The Good
It seems that Japan has done a study that shows that people in the "overweight" BMI category live the longest. And that it is more dangerous to be underweight than obese.This study was done on Japanese people between the ages of 40 to 79. So much for dropping dead before 60. This study was similar to ones done by the CDC which also said that people in the overweight category lived the longest.
But I say eat well and move and don't worry about your size whether it be big or small.
Check out fellow members of the Fatosphere Marianne Kirby of the Rotund and Gabrielle Gregg of Young, Fat and Fabulous on Good Morning America. Many shots were filmed at my favorite store: Re/Dress. While Marianne and Gabrielle rock, there are some negatives aspects of the segment including the unflattering belly shots.
The Bad
Study Finds Higher Suicide Risk in Teens Who See Themselves as Overweight. This disturbs me because it's not just fat kids who are at risk but kids who think they are fat. We keep saying we must make our kids thin, this is the result.
The Funny. (I decided to change this to give a more upbeat end).
I don't really like giving opportunist MeMe Roth any airtime. However I just had a chuckle reading about her crusade against junk food at her children's school.
"Her extreme methods have earned her attention before: The police were called to a Y.M.C.A. in 2007 when she absconded with the sprinkles and syrups on a table where members were being served ice cream."
MeMe Roth, sprinkle thief. Madame, if you must resort to theft, be bold: steal an ice cream truck.
MeMe Roth, sprinkle thief. Madame, if you must resort to theft, be bold: steal an ice cream truck.
Oooh that gave me a chuckle. And yet people find a sprinkle thief to be their most credible expert. ((SHRUG))
Posted by: Carolyn | June 23, 2009 at 05:37 AM
*gasp!* Not the butterscotch sauce! It's not a real sundae with butterscotch!
~faints~
Posted by: Sarah R | June 24, 2009 at 08:54 AM