Kami Gray, Author of The Denim Diet

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• Commented on It's Time to Panic...About Obesity
  I agree Bethany...always better to limit your concerns with something you can control. Going out for that long walk now! Thanks!...
• Commented on Why do Skinny People hate Fat People?
  Invite people you would like to get to know better to YOUR home. This isn't the skinny/fat dilemma, but I used to live in the "perfect" neighborhood - safe, great schools, parks, etc. The only problem was I the only...
• Commented on Ways to Slow the Hands of Time
  And sunscreen...I worked in a derm office for four years and saw first-hand how important it is to protect yourself. I try and get the minimum 15 minutes of unprotected sun on my limbs everyday for vitamin D, but my...
• Commented on Feel Good in Your Swimsuit This Summer
  Good Tips Bethany. And yes, most importantly, have some fun! Being worried about what other people think isn't fun or worth your time...people aren't that interested in how you look in your swimsuit! BIG fan of bronzer! Physicians Formula even...
• Commented on Overweight at 25 and Ready for Change!
  Congrats M! I agree with the advice here...take it slow and steady so the weight stays off and you're practicing habits that you can maintain indefinitely. Good luck!...
• Commented on Is Your Multi-Vitamin Safe?
  I don't take a multivitamin (or any supplements for that matter) and never have. I get my vitamins, enzymes, and minerals from food and 15 minutes of sunshine a day for vitamin D. I have my levels checked regularly to...
• Commented on Does High Fat + Extra Protein = A bad mix?
  My thoughts exactly Shauna! Keep it all in good balance! Too much of anything is typically not a good thing....
• Commented on What's Growing This Spring in the White House Garden?
  Totally agree with you Cari. I think it's even more impactful because she's a parent of young children....
• Posted What is your sweetener of choice and why? to Share
  I'm an agave nectar girl myself. I like the taste and that it's sweeter than sugar so I end up using less. I also like that it's a low glycemic food so it won't create much of a spike in...
• Commented on Getting Your Five-A-Day: What Counts?
  I agree Julie...about common sense and veggies! I have to force most fruits down, but I can eat mounds and mounds of veggies...not five a day, five in one sitting! Fruits do contain important minerals, vitamins, and enzymes - I...
• Commented on Teens, Vitamin D and Risk Factors
  "The horrific diets of our youth combined with sun phobia?" Horrific diets to be sure, but my experience with this demographic (girls especially) is that they haven't received the memo about the risks of sun damage like skin cancer and...
• Commented on 2009 Fitness Trends
  Interesting, but I think I'll go take a long walk to my mat Pilates class....
• Commented on Anorexia Risk Begins In Womb
  That's exactly what I was thinking Cari...another pill...another crutch. As a mother of a 19 girl, I think the biggest factor is what these young people idolize...on TV and in magazines and in a million other highly visible places. I...
• Commented on Surviving Easter Without Gaining Weight: Six Tips
  Good reminder to go to small...especially if you're the Easter Bunny. Kids don't need a giant, over-the-top Easter basket to make the day special. Most of the time they can't remember what they "got" for Easter (or any other holiday)...
• Commented on Moderate Drinking May Improve Bone Density
  Teenagers can drive you to drink too! It's nice to know something good may result from their moody behavior!...
• Commented on How Fast Should You Walk?
  I don't keep track of my steps, but I walk with a very tall friend who walks so quickly, I can barely keep up! Within the first ten minutes, I'm breaking a major sweat! Maybe find a tall friend! :)...
• Commented on Bus Stop Scales: The Weight of Shame
  I hear you...and when I was much younger, I would have likely agreed. My motivation to hit the gym then was absolutely about appearance and image. At 40 plus, I care very much about being optimally healthy, having plenty of...
• Commented on Bus Stop Scales: The Weight of Shame
  Just plain mean...and the focus is all wrong. The number on a scale has little to do with how healthy you are, how much energy you may have, how you feel most of the time, and what shape your heart...
• Commented on Lose Weight and De-Stress: The Wisdom of John Berardi
  I agree...forget the hype and the idea that eating needs to be so complex. I'm from 1966 too...maybe that year produced an abundance of common sense!...
• Commented on Lose Weight and De-Stress: The Wisdom of John Berardi
  Me too! I need snacks...just little ones like raw nuts and a piece of fruit, but something. Otherwise, like you, I will overeat at my next meal....
• Commented on Trainer Gets Fat to Inspire Fat Clients
  I'm not sure I would trust a trainer who would compromise his health to understand me better. Would a psychiatrist attempt suicide to relate to his/her suicidal patients? Seems counter-productive and in the end, what will they have learned?...
• Commented on Healthy Eating: Obamas Lead By Example
  The Obamas are public figures, but they are also parents setting an example for their children. Their actions will undeniably make an impression on countless other families. Like Barbara said, "seeing Mom take an apple over a cookie makes an...
• Commented on Diets for Fat Loss: Protein Matters
  Your commentary on what is "required" vs. "optimal" makes an excellent point and I agree that eating over half of your diet in carbs (even the healthiest of carbs) seems counter-productive to weight loss, maintenance, and overall good heath. Interesting!...
• Commented on The 8 Most Underrated Health Trends
  An apple a day...as they say. I've never heard of foam rolling...have to check that one out! I think I'll stick to leafy green tea...not much for anything in powdered form, or smoothies or bars for that matter. Yes, yes,...
• Commented on Vegetarians Get Fewer Cancers, UK Study Shows
  I love that these are all very serious responses to the study and you throw out, "Money that can be used for a fun night out! =P" It made me laugh out loud and realize that sometimes we should just...
• Commented on Church Programs Help Blacks Lose Weight
  Amen to that! Your two cents is worth a lot!...
• Commented on Church Programs Help Blacks Lose Weight
  Not too surprising...good things can happen when individuals come together as a group with the same common goal. Maybe other churches, groups, organizations, and even families will take notice and work together towards better health. Great to hear!...
• Commented on Beginning Exercise? Use a Journal
  Google "Mixed Role Productions" for the perfect spiral (lays flat) journal/calendar. I've been using this one for years. Great for parents because it's an August-to-July calendar (they also have a January-December). They're pretty cheap, printed on 100% post-consumer paper and...