Welcome to April
I've decided that for April, I'm going to try to post an entry every day. Dunno if I'll make it, but I'll try. So here's to starting.
I watch Supersize Me last night. Interesting documentary. Normally I like McDonald's, know it's unhealthy, and probably only eat there once every 4-6 weeks. The interesting part wasn't all the horrible stuff that happened to the guy's body (that's only to be expected if you eat like that for a month), but more the debate about how much McDonald's (or any other fast food chain, really), is responsible for obesity. Does having playplaces indoctrinate children? Is it really on the level of giving them candy cigarettes, like one person said? How do you draw the line between personal responsibility and corporate marketing? One interesting point that was made (by a bystander, not an expert), was that people are suing McD's because they're fat, but what would happen if McD's turned away fat people, or would only serve them salads? Then it'd be discrimination. Personally, I don't think you can really blame McD's. We all make choices. McD's is like any other corporation, out to make money. They sell what's profitable -- cheap, unhealthy food.
I will say though, that after watching that last night, I skipped my unhealthy cheese puffs at lunch and went for an extra helping of fruit. :)
On another note, I found a lovely silk dress at a thrift store yesterday for $15, originally $80 and never worn. I'm down to a size 8 now. Go me!
I watch Supersize Me last night. Interesting documentary. Normally I like McDonald's, know it's unhealthy, and probably only eat there once every 4-6 weeks. The interesting part wasn't all the horrible stuff that happened to the guy's body (that's only to be expected if you eat like that for a month), but more the debate about how much McDonald's (or any other fast food chain, really), is responsible for obesity. Does having playplaces indoctrinate children? Is it really on the level of giving them candy cigarettes, like one person said? How do you draw the line between personal responsibility and corporate marketing? One interesting point that was made (by a bystander, not an expert), was that people are suing McD's because they're fat, but what would happen if McD's turned away fat people, or would only serve them salads? Then it'd be discrimination. Personally, I don't think you can really blame McD's. We all make choices. McD's is like any other corporation, out to make money. They sell what's profitable -- cheap, unhealthy food.
I will say though, that after watching that last night, I skipped my unhealthy cheese puffs at lunch and went for an extra helping of fruit. :)
On another note, I found a lovely silk dress at a thrift store yesterday for $15, originally $80 and never worn. I'm down to a size 8 now. Go me!