this interesting. If you watch people in the mall, you can definately see where we're becoming an overweight society. Even many kids are havy anymore. It's a sad trend and will make their adulthood much harder.
Nancy

I love how your husband tossed out his popcorn. Good for him! And for you! Good luck to both of you.
Lori
Lori
Good luck to your DH on those 10 lbs! You can healthy snack together!
Susan
I've been reading about how obesity is epidemic, which is one reason diabetes is rising so rapidly, and what has been called adult onset diabetes is starting younger and younger. If you read or listen to on TV what's on some the sandwiches at fast food places, what's in the lattes and other coffee concoctions, the ingredients in the super desserts at ice cream places and others, and the portion sizes in restaurants, combined with the lack of activity of most people, it was inevitable. In many schools, P.E. is now optional. They need to make that mandatory the way it used to be.
Good luck to your husband!
Rhonda
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Miss P
Good for your husband for noticing and trying to make a change. It will be much easier for you during the evening and eventually for you when you're cooking the same food for everyone at the table.
Donna
~Jody~
Is it just me or do our spouses (as a whole) have a tougher transition in accepting they need body maintenance .. ?
CeeCee