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I'm not sure if it's the NYC metro area or NY state, but we're required to put the number of calories of each dish in all restaurants. There's also a new law where salt is being banned. In 2003, trans-fats became banned in our food. This may be one reason why we're one of the fittest cities:
I honestly don't care about the salt ban, since I hardly use it in my food anyway.
Chefs Call Proposed New York Salt Ban 'Absurd' (http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/new_york_state/chefs-call-proposed-new-york-salt-ban-absurd-20100310-akd - broken link)
I remember that TV special, "Dying to Eat in Jackson," which highlighted the obesity problems in the state capital, Jackson, MS. My Facebook and Twitter pages started to explode because there were a lot of people who were PI$$ED OFF that Mississippi was portrayed like that. My response? "Well, y'all do like to fry everything from catfish to pickles down there, what do you expect?" People weren't too happy about that, but the truth hurts.
Take me as an example - I've always struggled with my weight since I was an adolescent. When I grew up in health-conscious San Diego, healthy lifestyles were emphasized at school, the local populace, etc. However, I was a bookworm and hated the outdoors. Only thing I liked to do was ride my bike. Bad eating habits plus a sweet tooth really messed me up.
We moved to Mississippi when I was about 13. Bad habits simply got worse. My parents are natives of the state, and were so happy to have some good, down-home southern cooking for the first time in years, so they went crazy, and I went crazy as well. My grandmothers emphasizing that we ate everything off our plate didn't help either. It's also hot as hell, and not a friendly area for pedestrians in many areas. A lot of social activities there revolve around eating. I know these are horrid excuses and I'm not blaming a locale for my personal bad eating choices, but simply showing how factors such as these can play a role in obesity.
I managed to lose weight when I was in college, but I wound up moving back home after I graduated and sank into depression and stuffed my face. Subsequent moves, sucky jobs and being broke didn't help that situation.
To make a long story short, I was tipping the scales at 345 pounds by March 2009.
I've made better efforts to eat healthily and to figure out what works best for me, and I've managed to lose about 90 pounds. I have about 60 more I want to lose before I'm satisfied though.
Location: Concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
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I remember that TV special, "Dying to Eat in Jackson," which highlighted the obesity problems in the state capital, Jackson, MS. My Facebook and Twitter pages started to explode because there were a lot of people who were PI$$ED OFF that Mississippi was portrayed like that. My response? "Well, y'all do like to fry everything from catfish to pickles down there, what do you expect?" People weren't too happy about that, but the truth hurts.
Take me as an example - I've always struggled with my weight since I was an adolescent. When I grew up in health-conscious San Diego, healthy lifestyles were emphasized at school, the local populace, etc. However, I was a bookworm and hated the outdoors. Only thing I liked to do was ride my bike. Bad eating habits plus a sweet tooth really messed me up.
We moved to Mississippi when I was about 13. Bad habits simply got worse. My parents are natives of the state, and were so happy to have some good, down-home southern cooking for the first time in years, so they went crazy, and I went crazy as well. My grandmothers emphasizing that we ate everything off our plate didn't help either. It's also hot as hell, and not a friendly area for pedestrians in many areas. A lot of social activities there revolve around eating. I know these are horrid excuses and I'm not blaming a locale for my personal bad eating choices, but simply showing how factors such as these can play a role in obesity.
I managed to lose weight when I was in college, but I wound up moving back home after I graduated and sank into depression and stuffed my face. Subsequent moves, sucky jobs and being broke didn't help that situation.
To make a long story short, I was tipping the scales at 345 pounds by March 2009.
I've made better efforts to eat healthily and to figure out what works best for me, and I've managed to lose about 90 pounds. I have about 60 more I want to lose before I'm satisfied though.
Good for you I've heard that a big part of dieting is your thinking and how you feel about yourself. I highly recommend the book "The Secret". Ive heard a lot of people who have lost a lot of weight after reading that book. I've become a lot more successful career-wise reading it too.
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Originally Posted by grindin
I remember that TV special, "Dying to Eat in Jackson," which highlighted the obesity problems in the state capital, Jackson, MS. My Facebook and Twitter pages started to explode because there were a lot of people who were PI$$ED OFF that Mississippi was portrayed like that. My response? "Well, y'all do like to fry everything from catfish to pickles down there, what do you expect?" People weren't too happy about that, but the truth hurts.
Take me as an example - I've always struggled with my weight since I was an adolescent. When I grew up in health-conscious San Diego, healthy lifestyles were emphasized at school, the local populace, etc. However, I was a bookworm and hated the outdoors. Only thing I liked to do was ride my bike. Bad eating habits plus a sweet tooth really messed me up.
We moved to Mississippi when I was about 13. Bad habits simply got worse. My parents are natives of the state, and were so happy to have some good, down-home southern cooking for the first time in years, so they went crazy, and I went crazy as well. My grandmothers emphasizing that we ate everything off our plate didn't help either. It's also hot as hell, and not a friendly area for pedestrians in many areas. A lot of social activities there revolve around eating. I know these are horrid excuses and I'm not blaming a locale for my personal bad eating choices, but simply showing how factors such as these can play a role in obesity.
I managed to lose weight when I was in college, but I wound up moving back home after I graduated and sank into depression and stuffed my face. Subsequent moves, sucky jobs and being broke didn't help that situation.
To make a long story short, I was tipping the scales at 345 pounds by March 2009.
I've made better efforts to eat healthily and to figure out what works best for me, and I've managed to lose about 90 pounds. I have about 60 more I want to lose before I'm satisfied though.
I can relate to a lot of that, especially late 2009, for me it was the worst year I've had.
After an accident and my little brothers passing away, I became extremely depressed too, especially because I blamed myself for transferring schools from UMich Ann Arbor to UT-Austin just to be closer to family and taking their time for granted because I was out having a good time with friends...
I went into a very long depression, something that I just came out of in late February, and I ended up gaining 23 lbs from what i weighed in September, I've been working on it as well. I don't look any different, people still think I'm very skinny, I guess my height has a lot to do with that, but none of my clothes fit me properly.
I've managed to lose 14 lbs, and I'm trying to lose everything gained.
I guess what my point is, often at times people need to realize sooner how much your health matters in the long run. It's a shame that we don't have a more proactive system to help people who are at risk because of over weight, help them and motivate them to make a change.
I know a lot of people want to do it, but they quit before they even start... it's sad to see that, especially here in Texas...
Anyways, good work, and keep it up, you're a good inspiration for others!
I remember that TV special, "Dying to Eat in Jackson," which highlighted the obesity problems in the state capital, Jackson, MS. My Facebook and Twitter pages started to explode because there were a lot of people who were PI$$ED OFF that Mississippi was portrayed like that. My response? "Well, y'all do like to fry everything from catfish to pickles down there, what do you expect?" People weren't too happy about that, but the truth hurts.
Take me as an example - I've always struggled with my weight since I was an adolescent. When I grew up in health-conscious San Diego, healthy lifestyles were emphasized at school, the local populace, etc. However, I was a bookworm and hated the outdoors. Only thing I liked to do was ride my bike. Bad eating habits plus a sweet tooth really messed me up.
We moved to Mississippi when I was about 13. Bad habits simply got worse. My parents are natives of the state, and were so happy to have some good, down-home southern cooking for the first time in years, so they went crazy, and I went crazy as well. My grandmothers emphasizing that we ate everything off our plate didn't help either. It's also hot as hell, and not a friendly area for pedestrians in many areas. A lot of social activities there revolve around eating. I know these are horrid excuses and I'm not blaming a locale for my personal bad eating choices, but simply showing how factors such as these can play a role in obesity.
I managed to lose weight when I was in college, but I wound up moving back home after I graduated and sank into depression and stuffed my face. Subsequent moves, sucky jobs and being broke didn't help that situation.
To make a long story short, I was tipping the scales at 345 pounds by March 2009.
I've made better efforts to eat healthily and to figure out what works best for me, and I've managed to lose about 90 pounds. I have about 60 more I want to lose before I'm satisfied though.
Similar to my life now; except instead of gaining; I'm losing. School is stressing me out, financial problems (well kinda) family issues. and other stuff has just got me down so I don't really have too much of an appetite. Yesterday I passed out in the barbershop and when I went to the doctor I found out I lost like 30 Lbs (went from 220 to 188) in less than the month (It's a shock to me because I'm not even trying to lose weight.)
I hate this stupid list and have hated it since it first came out.
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I've heard that a big part of dieting is your thinking and how you feel about yourself. I highly recommend the book "The Secret". Ive heard a lot of people who have lost a lot of weight after reading that book. I've become a lot more successful career-wise reading it too.
