Comments on: Half Their Size http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/ Physical Fitness That Makes Sense Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:18:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Zink http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4429 Zink Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:54:24 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4429 Regarding Chef Morimoto's recipes, Red Snapper should definitely be avoided as they are severely overfished. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx?gid=41 Regarding Chef Morimoto’s recipes, Red Snapper should definitely be avoided as they are severely overfished.

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx?gid=41

]]> By: AndrewE http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4428 AndrewE Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:24:55 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4428 Sigh...and the sad thing is is that so many people are buying these drugs. If they weren't then there would be no advertising for them. Sigh…and the sad thing is is that so many people are buying these drugs. If they weren’t then there would be no advertising for them.

]]> By: Troy http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4427 Troy Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:43:21 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4427 Not enough dairy? It sounds like the author has a solid understanding of nutrition. Way to go People magazine! Not enough dairy? It sounds like the author has a solid understanding of nutrition. Way to go People magazine!

]]> By: Healthy Amelia http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4426 Healthy Amelia Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:13:06 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4426 You?re right, Mac. The ads in the magazine are more deliberate. The sad thing is that it comes down to money. People Magazine isn?t a non-profit trying to help people ? they print those articles because they bring in readers, which attracts ad money. It?s not in their best interest to turn that money down. I actually don?t really fault them anymore than I do you (or me! I have ads on my blog, too) for keeping those ads in. As consumers, we need to have more sense to just ignore what we know is worthless. The real issue is with who?s buying those drugs ? do they really think a pill is going to solve their problems? You?re right, Mac. The ads in the magazine are more deliberate. The sad thing is that it comes down to money. People Magazine isn?t a non-profit trying to help people ? they print those articles because they bring in readers, which attracts ad money. It?s not in their best interest to turn that money down. I actually don?t really fault them anymore than I do you (or me! I have ads on my blog, too) for keeping those ads in. As consumers, we need to have more sense to just ignore what we know is worthless. The real issue is with who?s buying those drugs ? do they really think a pill is going to solve their problems?

]]> By: macdaddy http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4425 macdaddy Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:56:38 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4425 @Amelia...I know I know...I almost didn't write that statement because of the chance that a diet drug would ad would be placed next to my entry. All I can say is that the magazine chooses their ads and where to place them, our ads are randomly generated and placed by google. We have a small amount of control, but not much. However, I still thought it was worth mentioning in the post even though I knew I would probably get called on it. I hope that everyone knows my position on diet drugs...don't take them. Maybe JD can add some input about ad placement and blacklisting. He's the expert. @Amelia…I know I know…I almost didn’t write that statement because of the chance that a diet drug would ad would be placed next to my entry. All I can say is that the magazine chooses their ads and where to place them, our ads are randomly generated and placed by google. We have a small amount of control, but not much. However, I still thought it was worth mentioning in the post even though I knew I would probably get called on it. I hope that everyone knows my position on diet drugs…don’t take them. Maybe JD can add some input about ad placement and blacklisting. He’s the expert.

]]> By: Healthy Amelia http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4424 Healthy Amelia Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:50:57 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4424 Mac, great post! But I had to laugh. Do you realize that an ad for some sort of weight loss drug (Fastin: Novel Stimulant Formulation) came through with your post in my reader? I know this wasn?t intentional but it just goes to show how hard it is to stop that advertising train. It?s precisely these kinds of articles/posts about weight loss that these ?drugs? want to be next to. Mac, great post! But I had to laugh. Do you realize that an ad for some sort of weight loss drug (Fastin: Novel Stimulant Formulation) came through with your post in my reader? I know this wasn?t intentional but it just goes to show how hard it is to stop that advertising train. It?s precisely these kinds of articles/posts about weight loss that these ?drugs? want to be next to.

]]> By: D http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4422 D Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:50:26 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4422 What is "enough dairy"? Many studies have shown it's actually healthier to eat NO dairy. If by "dairy", the article means "calcium", dark leafy greens and many many other foods are MUCH better sources. We're just made to think dairy is so essential because the dairy industry has such a strong hold through advertising and lobbying in Congress. This comment is not meant as an attack on your post. I think what you're doing is great. I was just shocked to find out about how much political control impacts what is presented as "healthy" even through the food pyramid and our kids' health classes, and I think that information should be let out. What is “enough dairy”? Many studies have shown it’s actually healthier to eat NO dairy. If by “dairy”, the article means “calcium”, dark leafy greens and many many other foods are MUCH better sources. We’re just made to think dairy is so essential because the dairy industry has such a strong hold through advertising and lobbying in Congress. This comment is not meant as an attack on your post. I think what you’re doing is great. I was just shocked to find out about how much political control impacts what is presented as “healthy” even through the food pyramid and our kids’ health classes, and I think that information should be let out.

]]> By: Dave http://getfitslowly.com/2009/02/05/half-their-size/#comment-4423 Dave Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:33:39 +0000 http://www.getfitslowly.com/?p=397#comment-4423 Seeing the bit about Slimmed Down Chefs made me think about a Chef named Luis Bruno. Read about him in Runners World a few years ago and the effect the weight loss has had on him personally and professionally. I'm going to pimp and old interview I did w/ him, but only because it has links to the some more details. http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/05/13/an-interview-with-mr-luis-bruno/ Seeing the bit about Slimmed Down Chefs made me think about a Chef named Luis Bruno. Read about him in Runners World a few years ago and the effect the weight loss has had on him personally and professionally.

I’m going to pimp and old interview I did w/ him, but only because it has links to the some more details.

http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/05/13/an-interview-with-mr-luis-bruno/

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