Pat Barone
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Is "The Biggest Loser" Unrealistic, Contorted?
I know this may be a controversial stand to take. "The Biggest Loser" is a popular show and many of my fans like it a lot. It's not that I haven't tried to like it. I have! But the bottom line is it is unhealthy. And I think many of the uses and abuses of the contestants should be a crime. Now, you may be thinking "but it helps people lose weight - how can that be unhealthy?" Well, notice... (posted by Pat 2 years 272 days ago.)
I know this may be a controversial stand to take. "The Biggest Loser" is a popular show and many of my fans like it a lot. It's not that I haven't tried to like it. I have! But the bottom line is it is unhealthy. And I think many of the uses and abuses of the contestants should be a crime. Now, you may be thinking "but it helps people lose weight - how can that be unhealthy?" Well, notice... (posted by Pat 2 years 272 days ago.)
The Best Way to React to Recession
For many people, we are living in frightening times. Doom and gloom pervade our news, our conversations and maybe even our dreams when we are sleeping. Even those relatively unaffected by current economic trends are succumbing to the "F" word, F E A R. Just yesterday I overheard a woman in a coffee shop saying, "Well, I'm OK, I haven't been affected much, but I'm afraid of what this economy will do to me." Like... (posted by Pat 2 years 351 days ago.)
For many people, we are living in frightening times. Doom and gloom pervade our news, our conversations and maybe even our dreams when we are sleeping. Even those relatively unaffected by current economic trends are succumbing to the "F" word, F E A R. Just yesterday I overheard a woman in a coffee shop saying, "Well, I'm OK, I haven't been affected much, but I'm afraid of what this economy will do to me." Like... (posted by Pat 2 years 351 days ago.)
Perfectionism: The Bane of Weight Loss?
At first glance, it may not make sense to be both overweight and a perfectionist, but the two are connected. Logically, we know that there is no such thing as perfect. But does the emotional drive to be perfect affect you and your weight? A lot of people stay at a heavier-than-healthy weights simply because they are rebelling against the idea of perfect. Being thin might make life too good. Often, when... (posted by Pat 3 years 137 days ago.)
At first glance, it may not make sense to be both overweight and a perfectionist, but the two are connected. Logically, we know that there is no such thing as perfect. But does the emotional drive to be perfect affect you and your weight? A lot of people stay at a heavier-than-healthy weights simply because they are rebelling against the idea of perfect. Being thin might make life too good. Often, when... (posted by Pat 3 years 137 days ago.)
Food Culture in the Workplace
Today, we are fortunate to live in an amazing culture of abundance and wealth. Think about the possibilities around us: a Starbucks on every corner, yoga of every imaginable type, a free-flowing stream of information on the internet, and an endless variety of food. While some of the abundances we experience can enhance our health, our fixation on food has led the United States into a crisis of obesity. Today, over 65% of... (posted by Pat 3 years 216 days ago.)
Today, we are fortunate to live in an amazing culture of abundance and wealth. Think about the possibilities around us: a Starbucks on every corner, yoga of every imaginable type, a free-flowing stream of information on the internet, and an endless variety of food. While some of the abundances we experience can enhance our health, our fixation on food has led the United States into a crisis of obesity. Today, over 65% of... (posted by Pat 3 years 216 days ago.)
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