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LaTigresse -> RE: Want some fries with that? (9/23/2006 10:06:03 AM)
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Thank you but it is just the way that I was raised. I was the oldest of 6 kids in a very poor family. I was lucky in that both my parents were also very concious of good nutrition. And yes, as kids we bartered then bought our own junk food and so did my kids. However, I can see how my kids are now and how they are raising their own. Yes there there is the occasional chips etc but the basics of what T1 and T2 (terror one age 3 and terror 2 age 2) eat, fresh fruits and veggies, low sugar healthy yogurt, cheese, lean meats, etc....They like it because they have been raised on it. Of course they also like chocolate milk and cookies, what kid doesn't. They are just used to it being a treat and in moderation instead of a staple.
I know that many people have just not been educated to know what healthy food is and have not had the opportunity to train their palate and system to be satisfied with it. That is one of the evils of a bad diet, its rather addictive and when you quit and switch to a more whole foods type way of eating your body goes thru this whole deceitful thing of telling you it needs more food. It is just not used to getting the good stuff and is craving the garbage. I know, I just went thru that two weeks ago because I had gotten into a bad rut of crappy food.
Also, someone said something about being handicapped and not able to exercise. Because of a temporary foot problem I cannot run, and very little walking. I might suggest swimming and a rowing machine if the upper body is able. I know that physical impairments can make exercise difficult. I let the foot thing be an excuse to get lazy. I had to quit lying to myself and making excuses.
The bottom line is, to each their own. If someone prefers to eat badly and not exercise that is their choice. If someone wants to eat healthy and exercise that is their choice also. It is their body after-all. I won't let anyone dictate to me how I will treat mine, that is my responsibility as a rational, reasonably intelligent adult.
Now I have to get off my hiney and take two terrors outside to blow off some toddler steam. The roast, potatoes and carrots are in the oven.....grand total to feed 5, 3 adults and two small ones, with leftovers for a pan of beef and noodles tomorrow......about $ 10.00.
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