Obesity map of the United States

[Amby 490]

I buy fresh fruit and veg and I don't care how much it costs. I'd much rather spend that extra money on fruit and veg than on something else like a 12pk of diet cokes (one of my food vices).

HA I just buy both. (Although it's Rey who buys the diet soda... I buy 2 liter bottles of carbonated water every freaking day). I have a really hard time budgeting about food. My parents somehow gave me the idea that you don't budget when it comes to food, except in terms of calories. So I always buy whatever I want unless it's just ridiculous. Rey does too, and that is why we can't afford extras and whatnot.

I do the same thing! Food is so amazing. I wish I could have a better food budget. Neil is more into convenience than healthy. He lives on a diet of frozen burritos, pizzas, cup o ramen. One day he will gain so much weight if he stops doing tae kwon do

[no name 1]

I always find it weird when people say they don't like tomatoes

My hubby won't touch them unless there are cooked or sun-dried. I definitely eat less now because of that.

[Alex+R 0]

I always find it weird when people say they don't like tomatoes

My hubby won't touch them unless there are cooked or sun-dried. I definitely eat less now because of that.

Oh man, Rey has ruined mushrooms for me. He won't eat them.

[Marilyn. 340]

I love fruit and vegies!!!

but it is hard to buy them when you are only two people and don't have access to the grocery store very often... you want to buy enough o last but not too much where it will go bad

[no name 1]

I always find it weird when people say they don't like tomatoes

My hubby won't touch them unless there are cooked or sun-dried. I definitely eat less now because of that.

Oh man, Rey has ruined mushrooms for me. He won't eat them.

J is not a fan of the shrooms but he will eat some. He likes the fancy ones.

[Marilyn. 340]

I love mushrooms as long as they are cooked in some way.. I hate them raw....

[no name 1]

I love fruit and vegies!!!

but it is hard to buy them when you are only two people and don't have access to the grocery store very often... you want to buy enough o last but not too much where it will go bad

Yeah, you definitely need to go once a week for that stuff, if not twice.

It's easy to buy for 2! I buy 2 pears here, a bunch of bananas there, a few oranges, etc. Then you both eat one a day. The only thing we sometimes waste is salad.

[Jenn! 918]

We can stop the epidemic by giving condescending looks to anyone who is buying something unhealthy!

This isn't to say that I always only buy the most nutritious foods, but in general, going to the grocery store does make me feel better about my own eating habits.

ETA: I shop at the discount grocery store. I'd probably feel inferior if I were to shop at Whole Foods!

Jenn, I think we really could stop obesity with more condescending looks! I mean why else would that study have said obesity is contagious? If we ostracize people who eat badly, then... they probably won't?

Yeah, you know that's not such a bad idea. What happened to the stigma associated with eating poorly? Since when is it acceptable to have a fourth meal at Taco Bell? Every time I turn on the TV I see a stop smoking or anti-marijuana commercial. Where are all of the public service announcements regarding healthy eating?

[Marilyn. 340]

I love fruit and vegies!!!

but it is hard to buy them when you are only two people and don't have access to the grocery store very often... you want to buy enough o last but not too much where it will go bad

Yeah, you definitely need to go once a week for that stuff, if not twice.

It's easy to buy for 2! I buy 2 pears here, a bunch of bananas there, a few oranges, etc. Then you both eat one a day. The only thing we sometimes waste is salad.

yeah, if I had a car I would defiantly do that...

[Mags 112]

mags there is one on thursdays a block or two west of 38th St & Meridian. never checked it out but it's probably a bit far for you anyways

Yeah, over an hour and 20 mins away.

I mean, Platy and I do buy fresh veggie from the store, that isn't an issue at all, but it ain't cheap and it ain't from a farmer's market. I'd love there to be a local one, I really would.

looks like you have a large yard why not plant a garden? I'm big on gardens. I think growing up picking fresh veggies every summer and practically eating them off the vines (especially tomatoes) I was spoiled and couldn't live without having a garden every summer

We have a veggie garden already, Amber. Tomatoes, zucchini, jalapeños, bell peppers and so on. Plus an array of fresh herbs too. Doesn't do me much good in the Winter though...

[mawilson 2,133]

Jenn, I think we really could stop obesity with more condescending looks! I mean why else would that study have said obesity is contagious? If we ostracize people who eat badly, then... they probably won't?

Because they are not ostracized enough?

[Jenn! 918]

Jenn, I think we really could stop obesity with more condescending looks! I mean why else would that study have said obesity is contagious? If we ostracize people who eat badly, then... they probably won't?

Because they are not ostracized enough?

There's a difference between getting on people for their eating/exercise habits and getting on them for their weight.

[no name 1]

Since when is it acceptable to have a fourth meal at Taco Bell?

Edited February 12, 2008 by devilette

[mawilson 2,133]

Jenn, I think we really could stop obesity with more condescending looks! I mean why else would that study have said obesity is contagious? If we ostracize people who eat badly, then... they probably won't?

Because they are not ostracized enough?

There's a difference between getting on people for their eating/exercise habits and getting on them for their weight.

Yeah, but how can you tell if someone's overweight due to a lack of physical activity / unhealthy eating habits,

or due to a medical condition?

[Jenn! 918]

Jenn, I think we really could stop obesity with more condescending looks! I mean why else would that study have said obesity is contagious? If we ostracize people who eat badly, then... they probably won't?

Because they are not ostracized enough?

There's a difference between getting on people for their eating/exercise habits and getting on them for their weight.

Yeah, but how can you tell if someone's overweight due to a lack of physical activity / unhealthy eating habits,

or due to a medical condition?

You can't! You ostracize people for eating bad - fat or skinny!