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Comment on Are you there, God? It’s me, TFGITW. by Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:29:49 +0000

Thanks for a great post. I’ve not yet read The Obesity Myth so will have to put that one on my list to check out. The book that got me started accepting my size and my self was Embracing Your Big Fat Ass by Laura Banks and Janette Barber. It’s funny and effective at the same time, and since reading it I no longer want to cry every time I look in the mirror.

Comment on Spinning the Coke bottle by worthyourweight

worthyourweight — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:40:19 +0000

Thanks, Tiana. Very much appreciated

Comment on Spinning the Coke bottle by Tiana

Tiana — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:53:49 +0000

I’m late to the party, but seeing as this post has caused so much distress, I would like to mention that I’m glad you made it. I had been actively looking for something like this, ever since I saw that troll’s comment. You did a good job pointing out the ridiculousness of it and if the person who says she’s her friend isn’t lying, I guess we don’t have any reason to doubt Sandy anymore. Unless she starts using evidence that doesn’t make sense … but there’s no need for that right? The diet industry has already taken the job.

I’m sorry you were removed from the feed for this, of all things possible.

Comment on Are you there, God? It’s me, TFGITW. by downcastmysoul

downcastmysoul — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:41:20 +0000

Totally recovered…the little asssh*t that runs that “program” does not exercise either, and she says she does not “need” to, but I think it’s because she does not consider exercise “feminine” because you build strength. I saw her “program” on the Fact Net cult watch board. LOL

Comment on Are you there, God? It’s me, TFGITW. by Top Posts « WordPress.com

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Comment on Spinning the Coke bottle by Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:36:05 +0000

This is a bit late, but to get on to the vaccination thing…

I really wish there was more public discussion of the moderate position on vaccines. It seems the debate is either “vaccines are the devil and will make your kids autistic and kill them!!” or “doctors are gods, of course vaccines are great, here shove 20 needles in my newborn at a time!!” Obviously, I’m exaggerating, but I don’t think that much.

I’ve seen a lot of negative effects from vaccines. My stepsister developed recurrent grand mal seizures from the DPT vax, my husband developed seizures shortly after being vaxxed at age 2, etc. etc. etc. And then there’s the fact that doctors are literally trying to upsell vaccines (you know, the technique used in restaurants to get people to add on alcohol or an appetizer), and that they’re trying to make chicken pox, of all diseases, into some horrible terrible thing that will kill your children.

Personally, I’m an advocate of selective and delayed vaccines. I plan to vaccinate my child on a slower schedule, no more than one shot at a time, and unless they’re immuno-compromised never give them a flu or chicken pox shot.

Why don’t people talk about that? There are problems with vaccines outside of the de-bunked autism link. They’ve done a lot of good, but they’re hardly perfect, and criticising that is a good idea.

Comment on Are you there, God? It’s me, TFGITW. by yogagrrl

yogagrrl — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:59:45 +0000

I actually stumbled on this post and was really happy to see (in the comments) that there’s at least one other fitness professional out there who isn’t preaching weight loss.

One of the best books I’ve ever read about food (not diet, not weight loss) is The Yoga of Eating (http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Eating-Transcending-Nourish-Natural/dp/0967089727/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217199430&sr=8-1). I think it’s absolutely true that at different times your body needs different things and it’s pointless to beat yourself up about it based on what SOMEONE ELSE tells you is right or “normal.”

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ivonnel — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:30:26 +0000

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Google Images Meme ¦ Ivonne Lopez - Randomosity — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:29:18 +0000

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Comment on Are you there, God? It’s me, TFGITW. by worthyourweight

worthyourweight — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:23:09 +0000

pyewacketsid,
That’s such a nice comment. Thank you

jamieatlas,
“As a personal trainer I get a lot of confusion when explaining what I do - for the simple reason that I do not believe that being thin is the best indicator of being healthy.”

I hope there are more trainers out there with your outlook and/or that you influence others to question their perspectives. I would definitely train with someone with your attitude.

downcastmysoul,
That is a scary story! I hope you’re recovered completely from that experience.