As BIG as an Airplane

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43065073
http://alltheweigh2009.blogspot.com/

I'm sorry to say that when I read this MSN post I didn't agree with most of its content. First of all, let's take a closer look at what constitutes obesity. Apparently, when a person is more than 50 pounds overweight they are considered obese. But the number on the scale is really not the issue; it’s the health and welfare of the obese person and all the medical and emotional issues that come along with it.

Being obese is an addiction and is equivalent to substance abuse. When you talk to someone who’s overweight about food their eyes light up like a Christmas tree...very sad. Food is a necessity for an average mind, yet unstoppable crack for the obese. I believe doctors need to look closer into the psychological aspect.

As far as the airlines go, is it really Southwest, or any other airlines fault? I can’t put the “blame” on either side. Yes, I do agree with Kenlie about the airlines having to be more consistent with their policies for whether or not a passenger needs to buy one or two seats. But think about this: when you have baggage that is over a certain weight limit, you need to pay an additional cost. I believe they are trying to enforce the same policy with overweight/obese people. People aren’t luggage, so it’s a very sticky subject to put out there for the industry. The seats are cramped already and they have to keep in mind the comfort of the passengers that may have to sit next to someone who is exploding out of their seat.

All in all, an overweight person reading this may despise me for my opinion on the matter. I do work very hard in everything I do in my life: my family, my job and my workout routine. Someone overweight didn’t start off that way; they became stagnant and put in more than they burned until it became a huge problem. I’m writing this to help everyone big or small to understand that if you do have an issue please seek medical/professional help and look at both sides of the story. I do praise Kenlie for loosing weight and continuing to do so with diet and exercise. To everyone who is striving to do their best, keep up the good workouts.

Whole Grain Goodness

http://www.realage.com/tips/burn-calories-by-increasing-metabolism-with-thermogenics?eid=1098952003&memberid=5288595

I always choose whole grain breads, pasta and rice over the processed white ones. Not only are they more nutritious for you, but all in all they taste better.

What struck me was the craze of completely cutting out carbohydrates(the Atkins Diet). This diet, or any extreme diets, is unsatisfying and unhealthy to say the least. Eating whole wheat and grains is just part of your healthy diet along with plenty of fruits and veggies.