Very interesting article in The New Yorker. I tend to believe it, though I've seen other responses that say Americans lift weights now and that contributes, but seriously, that doesn't explain a size 38 waist. As someone who occasionally struggles with weight, I'm all for finding alternative theories, but the bottom line for me is that there is way too much 'food' for sale that isn't actually food. 80% of the stuff on the shelves in grocery stores are processed bits of stuff that used to be food combined with preservatives, chemicals, and left over bits from other processed products. And it's hard to resist those Oreo's and Potato chips.
I do try to avoid those foods, but I'm not always successful. But at least now I know it's genetic. Or societal. But either way, it's definitely someone else's fault. Whew. Close one there - I almost had to take responsibility for my life.
Ahhh to be 38 again and have the issues you do with body image/weight.....Not. I have to keep certain foods out of the house especially now that i have this big fridge. I am so looking forward to seeing you. Let me know if that is still happening btw. Have a good sunday.
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