Comments on: Who’s To Say?

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:18:59 +0000

gaelikaa,
Yes, that’s the point of the post. We can only decide for ourselves and not judge other people.

Mike,
I haven’t had to worry about weight for years because I exercise regularly and have learned to like vegetables and other nutritious foods. That works for me but I can’t make that decision for other people.

Rummuser,
Yes, I too think of you as a beloved Panda.

Cathy,
I don’t think of Pandas as couch potatoes. I think of people like my uncle as lovable Pandas.

By: Cathy in NZ

Cathy in NZ — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:06:37 +0000

I don’t see the panda as a couch potato but rather an endearing other, all ready to join me in a cuddle on the couch whilst I watch a movie

I use my couch as a resting place, particularily in the evening when I’ve had a hard day out and about. Plus I have really found a benefit in putting my feet up – less problems with them…got a damn plantar fascia and in the same foot/leg I have circulatory problems.
.-= Cathy in NZ´s last blog ..Achievements + usual Opinions =-.

By: Rummuser

Rummuser — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:34:30 +0000

Within the family, I am known as the Panda! In India of course it means something else too. Short for Pandit! I suppose that I qualify on both counts. .-= Rummuser´s last blog ..Visitor. =-.

By: Mike Goad

Mike Goad — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:45:24 +0000

I watch what I eat and exercise so that I can get out and do stuff when I’m not working. One of our main pleasures when we travel is to hit the hiking trails — and, the heavier I am and the more out of shape, the harder it is to get out on the trails.

Of course, there are benefits in other ways.

The other day, I rode to lunch and back with a coworker who I’ve known for almost 30 years. Back when I first met him, he was a skinny “kid.” Today, he is very large. During the ride, I noticed how labored his breathing was, just sitting. I’ve got to believe that the excess weight is a detriment to other parts of his life… as it is with many of the others in the office let’s-go-out-to-lunch-bunch.

If I let my weight and health go the way it tends to naturally, my health would certainly suffer as would many of my interests.

I agree with bikehikebabe. Meaningful means little when you die before your time.
.-= Mike Goad´s last blog ..Virginia Beach Panorama and 2 new photo galleries =-.

By: gaelikaa

gaelikaa — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:20:53 +0000

We really have to just go at whatever pace we feel comfortable with. For some people a lot of energetic activity is necessary, for others, it is just not so. Depends on the person.

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:05:05 +0000

I don’t think in terms of hierarchy much either – the main research was done in a highly stratified workplace (Whitehall in London).

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:27:23 +0000

Evan,
I don’t think in terms of hierarchy so much, but clearly people with more resources have more choices. They don’t always choose to exercise those choices of course.

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:40:06 +0000

And to have an effect the calories you eat have to be WAY less. There is no way to get RDI’s on the calorie restrictions required. And it would mean eliminating pretty much all the fun stuff.

The number one factor for influencing health for westerners (ie. once public health and food availability are looked after) agency. This is the reason behind The Status Syndrome: as you go up the hierarchy what increases is control over your life.

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:33:33 +0000

Evan,
My guess is none of us are interested in drastically cutting the calories we eat. I’m sticking to the advice to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, etc., don’t smoke or drink too much and get regular exercise and enough sleep. And also have interests that give my life meaning. It’s a winning strategy even if it doesn’t give me a lot of extra years.

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:25:00 +0000

Ray Walford is the go-to-guy on the eat less front.

I think many an achievement is just pointless if not harmful – playing dress-ups in front of cameras and making money meaningful?