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An article in today's Toronto Star presents new research indicating that children aged 2-6 are already biased against fat children and assume that they are "mean". 
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FROSTIERACES
4/12/2012 4:34PM
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I very rarely watch television and while the hype was huge about the Biggest Loser..I got very discourage to follow it after I saw the terrible struggles people had with regaining their weight back. Unfortunately people are so incredibly judgemental and with that comes being prejudice and lack of empathy for others. I think kids are kids but then, as the twists and turns in the roads come their way...so do these unfortunate articles, tv shows...etc...which are all part of forming their own views and opinions of others.
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NOLAZYBUTT110
4/12/2012 1:42PM
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just like any prejudice, its learned! From the top... ( The President) and parents and on downward! Being prejudice against anyone whose fat, or a Jew or somthing different than we are is always from an adult or an older person . we learn t from our elders! Whatever it is, whether its what is seen as good or evil! We learn it! But Thank G*d we are all Created in his image and his likeness. I think we all need to learn not tolerance but love for everyone whose different , even for gays and those who have different beliefs and cultures! I think G*d made many different peoples colors, races, beliefs etc, because life would be so boring if we all looked and were made from one cookie cutter pattern! Love being a Ginger snap. How about you? Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CRYSTALJEM
4/11/2012 9:46AM
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Discrimination of all sorts starts very young, one of the reasons it's so hard to eliminate as we get older, and why it's important to set the stage properly from day 1. I see it so often and I find it heart wrenching whether it's about obesity, gender identity, preferences or anything else. My in laws family is obese from their 8 yr old all the way up. I try to teach my kids compassion and understanding while also teaching them early to make the choice not to follow that path themselves. One of my fav quotes is. The challenge is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else. If fixing problems only took making the decision to change we'd all make our goals with the greatest of ease. The reality is just a little more complex than that. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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TRYINGHARD1948
4/7/2012 6:38AM
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Interesting, in Australia that would mean the minority judging the majority.
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PHEBESS
4/7/2012 12:26AM
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That is SO sad!!!!
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DDOORN
4/6/2012 10:50PM
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I always knew there was something "wrong" with the Biggest Loser show above and beyond the totally unrealistic perception that they create that *anyone* can "do this"...one only needs a zillion dollars to hire a personal coach, chef, workout facilities, camera crews, etc...! But yes, why WOULDN'T it create more bias toward the obese when it portrays the "solution" as something within our control. Never mind the long-range studies on how the contestants fare years down the road...! Have never watched the show beyond a snippet or two. Don Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MEADSBAY
4/6/2012 9:38PM
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Very very sad. I wonder if this will change as more and more people, including children, join the ranks of the obese. 
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FREELADY
4/6/2012 7:32PM
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Distressing. And sad. One more good reason for us to keep the TV off!
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CMRAND54
4/6/2012 7:29PM
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Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing.
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_LINDA
4/6/2012 5:58PM
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Wow! An eye-opener! What chance do adults have if they are starting discrimination that young?? Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment |
The Ontario government has come up with a life expectancy quiz that helps figure out the effects of lifestyle on longevity. Here it is:
www.rrasp-phirn.ca/risk-tools
Basically, we are told that there are five behaviour risks that shorten life: smoking, poor diet, excess alcohol, inactivity and stress. And that if each of us was in the healthiest category for each of these high risk behaviours, we'd add 7.5 years of life expectancy!
Even if we just changed our most detrimental health risk behaviour, life expectancy would increase by up to 3.7 years.
Interesting!! In Ontario, we have socialized medicine. So bad health behaviours affect medical costs for everyone.
I'm thinking maybe some financial incentives would help: tax rebate if you have a healthy BMI, for example??
I'm gonna live to be 90!! Think I'll still be wearing my high heeled black leather over-the-knee boots and black leather pencil skirt, size 6?? Ummmm, maybe not!
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FROSTIERACES
4/12/2012 4:38PM
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hahaha at ID_VANDAL's comment! Ditto! I used to think I'd live forever but with both of my parents dying at 60 and 62..it's not looking good! I'm a fighter tho like you Ellen and I'm going to keep saying I'm going to live to be 90! - Heck ...98 even!
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NOLAZYBUTT110
4/12/2012 1:51PM
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yes it would be nice if the government would give us an incentive, to lose weight, but I think it would also be detrimental if we allow our government to make such choices for us by them. we would end up like the Jews in Russia! Soon forgotten! susana
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ID_VANDAL
4/6/2012 10:26AM
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I'm not going to do that test since it would tell me I'm already dead!! I agree with the life indicators you mentioned (stress, smoking, diet, alcohol, and inactivity). We all need to step it up since the cost do get passed on to everyone!. Make sure you post a picture of you in that outfit when you hit 90!! Vandal 
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DONNACFIT
4/5/2012 11:54PM
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Cool..I'm going to live to 93,,,woohoo...unless a cow runs me down in the meantime, haha...
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TRYINGHARD1948
4/5/2012 6:59AM
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Well I am ageing gracefully and those high knee boots went, well, only a few years ago. BUT I still love them. Comment edited on: 4/5/2012 7:00:06 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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DSHONEYC
4/4/2012 5:29PM
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Heard something interesting about women, obesity and the BMI. Said BMI is an archaic measurement (over 100 yrs old) and not an accurate guide to a healthy weight. http://www.dispatch.com/ content/stories/local/2012/04/0 4/study-bmi-misses-mark-on-obes ity.html Report Inappropriate Comment |
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VALERIEMAHA
4/4/2012 1:14PM
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Thanks. Interesting! When I put 5 hrs. of exercise along with everything else, it came out 90 yo (ugh). When I changed that to 3 hrs. of exercise, it STILL came out 90 yo, and both times the "largest modifiable risk factor" was diet...? I indicated 14-21 fruits and veggies. The calculation seems a bit off to me. In any case, I have NO interest whatsover in living to be 90. Guess I'm gonna' have to change my ways...start smokin' and boozin' and stop exercising altogether! The only down side to that is that I would like my remaining years to be pleasant!  Maha Report Inappropriate Comment |
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DDOORN
4/4/2012 12:39PM
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86 for me...not sure what the example postal code is, but used that since I'm in the USA. Our lifestyle choices certainly weigh-in their costs / benefits...! Don Report Inappropriate Comment |
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NANCY-
4/4/2012 11:15AM
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I had to find a postal code to input. I'm gonna live to be 86. But that will change, Thanks for sharing this with us.
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DMILLE40
4/4/2012 10:33AM
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CMRAND54
4/4/2012 9:54AM
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That was fun. It says my life expectancy is 93. My Dad is 97. I can do 93 or better. I don't drink much fruit juice, either. I think you got more points for whole fruits and vegetables. I seldom eat white potatoes any more, although I eat sweet potatoes a couple times a week. I cheated on the exercise. I normally do 3-1/2 hours of yoga, 2 hours of weight lifting and at least an hour of walking every week. I'm not doing that right now, but only because of my recent abdominal surgery, so I used my previous exercise hours. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PHEBESS
4/4/2012 8:52AM
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Wow, it lists my life expectancy as 91 yrs old - not sure I want to live that long! (I think 89 is good.) And I scored low on fruits and vegs - because I don't drink fruit juice! I eat WHOLE FRUIT, but they didn't ask about that, they asked about fruits and vegs, then carrots, then juice. I skip juice, it isn't as beneficial as fruit. (And I also rarely eat potatoes - I only like scalloped potatoes, and fries, and chips - none of which are healthful!) Ah well, I guess I'll just keep doing what I'm doing! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PHEBESS
4/4/2012 8:45AM
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Yeah, I think after a certain age you want lower heels, LOL! Because you want to keep on moving, but not fall over. (Which is why I wear flat sandals now!!!) I plan to travel until I'm in my late 70s - then I can settle down and relax in one place. Maybe, the southern coast of Spain. Malta? Ecuador? Report Inappropriate Comment |
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KALIGIRL
4/4/2012 8:11AM
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Love the idea! My 60 revolutions around the sun put me in great shape for some cash...  Here's to a long, happy, healthy life "AWAKE! ALIVE! AWARE! and Appreciative of ALL that IS". Namaste Report Inappropriate Comment |
! What a head snapper you are. Go, girl, go! Strut your stuff.
Happy Birthday! 
I just came across your blog..because i saw in the blog title that you finally got your 'cowboy boots' 
