The worst pandemic facing America right now isn't COVID-19. It's obesity. Why that matters

Just Jeff said:
were "healthy" before 60 ?
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Pretty much, and I still mostly am, particularly for my age. I was overweight, but lucky not to have the diseases that usually accompany it. I suspect some of my arthritis today is a result of the years of excess stress on my bones and joints.

However things catch up with us.

For example I was in my late 60s before my first surgery. Since then I have had hernia, prostate (non-cancerous) and hand arthritis surgery and I have knee replacement scheduled.
 

It's not like there is no information about obesity. The various posts here show awareness. Zero doubt in my mind that it's about choices that people that don't have medical or genetic disposition issues concerning weight that people make.

The choice we make we own. The choice others make is theirs to own. The bad news is poor choice by others has been shown to impact health care costs. Not likely to change anytime soon so our choice is to do what we think is right for us to enjoy excellent health. And we do.
 
Paco Dennis said:
So much of our groceries have a lot of sugar and processed stuff...we can't just stop eating what the store provides. There needs to be some moderation in the amount that we eat. What can you do...go cold turkey on most every food item?
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Grocery stores will sell whatever people buy. It's not up to stores to make OUR food choices; it's up to US. It's not the grocery stores' fault.
When I shop, I spend most of my time and money in the produce section.
Cookies, chips & cigarettes are available in grocery stores. Doesn't mean I have to buy them.
 

I've lost quite a bit of weight in the past year with the move and spending most of my free time in my wood shop. I'm down to 174lbs, which, according to medical charts, is around my ideal weight. I don't diet and actually eat fairly large meals, but I don't snack or eat too much junk food, and I only eat two meals a day.

I'm also much more relaxed in my new house. I love this house. :) I think stress can cause weight gain. Stress triggers the release of cortisone in the body, and elevated levels of cortisone causes fat to accumulate around the organs (around the mid-section).
 
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