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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-07-11 11:56 PM Original message |
America just keeps getting fatter |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-07-11 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. Here is a tip for them pricing strategies |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-07-11 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
2. Cheap junk food is fattening. Stress is fattening. Bad life is fattening. |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:04 AM Response to Reply #2 |
25. Exercise Has Become a Commodity |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 06:33 AM Response to Reply #25 |
42. I work one job and have no kids. My job pays fine. I'm one of the very few lucky Americans. |
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TriMera (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:00 AM Response to Original message |
3. I have 4 words for you: high fructose corn syrup. n/t |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:04 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Now, now. I'm sure it's all genetic, inflammation and that unfair Body Mass Index scale. nt |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:24 AM Response to Reply #4 |
15. There are millions with glandular dysfunctions and metabolic problems. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:09 AM Response to Reply #4 |
26. Now, now, I'm sure it's all |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 01:08 PM Response to Reply #26 |
51. Especially when you get heatstroke just from going outside. |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:24 AM Response to Reply #51 |
55. Was there ever a time in the history of Mankind when there was no air conditioning? If so, |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:23 AM Response to Reply #26 |
54. Here's an article re COPD/exercise from COPD International |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:05 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Expect a visit from the Corn Syrup board |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:15 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. I've seen the ad... |
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hifiguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:36 AM Response to Reply #8 |
50. It isn't |
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TriMera (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:15 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. They can stop by, but they won't be welcome. I've been |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:18 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Yep, one reason I mostly bake my bread |
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TriMera (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:33 AM Response to Reply #11 |
16. I feel for ya. I guess I'd better start working on my meager |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:36 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Recipee is easy as pie |
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TriMera (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:42 AM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Thanks, I'll give it a try! n/t |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:46 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Dust your baking sheet |
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TriMera (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:52 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Will do. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:56 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. It is indeed the easiest bread recipe ever |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:18 AM Response to Reply #19 |
46. Can you freeze it? |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:56 AM Response to Reply #46 |
61. I go through that in a week |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 11:56 AM Response to Reply #61 |
62. Great, thanks - I had a friend who used ot freeze pizza dough. |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:15 AM Response to Reply #17 |
45. That's terrific - thanks for the recipe, Nadine! |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:02 AM Response to Reply #16 |
24. A Bread Machine Makes It Even Easier |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:31 AM Response to Reply #24 |
33. Thought about it, no counter space |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:38 AM Response to Reply #6 |
38. Food Co-Ops are the Antidote to Food Deserts |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 06:27 AM Response to Reply #38 |
41. They are ONE of the antidotes, not the antidote |
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OhioBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
5. just wow.... Colorado has the lowest adult obesity |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 01:55 AM Response to Reply #5 |
23. Colorado Has Lower Obesity Because of the Mountains |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
7. I'm not sure it's the food so much as it's the lack of exercise |
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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:15 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. No, It's Primarily The Food |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:21 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. For health reasons we no longer do any fast food |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:21 AM Response to Reply #9 |
14. Yah, I know it's "cheaper" when you do that... |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:34 AM Response to Reply #14 |
37. The "Buy Your Own" Part Needs Some Work in Many Areas |
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BillyJack (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:09 AM Response to Reply #9 |
28. *cough* b-llsh-t *cough* |
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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:11 AM Response to Reply #28 |
43. How So? |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 12:21 AM Response to Reply #7 |
13. no, Food matters far more when it comes to weight than exercise |
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laundry_queen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 01:06 AM Response to Reply #13 |
22. From what I have read recently |
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Liquorice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:10 AM Response to Reply #13 |
29. It's true. You can't exercise your way out of a bad diet. nt |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:22 AM Response to Reply #13 |
32. To the Extent that Exercise is Building Muscle, It is Putting Weight On |
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Liquorice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:09 AM Response to Original message |
27. Well all companies that sell food have a vested interest in people eating more |
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BillyJack (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:16 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. More b*llshit.....no source cited... |
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Liquorice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:20 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. LOL Okay here is a link for you: |
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BillyJack (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:32 AM Response to Reply #31 |
34. Common sense is something your 'experts' at the npr article are attempting to |
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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:13 AM Response to Reply #34 |
44. Must Be Nice Viewing The World Through Your Own Prism |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:33 AM Response to Reply #31 |
35. Piece of trivia |
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Greybnk48 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:23 AM Response to Reply #35 |
48. You want a good laugh. Look at the size of the seat |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:16 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. I need to fix one from twenty years ago |
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Greybnk48 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:30 AM Response to Reply #35 |
49. I want to add. A friend of mine with a heart condition |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:19 AM Response to Reply #49 |
53. I use a lot of veggies |
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Greybnk48 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:37 AM Response to Reply #53 |
59. Thanks Nadin. I was completely focused on his diet |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:47 AM Response to Reply #59 |
60. Quinoa is a tad more expensive but it is a full protein |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 03:10 AM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Let the People Dance! |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 02:34 AM Response to Original message |
36. No, I don't think the food channel / food TV shows have any real impact. |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 03:43 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. Lots of vacation time, fewer work hours, less poverty by far n/t |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-08-11 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
47. 1. Fewer smokers |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:33 AM Response to Reply #47 |
58. Think about this combo |
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Harry Callahan (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:28 AM Response to Original message |
56. Even so, some people continue to push the myth that many Americans go to bed hungry. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-09-11 07:31 AM Response to Reply #56 |
57. One has little to do with the other |
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