Who do I blame because I’m fat? That is the question I get frequently. I have received this question in messages, emails, phone calls and from clients in my office. It seems that we are all looking to place blame. Unless you suffer from an underlying medical or hormonal condition, the onus is on ourselves. In [...]
Will You Choose To Blame or Will You Choose To Overcome?
I have been watching the continuing news coverage of the Wall Street protestors and I shake my head thinking how I once was a member of the “blame the world” movement. News accounts and local bloggers all espouse basically the same message; “It is someone else’s fault that life is bad so, lash out against [...]
Obesity, Occupy Wall Street & Steve Corbett
As I was mulling over today’s posting a patient of mine said, “Okay Doc, how are you going to tie these topics together?” I told her to check back later today. First off, I know it seems like I listen to Steve Corbett’s radio entertainment show more than I should, but I don’t. It just [...]
Lash Out or Look Inward — Blame Others or Take Responsibility For Your Own Health
I have been watching the news about the Wall Street protestors and I shake my head thinking how I once was a member of the “blame the world” movement. I read a blog by our local hate and fear monger Steve Corbett, news accounts and local bloggers and they all basically espouse basically the same [...]
Adversity — Setback or Opportunity?
Lately, life continues throwing me some heavy-duty, rib-breaking body blows. Compared to many I am blessed, but recently — I don’t feel that way. The reality of owning a business in these current economic times can impact us all. I feel much like I did a few years ago. Similar situations caused apathy, which in [...]
Steve Corbett: NEPA’s Enemy of the State of Health and Fitness
I used to write a weekly post entitled Enemies of the State of Health & Fitness (ESHF). The weekly posting was a serious look at public people I viewed, in my opinion, as contributing to our nation’s obesity epidemic. I received a lot of flack because of what was perceived as personal attacks. The posts [...]
How Deep Is Your Desire To Beat Back Obesity?
I’m not sure if it my age; turning 47 next week, or having 3 genuine brushes with death, but I don’t get offended, insulted or embarrassed — to me, they are wasted emotions and signs of a weakness I have finally overcome. However, occasionally, some things do, to varying degrees, get my “Sicilian Up.” Someone [...]
Steve Corbett: NEPA’s Enemy of the State of Health and Fitness
I used to write a weekly post entitled Enemies of the State of Health & Fitness (ESHF). The weekly posting was a serious look at public people I viewed, in my opinion, as contributing to our nation’s obesity epidemic. I received a lot of flack because of what was perceived as personal attacks. The posts [...]
Consistency: Obesity’s Conquering Key
Monday thru Friday my alarms awakens me a little after 4 a.m., Saturdays about 6 a.m. and Sundays it doesn’t sound at all, but I am usually awake by 7. Each and every morning I bound out of bed, head to the kitchen and pour myself a cup of coffee. I check my gym bag [...]
