Comments on: Obesity Rise Hurts Health More Than Smoking

By: Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:24:44 +0000

@Mary Anne – I can’t do salty foods either. Hey dark chocolate is good for us, it’s good for the heart, lowers blood pressure and full of antioxidants. Enjoy that one little square a day.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:20:19 +0000

@Brenda – I hear ya about those scooters! There’s definitely a correlation between increased obesity – decreased mobility. Happy New Year to you too.

By: mary-Anne Horton

mary-Anne Horton — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:50:22 +0000

I do feel so very sorry for anyone who is morbid obese, however I do not believe if you are only a few pounds over in the weight Dept. that somebody came up with that you should be, is alright, I also believe that salt has a lot to do with obesity as I found out that I cannot even eat one potatoe chip because of the salt, I have also found many things that I use to eat but can no longer stand to eat do to the taste of the salt. and in so not being able to eat salty foods, I have lost 43lbs….Brenda even though I am diabetic I can eat a piece of Dark chocolate now and then, so go for it girl.

By: Brenda Kula

Brenda Kula — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:20:48 +0000

I never smoked (oh, you know, dabbled when younger), but am getting a little thick around the middle. Seems to be a genetic trait and of course the fact that I like chocolate. But I am simply amazed at the amount of people on those little scooters in the stores. I think those damned things coupled with cell phones might start a whole new set of problems hopefully being studied. The fact that some folks just can’t drive. And those on the phone just can’t think and talk. And you’ve got some accidents waiting to happen. By the way, Happy New Year!
Brenda