Would You like Fries with That?
The first big problem is the fact that many of us watch way too much TV. Now, it's not entirely the TV's fault that you think you're fat, but I do strongly believe it plays a big part, especially when you're presented with ad after ad about weight loss programs. Sure, you can change the channel, but all you have to do is wait for a commercial break, and you'll inevitably be presented with something to the effect of, "Dieting doesn't work. Weight Watchers does!" So, watch your weight and count your calories, and make mealtimes feel like a chore!
How about those magazines you see displayed on the racks in the grocery store, stuff you can't help looking at while you're waiting to pay for your food? Doesn't it just make you feel guilty that you put chocolate chip cookies and Doritos on your list? How will you ever be as skinny as that model on the front cover of that glossy magazine? If you keep eating all those chips and cookies, it won't ever happen. Scarily skinny anorexics starve themselves. Bulemics gorge themselves only to puke it all back up afterwards. I don't like being hungry, and I don't like puking, so I guess neither of those things is an alternative for me.
Maybe i wouldn't be so skeptical if I heard more about natural methods and healthy eating. You know, like exercising regularly and eating more fruits and vegetables. It just seems to me that if we're not being told to ingest artificial sweeteners and harmful chemicals, we're being told that eating less is the best way to go. Why all the mixed messages? Eat that greasy double cheeseburger and be happy that it tastes good! Is that healthy? No, but the way I see it is, it's a lot less stressful to eat it than to worry about how many grams of fat is in it.
Then there's the fact that you have to deal with the layers of loose skin when you lose a drastic amount of weight in a short period of time. If you're rich, or you have good medical insurance, you can get away with removing it, but what a hassle! The easiest thing would be to say "yes" the next time you're asked, "Would you like fries with that?"
Published by Allie
I'm 21, totally blind, and live in southern California with my fiance and beautiful 11-month-old daughter. Writing has always been one of my passions, and I'm always looking to improve my technique. I love r... View profile
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Post a CommentGreat article and I agree it's better to be happy with what size you are than it is to be stressing over what you weigh or don't. If someone has a weight problem the key is a healthy balanced diet (portion sizes) and exercise NOT some kind of pill that will have all kinds of side effects.
besides everyone's gonna die anyway, may as well be happy with what you eat today, cause who knows tomorrow there may be nothing to eat at all. Then everyone's gonna be trying to find weight gaining diets. lol
What a great article, thanks! :)
Allie, I read your bio/poetry as well and noticed that your imagery is so outstanding I can't believe you are completely blind! Amazing work!
Recently I was taking in a bacon blue cheese burger with my 6-month old twins 3 and 4 year old and at a popular chain restaurant. Eightees dance hits were cransking through the restaurant . The servers were making quite a ruckus singing happy birthday to everybody over and over again. The kids were so hyper from all of the caffiene in their cokes and testing my patience. I left my 3 and 4 year old with my boyfriend and went to go change the twins when I noticed that the Koala Care baby changing station had brail instructions. I then realized that I don't have it so bad. Thank you for your unique insight!
I prefer my fries supersized, in an I.V. bag, hooked up to my arm, please!
Yes, I would love some fries with that, fun read, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Righ on!@ the weight loss obsession in America is really irritating the ehll out of me. and if people were really this obsessed with it then park your car and walk to a lot of place instead of driving everywhere. Tht would cut back on the complaint of gas prices too. Sure I'll take Large fries and a Coke.
Nice! I'm a little over "normal" weight but I don't stress about it, just limit junk intake but never count calories or nothin like that. Excellent message. Wish there were more people like that!