Comments on: Lawmakers have proposed legislation that forbids restaurants and food establishments from serving food to anyone who is obese

By: snowy egret

snowy egret — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:53:20 +0000

A flea has more brains then SFL and those food cops:-j

By: San Francisco Liberal

San Francisco Liberal — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:47:15 +0000

I marvel that your parents let a 12 year old like you use the computer so often.

By: PCD

PCD — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:24:30 +0000

11, SFL, Say that again when you see Jerome Nadler and Teddy Kennedy.

Another thing, when it comes to a person’s food bowl, the best advice is stay the F*CK out or they’ll kill you.

I marvel that you lived to 30 without someone terminating you.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:01:42 +0000

FAO- A tip from my hubby..in the morning, he switched to eating oatmeal and that dropped it really fast..

By: FrmrArtyOffcr

FrmrArtyOffcr — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:10:11 +0000

It’s not that conservatives aren’t concerned about people being healthy, it’s that we recognize that people have the right and responsibility to make those decisions for themselves. I personally know that I have to watch my weight and cholesterol. At 230, my BP is a bit too high. At 210, it’s great. Guess which one I try to stay closer to? As for cholesterol, it tends to be a little high but not enough to require medication. I just make smart choices when I shop. More chicken, and part skim, low fat mozzarella in lieu of monterey jack. That keeps my cholesterol down. BTW in 2006, at 209 I passed the Body Fat analysis for a military physical for a new recruit 10 yrs younger than I am. At 210, my BMI is 3.0. Unfortunately my cholesterol was 207. 7 points too high.

SFL, just a word on eating Vegan. More power to you, just keep in mind that a diet that works for adults, may not work for kids. We had an uber vegan set of parents here lose their kids and go to jail for neglect because the kids were so malnourished that they were half the body weight they should’ve been.

By: San Francisco Liberal

San Francisco Liberal — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:23:32 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Pam…
It’s hard to accept, but I know that future isn’t too far away for them, in the grand scheme of things. It’s definitely good to have something planned well in advance…

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:03:05 +0000

SFL- it isn’t the governments job to do that. When I was in grade school we learned the basic food groups and nutrition. Parents should be doing this. One doesn’t need to be a vegan to be eating healthy. Schools are getting away from the pop and candy machines. The meals are becoming more healthy for the students..all without the congress screwing it up…Take the 300lb person though..do you really think that government intervention is going to stop the intake? We also have the other end of the spectrum..we live in a society with size 0 clothing? Kids die everyday from eating disorders..should the government step in on that? Should they ban the majority of advertising? Regulate the size of the actress that can appear on tv? No.

14- Now would be the time for you and your brother to have the talk while your parents are still young and healthy and have many years ahead of them..just don’t assume your brother will do the work..My parents actually welcomed me stepping in..The doctors offices really liked it and it has made things much better.

By: San Francisco Liberal

San Francisco Liberal — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:33:20 +0000

“have you been in a coma or have not had access to television?”

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I realize that I live in a tiny bubble called San Francisco. My wife is vegan, many of my friends are vegitarians, and the vast majority of my fellow citizens appea to not be over-weight.

I also don’t have cable TV, so I may be missing some stuff here and there.

I’m not saying that I believe government should be involved, I’m only asking why conservatives who value saving massive amounts of money don’t think there should be more involvment.

By: San Francisco Liberal

San Francisco Liberal — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:30:14 +0000

“SFL, you are a good example. Your parents are in MI and you in CA:You don’t need to move back, nor do they need to move out there..what you need to do is figure out who does what when it is time to step in and just guide them along…”

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I’m fortunate. I have an older brother who lives in Ohio that, I assume, is going to shoulder most of the responsibilty…

Still have some time, I hope. My folks are only in their mid-60′s.

SFL is…gasp!…30 years old.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:20:39 +0000

SFL- have you been in a coma or have not had access to television? The advertising has never been higher for healthy food choices..Why is it that you think a person needs the government to mandate eating healthy..Schools should be discussing this in health class..we learned nutrition when I went to school.

Healthcare= Actually, kids need to take responsibility for their parents welfare..It doen’t mean they have to move in together, just have a plan and make sure the plan is followed through..Have you and your siblings talked about this? Do you know what meds your parents are on and what they take them for? Do you know what doctors they go to? Have you ever looked up the ratings of these doctors? Do you know their advanced planning directives? Are any of you kids listed at the doctors office as someone that is allowed to receive medical info? SFL, you are a good example. Your parents are in MI and you in CA…You don’t need to move back, nor do they need to move out there..what you need to do is figure out who does what when it is time to step in and just guide them along..you’ll know when it is time to take over, but it’s that period where you are unsure that can be difficult..that’s why it is a good idea to have a sibling listed with access to the doctor..