FitBuff Morning Mix: Obesity Blame, Cancer Credit Card, Garlic Hearts
by FitBuff Brandon on October 17, 2007 · 6 comments
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- Obesity 'not individuals' fault' This UK study tries to shift blame from the individual to society. It's very simple: YOU made yourself fat and unhealthy, and only YOU can change that! All of this whining and consoling is ridiculous. It's never too late to start a healthy diet and exercise program, so get on it!
- Cancer detecting credit card kit Even though it was reported yesterday that cancer deaths are on the way down in the past few years, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. This could help: Scientists are developing compact devices that could quickly and cheaply check for various forms of cancer, as opposed to lengthy and costly blood tests.
- Why garlic is good for the heart Sure, garlic is terrible for your breath, but it may be great for your heart. Researchers found that eating garlic can actually relax your blood vessels and arteries, plus keep those pesky vampires away.
- FitBuff FlashBack Drink Calories: Counts for 10 Common Beverages Even if you are sticking to lean meats, fruits, and vegetables, you could be sabotaging your hard work if you're downing soda and milkshakes between meals. Check out the calorie counts of these common drinks to see if you're guilty.
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From what I read on your bio, the problem you had to overcome was learning how to gain weight, not lose it. Stick with what you know. True scientific studies in obesity are not about “trying to shift the blame”, they are about a search for accurate etiological factors contributing to this widespread epidemic.
Your quote: “It’s very simple: YOU made yourself fat and unhealthy, and only YOU can change that!” — While I agree that everyone is ultimately responsible for making healthy changes in their life, there are a multitude of factors constantly interplaying with one another making this problem far more dynamic and difficult to manage.
Hey Matt,
I agree, I’m not placing the blame on the studies themselves, and I understand there are several factors contributing to both sides of the equation (overweight and underweight), but I still firmly believe that 99% of people are far too quick to find excuses.
If you want remarkable results, you need a remarkable effort, and if you have to push that much harder because of something out of your control, then that’s just what you have to do.
I struggle with anorexia but obesity fascinates me. I’m entering college majoring premed but I want to somehow specialize in helping obese people.
It has to be more complex than putting down a Big Mac…
Maybe DC, but putting down the Big Mac sure wouldn’t hurt! :)
Good luck with your studies!
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