"Michael S. Lorrey" wrote:
> Cynthia wrote:
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Michael S. Lorrey <retroman@turbont.net>
> >
> > > The cure for obesity is making the tv only operable when an exercise
> > > machine is in operation...
> >
> > This is the kind of prejudice that has caused the problem of obesity to be
> > ignored and even blamed on the victim. Obesity, is often age related. People
> > who follow the same diet and exercise programs for years, suddenly reach a
> > certain age, and start packing on weight like mad.
> >
> > And apparently, when they are encouraged to follow low fat/low calorie diets,
> > their problems get worse. Anyway, for a rather lengthy and technical
> > discussion of the subject, read http://www.rdrop.com/users/caf/adipos.html
> >
> > The information compiled by Chuck Forsberg, author of the ZMODEM protocol.
>
> Considering I'm someone who doesn't get as much exercise as I should
> (tho my senescence is more PC related than tv related), and who comes
> from a family with a tendency toward slow metabolisms and low thryoid
> levels, I understand what you are saying, but I am being as hard on
> myself as on anyone else.
The good thing is that my family has a tendency toward longevity as well. Three of
four grandparents are now aged between 85-88, while the fourth, my paternal
grandfather, died at 69 due to a life of smoking... Half of my great grandmonsters
lived to 90, the oldest lasted to 99, who was the italian in the family. From this
perspective, I won't have any trouble living to and/or through the singularity...
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