I don't write as one of Oprah's devotees but the shot of her pulling 60lbs of lard on to her T.V. set, gladdened my heart.
She was making a sincere effort to speak to America's number one health problem, obesity. This has been her own life-long battle.
What would 60lbs of excess weight do to a person over fifteen years?
Strain their heart, rocket their blood pressure, exhaust their pancreas, wear out their hip, knee and ankle joints, deplete their energy, throttle their libido, double their clothing bill and rob them of joy in life.
The gravitationally challenged Miss Piggy quipped to Kermit the frog. "Never eat more than you can lift." quite the opposite to the Bible which has a succinct solution to the matter of obesity.
"When you dine in the presence of Kings put a knife to your throat."
To our chubby friends. If you find a knife to your throat too drastic a solution, at least reduce the frequency of the fork to your mouth.
Guaranteed you will lose the pounds and add years to your life!
Enjoy your salads.
Ian
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