From: Michael S. Lorrey (mike@datamann.com)
Date: Tue Mar 28 2000 - 12:32:01 MST
Cynthia wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael S. Lorrey <retroman@turbont.net>
>
> > > 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
> >
> > 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.
>
> Exercise is a good thing, it helps improve insulin resistance, but unfortunately
> it is not a solution.
Its not as if the entire US population suddenly mutated in the last two decades
separate from the rest of humanity. There are significant reasons why the average
weight and rate of obesity is so high here, and its not medical. Part of its the
corn-fed diet, part is that Americans watch more TV than anyone else, and we get the
least exercise.
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