tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post8903313044647146637..comments2024-03-26T12:01:35.977-04:00Comments on Shave Like Grandad: The Rain in Spain....Doug Hansfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-4792220236677977192016-06-27T09:20:29.453-04:002016-06-27T09:20:29.453-04:00For me, one disadvantage of being obese is that yo...For me, one disadvantage of being obese is that you are a "no challenge" shaver. You know those who can shave from the top of their cheeks to the bottom of their necks without having to navigate the curve of the jaw! :-)<br /><br />In all seriousness, I had a friend who became disgusted with himself when he topped 350 on the scale. He started eating nothing but salads and tried to start running. At first he couldn't run to the end of his porch without gasping for breath. After a few weeks the weight fell off him so fast he became scared and went to his doctor fearful of a heart attack or worse. He kept it up and soon slimmed down to 175 lbs and was running in marathons. I admired him for his dedication and ability to keep it off. There is a lot to be said about eating right and good health. I really do not think he would be here today if he hadn't taken the initiative to do something about himself.<br /><br />Nothing wrong with admiring other peoples bodies. But the real admiration is in the effort they put forth in keeping it that way. That's one reason I admire my wife so much! :-)TGatzaJrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190338145847062418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-18580845295722936962016-06-26T10:35:46.830-04:002016-06-26T10:35:46.830-04:00Okay, anonymous Sheriff of PC County, here's t...Okay, anonymous Sheriff of PC County, here's the deal:<br /><br />1) I'm a health-care professional who specializes in treating diseases and other issues related to nutrition and dietary practices.<br /><br />2) Being overweight is a serious health care problem both for the individual and society. For the individual it causes and is related to emotional, psychological, and financial problems beyond the basic and very important physical-health issues. For society as a whole, it places an enormous burden on our health-care system.<br /><br />3) The causes of overweight -- and in the U.S. the problem is appallingly immense -- include ignorance, poverty, culture, emotional problems, overindulgence, and in some cases true medical issues such as medications or genetics (but these are not the larger causes).<br /><br />4) Maybe some people get off on overweight just like some, I guess, might be turned on by toe-nail fungus, or diabetes, or artery disease, or congestive heart failure. Whatever blows up your skirt is okay with me. But don't expect me to celebrate overweight, and don't expect me to lie and say that I find it attractive. Not me, brother. I find slim, athletic, healthy bodies attractive -- and especially those of the female persuasion. Similarly, I like tennis, and just because someone else likes soccer, I'm not going to say that soccer is a thrill for me. I find it not interesting and not appealing, and I'll stand by that. If you or anyone else is offended by my preferences, oh well....<br /><br />I am terribly sympathetic and supportive of those who acknowledge they have a weight problem and are doing their best to deal with it. I will do my best to support and encourage their efforts to optimize their health and avoid the completely-avoidable chronic diseases of lifestyle including overweight. I have no sympathy for those who think being "big" is okay and that I should love it; it's not okay for most, and I don't love it.<br /><br />5) If you keep this up, we're going to have to revoke your PC police badge, toy gun, and secret-decoder ring. :-D<br /><br />Oh, and one more thing, 6) I'll let you know when I need any more advice about the topics for my blog. It seems to me that you may have as big a problem with judgments and tolerance as those you might prefer to criticize. Just my opinion. Have a nice day. ;-)Doug Hansfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-86922199938551875042016-06-26T08:27:50.230-04:002016-06-26T08:27:50.230-04:00Advice: stick to writing about shaving. This way y...Advice: stick to writing about shaving. This way you'll avoid sexist comments like "attractive body weight." Obviously, attractive to you... <br /><br />I really did not believe I would confront shadows of the our obsessive culture around women's weight and body shape in a men's shaving blog!<br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466056822830439396noreply@blogger.com