Comments on: F as in Fat: Obesity up in 37 states http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/f-as-in-fat/ Obesity per state, plus the latest news on diet and fitness... with a twist of fun. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:42:39 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Tracy Bradley http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/f-as-in-fat/#comment-1045 Tracy Bradley Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:19:08 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=574#comment-1045 Isn't it interesting that the rates of obesity (and T2 diabetes)have climbed in conjunction with the (new, as of 40 or so years ago) recommendations to eat more grains, less fat, etc etc? Could it possibly be that those recommendations are not working, at least for some people? This is anecdotal, but - I gained all my weight eating the "right' diet, and working out 5 days a week. Still, I thought I must not be doing enough. Not counting calories enough, not eating low-fat enough, not working out hard enough. Something must be wrong with me, I thought, because we all know that you get fat by eating too much junk and not exercising. I've since lost all that weight, and I didn't do it by following the 'healthy' diet that got me fat in the first place, nor by working out even harder than I was (actually, I've cut back). So was something wrong with me, or the weight loss advice I'd been following? Isn’t it interesting that the rates of obesity (and T2 diabetes)have climbed in conjunction with the (new, as of 40 or so years ago) recommendations to eat more grains, less fat, etc etc? Could it possibly be that those recommendations are not working, at least for some people?

This is anecdotal, but – I gained all my weight eating the “right’ diet, and working out 5 days a week. Still, I thought I must not be doing enough. Not counting calories enough, not eating low-fat enough, not working out hard enough. Something must be wrong with me, I thought, because we all know that you get fat by eating too much junk and not exercising.

I’ve since lost all that weight, and I didn’t do it by following the ‘healthy’ diet that got me fat in the first place, nor by working out even harder than I was (actually, I’ve cut back). So was something wrong with me, or the weight loss advice I’d been following?

]]> By: Katie http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/f-as-in-fat/#comment-1007 Katie Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:07:14 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=574#comment-1007 I think it all comes back to the parenting. When I was growing up, we didn't watch tv. We played outside, went to the park, rode our bikes. Today's kids play nintendo, are hooked on myspace, and eat McDonalds. It is just a whole different life than what I had growing up. Parents should remove these passive vices from their kids lives and get them up and moving around. Don't use TV as a babysitter!! After school programs are key I believe for children and fighting obesity. Karate, dance, gymnastics-get your kids enrolled in sports and they will learn how to take care of their bodies. I think it all comes back to the parenting. When I was growing up, we didn’t watch tv. We played outside, went to the park, rode our bikes. Today’s kids play nintendo, are hooked on myspace, and eat McDonalds. It is just a whole different life than what I had growing up.

Parents should remove these passive vices from their kids lives and get them up and moving around. Don’t use TV as a babysitter!!

After school programs are key I believe for children and fighting obesity. Karate, dance, gymnastics-get your kids enrolled in sports and they will learn how to take care of their bodies.

]]> By: FatFighter http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/f-as-in-fat/#comment-1006 FatFighter Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:22:39 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=574#comment-1006 <p>Unfortunately, DR, the other states are just holding steady. NO states decreased. Interesting info you posted on Finland. We definitely need to do something differently, because whatever we are doing is obviously not working.</p> Unfortunately, DR, the other states are just holding steady. NO states decreased. Interesting info you posted on Finland. We definitely need to do something differently, because whatever we are doing is obviously not working.

]]> By: DR http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/f-as-in-fat/#comment-999 DR Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:24:48 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=574#comment-999 So, if obesity is up in 37 states, does that mean it's down in the rest? If so, why? Other countries (Not Canada) have taken steps to correct this problem. Finland created a national exercise program in the 70s and followed it up with a nutrition program. Their rates of obesity and related diseases dropped dramatically. Shouldn't we take a look at states/countries that have had success reducing obesity and attempt to model our policies on their best practices? So, if obesity is up in 37 states, does that mean it’s down in the rest?

If so, why?

Other countries (Not Canada) have taken steps to correct this problem. Finland created a national exercise program in the 70s and followed it up with a nutrition program.

Their rates of obesity and related diseases dropped dramatically.

Shouldn’t we take a look at states/countries that have had success reducing obesity and attempt to model our policies on their best practices?

]]> By: Mark Salinas http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/f-as-in-fat/#comment-988 Mark Salinas Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:21:44 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=574#comment-988 I agree...lets fix this mess! Nice post! :) I agree…lets fix this mess! Nice post! :)

]]> By: cathys997 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/08/f-as-in-fat/#comment-987 cathys997 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:21:19 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=574#comment-987 While education is important, particularly for young mothers and children, there's a large problem. Obsity is often about feeding broken spirits. We need to shift what we value and honor in this country. That's a tall order. While education is important, particularly for young mothers and children, there’s a large problem. Obsity is often about feeding broken spirits. We need to shift what we value and honor in this country. That’s a tall order.

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