Study ranks South Carolina 7th in obesityBy Jill Coley (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Friday, July 18, 2008
South Carolina ranks seventh in the country in the number of adults who report they are obese, according to a new government survey. Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the nation when it comes to obesity. Colorado was the least obese, with about 19 percent fitting the category. An estimated 28.4 percent of South Carolina adults reported being obese in 2007, compared with the national average of 25.6 percent. The findings reported Thursday were derived from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a state-based telephone survey. Nationally, more than 350,000 adults are interviewed annually. Self-reported studies offer conservative estimates because men commonly overstate their height and women often lowball their weight, health experts say. CDC study dataTop 10These 10 states have the highest levels of adult obesity, according to a 2007 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Mississippi 32.0 percent 2. Alabama 30.3 3. Tennessee 30.1 4. Louisiana 29.8 5. West Virginia 29.5 6. Arkansas 28.7 7. South Carolina 28.4 8. Georgia 28.2 9. Oklahoma 28.1 10. Texas 28.1 While the numbers change little year to year, a dramatic change is visible during the past 10 to 20 years, said Patrick M. O'Neil, director of Medical University of South Carolina's Weight Management Center. In 1997, only 16.9 percent of South Carolinians reported being obese. Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or above. BMI is calculated using height and weight. For example, a 5-foot-9-inch adult who weighs 203 pounds would have a BMI of 30, putting that person into the obese category. Said O'Neil: "It's not just that a few more people each year gain a couple of pounds and edge into the obese category. The entire group of people who qualify for obesity is growing numerically and so is the extent to which people are obese." Southern states have clustered at the top of the list for years, and some experts blame the traditional Southern diet — high in fat and fried food. "Let's not forget sweet tea," O'Neil said. The regional drink can contain as much sugar as a soft drink. Where the South leads, the rest of the United States is likely to follow, O'Neil said. "I don't think we're unique in diet that's high fat. We eat the same fast food," he said. Diet might be part of the answer, said Dr. William Dietz, who heads CDC's nutrition, physical activity and obesity division. The South also has a large concentration of rural residents and black women — two groups that tend to have higher obesity rates, Dietz said. Colorado, meanwhile, is a state with a reputation for exercise. It has plentiful biking and hiking trails and an elevation that causes the body to labor a bit more, Dietz said. Nationally, the proportion of adults who report they are obese increased nearly 2 percent between 2005 and 2007. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Reach Jill Coley at 937-5719 or jcoley@postandcourier.com. |
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Posted by Neponset on July 18, 2008 at 5:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I live near two fast food places and occasionally go there. Looks like a lot of folks eat breakfast and lunch at these places just about every day and I see a lot of heavy weights in this crowd. People need to prepare more meals at home with an eye to eating healthy. It would also be cheaper.
My BMI is below 25 (high end of normal).
Posted by My_50Cents_Worth on July 18, 2008 at 6:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Southern states...It’s heritage, not weight…
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 7:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I used to be morbidly obese in school, I dropped 140 lbs in about 2 years. And had a growth spurt, which helped. But one thing I have noticed (just with MY family) is that even then, I was much healthier than my older brother, who weighed about 120 and he was 5'2. He had high blood pressure and mine was normal. *shrug* Just make better food choices and like Neponset said, eat at home!
I still like my men a lil thick in the waist though. :-)As long as they're over 6 feet! Lol
Posted by Neponset on July 18, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tam
Good for you - I don't know much about the problem, and my solutions may be simplistic (sp?), but I think diet should be the first approach.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 7:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Neponset, mine came from REAL GOOD SOUTHERN EATING. Now I know I have to limit myself. My family is a big group of Northerners that adapted to southern living and southern cooking. Everything got cooked with lard, some kind of meat with fat, etc..lol Hell, look at Paula Deen. She is the ONLY woman I have ever seen that makes "fried macaroni". (But her food is delicious!) I just make healthier eating choices and drink LOTS of water. Lemonade occassionally and juices but water is my thing. I know after I have this baby, I am going to have to get back on the ball with my exercising. I dont think people should stop eating, just not as much, you know?
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey, something we rank at the top on!
How can this be, I thought everyone in SC were in poverty and starving because of the evil republicans.
Ban Trans fats NOW! LOL
See, I say, let people smoke more to curb their appetites!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tripsa...I give you the OK to drink your Franzia...lol It's Friday!
Posted by Neponset on July 18, 2008 at 8:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tam
Sounds like you have a handle on the situation. I too am from the north and like a lot of the Southern foods - hell, I even like steamed okra! But moderation is important. It is ironic that black woman seem to fit big in this problem - their moms and before did all the cooking for white folks and now they seem to not cook much and get most of their meals at fast food.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
thank you tammie...still waiting on that invite.
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 8:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Fat chance will get this problem solved...
Posted by Jane on July 18, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow Tammie that is amazing how you lost 140 lbs.! I admire you for that and it sounds like you have kept it off. Good for you! :-)
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats Tammie!
Obese people are not really a problem. Obese people in skinny people clothing (spandex, short shorts, mini-skirts) IS a problem.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wait... tammie, you're brother is 5'2" and weighs 120 and that was his unhealthy?
Ouch.
I remember going to a nutritionist during the school year, and she said some pretty surprising things. Everything really is about portion size, just like you've all said. But alot of people don't understand what the portions really are. For example, the correct portion of red meat at a meal is 4-6oz. Try finding something that small on a dinner menu at any restaurant.
Eating more fruits help. They're mostly water, and will fill you up but without the fat and calories.
As far as sweet tea goes, I think I'm going downhill on that one. I like mine with vodka. And evidently a long island ice tea has 700 calories.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 8:39 a.m.
Obese people are not really a problem. Obese people in skinny people clothing (spandex, short shorts, mini-skirts) IS a problem.
MUFFIN TOP!! CAMEL TOE! MOOSE KNUCKLE!
Posted by BigSargeofSC on July 18, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Overweight.. high crime.. low education.. How does that phrase go: fat, dumb, and happy.
Posted by shoelaces on July 18, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Whoo Hoo!! Thank goodness for Mississippi!!!
Yankees are just jealous because all us "dumb southerners" know how to cook!!! I know, I have eaten my NY native mother-in -law's cooking...
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ever been in WalMart on UFO day.. you know... when everyone in there is either Ugly, Fat or Old?
I think UFO day is every day...
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nikkiP - "MUFFIN TOP!! CAMEL TOE! MOOSE KNUCKLE!"
Oh man that aint right...{pukes at thought}
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Lol @ Tripsa...You know I can't enjoy that Franzia with you presently!
It wasnt easy dropping all that weight because I won't lie, I love to eat. I just had to change my eating habits, have y'all seen the price of meds lately? Everything aint $4 at WalMart!
Posted by RTC on July 18, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
After visiting Colorado to see my daughter I can understand their ranking. There are biking, walking, and jogging trails everywhere. Plenty of large parks to explore and all for free.
People in SC do like their Southern cooking or good old fashioned soul food. Nothing tastes better than comfort foods like country fried steak and mac n' cheese. It is hard not to eat the foods that you were raised on.
I only allow myself to eat traditional Southern cuisine every once in awhile.
I take regular recipes at home and convert them to no, or low fat ones.
I guess SC is just a "rank" state, but I love it anyway.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 9:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Franzia? I'll pitch in on this and we can get something that doesn't come in a box...
Haha, sorry tripsa. that's probably not the mental image you want in the morning. But to be fair, I have to suffer through it on a regular basis at work or school. I remember wanting to go to the marble slab on campus, but as soon as I'd walk up I'd see one of those "fat people in little people's clothes" situations and immediately change my mind.
Women, learn to wear your size. Just because you can kinda zip up that size 6 does not mean that's what you should wear.
Posted by sbs920 on July 18, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Take the same rankings and jumble them just a bit and its the same rankings of the most poorly educated states in America. . . Coincidence ? Doubt it. . .
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
its not your fault nikkiP - nope, I blame Coldbeer! in more ways then one!
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
UFO day....lol
Congrats Tammie! I know that must have been hard but the payoff was worth it!
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I blame coldbeer as well, mostly just the tasty beverage. Most of my friends and I don't go to the gym to get in shape. It's just a way to offset the drinking we do.
Not sure where I read this, but some random poll was done about fat kids and some parents actually said they thought french fries were good for their kids to eat, because at one point a long long time beforehand they were potatoes.
Posted by summerville_guy on July 18, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The good news is that with Al Parish being incarcerated out of state, we are bound to improve a couple of spots!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I told y'all, cold beer is the nectar of the devil! Lol
Lol @ Nikki, I am with that same philosophy...just because it comes in your size doesn't mean you're supposed to wear it.
I personally love men that are members of Team Chunk. I like men with a little gut on em. That means he won't look at me strange when I inhale a half rack of ribs.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
oh lord, ribs. I am so hungry now. Ribs with a dry rub, maybe some black eyed peas to go with them. Fried okra.
And all I have for lunch is my dang Luna bar.
mmmm beer. liquor. At least it's friday today.
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nikkiP & Tammie please quit with the food talk so early. . . .I could eat a freaking horse but I'll settle for my Ramen Noodles....i guess.
Amen on the liquor comment nikkiP....can't wait til 5.
Posted by Weeeee on July 18, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
haha you said nectar
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
five? that's pretty noble of you to wait that long. I'm contemplating using Bailey's to flavor my coffee in the morning. hey, while I'm in college, it's not technically alcoholism.
sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
MissPriss - "nikkiP & Tammie please quit with the food talk so early. . . .I could eat a freaking horse"
this should help...
http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_image...
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Most poor people don't eat less to save money, they eat crap instead.
No, the poor eat cheap processed foods, and fast food (McDonalds, KFC, Church's Chicken, etc..) They don't eat fruit or nuts to snack, they eat chips and candy bars. They don't eat healthy organic cheese free of Bovine Growth Hormones, they eat fake pre-slices, pre-packaged individually wrapped fake cheese. They don't eat the kind of bread that goes hard in one day, they eat the bread that will sit soft on the shelf for a week until it grows mold.
They don't drink water, they drink packaged soda that is full of sugar and carbs.
(I worked in a grocery store)
Have you all ever paid attention to what they feed children in schools? It's depressing.
Most of our society is getting fatter and poorer, thus increasing the chances of needing medical treatment for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc... and not being able to pay for it.
The healthier our society becomes, the less we will be dependent on Medicine or Doctors, and Insurance Companies, and the less it's going to cost to make us better.
That will make GOOD free health care more affordable, and less of a tax burden. If you think eating that cheap .69 cent hamburger is going to be easier on your wallet, think again. It will cost you down the road.
I always laughed at the stories I've read of these big families that pride themselves in spending so little on food per month to support their huge families, going to the grocery store just once a month sometimes. They obviously don't buy anything fresh. Not surprisingly, they are all FAT!
I read somewhere we have a pretty low life expectancy rate in this country in comparison to other countries, some of which are 2nd world. That makes me very sad. We are one of the richest countries in the world with the best technology, and yet we can't seem to live longer.
We should learn from the country that starts with J east of China (P&C won't let me type that word), that I have read live the longest.
All they eat is fish and rice.
Humanity has the ability to live to 100.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden, you were wrong for that yesterday! Had me wanting to go to Firehouse and OD on corned beef and pastrami. That was a low blow man. Lol
And I'm waiting for Paula Dean to OD on lard. She was on Letterman one night making FRIED MACARONI. She got day old mac and cheese, rolled it in flour, and deep fried it. In a cast iron pan. I gained 30 lbs watching her cook it.
Hell, now I want ribs too. I have to wait until tomorrow, family reunion! Gadsden, I'll save you some bread pudding and cornbread. :-) Lol
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa, my friend saw that picture and said he'd still hit it. I thought the picture looked oddly familiar.
It is cheaper to gain weight than lose weight, but can you fault the families with they can't afford the freshest food available? Organic markets have taken a hit since the economy has dropped and many families can't afford that anymore.
Why live to 100? Once I get to the point where I can't do everything for myself that I should, I think I'll be good to go.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
your are a sick person gadsden!
but hey so am I.
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa...thanks for that!
I was blessed with the fact that I can eat more than the average person and barely gain any weight....without the help of any eating disorders.
The most weight on my entire body is around the stomach area....mostly from Cold Beer and not enough exercise.
Fried Macaroni sounds good!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I gained 10 lbs reading the recipe. Dayum. Lol I had a friend whose grandmother made cornbread with cream corn...THAT was good. She was from H'wood too. Lol
And they wonder why we're plump down here...
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tripsa, why did I click on that link?? Lmao
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tammie, I asked myself the same question about gadsden's link.
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
LMAO @ Gadsden you sound like that dog on the commercial for beggin strips snacks!
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You know what would be awesome right now? Brownies. Those big ones that are still kinda gooey in the middle. Dark chocolately, gooey brownies.
I'm not helping at all, am I?
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Standing ovation willie08!
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I can see there is a very intelligent conversation going on over here in regards to this article. I will add that while the economy has taken a plunge, the cold beer companies are still profiting, because alcohol is addictive and destructive and makes you fat and violent, and some poor people are depressed to be so poor, so they just drink more.
tisk tisk tisk.
When I worked at the grocery store on Folly, I would get there at 7 in the morning, and most of the poor people coming in were alcoholics buying beer and cigarettes.
Those same people were well known at the store for beating their wives
I just thought I would share that with you, especially since some of you don't know which substances are dangerous and which are not, as you have clearly shown your ignorance in many articles.
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nikkiP- thats fine taunt me all you want my boss is ordering lunch today!
How's that bailey's working for you?
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good Morning everyone!!! Congrats to you Tammie! I know how hard it is to lose excess poundage. Am doing pretty good myslef, but it's not easy. And it's very expensive to eat healthy. Now that I am on the bandwagon, I can't help but turn my nose up at some of the things some people eat. I usually go to the Ye Olde Fashioned once a week for a Salad, and it kills me to see some obese family of 4, none of whom's butts fit on the seat, but drape over it, and they are all eating the double mega bacon cheeseburgers with large orders of chilli cheese fries and large cokes.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
willie08 - there is no illegal drug discussion here, go role another fatty and visit www.idiotdruggies.com.net.org
nikkiP - "You know what would be awesome right now? Brownies. Those big ones that are still kinda gooey in the middle. Dark chocolately, gooey brownies."
You know niKKiP, there is a joke that goes...Oh, never mind.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
willie08 = (justmyopinion7 = peacenow = farfallaspeaks)
Joined: July 17, 2008
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
They have some dog treats that look like oreos. Not sure how they taste, but I've heard that they're not that bad.
And I'm aware of what alcohol does to me, willie. I enjoy going out with friends. But we drink responsibly, and have never gotten "violent." Don't try and say that because a small group can't control themselves that everyone who has a beer or drink is a bad person. And yes, I do drink but I eat well and exercise like it's my job.
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 10:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa.. I'm in willie08's head. It wasn't hard.. there's not much else in there :) He can't stand it <LOL>.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
gadsden and niKKiP, -
willie08 = justmyopinion7 = peacenow = farfallaspeaks is a druggie troll.
dont feed the troll, please.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
misspriss- nooott faaair! I'm trying to save money by not eating lunch, and all I have is a luna lunch bar today.
:( I'm really doing more damage to myself than anyone here. You should try and get a good lunch out of your boss though.
tripsa, I'm not sure I want to know what that joke is. Well, that's a lie.
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden- EUWWW!!! That was just gross!!!!
nikki and Tammie- y'all are not helping me right now!! Trying so hard to be good, and y'all are just wrong. Just wrong!!!
willie08- please go away
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Cold beer, just check out the dates that the 4 pro-illegal drug, posters joind then left after being exposed. Me thinks that farfallaspeaks, is lost in her drug induced personalities.
they all comment the same and make the same accusations about alcohol and defend the use of "harmeless illegal drugs".
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa- you shouldn't start something you can't finish
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa,
Just because some people support the legalization of marijuana does not mean they smoke it.
That wasn't my main point. Did you read what I wrote?
I'm talking about alcohol, the poor, and the economy!! Only because someone else brought up beer.
Perhaps you haven't had your cold beer today.
That was a very poor come back too. Typical from someone who doesn't have anything intelligent to say.
lol!
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/jul/...
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa- you're right and I need to stop feeding the trolls. I just get kinda irked when people start hating on my beverage decisions like I'm a five year old and don't know better.
lucy- haha, don't mean to be so mean this early. I hated trying to just avoid all sweets. I finally started allowing myself one a day, and it was usually of the sugar-free variety. And of course, always in moderation. Like using those tiny little bowls and kid-size spoons for ice cream. You actually don't eat much, but you feel like you do.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
lucy_fan - "tripsa- you shouldn't start something you can't finish.." thats must be why my wife moved out!
SOaB!
Now I got it, I was wondering why she said "...already?"
LOL, thanks lucy.
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, I guess we're not going to talk about the article with
coldbeer=gadsden=tripsa=lucyfan
whatever that means
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nikkiP - your my kinda girl!
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
gadsden, I'm a little heart broken over the InBev sale, but I can't blame A-B. I'd sell alot of things for $50B+. But InBev is going to have a hard time continuing with A-B, alot of it due to how poorly they've done in the market recently. And now that Bud will no longer be "the great american lager" it'll make things much harder for them.
I'd like to point out that while we all love our food/drink that will eventually kill us, it's all about moderation and personal choice. Too much of anything is bad for you. And it seems like most people here have either been working very hard to monitor their health or have actually lost alot of weight. But people will do what they want.
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
willie08, I have no problem with your opinion about drugs. We disagree. There are others that disagree with me about drugs and about other things. That's fine. The problem comes in your ability to discuss it like an adult. An example..
Posted by willie08 on July 17, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. (Suggest removal):coldbeer you are STTTTUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!
If you are going to post in such a way, you'll just open yourself up to ridcule and you negate anything intelligent you might have to add to the conversation. You're also doing the same thing you accuse tripsa of doing above:
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 10:16 a.m.: That was a very poor come back too. Typical from someone who doesn't have anything intelligent to say.
FYI, in my opinion, the problem with your stance is that you don't want "drugs" legalized.. you only want the drugs that you want to use legalized. Kind of self-centered isn't it?
The bottom line, as I pointed out in another article, is that drugs are illegal. If you want the law changed, work to get it changed. Break the law and then you can expect to pay the price.
Learn to post like an intelligent person and then people will respond to you in the same manner.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You just said natty light is the beat AB makes? Oh, say it ain't so! That's what we used to drink when we could only scrounge up a few dollars and already drunk at the time. Natty was a choice than usually came after PBR.
I prefer Coors light or Miller light, especially in summer. Yuengling is pretty good, nice with dinner.
One interesting beer to at least try is the Palmetto Ale. It uh... well, at first it's great. Has kind of a sweet taste to it. I love it up until the after taste kicks in. It scares me to think about it...
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Stella Artois, when I cant afford that....
I like a Bass Pale Ale.
Mostly though, single malt Scotch is my preffered drink of choice!
Posted by FiscalConservative on July 18, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
POSTED BY WILLIE08: "That will make GOOD free health care more affordable, and less of a tax burden."
This has got to be the most IDIOTIC statement I have EVER heard in my life. I hope to god you wear a helmet at all times and never reproduce.
Answer me this: If something is free, how could it be made more affordable? Also, if it is free there are no tax burdens so you could not lessen them.
I would bet you are referring to UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, right? It is funded by tax dollars, so it is not free. Maybe it is free to you because you do not work and live off of others. If this is the case, I hope you enjoy your place in life. You would be a parasite living off your host, if something happens to this host (cut programs, etc.) you would be on your own. That must be terrifying to you. You could not possibly exist without the gov't taking care of you.
I have a dog. This dog relies on me for everything. Food, water, shelter, vet trips, etc. If I stop doing these things, this dog will die. He is subservient to me, a SLAVE if you will. I have ultimate control over him because he has relied on me since his birth and will until he dies.
Sounds a lot like the welfare system, no? I have to go now and take my dog out. Going to the bathroom in the house is against the rules. If he breaks the rules, he will get punished.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I heard stella was pretty good, but I can't get into import beers. Not sure why, probably because heineken ruined it for me.
single malt scotch sounds a little intimidating. I used to love long island ice teas until I heard they had 700 calories per drink, and since I drink it by the pitcher... yeah.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
www.stellaartois.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_Arto...
Great stuff!
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nikkiP - "I used to love long island ice teas until I heard they had 700 calories per drink, and since I drink it by the pitcher... yeah."
I wanna party with you!
Posted by Girleygirl on July 18, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Get a 16 ounce bowl of cool whip and some fresh fruit (I love strawberries) put them in a blender and of course blend it together and put it in the freezer and you got yourself some fat free ice cream.....I love me some oreo cookies and sour patch kids but I still maintain my weight...
I lost 50 pounds from Atkins about 2 years ago and I have been healthier & happier ever since.
I do not eat late at night like I use to and I do not eat out a lot either.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
girleygirl- that sounds so good right now. I've been eating the fatfree plain yogurt with blue berries and granola lately, and that's a pretty taste alternative to ice cream as well.
and tripsa- you should want to, haha. The only problem I've had lately is that my tolerance has gone up. It's still low comparatively; i'm a little above five feet tall, my body can only handle so much.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
maybe one day niKKip, I promise I will only have 1 Long Island Ice tea and with that...lunch time!
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Lager good as long as it is fresh, other wise it is taste skunky.
For the price, Yuengling's hard to beat.
I am always up for a good Hefe Weizen, but the do put on the calories.
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I stick with Bud Light... liquor and I don't get along well.
Gadsden, my views on drugs are different from yours. I base that mainly on the fact that I have never met an adult that is using drugs past the teen/young adult experimentation stage that has his/her act together. There "may" be some out there, but I've never met one. In my experience, people that continue to smoke pot past those early years are usually losers. They have below average jobs, change jobs frequently, have poor relationships that don't last and they cannot be relied upon if you need their help with anything. I have no tolerance for alcoholics or people that drink irresponsibly either. The difference is that I have met MANY adults that drink beer or liquor responsibly that DO have their acts together. I'm one of them. Contrary to my name on here, beer is not my life. I do enjoy a cold beer with friends though.
As I said, there may be some drugs users out there that are not losers, I just personally have not met any of them yet. The majority of the drug supporters on here post in such a way that leads me to believe that they too are losers. You're an exception as you always try and make your point with some level of intelligence.
OK... back to the obese chat… I wasn’t trying to hijack the thread.
Posted by greyrider on July 18, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We all know "The South" has cornered the market on great food. Just throw on some sweats and go for a run in the 100 degree heat.
Posted by Weeeee on July 18, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tripsa said, "Mostly though, single malt Scotch is my preffered drink of choice!" Ditto here! I have several bottles I sip from when I'm in the mood for just lounging and having a drink. The Glenlivet 18 year is my favorite....closely followed by Oban 14 year (really does smell like straight gasoline). I happen to traitor though. Knappogue is a VERY tasty IRISH single malt.
When I'm out, I drink JD and diet. I absolutely hate beer though. On a very rare occasion, I'll drink Guiness, but that's it. Then again, Guiness doesn't taste a whole lot like regular beer.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't do the Hefe Weizen. I tried, just not my thing. But that's a popular beer, and definitely shows some brew-knowledge.
Guinesses is the milkshake of beers, but actually no worse calorie wise than most light beers.
mmmmmm this makes work harder to get through. Who waits until 5pm anyway
Posted by confederatethornman on July 18, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
If you enjoy a single malt scotch, you should try something from The Balvenie. They still do it all old school, growing their own barley, making their own barrels and even have their own copper smith to maintain the stills. Good stuff.
Posted by ln1959 on July 18, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden, you are sick. LMAO...And I was just getting ready to eat my Collard Greens and corn bread for lunch.
Posted by STREETLAW on July 18, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ever since Medicare determined that obesity is a disease, I could not help but notice the number of worker in hospitals, nursing homes and some doctors offices who are obviously sick.
When the best we can do is have the sick taking care of the sick we are in a heap of trouble. When my wife was at Roper I remember one woman who was so large there is no way she could have quickly gotten to a patient with a problem. And there were more than a few obese nurses there. And nurses aids.
Rule should be any licensed worker in the health field cannot be obese and cannot smoke. Should apply to doctors, nurses, aids, technicians, etc.
How well I remember the trim nurses of yesteryear in their starched white uniforms like angels of mercy who seem to always drop by whether you called them or not.
Now nurses more often wear multi-colored clothes that conceal the fact their kid they dropped off at a child care center or took to the doctor had barfed on them and they hastily wiped it off and dash in to take care of patients. And they all use the "paperwork" defense as an excuse for staying in the nurse station fortress as much as possible.
And they wonder why hospital and institution infections are epidemic.
Almost makes you wonder what kind of idiots are running our health care system these days?
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'll go back to liquor for sure now that AB has sold out. Cheap Bud Light was my choice but now back to crown and coke.
nikkiP- party with me and your tolerance will go up in no time!
I enjoy a pitcher or 2...or 3 of kamikaze (sp) everynow and then!
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The world must be coming to a end because I also agree with Gadsden on at legalizing least pot (verdict is still out on hard drugs). I feel that the war on drugs is a farce and that it causes more problems that it solves (prohibition anyone). Besides, if someone wants to get high after work, it is there own business. I don't think that it is any worse than alcohol. The key is the moderation!
I don't use it now (I did in college) because I have responsibilities that require me not too, but if it was legal, I don't feel that a joint after work to be a bad, again if it is done in moderation.
Posted by Neponset on July 18, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Street
You have brought up several issues that I can relate to:
1. I miss the good looking nurses in starched white uniforms - I though they where hot!
2. The current crop of care givers have weight issues and do not look very good in their sloppy multi colored scrubs.
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Natty light is okay I guess. It just gives me a major headache but I don't know.
I'll go for corona with lime please!
Never had Busch or Busch light. I hear its okay.
Keystone is a cheap one but it's gonna work for a lot of people since it is not made by A/B.
Like I said...I prefer liquor to beer.
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fatties and beer and drugs...Oh MY!
What did I miss today?
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One hole I can see in the "legalize drug" argument is that they WERE legal, for the most part, until the Korean War... addiction, loss of productivity and crime were the reasons why the federal government stepped in a started controlling drugs. Even with pot... if you go back to the hippie days of San Fran, no one was stopping that crowd from smoking pot. They did it willingly and openly. They burnt themselves out and many went on to become addicted to other, more dangerous drugs. The entire hippie movement ended on its own... due to drug use. Again... loss of productivity and addiction.
Alcohol can be abused, I agree, but controlled substances have proven, more than one time throughout history, to be much more dangerous.
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Glenfiddich 12 year old single malt is very smooth.
The Glenlivet 12 year old (and that is 12 year old scotch, just in case there is any confusion) for me, cant afford that 18 year old stuff.
And if its Irish, its jameson whisky.
all of them always neat.
For a good blended scotch, i go with Johnny Walker black label.
anyway, that was a long trip of topic...but, if you drink enough of it you will get fatty liver! lol
Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 18, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
These statistics seem to be based on BMI only,which is a stupid BS system.Check out this link to get an idea of the flawed BMI system.The BMI system doesnt even account for any muscle mass.For example Will Smith,Vin Deisel and Brad Pitt are considered "overweight".The "Rock",Tom Cruise and Arnold Schwarzenegger are deemed OBESE!!This site has lots of cool stuff addressing consumer responsibilty and no gov't interference. www.consumerfreedom.com search BMI
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lovely_One - "Fatties and beer and drugs...Oh MY! What did I miss today?"
A bunch, we have been lost in an ADD day!
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
There another thing i agree with Gadsden on...
All Coors sucks, even killians. I'd sooner drink a two week old bud that's been floating in a cooler of hot water from the last fishing trip than any kind of Coors.
Gabriel's horn must be a blowing!
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think the alcohol isn't that off subject. If you drink enough you will have a beer gut....which could lead to obesity. :)
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa,
It appears so!
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 12:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
the question is though; Lovely_One, did you miss me?
Posted by tripsa on July 18, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden - "Not really coldbeer - many hippies turned into yuppies and then into politicians like Pelosi. The hippie movement is still alive today - just GIS "burning man". Its not as popular as back in the 60s, but dirty, smelly hippies are still around."
Excellant point!
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ColdBeer,
BTW I smoked in College, work 30 hours a week, and maintained a 3.8 GPA. but then again I didn't wake and bake everyday (moderation).
Yes, allot of loser smoke pot.
Yet, there are people that do it underground that remain very productive. They are just smart enough to not be out in the open about it. So it is really hard to just base your opinion on just what you observe.
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh I know they are still around.. if you think about it.. the hippies from 1969 were what... 18 to 20 years old (not all, but a lot). That makes them close to 60 now... the kids that they ended up having are all probably close to 35 now. They've been screweing up politics for two generations now. They are still here.. but now they are called Democrats :)
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dayum...I go to do some work and this jumped from 68 to over 100!! Lol
I still love my male members of Team Chunk...just as long as your boobs dont lactate hot dog toppings.
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BTW I'm 38 ColdBeer
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by Gadsden on July 18, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MsPriss:
Maybe I'm nuts, but I always thought that the cheap azz Natural Light was as good if not better than Bud light.
yes, yes you are. But it's okay, because you realize that now, haha.
Hey, can I just say that on the topic of beer, everyone seems to be getting along well. :)
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden, I was trying to stay on topic...lol How was your sammich? Did you save me a piece? You got a pickle for me? Ooh, that doesnt sound right...
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Um, so I go to lunch and this posting greatly increases.
Misspriss- I know, it's already getting higher! I want it to go back down! It gets expensive when we go to bars, so we end up pregaming for everything. btw, "Beer, now cheaper than gas. Drink.. don't drive."
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hell yes, I missed you tripsa! Missed ya bunches!
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Um Tammie,
Is there something you and Gadsden wanna share with us? Oh, never mind!
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I read something about strange names recently, I really should find that article again.
My favorites: lemonjelo and orangelo.
twins, pronounced "lemon jello" and "orange jello." I wish I could say they weren't real, but it's true.
I've decided the names of my first two kids:
Optimus Prime and Chewbacca Hobcaw.
Let's hope they're not girls
Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 18, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden- OMG!LMFAO FO'EVA
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
nikkiP that's so funny me and my best friend were talking about baby names and she said Optimus Prime...lol....or 3. Not the actual spelling. Just the number.
Posted by Girleygirl on July 18, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SO what Gadsden.....
My name is Boomshekka Aniyawanmi Brown
People call me Boom Boom for short...stop picking with folks' name
Just kidding but I did chuckle at Phoeva....
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Phoeva?? Lmao!!!
And I was talking about a dill pickle Gadsden...messed around with the other one and well, you know my predicament now. :-) Lovely, nothing to see here!! Lol
Nikki, those twins live(d) in Summerville. Why would their parents do them like that..? Lol
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm close to that range too guidedbystewart. I'm 45. Not a hippie offspring though... my dad was military.
I heard one time (probably an urban legend) that a couple had named their daughter (pronunciation) fem-all-lee.
Spelled Female. They got the name from the placard placed on the crib at the hospital that listed the sex and last name of the baby...
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tammie, I can't imagine why you would do that to your kids. Then again, did you read what I want to name mine? haha, I think I just need to not have kids until I'm at least 28. And I don't think 70's and 80's movies and cartoons are good things to name your kids after.
I've heard the female thing too, my dad said it was near where he grew up.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lmao @ CB I promise when I have my daughter, me and her dad are giving her a name she can be proud of, and most importantly, SPELL AND PRONOUNCE.
Phoeva...lmao
Posted by jeff61 on July 18, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lmao @ CB I promise when I have my daughter, me and her dad are giving her a name she can be proud of, and most importantly, SPELL AND PRONOUNCE.
Phoeva...lmao
Stop it Tammie... Phoeve said...HER DAUGHTER CAN READ
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Nikki, I feel bad for some of these kids out here who have names with 48 letters, 26 syllables, 4 apostrophes, etc. It's not limited to just blacks either. And ooh, be original, do NOT name your child after a car (Lexus), a tv star (Raven-Symone, Geez), a fragrance (Jazzmine-spelled 47 different ways!), etc...Y'all get the point I'm trying to make...
I'm hungry. I need a Jagerfrosty.
Posted by MindBath on July 18, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Female. I've heard that one, too. The thinking was they thought the govt had named the baby for them since it had done everything else for them...
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lmao @ Jeff!! I was waiting for someone to do that!!
That really is Girley's name...hence her nickname Girley. They call her Chi Chi for short.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jagerfrosty? that sounds delicious.
I've heard princess, diamond, various ridic things like that. Anyone heard of Shi*thead? pronounce she-thed?
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CB the hippies of the 60s are right here in this room. And they have kids in there 40s, and grand kids in their 20s but, we are still here thinking about making love not war Peace man. If we could remember how on the first part
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lol, Tammie!
My husband processed a check for this guy named Brek Walle a few weeks ago.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ima Hog. real name. There's also an Ima Wh*re
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
nikki,
I have heard the Sh*thead one.
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Iwanta and Uwanta! A set of twins.
Posted by Weeeee on July 18, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've heard the sh*thead one pronounced Shi*-theed. I've always thought Mercedes was an acceptable chick name. "Lexus" is kinda dumb. Alexis was always ok. All of those names get old though.
Mine is boring as hell.
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My granddaughter is naming her daughter Korea Michelle. The first letter is for her Hubby's middle name and pa and the second Part is for her mother in law Michelle is her hubbys his name is Michael
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Cold Beer fell in my trap....
mua ha ha ha ha!!
So predictable...
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 1:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
True Story
My brother actually went into the Army. He was stationed in Germany and the Dr on post was named, get this
Major Richard "D**k" Kramp
and to make things worse, my brother said, he named his kid "D**k" Kramp jr. Also, he said that the Dr. that gave the physical was name Dr. Finger.
true story
Posted by Girleygirl on July 18, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am going to name my son Sweet Jesus and my daughter Strawberry Kalaid
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know a girl named Trebor Noel. Her father's name is Robert Leon. I always thought that was cute.
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I do not want someone named dr. finger near me doing a physical... just saying.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
*dies laughing at Guidedbystewart* OMG, I am in this office CRYING!!
I am naming my daughter ColdBeerazia. Sweet Kang Jeesus...
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
for you people who are off the subject always.
true story
a girl working at the dmv calls out the name on a new drivers license to pick up. "Sh&t head Jones!" Everyone laughs.
She looks at the license again, and repeats, "Sh*t head Jones"
Everyone in the room laughs again.
A colored woman stands up and says, "It's Sha-tee-id"
Not sure on how that one is spelled.
No lie!
Posted by guidedbystewart on July 18, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What if Dr Finger was just a proctologist, reminds me of the Ass Man episode on Seinfeild.
Posted by jeff61 on July 18, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How about Necks Inline and Heps You
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I had a dentist in NY caleed Lipsh*ttes
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
*called* sorry misspelled
Posted by willie08 on July 18, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Next time you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you're a mile away.... and you have their shoes!"
- Jack Handy - Deep Thoughts
Posted by Girleygirl on July 18, 2008 at 2:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Jeff I am laughing at you about your Flip Wilson comment on the other story.
Willie- you are like Ross Perot you keep jumping in the race and then you jump back out. Stay put ...go in the corner until someone tells you to come out
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks willie! We already had that name mentioned. But we appreciate you playing the "Off subject" game with us. Play again sometime!
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How names from Austin Powers.....Ivana Humpalot
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
On the topic of weight....
I am almost 6 months into my 5th pregnancy and I only weigh 126 pounds. I think I can stand to gain a pound or 10!
Okay, back off topic now...
I know a little girl named Winter Snow!
Posted by jeff61 on July 18, 2008 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Foxnews.com
Preschool Teachers Find Pot in Toddler's Lunch Box
Must be farafallspeaks kid.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
*rolls eyes at Lovely*
I only gained 4 lbs in 6 months. Yayyy!
I'm laughing at CB in the "SC is so gay" thread. I was crying. I am about to call Lil mama's dad. She is kicking me below my navel, his voice usually makes her get right...lol
Posted by Virgo on July 18, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've been reading (and laughing) all day, and couldn't resist commenting on this subject...
A good friend of mine is a teacher in the Dorchester County School District, and had a child whose name was "One-twenty". When the child's father came in for a teacher parent conference, she asked the father, in a very polite way, how exactly he came to name his son One-Twenty. The father stated that before the child was conceived, he was in a really bad place with drugs and alcohol, and when he found out he was going to be a father, he did a complete 120.. ha! too funny! poor kid!
Posted by nikkiP on July 18, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
my friend knew a girl named K8.
that's just bad parenting right there.
I need a beer.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden..that'd gross me out.
Jeff, you are so wrong..lol
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ok Gadsden that hurt My baby granddaughter is Destiny Abigale D not given the last name her D A D named her
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
And my daughter’s initials were BAD
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A quick check of the Charleston, SC Talking phone book...
Margaret Hores
Christie Wood
Cynthia Wood (too)
Jill See, but Barbara Seymour
Posted by jeff61 on July 18, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by archdude on July 18, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
female AT Seaman with the last name Swallow...poor girl was Seaman Swallow.
I think I have talked with this person. And no joke,, she had a co-worker name Spits.
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know you weren’t. I was just pulling your leg.
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So9rry my comment was for Gadsden
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lmao @ Arch!!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Piggybacking off of what Gadsden, there are a lot of kids named Beyonce...
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I knew a Navy guy named Richard Chokes. Seaman Chokes or whenever poor guy went by his nickname.....I felt badly for him!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lovely, please stop. Lmao
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry, Tammie. I couldn't resist!
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Since the article is about obesity and we've gotten on the subject of names how bout Rasputia from Norbit? Nice name.
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ok if your gonna talk Austin powers how about the twins
Fuk Hue Fuk Mee
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am trying my best not to comment on the obesity thingy it hits to close to home here LOL.
Yes I know I need to lose weight with my health just can’t stop eating my own cooking
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't sit here and shake my finger at you Granny, I love my own cooking too. When me and Lil Mama's dad first started dating, he was 185. My cooking and his eating got him up to 285. He's shrunk back down to 200 but I aint going through my fluffy phase again. If I had on a white dress, I'd look like a stretch Escalade.
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Felicity Shagwell (Shag very well), Holly Goodhead, and Harry Palmer are all great names from Austin Powers.
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey guys!!! My internet has been down most of the day. Missed posting with ya today!! Just wanted to tell y'all to have a great one, I'll be on vacation at 5:01- for 8 days!!!!! Just wanted to get that in before my internet goes down again!!!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Boooooooooooooo@ Lucy...lmao Have fun, enjoy yourself and be safe.
Smelley? Lmao I think last names like Funk or Stank are hilarious too.
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know it is laziness on my part I lost weight before and I know I can do it again it is will power and determination which I need plenty of I get very frustrated when my size 18 are stretched to the limit and I have dresses in my closet I can no longer were . Yes it is laziness on my part. So go head friends let me have it
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
More from our phone book...
Harold D_ickey
Richard Thrasher
Penny Lane
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 3:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Richard Thrasher
You owe me a dollar...
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Granny, when you are truly ready to do something about your weight, you will. It took me a while to get to that point, but I woke up one day and said this is the day. I quit drinking diet coke, now drink only water or tea with splenda, and have made major lifstyle changes. I have lost 2 sizes, and am feeling so much better, healthwise. I still have a way to go, but am working on it one day at a time.
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you, Tammie. ( I think) You play nice on here while I am gone. Stick up for me if anyone tries to shove a corncob up my tookus!
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've been trying to gain weight for 25 years...
One underway on the submarine was 97 days. I took some weight gain supplement with me and took that every day along with three (sometimes four) meals. I was taking in over 10,000 calories a day for three months. I gained 1 pound. I actually went to the Navy docs and asked them to run some test or something to make sure I wasn't messed up. They thought I was crazy and they never really checked anything beyond basic blood work.
I finally did put on about 15 pounds when I increased my beer intake :)
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You be safe lucy_fan try to have a good time but safe.
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have heard of a veggie and fruit diet where all you eat for two weeks is that, some of the veggies can be a protein as well but no potato. The third week you eat the same, and add a lean meat, chicken fish, and lean pork. No beef. Then fourth week repeat. I thought I would check it out with my doctor when I get the nerve to go again (every time I go he puts me in the hospital) so will see. I do wan to lose at least 80 pounds .yes people I am in doctors term obese by 100 pounds over weight I do wan to see my great granddaughter marry Lord willing or who ever is in charge of that
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CB,
I swear you are my husband (except he doesn't have the beer and the military creds. He has been trying to gain weight and has been taking those weight gainer supplements as well. He hasn't gained a thing. I have also been trying to gaine weight and I have lost 5 pounds in the past 2 weeks. Go figure.
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you, Granny!! Heading to Disney World ( for the 13th time) Will be there for 8 days. yay!!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CB, I still say you and Mrs Beer have a bar behind y'all's house and y'all have drinking parties on the weekends. I know I can't get an invite right now, but I want my invite in '09! Just dont make me drink beer. I'd faint like an old woman in church from having a flashback. Sweet Minty Jeebus cant take it.
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Have fun Lucy! Be safe.
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you Lovely!!!
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden, warn me before you post something, k? Lmao
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We're actually a "garage neighborhood" Tammie. On our street, if your garage door is open, it means you're accepting visitors. My garage is pretty well hooked up at this point. I do a lot of woodworking, and all of my stuff was getting covered in saw dust, so I took out the work bench and shelves and installed kitchen cabinets along two walls, base and wall cabinets. Now, my stuff, being in the cabinets, stays dust free. For Christmas, my wife got me a flat screen TV for the garage. We then installed a low cut grey carpet and a waist high fridge (kept full of Bud Light and Dr. Pepper). I made a coffee table (engraved with a largemouth bass jumping from the water) and we moved our comfy screen porch chairs to the garage. Oh, I also made a screen door for the garage to keep the bugs out. All this and I can still get my car and my wife's truck in the garage if a bad storm threatens. The neighbors all congregate in one of the garages almost nightly. We're not much on going to bars and I don't drink and drive, so the garages work out nicely.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
*shoots Lovely and Girley and email telling them we're invading CB's house*
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadsden- nice.... Boy, thats kinda gross! Tell ya what, when your doctor tells you that you have diabetes, and you have to cut out pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, and sugary stuff, you'll start to loose weight pretty good. That's what I'm dealing with. It was hard at first, but now I don't really miss anything.
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gee, Lovely and CB. How nice for you that you can't gain weight. Too bad i can't help you out!!
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
. My children thank god have their fathers genes the never gain weight. I didn’t either, till I was 23. I was expecting my last child and the found I had worms YES people worms. I had been malnourished when I left NY (bad things there my parent bought whiskey and beer before food) and I didn’t know it till I got very sick in my 6 month. After the baby was born they took care of it and the rest is heavy history. Hmm wonder if I can find that little fellow again O/J
Posted by grannyofsix on July 18, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
have a good on e Gadsden take care
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gadseden- that's how I felt. But since that is one of the things that really sends my sugar up, I don't have it very often. When my sugar goes up, it makes me feel so bad.
Posted by Tammie on July 18, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm outta here all, have a great weekend everyone; Lucy, have lots of fun at the people trap and bring Lil Mama back a cute onesie; y'all be safe and don't wind up on here so that we can laugh at you. Teeheehee.
Posted by Rebel_Yell on July 18, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I bet the majority of you who try and rule this site and post all day long sitting on your butts are fat as sin. Take a walk between posts--maybe it will give you some common sense as well. I don't tolerate obesity. If you are fat, you should not give an opinion because you have no credibility or self-control.
6' and 175lb
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Nice specs, Rebel_Yell. Kinda full of yourself, aren't you?? Some of us have been sharing what has worked for us as far as getting weight under control. Must suck to be tall and slim, but ruin the whole deal with the personality of an azz.
Posted by Girleygirl on July 18, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LMAO @ Lucy...have fun at Disney!!!
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you Girley!! Don't have a meeting while I'm gone!!!!!
Posted by MissPriss on July 18, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bye Lucy! Have fun and be safe.....I'll talk to the rest of you next week!
Posted by lucy_fan on July 18, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you, Miss Priss!!
Posted by Lovely_One on July 18, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LMAO @ Lucy. That is his insecurity bumping into our confidence! Sucks to be him!
Posted by walleyedwoman1215 on July 18, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
At 48, I'm 5 feet 2 and 108 pounds. I run & lift weights daily, and luckily don't like sweets. But I've been on vegetables, soy, egg whites and whole grains for so long, if I eat fried chicken I double over. And I LOVE fried chicken. Oh, well... my dr. says I'll live to be 90. I hope my last meal is from KFC!!
Posted by jeff61 on July 18, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by ColdBeer on July 18, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I made a coffee table (engraved with a largemouth bass jumping from the water)
I bet it turns and sings to you when you by it????? Down by the lazy river or something like that??
Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 18, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Went to school with D ick Moore :)