Comments for Obesity Monitor http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:33:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Gaming Makes Weight Loss Fun by melmont http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/12/30/gaming-makes-weight-loss-fun/#comment-16 melmont Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:33:54 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-16 I've never played Wii Fit, but having just gotten a Wii with the standard sports games disc, I do have to say that it is fun! The boxing in particular can make you work up a sweat. And I think that's the key--to make exercise fun. Kids are very much into video games and computers. By introducing them to Wii Fit and these other games, it combines a hobby (computers & games) with focused, health conscious entertainment. Hopefully, it will make a big difference in children's obesity rates. I’ve never played Wii Fit, but having just gotten a Wii with the standard sports games disc, I do have to say that it is fun! The boxing in particular can make you work up a sweat. And I think that’s the key–to make exercise fun. Kids are very much into video games and computers. By introducing them to Wii Fit and these other games, it combines a hobby (computers & games) with focused, health conscious entertainment. Hopefully, it will make a big difference in children’s obesity rates.

]]> Comment on Gaming Makes Weight Loss Fun by free bet http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/12/30/gaming-makes-weight-loss-fun/#comment-15 free bet Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:24:39 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-15 Hi, very insightful post. How do you think the Wii fit will effect obesity in younger kids? IT makes exercise fun! Happy New Year! Hi, very insightful post. How do you think the Wii fit will effect obesity in younger kids? IT makes exercise fun! Happy New Year!

]]> Comment on Summer Camp in December? by Amazing Weight Loss Story http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/19/#comment-14 Amazing Weight Loss Story Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:29:23 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-14 Hi, thanks for sharing that post. I have just come across your site and You have a new subscriber(me). By the way I've been writing about my own weight loss and <a href="http://www.jpweightlossblog.com/1/go/fat-loss-diet.html" rel="nofollow">fat loss diet</a> I would really apprectiate it if you could check out my site and let me know what you think. Thanks, Joan Hi, thanks for sharing that post. I have just come across your site and You have a new subscriber(me). By the way I’ve been writing about my own weight loss and
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]]> Comment on Summer Camp in December? by Amazing Weight Loss Story http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/19/#comment-13 Amazing Weight Loss Story Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:46:27 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-13 Hi, thanks for writing that post. I have just come across your site and You have a new subscriber(me). By the way I've been writing about my own weight loss and <a href="http://www.jpweightlossblog.com/1/go/weight-loss-food-diet.html" rel="nofollow">weight loss diet food</a> I would appreciate it if you could check out my blog and let me know what you think. Thanks, Joan Hi, thanks for writing that post. I have just come across your site and You have a new subscriber(me). By the way I’ve been writing about my own weight loss and
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]]> Comment on Summer Camp in December? by Weight Loss Blog http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/19/#comment-12 Weight Loss Blog Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:20:51 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-12 Hey, hope this comment gets through I'm still pretty new to this whole blogging thing. nice post! I found your blog while looking for other people's weight loss stories. I've actually just started blogging about my <a href="http://www.joansweightloss.com" rel="nofollow">weight loss calculator</a> - I lost over 30 pounds in a month with a diet I developed! I would appreciate it if you could stop by my <a href="http://www.joansweightloss.com" rel="nofollow">weight loss blog</a> and tell me what you think. Warmest wishes, -Joan Hey, hope this comment gets through I’m still pretty new to this whole blogging thing.
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]]> Comment on Penalty for obesity? by melmont http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/penalty-for-obesity/#comment-11 melmont Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:06:07 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-11 I really appreciate getting your thoughts on this. As I've said before, I have had no personal experience with significant weight gain or loss, so I definitely know I only have one side of the story. I think you nailed it on the head by mentioning the health and nutrition education. You can always tell people what they should do or how much they should weigh, but it won't do any good unless they understand how it affects their body, mind and spirit. I really appreciate getting your thoughts on this. As I’ve said before, I have had no personal experience with significant weight gain or loss, so I definitely know I only have one side of the story. I think you nailed it on the head by mentioning the health and nutrition education. You can always tell people what they should do or how much they should weigh, but it won’t do any good unless they understand how it affects their body, mind and spirit.

]]> Comment on Biggest Loser Phenomenon by melmont http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/12/18/biggest-loser-phenomenon/#comment-10 melmont Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:00:23 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-10 I often wonder how the contestants do afterward as well. When I worked at camp, it was very common for the kids to leave and experience weight gain. It's hard to adjust back into a life that includes exercise and good eating habits while staying busy all of the time! I do hope that the people who come out of that program retain their weight loss, especially because many of them are dangerously close to heart attacks, diabetes and heart disease. So glad you enjoyed the finale, even if it was full of commercials! I often wonder how the contestants do afterward as well. When I worked at camp, it was very common for the kids to leave and experience weight gain. It’s hard to adjust back into a life that includes exercise and good eating habits while staying busy all of the time! I do hope that the people who come out of that program retain their weight loss, especially because many of them are dangerously close to heart attacks, diabetes and heart disease. So glad you enjoyed the finale, even if it was full of commercials!

]]> Comment on Is your kindergartener on a diet? by akhomeschoolfun http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/11/07/is-your-kindergartener-on-a-diet/#comment-9 akhomeschoolfun Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:28:05 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-9 "Most of all, start with proper nutrition and diet control as your child starts eating solid foods. Make sure they get enough exercise and don’t stay in front of the television and computer." Yikes! I've seen some heavy preschoolers myself, usually with heavy parents. Nutrition education should be given to the entire family rather than singling out the kids. We also need to fix food prices to make healthy eating less expensive instead of junk food. “Most of all, start with proper nutrition and diet control as your child starts eating solid foods. Make sure they get enough exercise and don’t stay in front of the television and computer.”

Yikes! I’ve seen some heavy preschoolers myself, usually with heavy parents. Nutrition education should be given to the entire family rather than singling out the kids. We also need to fix food prices to make healthy eating less expensive instead of junk food.

]]> Comment on Penalty for obesity? by akhomeschoolfun http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/penalty-for-obesity/#comment-8 akhomeschoolfun Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:20:59 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-8 I recently read a study that says people who have financial incentive (either negative like this or positive reward) loose considerably more weight than those with no tangible motivation. Considering the extra possible health care costs related to being overweight, I think it is suitable. (FYI-I'm about 50 pounds overweight myself and have no medical insurance). They should make health and nutrition education part of the program to help employees meet their goal. I recently read a study that says people who have financial incentive (either negative like this or positive reward) loose considerably more weight than those with no tangible motivation. Considering the extra possible health care costs related to being overweight, I think it is suitable. (FYI-I’m about 50 pounds overweight myself and have no medical insurance). They should make health and nutrition education part of the program to help employees meet their goal.

]]> Comment on Biggest Loser Phenomenon by akhomeschoolfun http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/2008/12/18/biggest-loser-phenomenon/#comment-7 akhomeschoolfun Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:09:38 +0000 http://obesitymonitor.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-7 I agree. It is very inspiring as far as reality shows go. If those so very heavy can loose as much as they do, then us who aren't certainly can. We watched the finale last night. Aside from way too many commercials, it was great! Just imagine loosing almost half your body weight in less than a year. But I do wonder how the contestants are doing years later. Have they managed to keep it off from season 1? I agree. It is very inspiring as far as reality shows go. If those so very heavy can loose as much as they do, then us who aren’t certainly can. We watched the finale last night. Aside from way too many commercials, it was great! Just imagine loosing almost half your body weight in less than a year. But I do wonder how the contestants are doing years later. Have they managed to keep it off from season 1?

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