Journey Updates
Stuff Worth Noting, Again
February 11, 2010 @ 12:02 pm
More articles, news, stories, things of note from around the web and other blogs I've saved recently.News & Science
Couple Accused of Starving Baby So She Doesn't Get Fat (Faux News)People are stupid. That's all I'm really going to say around this one.
Food Deserts Could Bloom if City Hall Helps (Gotham Gazette)
i should finish reading this one .
Spam E-Mail Appeals to Young, Overweight (NYT)
As a web technology practitioner, I will never understand why so many people actually click on spam. But apparently, college-aged overweight people are more apt to click on spam that promises the next great weight loss solution. My armchair psychology degree wonders if the same instant-gratification culture that helps lead to the obesity problem encourages college kids to try to instantly gratify they're desire to be thin. If Only.
Are Childhood Obesity Screening Guidelines Misguided (Dr Sharma)
We need to be careful how we address child obesity. These kids get enough humiliation everyday at school, they don't need it to be institutionalized as well. Nevertheless, we need to do something.
Mayor challenges citizens to lose weight, get fit, in town-wide Biggest Loser competition (Pasadena Star-News)
I used to live next door to Duarte - it's a beautiful little town with big sidewalks, perfect for walking around town to get fit. I hope this is a success and a model for more towns.
Tips & Tricks
What You Eat After Working Out Matters (WebMD)Your body needs fuel after a work out or it will freak out and shut down. It needs to know that despite the fact you just ran for your life from the tiger, you don't actually need to conserve energy for future runs. But what's the best thing to eat just after working out? Not carbs. Low-carbs are best, so avoid breads and shoot for nuts or vegetables.
Inspiration
Kepa is No Longer Obese (TFLB)Many congrats to Kepa at The Fat Lazy Guy's blog who has been trucking along in his intrepid journey to lose weight and live fit - and he just passed through the barrier between obese and overweight. Inspiration to know it is indeed possible.
1 Comment So Far
FLG — Feb 12, 2010 @ 04:48 pm
Thanks so much for the congratulations :)