Obesity Intervention
“You’re fat, and getting fatter! I’m worried about you!”
I can’t walk up to a stranger and say it, but I can certainly talk to a friend about my concerns. And so can you.
Why should we? Appearance is a personal thing, as is weight. The reason we should speak up (as respectfully as possible, of course)? Weight is about so much more than how we look. Carrying too much puts a person’s health at risk; the greater the weight, the more significant the risk.
Simply say it, not as a criticism, but as a legitimate concern. And offer a small gift as well; a cookbook perhaps, or eating plan which proposes a solution, or at least a different way of dealing with food.
If we’ve ever struggled with our own weight, we know the frustration of dieting and the heart-breaking snails-pace of dropping even one pound, the seeming insurmountable task of losing 30 lbs, or more.
Do you know someone with diabetes? Know them well enough to realize how often they test their blood sugar and inject themselves with insulin? Well enough to understand the long-term complications such as vision loss or gangrenous toes if they’re not forever watchful? Would you wish that on anyone? And that’s just one virtually inevitable result of obesity.
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Speak up. And if you’re not sure about what kind of solution or encouragement to offer, share this link.
Naturally, I think my recipes and approach to food are terrific. Oil free cooking.
No sugar added. No processed foods. Natural ingredients. Goodness knows I’ve rediscovered the fun aspects of cooking and eating, all the while keeping my weight stable. It works for me, it’s the only thing I’ve found which works for me after seemingly bzillions of diets and the heartache of trying, and trying, and failing yet again to lose weight.
Whether motivated to lose weight — a little, or a lot — or simply determined to make better choices, we have nothing to lose by trying oil-free cooking.
For sample recipes and suggestions, visit https://www.facebook.com/Recipes.and.Recommendations.
This cookbook is available through Etsy and from the publisher.
