Tagged with obesity

Holding my applause for CVS/pharmacy

Holding my applause for CVS/pharmacy

Take it easy and read this entire post before you start giving me dirty looks. I’m not hating on CVS.  Please don’t send me emails talking about how I need to be grateful about the recent announcement regarding their cease on the sale tobacco products. I am actually extremely grateful. I am proud of my … Continue reading

Is obesity a disease?

OH LAWD!!!!! I saw the news article and my mouth literally gaped open. The American Medical Association has declared obesity a disease. Yeah I know. This isn’t the first time a medical organization has declared obesity a disease. The National Institutes of Health did it. So did the Social Security Administration, and the Centers for … Continue reading

Half Marathon Bound

Half Marathon Bound

I’ve been a runner for the better part of three years. Don’t get excited. I’m a tortoise not a hare at 14 minute/mile. That’s pretty slow compared to seasoned runner but faster than those who do nothing at all. I have done many 5k races, a couple of 10Ks and one marathon relay (I was … Continue reading

Bravo Mr. Ulman! BRAVO!!!

I had this post all ready to go on Friday and then the tragedy in Connecticut happened.  That just shot my dog along with the headache I was enduring. So here we go two days later. This is an issue that isn’t really and it is way overblown. However I must say Ken Ulman’s executive … Continue reading

The ‘fat’ anchorwoman and her alleged bully

Jennifer Livingston, news anchor from WKBT-TV in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was criticized by a viewer recently for her weight via email. She then blasted the viewer on the air igniting a small media storm. I sympathize with Ms. Livingston. It was very hurtful for me to read the viewer’s email. I was floored.  But then … Continue reading