Jody - Fit at 52

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• Commented on 3 Steps to a Healthier Body Image
  I like your points. I still find it hard not to compare myself, even after all these years BUT I still respect what I have done, especially at my age. For example, many guys & people in general don't...
• Commented on The Air Diet: Why Eat When You Can Pretend!
  OK, to each their own BUT I just think this is weird! If it works for you, fine but for me, not so much! Are people paying to get this advice? I bet people would!...
• Commented on Frozen Veggies Retain More Nutrients
  I used to buy fresh all the time but it was getting too expensive & I wanted to retain freshness which required multiple trips to the store in the same few days. So, I switched over to mostly frozen...
• Commented on Doctors Are Calling For "Choke Proof" Hotdogs
  I agree & taking smaller bites instead scarfing down the food. For me, no prob since I don't eat hot dogs.. don't like them!...
• Commented on Not So 'Fine' Day For a Walk!
  I have never seen anything like that & quite honestly, it never even entered my mind! As for that dog in the bottom pic, OMG, the poor thing! That is weird to me!...
• Commented on Poll: Umami, The New MSG?
  Spectra is right. But, if this stuff does do this.. just more to add to the already burgeoning obesity crisis here & spreading around the world!...
• Commented on The New New Atkins Diet
  Yes, to Spectra & Dr. J!...
• Commented on Beware of Calories in Movie Theater Snacks
  I don't buy anything at the movies. I either bring in my own food or nothing. I don't need all those extra calories & especially for something I really don't care enough about to waste my calories on. PLUS, ya...
• Commented on The New New Atkins Diet
  I think it comes down to what is right for you. We all work differently. This is not for me as I prefer to eat a variety of real foods & healthy carbs including my healthy breads, oats etc. I...
• Commented on Weight Loss: How to Eat Slowly
  Spectra, now that is cool! You have to work at it since as a society, we are all so used to rushing around like crazy. The real good benefit, you actually TASTE the food instead of trying to figure out...
• Commented on Kirstie Alley Weight Loss Program: Organic Liaison
  I saw Kirstie on Oprah when she did that before & after with the "bikini" and then gained all the wight back & more. Oprah called her on the fact that her mindset was wrong & I still think she...
• Commented on Can You Detox Safely?
  I have never used any of these detox products. I agree with dobner & Melanie, I just rather eat whole foods & "cleanse" the natural way....
• Commented on Do You Want an Hourglass Figure?
  In my opinion, it is a no win situation for women that are in entertainment, media & the like. They are too thin, too fat, too big, too small, too ugly. Nothing is ever right. Lots of stress!...
• Commented on Grandparent Carers Boost Obesity Risk
  I think it is possible that grandparents my want to indulge thier grandchildren... plus if they are older grandparents, it may be harder for them to move around. As a younger grandparent, I can keep up so it is about...
• Commented on Kevin Smith Kicked Off Flight for Being Too Fat
  Dr. J, as always, thinking it thru!!! BUT, I did see this guy & he was not super big so not sure about the whole situation. And others have said there were bigger people that they left on the plane....
• Commented on Low Carb vs. Low Fat: Which is Better?
  As I always say, find a food program that works for you & can be sustained life long. Mine has changed over the years & with age but it is always something I can stick to. I also mix it...
• Commented on McItaly Burger Stirs Up Controversy
  I don't do fast food so does not entice me at all either....
• Commented on Campbell's Soup Low Calorie Commercials: What Do You Think?
  Spectra, I thought that same thing about that Special K commercial! Plus all the other lose weight ones where the person is so friggin thin already! I agree on the calorie thing too. Way too much pressure for woment to...
• Commented on Poll: Taco Bell Drive-thru Diet
  Once again, I am with Spectra. Options are good BUT you have to portion control & know what you are eating....
• Commented on What If Advertisers Couldn't Lie?
  Got to love this post!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
• Commented on Unusual Fruits and Vegetables Hitting UK Shelves
  I am with you Emily!!!!...
• Commented on Weight Issues Around the World
  Spectra, how come I am thinking so much like you with all these things! :-)...
• Commented on First Lady Michelle Obama Joins the Fight Against Obesity
  I agree with Spectra, I think Michelle Obama is an average look.. not too much & not too skinny. I think she is a great role model & not intimidating at all. I think she is very real....
• Commented on Eat Like a Viking And Lose Weight
  I am with you Spectra!...
• Commented on Poll: Coffee Lowers Brain Cancer Risk
  Always good to wait for more research as we always find out something different down the line!...
• Commented on 3 Goofy Fitness Gadgets Every Woman Needs?
  Ellen DeGeneres actually made those shake weights famous by JOKING abut them on her show & that is when they decided to come out with the men's one. They ought to give her a cut with the money they are...
• Commented on Book Review: Knowledge and Nonsense
  Sounds like a very interesting read but bits at a time... I will have to check it out. Thx....
• Commented on Eating Junk Food Will Spoil Your Mood
  I think many people define comfort food as that emotional eating food... & maybe not only the sugar lows depress them but also that they keep doing this to themselves. Find another way to satisfy yourself with healthy options. Replace...
• Commented on How to Set a Goal for Better Health
  Definitely having short term goals is crucial. The long term goal without that is overwhelming. You have to set yourself up for success & that is by those short term & attainable goals that get you closer to that long...
• Commented on Ban Butter for Greater Health?
  Butter is not the only culprit! We would have to ban half of what a lot of people eat! Spectra, loved your comment!...